On the occasion of pan-India star Allu Arjun's birthday, fans were gifted with the electrifying teaser of 'Pushpa 2: The Rule', eagerly anticipated after the phenomenal success of 'Pushpa: The Rise'. Released on Monday, the sequel is slated for release in the second half of the year.
In just 68 seconds, Allu Arjun's fierce look and presence in the teaser have captured the audience's imagination, rocketing 'Pushpa 2' into the limelight. Within just 24 hours, the teaser has already broken records, raking in more views than many big Bollywood teasers.
Pushpa 2's Might Felt in Just 24 Hours
Allu Arjun's look in a saree, adorned with anklets and wielding a trident, has driven fans wild with excitement. The glimpse into the film's intense action scenes has left audiences eagerly awaiting the full cinematic experience.
The teaser for 'Pushpa 2' garnered over 39 million views on YouTube in its first 24 hours, overtaking last year's major Bollywood release Ranbir Kapoor's 'Animal', which received 23 million views, and Shah Rukh Khan's 'Dunki', which attracted 36.8 million views. 'Pushpa 2' has now surpassed both.
Top 5 Teaser View Counts Dominated by South Indian Films
Holding the record for the most views in the first 24 hours among Indian movie teasers is Prabhas's 'Saalar'. Following close behind is another Prabhas blockbuster, 'Adipurush', with 68.9 million views. Yash's 'KGF 2' holds third place with 68.8 million views.
At fourth comes 'Radhe Shyam' also starring Prabhas, with the teaser amassing 42.7 million views in 24 hours, and claiming the fifth spot is 'Pushpa 2'.
The character Pushparaj played by Allu Arjun in 'Pushpa 1' became so popular that fans have been eager for the continuation of the story. The response to the 'Pushpa 2' teaser indicates that fans can hardly wait for the film's release, slated for August 15, which will coincide with the release of Rohit Shetty's 'Singham 3' starring Ajay Devgan. The industry is now watching to see what impact the teaser for Ajay's film will have once it drops.
