Sunny Deol's 'Gadar 2' created history on Independence Day as it collected Rs 55.40 crore at the box office.
This is the highest amount a movie has earned on the occasion of Independence Day in the history of Indian cinema.
According to Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh, 'Gadar 2' hit the ball out of the stadium on Tuesday and it is showing no signs of slowing down.
He also said that Akshay Kumar and Pankaj Tripathi starter 'OMG 2' is trending "exceptionally well" and the jump in collections on Independence Day is an "eye-opener."
'Gadar 2' Box Office Collection Update
'Gadar 2', which was released on August 11 has collected over Rs 228 crore at the domestic box office in 5 days.
Here are the numbers shared by Taran Adarsh:
Friday, August 11: Rs 40.10 crore
Saturday, August 12: Rs 43.08 crore
Sunday, August 13: Rs 51.70 crore
Monday, August 14: Rs 38.70 crore
Tuesday, August 15: Rs 55.40 crore
Total: Rs 228.98 crore
CREATES HISTORY ON INDEPENDENCE DAY… Highest-ever biz on *15 August*… Yes, #Gadar2 hits the ball out of the stadium on #IndependenceDay… Fri 40.10 cr, Sat 43.08 cr, Sun 51.70 cr, Mon 38.70 cr, Tue 55.40 cr. Total: ₹ 228.98 cr. #India biz… BLOCKBUSTER RUN continues.#Gadar2… pic.twitter.com/u3jJZpa5Je
August 16, 2023AdvertisementTaran Adarsh said that the sequel to 2001 film Gadar: Ek Prem Katha faced capacity issues on Independence Day.
"The demand is clearly more than supply in this case, since #OMG2 has taken away a substantial number of screens, shows, footfalls and revenue… Just imagine the potential of #Gadar2 if it was a solo release," he tweeted.
'OMG 2' Box Office Collection Update
'OMG 2' has collected over Rs 72 crore in 5 days since its release. On Independence Day, the movie earned Rs 17.10 crore taking its total box office collection to Rs 72.27 crore.
Here are the numbers, according to Taran Adarsh:
Friday, August 11: Rs 10.26 crore
Saturday, August 12: Rs 15.30 crore
Sunday, August 13: Rs 17.55 crore
Monday, August 14: Rs 12.06 crore
Tuesday, August 15: Rs 17.10 crore
Taran Adarsh said that Akshay Kumar's movie would have easily collected much more if it had not released alongside 'Gadar 2'.
#OMG2 is trending EXCEPTIONALLY WELL, the jump on #IndependenceDay is an EYE-OPENER… Fri 10.26 cr, Sat 15.30 cr, Sun 17.55 cr, Mon 12.06 cr, Tue 17.10 cr. Total: ₹ 72.27 cr. #India biz… #OMG2 is displaying strong legs at the #BO.
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