‘Son Of Sardaar 2’ and ‘Dhadak 2’ hit theaters today, but they’re facing a tough battle. These sequels are up against stiff competition from the roaring success of ‘Saiyaara’ and the unexpected blockbuster ‘Mahavatar Narsimha’. With lackluster advance bookings and no real pre-release buzz, both films are off to a rocky start. Meanwhile, ‘Saiyaara’ continues to dominate, and ‘Mahavatar Narsimha’ is stealing the show, making this a brutal weekend for the new releases.
‘Son Of Sardaar 2’ Box Office Collection Day 1 (LIVE): Ajay Devgn’s Film Stumbles at the Start, Clashing with ‘Dhadak 2’ and Facing Heat from ‘Saiyaara’ and ‘Mahavatar Narsimha’
‘Son Of Sardaar 2’ rolled into theaters today alongside another sequel, ‘Dhadak 2’. Back in 2012, the original ‘Son Of Sardaar’ did decent business despite clashing with Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Jab We Met’ during a massive Diwali weekend showdown. That clash even sparked some drama between Ajay Devgn and Yash Raj Films. This time, the competition isn’t as hyped, but ‘Son Of Sardaar 2’ is still getting hit hard by YRF’s ‘Saiyaara’, a film with fresh faces that’s already raked in Rs 270 crore domestically after releasing two weeks ago.
But it’s not just ‘Saiyaara’ making life tough. Both ‘Son Of Sardaar ’ and ‘Dhadak 2’ are struggling against the surprise success of ‘Mahavatar Narsimha’, which has slowed even ‘Saiyaara’s collections. Advance bookings for the new releases are grim—‘Son Of Sardaar 2’ sold just 28,000 tickets, while ‘Dhadak 2’ managed 18,000. With ‘Son Of Sardaar 2’ releasing on 2500 to 3000 screens, it’s expected to open between Rs 6.5-7 crore on day one. Positive word-of-mouth could boost numbers over Saturday and Sunday, but that’s a big “if.” Sequels usually ride on audience curiosity, but that only works with a gripping trailer, catchy music, or strong buzz—none of which these films have. The dull advance bookings show ‘Son Of Sardaar 2’ slightly ahead of ‘Dhadak 2’, but both are underwhelming. Shockingly, ‘Mahavatar Narsimha’ is likely to outperform ‘Son Of Sardaar 2’ on its second Friday compared to the latter’s opening day.
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By afternoon shows on day one, ‘Son Of Sardaar ’ has collected Rs 1.12 crore, while ‘Dhadak 2’ sits at Rs 79 lakh. According to Box Office India, ‘Dhadak 2’ might get a slight boost from younger audiences over the weekend, especially after ‘Saiyaara’s recent success, but that doesn’t always mean box office gold. Audiences still crave great content and big appeal, not just new faces. The release timing couldn’t be worse—both films needed a quieter window to grab attention and screens, but instead, they’re stuck in a crowded race. If only one of them had released this weekend, it might’ve had better screen time, especially ‘Dhadak 2’, which relies heavily on evening shows.
In the end, both films are likely to trail behind ‘Saiyaara’ and ‘Mahavatar Narsimha’ this weekend. Without a major turnaround on Saturday and Sunday, it’s going to be a rough ride. ‘Son Of Sardaar 2’ also features Mrunal Thakur, Ravi Kishan, Kubra Sait, and Deepak Dobriyal, among others.
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