IndiasPushpa 2: The Rulecontinued its blockbuster run, after setting opening day and opening weekend records.

The film was released on Thursday, when it generated a total of $35 million worldwide.

Pushpa 2s success comes two years after directorS.S.

Allu Arjun in a crowd wearing elaborate makeup and beads in Pushpa 2 The Rule

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Rajamoulis period action filmRRRtranscended barriers to become a global hit.

Like the two Rajamouli hits,Pushpa 2is also a Telugu-language movie.

The term applies only to Hindi-language titles produced in the state of Maharashtra.

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On occasion, however, certain projects are designed to appeal to audiences across the country.

Incidentally,Indian independent cinema is thriving as well.

WhilePushpa 2breaks box office records, directorPayal KapadiasAll We Imagine As Lightis making waves in the awards season.

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Kapadia recently became the first Indian filmmaker to score a Golden Globe nomination in the Best Director category.

Pushpa 2: The Ruleis in theaters now.

Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.

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