Pushpa 2: The Rule Runtime Revealed: Allu Arjun starrer to be one of the longest Indian films?
The highly anticipated sequel, Pushpa 2: The Rule, is set to make its theatrical debut on December 5, 2024. As excitement builds among fans, recent reports have confirmed that the film’s runtime will be approximately 3 hours and 21 minutes. This duration makes it one of the longest Indian films in recent years, surpassing the runtime of other notable films like SS Rajamouli’s RRR and Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal.
The extended runtime has generated mixed reactions. While many fans are excited about the film’s length, which suggests a more in-depth narrative, there are concerns regarding the implications for theater scheduling. Longer runtimes can lead to fewer daily screenings, which might affect box office performance.
Director Sukumar, who helmed the first installment, returns to direct this sequel. The film stars Allu Arjun reprising his role as Pushpa Raj, alongside Rashmika Mandanna, Fahadh Faasil, Jagapathi Babu, Dhananjaya, Rao Ramesh, Sunil, and Anasuya Bharadwaj.
Pushpa 2: The Rule Runtime Details
- Total Runtime: 3 hours and 21 minutes
- Comparison with First Film: This runtime is nearly 22 minutes longer than its predecessor, Pushpa: The Rise, which was released in December 2021.
- Significance: If confirmed, this will mark Pushpa 2 as potentially the longest Telugu film in over a decade, raising expectations for its storytelling and pacing.
Production Insights
The film has been in production for nearly three years, with significant portions filmed back-to-back with the original movie. Originally slated for an August 15 release, it was postponed to December due to various production delays. The whole shooting of the film including a romantic song was wrapped by late November 2024.
Pushpa 2: The Rule Release Date
Pushpa 2: The Rule is set to release on 5 December 2024 in standard, 3D, IMAX, 4DX, D-Box, and ICE formats. Originally announced for a 15 August 2024 release to coincide with Independence Day, it was postponed to 6 December 2024 due to pending shooting and post-production work before being advanced to 5 December 2024. Apart from the original Telugu language, the film will be dubbed and released in Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Bengali, and Malayalam, making it the first pan-Indian film to release in Bengali.
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