Tag: Rashmika Mandanna

Pushpa 2: The Rule Box Office Prediction

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

Animal Box Office Prediction

Hindi language action pic Animal is unleashed in nearly 900 North American venues on December 1st. It will vie for second highest debuting newcomer of the weekend (behind Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé). From director Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the epic length (201 minutes) experience stars Ranbir Kapoor, Amil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Rashmika Mandanna, and Tripti Dimri.

As mentioned, the battle for the runner-up early December premiere could be a tight one between Godzilla Minus One, Silent Night, The Shift, and this. I have all four falling between $5-8 million.

This one could over perform, but comps are key. 2022’s Brahmastra – Part One: Shiva (another long Hindi language adventure) made $4.5 million out of the gate on slightly less screens. This September’s Jawan took in just over $6 million. Both were roughly a half hour shorter than Animal. I’m thinking a performance more like Shiva is the likely result.

Animal opening weekend prediction: $4 million

For my Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé, click here:

Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé Box Office Prediction

For my Silent Night prediction, click here:

Silent Night Box Office Prediction

For my Godzilla Minus One prediction, click here:

Godzilla Minus One Box Office Prediction

For my The Shift prediction, click here:

The Shift Box Office Prediction