“Gadar 2” is roaring at the box office and how. The sequel to the 2001 blockbuster “Gadar Ek Prem Katha” which released on August 11, is smashing one box office record after the other and has scooped up ₹228.98 crores so far. The film, starring Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel, created history on Independence Day, as per trade analyst Taran Adarsh, making ₹55.40 crores- the highest-ever business recorded on August 15. It minted ₹43.08 crore on Saturday and ₹51.70 crore on Sunday. On Monday, the film made ₹38.70 crore. The film is also the “second-highest opener of 2023”, confirmed Taran Adarsh.
“Gadar” is a romantic drama set against the backdrop of the Partition of India in 1947. You would have to be living under a rock if you don’t get the reference of Sunny Deol and hand pump- an iconic scene from the 2001 film. Gadar is the story of Tara Singh, a Sikh truck driver, who falls in love with Sakina, a Pakistani woman. Their love story faces numerous challenges and obstacles due to the religious and political tensions due to the Partition. The film portrays their struggle to stay together amidst the chaos and violence of that tumultuous period.
“Gadar” was a massive commercial success and became one of the highest-grossing Bollywood films of its time. It gained popularity for its emotional performances, intense action sequences, and the portrayal of the tragic consequences of the Partition on human relationships. The wait is over for everyone as the second edition of the movie is out and has garnered love from the movie goers.
Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel are back on the screen with the second instalment of the movie. “Gadar 2: The Katha Continues” is unstoppable. This much-anticipated sequel to the iconic 2001 film has triumphantly graced theatres on August 11, 2023. Ameesha Patel and Sunny Deol shine once again under the skilful direction of Anil Sharma in ‘Gadar 2’.
At the box office, “Gadar 2” went in a head-to-head clash with “OMG 2”, a film starring Akshay Kumar, Pankaj Tripathi, and Yami Gautam. Both sequels made their global debut on August 11. Despite its ‘A’ certificate, “OMG 2” has also been making a notable impact in terms of box office earnings.
A report by Box Office India highlights that “Gadar 2” encountered capacity constraints on Independence Day, with numerous single screen theatres unable to meet the high demand. Despite efforts to address this by adding extra show timings, the movie continues to witness packed houses.
In the midst of a significant clash, both movies are effectively attracting their respective audiences to cinemas. Undoubtedly, the infusion of patriotic sentiment has undeniably contributed to the film’s commercial success. Anticipation now lies in the likelihood of those unable to secure tickets this week returning in larger numbers over the weekend. The anticipation is for the movie to maintain its momentum in the days ahead, maintaining a robust performance into its second weekend. With this trajectory, it stands a promising chance of ascending to the ranks of the highest-grossing films.
Have you watched this blockbuster movie? If not, just go to a cinema near you this weekend and watch your favourite characters bringing the iconic story alive once again.
