Pushpa 2: Distribution Bonanza, How Will the Makers Choose?

Ever since Allu Arjun clinched the prestigious National Award,

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This eagerly awaited pan india project is now under production and is scheduled to be in theatres by the summer of 2024.

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The recent excitement around the movie is nothing short of astounding. A prominent distribution company based in the northern regions

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a jaw-dropping offer of 1000 crores to secure the exclusive rights for Pushpa 2.

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This monumental bid serves as a testament to the unprecedented hype surrounding the project.

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Remarkably, the production house behind Pushpa 2, Mythri Movie Makers, has yet to finalize any agreement,

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opting to hold out for potentially bigger players to enter the negotiations.

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With a hefty budget of 450 crores and a pan-India release strategy

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Pushpa 2 has become a magnet for staggering offers across various platforms, including OTT and distribution rights.

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