The much-awaited film Pushpa 2: The Rule was released on Thursday, December 5, and it created quite a buzz since its release. The movie has been roaring at the box office, and in the midst of all the good things about the film, many are calling out the premium ticket pricing. The movie's domestic gross has already touched about Rs 200 crore, and it has broken the record for day-one collections in the Hindi belt by a good margin. However, it is in the Telugu belt where the film is receiving severe backlash for its high pricing.

Ticket prices affected footfall in theatres

Generally, the second day of any grand film gets more numbers at the box office, but surprisingly, the numbers for Pushpa 2 by today’s noon are not as good as expected in Telugu states. The complaints are not about the story or the plot but, moreover, the exorbitant prices are playing a spoilsport in the film's business. The price at which the film's tickets were set is much higher than that of films like Kalki 2898 AD and Devara, which is considered a major reason for the lower footfall.