Pushpa VS Baahubali VS KGF Franchise: Among 3 Which South Indian Powerful Franchise Leads in Profits?
South Indian cinema has been responsible for the production of some of the most significant cinematic blockbusters in Indian history. Three franchises have led the discussions around box office earnings and profitability: Allu Arjun’s Pushpa, Prabhas’ Baahubali, and Yash’s KGF. While Pushpa 2 is setting new records, the most profitable Series belongs to a different star. Let’s break down the numbers and see which franchise leads in terms of profit margins.
Pushpa Franchise: A Strong Contender but Yet to Lead
Allu Arjun’s Pushpa Series is currently one of the hottest topics in Indian cinema. Pushpa: The Rise (2021) was a massive hit, and its sequel, Pushpa: The Rule, has been making headlines with its record-breaking collections. However, when it comes to profitability, Pushpa still lags behind Baahubali and KGF.
Budget:
Pushpa: The Rise – ₹150 crore
Pushpa: The Rule – ₹500 crore
Total Budget: ₹650 crores
Box Office Collection:
Pushpa: The Rise – ₹267.5 crores
Pushpa: The Rule (28 days) – ₹1215 crores* (estimated)
Total Earnings: ₹1482.5 crores
Profit Percentage:
128.08%
Pushpa may have impressive figures, but it is still way behind the top South Indian franchise in terms of profitability.
Baahubali Franchise: A Phenomenal Success
SS Rajamouli’s Baahubali Series set new standards for Indian cinema, both in terms of storytelling and box office earnings. The two-part epic was a global sensation and remains one of the highest-grossing Indian films ever.
Budget:
Baahubali: The Beginning – ₹180 crore
Baahubali: The Conclusion – ₹250 crore
Total Budget: ₹430 crore
Box Office Collection:
Baahubali: The Beginning – ₹418 crore
Baahubali: The Conclusion – ₹1021 crore
Total Earnings: ₹1439 crore
Profit Percentage:
234.65%
Baahubali franchise was more profitable than Pushpa, nearly two times the amount invested.
KGF Franchise: The Ultimate Profit Leader
Yash’s KGF Series has emerged as the most profitable South Indian film series. This two-part film was produced at a relatively low budget and is a staggering profit earner that proves Kannada cinema can be at par with the best in the world.
Budget:
KGF: Chapter 1 – ₹80 crore
KGF: Chapter 2 – ₹100 crore
Total Budget: ₹180 crore
Box Office Collection:
KGF: Chapter 1 – ₹186 crore
KGF: Chapter 2 – ₹856 crore
Total Earnings: ₹1042 crore
Profit Percentage:
478.89%
With nearly 480% profit, KGF remains the most profitable franchise, beating both Baahubali and Pushpa in terms of return on investment.
Pushpa Needs ₹2275 Crore More to Beat KGF’s Profitability
While Pushpa 2 is killing it, a lot of journey is still in store for Pushpa to attain KGF profitability margins. With KGF holding a profitability percentage of 478.89%, the Pushpa franchise needs to earn ₹3757 crore total.
As of today, Pushpa: The Rule has collected ₹1215 crore in 28 days, while Pushpa: The Rise has collected ₹267.5 crore, taking the total to ₹1482.5 crore. This means that the franchise still needs ₹2275 crore more to dethrone KGF as the most profitable South Indian franchise.
Final Verdict: Who Leads the Game?
As Pushpa 2 continues to break records, the profitability rankings remain:
KGF Franchise – 478.89% profit (Most Profitable)
Baahubali Franchise – 234.65% profit
Pushpa Franchise – 128.08% profit
But if Pushpa: The Rule continues its smashing run at the box office then it may again climb up that ladder but cross KGF, it is an impossible task till now.
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