With “Pushpa 2” set for release on December 5th, projections suggest it could approach the Rs 1000 crore mark, joining Rajamouli and Nag Ashwin. While Rajamouli’s successes, like Baahubali 2 and RRR, were driven by large budgets and extensive marketing, Sukumar’s commercial hit might achieve this with the sequel advantage and Allu Arjun’s strong appeal, particularly in the North.