Sunny Deol starrer Gadar 2 overtakes KGF 2, mints INR 439.95 crores at box office

Sunny Deol starrer action thriller ‘Gadar 2’ minted another INR 13.75 crores on Saturday, the film’s 16^th day at the box office. The total collections now account for INR 439.95 crores, overtaking KGF 2’s total collection of 435 crores (Hindi). The actioner has now become the third-highest-grossing Hindi film behind Bahubali 2 – The Conclusion (INR 511 crores) and Shah Rukh Khan starrer Pathaan (INR 543 crores). The film will expectedly cross 500 crores in its fourth week. However, if it overtakes the films ahead of it is still unsure. Shah Rukh starrer ‘Jawan’ releasing on September 7 will be the biggest hindrance.

Sharing the news on Twitter, trade analyst Taran Adarsh wrote, “CROSSES ‘KGF 2’, NEXT ‘BAAHUBALI 2’… After crossing *lifetime biz* of #Dangal, #Gadar2 overtakes #KGF2 #Hindi… #Gadar2 is now THIRD HIGHEST GROSSING #Hindi film in #India… Continues to smash #BO records at mass sectors… [Week 3] Fri 7.10 cr, Sat 13.75 cr. Total: ₹ 439.95 cr. #India biz.”

‘We are trying to make a place in people’s hearts’ – Gadar 2 director Anil Sharma

In a recent interview, Gadar 2 director Anil Sharma revealed that both he and Sunny Deol did not aim Box Office hive with this movie. They wanted to continue the legacy of the superhit film ‘Gadar: Ek Prem Katha’ and wanted to make a ‘special place in people’s hearts’. He spoke at length about the ongoing Gadar 2 vs. Pathaan hype among fans at the box office.

“I don’t believe in numbers, Pathaan has done exceptionally well, even KGF (Chapter 2) did extremely well, and now, Gadar 2 is performing as well. Now, let’s see how far it goes, and how far the public takes it. It is the public’s film. We have already crossed Rs 400 crore, it will reach the Rs 500 crore mark in the coming week and maybe the Rs 1,000 crore mark at some point. So, we are not looking at numbers alone, we are trying to make a place in people’s hearts. People are watching it and loving it, that’s enough for us. Whatever (box office) numbers have come out today are real, there is nothing fake,” Sharma said.