Roaring Triumph at the Box Office: 'Gadar 2' Scores Another Blockbuster Hit
Sunny Deol's highly anticipated movie sequel, "Gadar 2," has made a splash at the box office, becoming one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of 2023. The film, released in August, has been labelled a "Super Duper Hit" and has grossed approximately ₹284.63 crore worldwide[1][3][5].
The success of "Gadar 2" is particularly noteworthy in a year filled with numerous Bollywood releases. While competition was fierce, "Gadar 2" managed to stand out, earning more than films like "OMG 2" (₹85.05 crore), and significantly outperforming most other major releases, especially within Hindi cinema[3][5].
Key highlights of "Gadar 2" include:
- The film grossed ₹284.63 crore worldwide, earning the label of SUPER DUPER HIT[3].
- It competed strongly with other hits like "Jawan," positioning itself as one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of 2023[5].
- "Gadar 2" continued the commercial legacy of the original "Gadar: Ek Prem Katha," which was a massive blockbuster with cult status, released in 2025[1].
- Despite competition from other films such as "Kesari Chapter 2" and "Raid 2," "Gadar 2" was not affected, marking a strong comeback for Sunny Deol[2].
Meanwhile, "OMG 2," produced by Cape of Good Films and Wakaoo, has also made its mark. The film, featuring Akshay Kumar, Yami Gautam, and Pankaj Tripathi in leading roles, addresses various issues faced by teenagers and emphasizes the importance of sex education. Despite being a different film from "Gadar 2," it has collected INR 25.56 crore net within two days at the domestic box office[4].
Notably, Salman Khan, a close friend of Sunny Deol, has applauded "Gadar 2" on social media, praising Sunny Deol's performance in the film and referencing his iconic dialogue, 'Dhai kilo ka haath.' He also congratulated the entire team for their success[6].
Directed by Anil Sharma, "Gadar 2" has exceeded expectations, continuing the commercial legacy of the original "Gadar," which was a romantic-action drama set during the Partition of India, released in 2001[7].
In summary, both "Gadar 2" and "OMG 2" have made impressive debuts at the box office, each appealing to different audiences. "Gadar 2" has reestablished Sunny Deol as a major box office draw in 2023, while "OMG 2" continues to highlight important issues for teenagers.
The success of Sunny Deol's "Gadar 2" has put it at the forefront of movies-and-tv entertainment in 2023, standing out amongst the competitive Hindi cinema landscape and outperforming many of its contemporaries, including "OMG 2". Meanwhile, "OMG 2", a film addressing the importance of sex education, has also made its mark within the entertainment industry.
