In a spectacular turn of events, Sunny Deol’s much-anticipated film, Gadar 2 emerges as the highest grossing hindi film, surpassing the previous record-holder, Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan. The movie has rewritten the box office history in India by amassing an impressive total collection of ₹524.75 crores, edging past Pathaan’s ₹524.53 crores.
Gadar 2, a sequel to the iconic 2001 film Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, saw Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel reunite on the silver screen after a hiatus of 21 years. The film’s release in August 2023 was met with an overwhelming response from the audience, propelling it to create waves at the box office, shattering several records.
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the weekly box office figures, revealing that in its seventh week, Gadar 2 raked in ₹2.75 crores, propelling its cumulative earnings to ₹524.75 crores.
#Gadar2 crosses *lifetime biz* of #Pathaan #Hindi [₹ 524.53 cr] in #India… Now No. 1 HIGHEST GROSSING FILM in #Hindi in #India… Biz at a glance…
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) September 28, 2023
⭐️ Week 1: ₹ 284.63 cr
⭐️ Week 2: ₹ 134.47 cr
⭐️ Week 3: ₹ 63.35 cr
⭐️ Week 4: ₹ 27.55 cr
⭐️ Week 5: ₹ 7.28 cr
⭐️ Week 6: ₹… pic.twitter.com/bn32l8L9Tp
The film’s success has been particularly prominent in the mass circuits and single screens, solidifying its position as the highest-grossing Hindi film in India.
Despite the extraordinary feat achieved by Gadar 2, its reign at the top is expected to face a formidable challenge soon. Shah Rukh Khan’s another cinematic offering, Jawan, is on the verge of surpassing Gadar 2’s record with a current domestic box office collection of ₹519.69 crores. The battle for the top spot is intensifying, promising more excitement for Bollywood enthusiasts.
About Gadar 2
Directed and produced by Anil Sharma, Gadar 2: The Katha Continues, follows the storyline of Tara Singh and Sakina post-Independence, during the ‘Crush India’ campaign in 1971. The film features reprised roles by Sunny Deol, Ameesha Patel, and Utkarsh Sharma from the original Gadar: Ek Prem Katha.
As Gadar 2 continues to make cinematic history, it is a testament to the enduring appeal of its storyline and the stellar performances of its cast. The film stands as a tribute to the legacy of its predecessor, captivating audiences across the nation.
[Note: The box office numbers mentioned are based on estimates and various sources, and have not been independently verified by truthtimenews.]