Gadar 2 Box Office Collection, the much-anticipated follow-up to the iconic 2001 film Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, has taken the Indian cinema landscape by storm. The action-packed sequel’s box office performance has been nothing short of phenomenal, catapulting it toward the title of one of the highest-grossing Hindi films ever.
On Independence Day, Gadar 2 achieved a staggering feat by collecting an impressive Rs 55 crore in a single day, according to early estimates from industry tracker Sacnilk. This record-breaking achievement solidified its position as the top Independence Day earner in the history of Indian cinema. With a cumulative collection of Rs 229 crore within India, the film’s journey is far from over.
Across the Hindi heartland, Gadar 2 enjoyed an exceptional 88% occupancy rate, a remarkable accomplishment. Primarily catering to North Indian audiences, the film’s widespread appeal has proven its massive popularity. While Gadar 2 thrives in the North, Rajinikanth’s Jailer has been setting the Southern box office ablaze.
Directed by Anil Sharma, Gadar 2 faced off against OMG 2 during its release, and a Box Office India report suggests that it could have achieved even greater heights if it had been the sole release. Despite encountering capacity constraints on Independence Day due to the overwhelming demand, the film has exceeded expectations across the board.
Gadar 2’s box office journey showcased its impressive day-wise collections: Rs 40 crore on day one, Rs 43 crore on day two, Rs 51 crore on day three, Rs 38 crore on day four, and a whopping Rs 55 crore on day five. This cumulative net total of Rs 229 crore within India positions the film to surpass milestones set by previous blockbusters.
Next in its sights is The Kerala Story’s lifetime collection, with the ultimate goal of overtaking the all-time Hindi record set by Shah Rukh Khan– starrer Pathaan earlier in the year. The film amassed a staggering Rs 543 crore net within India and soared past Rs 1000 crore worldwide. Esteemed trade analyst Taran Adarsh engaged his followers on social media, pondering whether Gadar 2 would ascend to become India’s highest-grossing film in terms of net collections, surpassing Pathaan’s record.
The original Gadar, also directed by Anil Sharma, was a blockbuster sensation in 2001, even when pitted against the critically acclaimed Lagaan. Its lifetime global box office collection of Rs 130 crore set a benchmark that Gadar 2 effortlessly shattered within days of its release. With returning stars like Sunny Deol, Ameesha Patel, and Utkarsh Sharma, the film’s backdrop against the 1971 India-Pakistan War adds to its gripping narrative.
In the midst of Gadar 2’s triumph, OMG 2 has also left its mark, crossing the coveted Rs 50 crore mark at the box office. As Gadar 2 continues to dazzle audiences and rewrite records, its legacy in the annals of Indian cinema is undoubtedly secure.