Gadar 2 Triumphs at the Box Office: Breaking Records and Winning Hearts

"Gadar 2" is a sequel to the popular Bollywood film "Gadar: Ek Prem Katha," which hit theaters in 2001. The film features leading actors Sunny Deol, Ameesha Patel, and Utkarsh Sharma. Directed by Anil Sharma, "Gadar 2" recently experienced a decline in its box office earnings.

Drop in Earnings on Second Monday

On the second Monday after its release, "Gadar 2" saw a decrease in its earnings. The film collected ₹14 crore on that particular Monday. Released on August 11, the movie stars Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel in prominent roles.

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Decline in Collection Figures

"Gadar 2" earned ₹14 crore nett in India on its 11th day, based on early estimates. This marked a substantial 64.01 percent decline in earnings compared to its second Monday. Up to that point, the film had managed to accumulate ₹389 crore. It was anticipated to earn ₹11 crore on its second Tuesday, pushing the total collection to ₹400 crore within India.

Breaking a Box Office Record

"Gadar 2" achieved a remarkable feat on Monday by registering the highest second-weekend collection in Bollywood history. During its second weekend, the film raked in ₹90.47 crore in just three days. Previously, this record was held by Prabhas' "Baahubali 2," which had earned ₹80.75 crore during its second weekend.

Other Top Performers

In terms of second-weekend collections, Aamir Khan's "Dangal" (₹73.70 crore) secured the third spot, followed by Shah Rukh Khan's "Pathan" (₹63.50 crore) in fourth place. "Sanju" (₹62.97 crore) rounded out the top five.

Sunny Deol's Reaction

Despite facing competition from Akshay Kumar's "OMG 2," "Gadar 2" performed exceptionally well at the domestic box office. The "Gadar 2" team organized a press conference to celebrate the film's immense success. Sunny Deol shared his initial reaction to witnessing the audience's love for the movie, expressing his stress before its release and his overwhelming emotions after its success. He mentioned how he cried and laughed throughout the night and that even his father noticed his joy, making for a heartfelt and memorable moment.

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In summary, "Gadar 2" has made a significant impact at the box office, breaking records and garnering immense appreciation from audiences despite facing strong competition. Sunny Deol's emotional reaction to its success reflects the film's triumphant journey in Indian cinema.