Yesterday we saw the release of two starkly different films in the form of Gadar 2 and OMG 2. Interestingly, both new releases are sequels to highly popular franchises, but will they live up to expectations of will they flounder the weight is the question. Not surprisingly, Gadar 2, which takes the story from the 2001 release Gadar: Ek Prem Katha forward, with Sunny Deol as Tara Singh and Ameesha Patel as Sakeena, came with immense hype and anticipation, living up to the same, the film garnered rave reviews and was received by the audience with open arms.
In this box office report, we look at the opening day collections of Gadar 2 while comparing the same to all-time previous releases. After receiving a thunderous response from the audience Gadar 2 witnessed Rs. 40.10 cr coming in on its opening day. With such massive collections the business of the film has managed to surpass the previous release Sultan which had collected Rs. 36.54 cr, and even Dhoom 3 which had collected Rs. 36.22 cr. If that was not enough, thanks to such a roaring response Gadar 2 has not only made it to the Top 10 highest all-time opening day grossers, it in fact, currently ranks as the seventh highest all-time opening day grosser.
Currently, Gadar 2 which has won the critics and audience over continues to run to packed theatres. In fact, the craze for the film which already started on a high note has continued to build, thanks to this and the positive reviews the business of Gadar 2 is expected to see immense growth over its opening weekend. As per current trends, trade predictions state that the business of Gadar 2 will easily cross the Rs. 100 cr mark by the end of its opening weekend.
Top 10 All-Time Highest Opening Day Grossers at a glance:
Pathaan - Rs. 57 cr
KGF - Chapter 2 - trs. 53.95 cr
War - Rs. 53.35 cr
Thugs of Hindostan - Rs. 52.25 cr
Happy New Year - Rs. 44.97 cr
Bharat - Rs. 42.30 cr
Baahubali 2 - The Conclusion - Rs. 41 cr
Gadar 2 - Rs. 40.10 cr
Prem Ratan Dhan Payo - Rs. 40.35 cr
Sultan - Rs. 36.54 cr
Dhoom 3 - Rs. 36.22 cr
