‘Son of Sardaar 2’ vs ‘Dhadak 2’: Box Office Day 1 Clash Amidst Saiyaara, Mahavatar Narsimha Dominance
‘Son of Sardaar 2’ opens to a slow start, clashing with ‘Dhadak 2’ amid strong competition from ‘Saiyaara’ and surprise hit ‘Mahavatar Narsimha’.
Ajay Devgn starrer ‘Son of Sardaar 2’ clashes with ‘Dhadak 2’ at the box office amid tough competition from ‘Saiyaara’ and surprise hit ‘Mahavatar Narsimha’.
Hindi Cinema’s Big Clash Falls Short of Expectations on Day 1
Ajay Devgn's much-anticipated sequel ‘Son of Sardaar 2’ hit theatres this Friday, clashing with ‘Dhadak 2’, while both faced stiff competition from recent box office leaders ‘Saiyaara’ and ‘Mahavatar Narsimha’. Despite high hopes, neither new release generated strong pre-release excitement or bookings.
Released across 2,500–3,000 screens, ‘Son of Sardaar 2’ managed to sell 28,000 tickets in advance, slightly ahead of ‘Dhadak 2’ at 18,000, but still underwhelming. By afternoon shows, ‘Son of Sardaar 2’ earned Rs 2.41 crore, while ‘Dhadak 2’ clocked in at Rs 1.43 crore.
Strong Competition from ‘Saiyaara’ and ‘Mahavatar Narsimha’
While ‘Saiyaara’ continues its impressive run with Rs 270 crore at the domestic box office, the unexpected rise of ‘Mahavatar Narsimha’ has further complicated the weekend prospects for the two new releases. The latter is now eating into Saiyaara’s collections too, dominating showtimes and viewer attention.
Even though sequels usually generate curiosity, neither ‘Son of Sardaar 2’ nor ‘Dhadak 2’ offered compelling trailers, buzz, or music to drive audiences to theatres. Lack of strong word-of-mouth and tepid responses could lead to a disappointing opening weekend unless Saturday and Sunday bring a dramatic turnaround.
Poor Timing, Crowded Release Calendar
Industry insiders believe the release timing was less than ideal. Competing with two already-successful films during a busy release period has reduced screen space and visibility for both new releases. Experts suggest either movie might have fared better if released solo.
Box Office Outlook
- ‘Son of Sardaar 2’ Day 1 Estimate: Rs 6.5–7 crore
- ‘Dhadak 2’ Day 1 Estimate: Rs 4.5–5 crore
- Mahavatar Narsimha could potentially earn more on its second Friday than either of the two new films on their opening day.
Cast and Crew
‘Son of Sardaar 2’ stars Ajay Devgn, Mrunal Thakur, Ravi Kishan, Kubra Sait, and Deepak Dobriyal. Meanwhile, ‘Dhadak 2’ features fresh faces but is banking on nostalgia and youth appeal.
