Tokyo/Hyderabad | February 7, 2026 – The “Pushpa Wildfire” has officially reached the Land of the Rising Sun. Sukumar’s magnum opus, Pushpa 2: The Rule, has scripted history by entering the list of the Top 10 highest-grossing Indian films in Japan just 14 days after its release on January 16, 2026.
Despite a massive runtime of nearly 3 hours and 40 minutes, the film has resonated with Japanese audiences, particularly in major cities like Tokyo and Osaka.
Surpassing Dhoom 3: The Numbers Game
According to trade reports from Sacnilk, Pushpa 2 has amassed ¥105 million (approx. ₹6.06 crore) in its first two weeks. With this steady performance, it has officially overtaken the long-standing record of Aamir Khan’s Dhoom 3, which had held the 10th spot with ¥104.5 million since 2014.
The film’s success is being attributed to a high-octane promotional tour by Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna, who visited Tokyo last month. A clip of Allu Arjun delivering his iconic “Thaggedhe Le” dialogue in Japanese went viral, fueling the initial momentum.
Where Pushpa 2 Stands: The Japan Leaderboard
While Pushpa 2 has made a grand entry, it still has a steep mountain to climb to reach the top. SS Rajamouli’s RRR remains the undisputed king of the Japanese market, being the only Indian film to cross the ¥2 billion mark.
Top 10 Indian Films in Japan (as of Feb 2026):
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RRR – ¥2.42 Billion
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Muthu – ¥405 Million
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Baahubali 2: The Conclusion – ¥305 Million
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3 Idiots – ¥170 Million
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English Vinglish – ¥160 Million
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The Lunchbox – ¥150 Million
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Saaho – ¥131 Million
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Magadheera – ¥130.1 Million
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Enthiran (Robot) – ¥109.6 Million
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Pushpa 2: The Rule – ¥105 Million (In 14 Days)
The Global Pushpa Phenomenon
Pushpa 2’s performance in Japan adds to its staggering worldwide collection, which has already surpassed ₹1,870 crore. Trade analysts expect the film to challenge the lifetime figures of Rajinikanth’s Enthiran and SS Rajamouli’s Magadheera in the coming weeks if the positive word-of-mouth continues.
For Allu Arjun, this represents a major breakthrough, as Pushpa 2 is the first film in the franchise to release in Japan, bypassing a theatrical run for the first part in the country.
