Indian action sequel Pushpa 2: The Rule looks to post successful global results when it debuts Thursday, December 5th. The follow-up to 2021’s Pushpa: The Rise, Sukumar directs the 200 minute epic tale with leading man Allu Arjun headlining. Costars include Rashmika Mandanna, Fahadh Faasil, Jagapathi Babu, and Dhananjaya.

The Rise was India’s largest grosser of 2021 though its earnings were limited domestically ($850k) due to COVID. The Rule should certainly make the bulk of its cash overseas as it’s posted record pre-release biz in its home nation. Yet it appears poised to exceed its predecessor’s gross in the U.S. and then some. My Friday to Sunday estimate puts it in mid single digits.

Pushpa 2: The Rule opening weekend prediction: $5.9 million