Ajay Devgn's much-awaited sequel Son of Sardaar 2 opened to an encouraging start at the box office, collecting approximately Rs 6.75 crore (India net) on its first day, as per early estimates. The film, which also stars Mrunal Thakur, recorded an overall Hindi occupancy of 22.56 per cent on Friday (August 1).
According to Sacnilk, the film’s occupancy picked up steadily through the day, with the highest footfalls during the night shows (40.27 per cent). Morning shows saw a modest 10.24 per cent occupancy, while afternoon and evening shows registered 17.88 per cent and 21.84 per cent, respectively.
The film is expected to see a rise in its box office collection in the weekend.
Son of Sardaar 2 vs Dhadak 2
Son of Sardaar 2 clashed with Dhadak 2, starring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri, but emerged ahead on opening day. Dhadak 2 managed to earn only around Rs 3 crore, giving the Ajay Devgn-starrer a solid lead.
Both films are also competing with recently-released hit films like Saiyaara and Mahavatar Narsimha, adding more pressure at the ticket counters.
About Son of Sardaar 2
The sequel comes more than a decade after the original Son of Sardaar (2012), which famously clashed with Shah Rukh Khan’s Jab Tak Hai Jaan and still held its ground. The makers of the sequel will be hoping for similar box office magic this time around.
Directed by Vijay Kumar Arora, known for his acclaimed Punjabi films, Son of Sardaar 2 marks his Bollywood debut. The film sees Ajay reprise his role as Jassi, with Mrunal playing the female lead. The ensemble cast includes Ravi Kishan, Sanjay Mishra, Neeru Bajwa, Deepak Dobriyal, Chunky Panday, and Kubbra Sait among others.
The film has received mixed reviews from critics and audiences alike. However, The Free Press Journal gave it a favourable 3.5-star rating, calling it "a hilarious film that will surely tickle your funny bone."
With the weekend ahead, all eyes are now on whether Son of Sardaar 2 can maintain its momentum and emerge as a box office winner.
