15 August 2023, Mumbai: In a fierce box office battle, ‘Gadar 2’ and ‘OMG 2’ have ignited excitement among moviegoers. These two films, released on August 11, just ahead of the Independence Day weekend, have been vying for audience attention and box office dominance. Let’s delve into their earnings and accomplishments so far.
Gadar 2 Box Office Collection
Spearheaded by the charismatic Sunny Deol, ‘Gadar 2’ has emerged as a commercial powerhouse. Directed by Anil Sharma, the sequel is on the verge of a significant milestone, poised to cross the remarkable Rs 200 crore mark on Independence Day. Within the span of five days, the film is expected to have garnered around Rs 228.88 crore in Indian box office collections. The film’s opening day raked in an impressive Rs 40.10 crore, with subsequent days adding to its box office clout: Rs 43.08 crore on Saturday, Rs 51.70 crore on Sunday, approximately Rs 39 crore on Monday, and an estimated Rs 55 crore on Tuesday (Independence Day).
Gadar 2 becomes Sunny Deol’s Highest Grossing Film
Of note, ‘Gadar 2’ now stands as Sunny Deol’s highest-grossing film, eclipsing his past successes like ‘Gadar: Ek Prem Katha,’ ‘Yamla Pagla Deewana,’ ‘Border,’ and ‘Ghayal Once Again.’ Occupying 54 percent of Hindi showings and amassing a gross footfall of 33.53 crore by August 14, ‘Gadar 2’ has established a formidable presence in theaters.
OMG 2 Box Office Collection
Concurrently, ‘OMG 2,’ starring Akshay Kumar and Pankaj Tripathi, has been steadily inching towards the Rs 75 crore milestone in the Indian domestic box office. The film’s journey began with a robust opening day collection of Rs 10.26 crore, followed by Rs 15.30 crore on Saturday, Rs 17.55 crore on Sunday, approximately Rs11.50 crore on Monday, and an anticipated Rs 20 crore on Tuesday. With a collective gross footfall of 11.32 crore as of August 14 and an overall occupancy rate of 39 percent across all showings, ‘OMG 2’ has cemented its position as a contender in this clash of the titans.
Gadar 2 Overview
‘Gadar 2’ is a sequel to the 2001 blockbuster ‘Gadar: Ek Prem Katha,’ with Sunny Deol reprising his iconic role. While the original film focused on the protagonist’s quest to reunite with his wife in Pakistan, the sequel delves into his mission to rescue his son and reunite his family in India. A stellar cast including Ameesha Patel, Utkarsh Sharma, and more contribute to the sequel’s allure.
OMG 2 Overview
On the other hand, ‘OMG 2’ follows the journey of Kanti Sharan Mudgal, played by Akshay Kumar, as he endeavors to make comprehensive education mandatory in schools through legal means. With a strong ensemble cast including Pankaj Tripathi, Yami Gautam, and Govind Namdev, ‘OMG 2’ continues the legacy of its predecessor ‘Oh My God!’
GADAR 2 VS OMG 2
While ‘Gadar 2’ boasts an IMDb rating of 6.5/10, ‘OMG 2’ outshines it with a rating of 8.3/10. As these two titans of the box office continue their run, audiences are left intrigued by their performances and contributions
By Yashika Desai