Gadar 2, led by Sunny Deol, set the stage with Rs 40.10 crore on its opening day, followed by Rs 43.08 crore on day two, a whopping Rs 51.70 crore on day three, Rs 38.70 crore on day four, an impressive Rs 55.40 crore on the Independence Day holiday, Rs 32.37 crore on the sixth day, Rs 23.28 crore on the seventh day, and approximately Rs 19.5 crore on its eighth day, the second Friday.
Meanwhile, 'OMG 2,' starring Akshay Kumar and Pankaj Tripathi, is approaching the Rs 100 crore milestone at a slower pace. The movie gathered Rs 5.60 crore on its second Friday in India, as confirmed by Sacnilk. This brings its cumulative collection at the domestic box office to Rs 90.65 crore.
The sharp-witted comedy-drama achieved remarkable numbers at the box office, amassing Rs 10.26 crore on its inaugural day, followed by an impressive Rs 15.30 crore on day two. The momentum continued with Rs 17.55 crore on the third day, Rs 12.06 crore on the fourth day, Rs 17.10 crore on the fifth day, and Rs 7.2 crore on the sixth day. The seventh day added Rs 5.58 crore to the total, and the eighth day contributed approximately Rs 5.60 crore. Both movies hit the screens on August 11, coinciding with the extended Independence Day weekend.
Gadar 2 achieved an extraordinary feat by becoming the highest-grossing Bollywood film on Independence Day, accumulating a notable Rs 55.40 crore. This accomplishment surpassed the earnings of other significant releases like Salman Khan's "Ek Tha Tiger" (Rs 32.93 crore), Ajay Devgn's "Singham Returns" (Rs 32.10 crore), Akshay Kumar's "Mission Mangal" (Rs 29.16 crore), and Akshay Kumar's biopic "Gold" (Rs 25.25 crore).
Directed by Anil Sharma, 'Gadar 2' follows Tara Singh's daring expedition across the border to rescue his son, portrayed by Utkarsh Sharma, who is held captive in Pakistan. The film serves as a sequel to 'Gadar: Ek Prem Katha', released in 2001, set against the backdrop of the tumultuous Partition of India in 1947.
In 'OMG 2,' skillfully directed by Amit Rai, Akshay Kumar assumes the role of Lord Shiva, accompanied by Yami Gautam, Pankaj Tripathi, and Arun Govil of Ramayan fame. This satirical comedy-drama serves as a sequel to the 2012 blockbuster 'OMG- Oh My God!.' The film's production is attributed to Cape of Good Films, in collaboration with Ashwin Varde, Vipul D Shah, and Rajesh Bahl.
