Bollywood’s Big Weekend: ‘Gadar 2’ Holds Strong, ‘OMG 2’ Surges

Box Office Revival – Gadar 2 and OMG 2

Following the lull induced by the pandemic, this weekend felt like a renaissance for the film industry. The buzz was palpable, especially with ‘Gadar 2’ and ‘OMG 2’ hitting the screens. Both flicks drew massive crowds on their debut. And guess what? Fans were so excited that they’ve been hopping from one film to the other without causing a dip in earnings for either movie. The numbers? ‘Gadar 2’ raked in an impressive Rs 40 crore on day one, while ‘OMG 2’ wasn’t far behind, bagging about Rs 10.5 crore.

Saturday Scenarios

By the time Saturday rolled around, ‘Gadar 2‘ was still the talk of the town, drawing in a cool Rs 41 crore as per boxofficeindia.com. Doing the math? That’s nearly Rs 80 crore in just two days! And from the looks of the early bookings, Sunday seems poised to be equally, if not more, fruitful. Speculations are already swirling around ‘Gadar 2‘ touching the Rs 100 crore mark by the end of its maiden weekend. And while some have been quick to label both the original ‘Gadar’ and its sequel as ‘propaganda’, the immense collections from areas heavily populated by the Muslim community, such as Aligarh and Muzzafarnagar, tell a different story. On a side note, while there was a minor dip in collections from mass centers on Saturday, multiplexes witnessed an upswing.

‘OMG 2’ Makes its Move

Meanwhile, ‘OMG 2‘ didn’t sit quietly. The film’s earnings saw a substantial growth spurt of about 50%, pulling in an additional Rs 13.50 crore. This momentum only solidifies its presence at the box office, with the two-day tally rounding off to roughly Rs 22.50 crore. Putting both films’ earnings side by side, we’re staring at a jaw-dropping weekend total of somewhere between Rs 160-170 crore! What’s even more heartening is that both movies were produced without burning a hole in the pocket.

A Bright Sunday on the Horizon

And if all this wasn’t enough to get the industry folks dancing with joy, Sunday’s projections are bound to. It’s not just any Sunday, after all – the Independence Day holiday is up ahead. And this can only spell further growth for both ‘Gadar 2’ and ‘OMG 2’.

So, movie buffs, strap in! This weekend looks set to be one roller-coaster ride at the box office!