The much-awaited sequel to the 2001 blockbuster “Gadar: Ek Prem Katha”, “Gadar 2”, has been a huge hit at the box office. The film has so far grossed over Rs 395 crores in India alone, and is now inching closer to the Rs 400 crore mark.
Gadar 2 is the story of Tara Singh (Sunny Deol), a Sikh farmer from Punjab, and Sakina (Ameesha Patel), a Muslim girl from Kashmir. The film follows their journey as they fall in love and get married, despite the political and religious divides between their families.
The film has been praised for its strong performances, emotional story, and patriotic fervour. It has also been a huge commercial success, becoming the fifth highest-grossing Hindi film of all time.
Public response
Gadar 2 is still running in theatres, and is expected to cross the Rs 400 crore mark in the coming days. The film’s success is a testament to the power of cinema, and the enduring appeal of the Gadar franchise.
Gadar 2’s box office performance:
- The film crossed the Rs 100 crore mark in just five days, making it the fastest Hindi film to do so in 2023.
- It surpassed the lifetime collection of the original Gadar: Ek Prem Katha in just 10 days.
- It is the first Hindi film to gross over Rs 300 crore in the post-pandemic era.
- It is the fifth highest-grossing Hindi film of all time, behind Dangal, PK, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, and Tiger Zinda Hai.
Gadar 2’s success is a major win for the Hindi film industry, and it is a testament to the power of good storytelling. The film has brought audiences back to the theatres in large numbers, and it is a sign that the industry is on the mend after the challenges of the past two years.