Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2, directed by Sukumar and featuring Rashmika Mandanna, has become a massive success since its release on December 5. The film has set a new benchmark by breaking the first-day record for a Hindi film, grossing ₹72 crore nett. This achievement has surpassed Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan, which had earned ₹64 crore nett on its opening day. Allu Arjun's growing fanbase in the North has been key to this milestone, marking a new chapter in the actor's career and Telugu cinema's influence in Hindi-speaking regions.