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Son of Sardaar 2, starring Ajay Devgn and Mrunal Thakur, has opened to a lukewarm response at the box office. Despite star power and early buzz, the sequel is yet to find the same traction as its predecessor. Below we bring you the complete box office snapshot, day-by-day numbers, possible reasons for the slow start of the film.
Official box office numbers (trade reports)
Summary (reported figures):
- Global total: ₹45.23 crore
- India (net): ₹31.40 crore (approx. ₹37.38 crore gross)
- Overseas: Approx. ₹7.85 crore
Week-by-week / Day-by-day snapshot
Reported India net collections by day (sample trade reports):
| Day | India Net (₹) |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | ₹6.75–7.25 crore (reports vary) |
| Day 2 | ₹8.25 crore |
| Day 3 | ₹9.25 crore |
| Day 4 | ₹2.35 crore |
| Day 5 | ₹2.75 crore |
| Day 6 | ₹1.75 crore |
| Day 7 | ₹1.40 crore |
| Day 8 | ₹1.15–1.19 crore |
| Day 9 | ₹0.16 crore |
| Total (9 days) | ~₹34.35 crore (approx. industry tally) |
How the film performed vs expectations
Despite the A-list casting and a commercial setup, the film’s first week was reported as one of the lowest opening weeks among Ajay Devgn’s post-COVID sequels. Competition from other releases and low occupancy in major metros (often reported at 8–10%) contributed to the modest tally.
“The film has durability issues in multiplex circuits and faces stiff competition from other big films,” trade analysts said, pointing to marketing, critical response and word-of-mouth as contributing factors.
Reasons cited for the slow box office start
- Strong competition: Other releases have pulled larger audiences during the same period.
- Mixed word-of-mouth: Early viewer reactions and reviews didn’t create the necessary momentum.
- Lower urban occupancy: Major city screens reported weak occupancy percentages.
- Sequel fatigue: Some viewers felt the sequel didn’t bring enough freshness compared to the original.
Full synopsis: What is Son of Sardaar 2 about?
Note: synopsis below is crafted to give readers a complete sense of the film’s premise and major beats without spoiling key twists.
Genre & tone
Son of Sardaar 2 is a Punjabi-flavoured action-comedy that blends family drama, slapstick humour and loud, crowd-pleasing set pieces. Like many masala entertainers, it mixes romance, rivalry, and larger-than-life characters with melodious songs and high-energy choreography.
Main premise
The film follows the story of a spirited Punjabi family caught between old feuds and new romances. Ajay Devgn plays the titular son — a proud, no-nonsense man who must step up when family honour, property issues and local rivalries threaten to boil over. Mrunal Thakur plays the female lead, a modern, headstrong woman who challenges traditional expectations and brings a fresh spark into the hero’s life.
Key relationships
- Hero & heroine: Their chemistry provides the emotional core – a mix of bickering, banter and genuine warmth.
- Family dynamics: The film leans heavily on familial bonds—siblings, elders and a scatter of comic relatives who create the movie’s lighter moments.
- Local rivalry: A comic-violent feud with a rival clan drives much of the plot, leading to set-piece confrontations and eventual reconciliation.
Key scenes & beats
- Big wedding sequences with music and dance.
- Action set-pieces where the hero defends family honour.
- Humour rooted in Punjabi culture and witty one-liners.
- Emotional scenes that underline duty, sacrifice and family unity.
The film’s appeal
The makers aim for a wide family audience — viewers who enjoy loud comedies, dramatic family sagas and crowd-pleasing heroes. The soundtrack and comedy bits are positioned as the film’s main hooks, designed to play well with viewers in smaller towns and single-screen theatres as well as multiplex families.
Critical & audience reaction (brief)
Early reviews called the film “serviceable” for fans of the genre but criticized its lack of novelty. Audience reactions were mixed — while some appreciated the familiar beats and star moments, others expected fresher writing and fewer clichés from a sequel.
Can Son of Sardaar 2 recover? Box office outlook
Sequels can sometimes rally in week two with holiday boosts, strong non-theatrical promotions, or trending music. For Son of Sardaar 2, a bounce back would likely require improved word-of-mouth in smaller towns, aggressive discounting or strategic marketing tie-ups. If daily collections keep sliding, the film may end its run in the lower mid-range for a commercial Hindi release.
Sources
Reported collections and day-wise numbers are based on trade reports and industry trackers available during the film’s opening run. (Trade publications and websites frequently report slightly varying figures; totals above are compiled from available public trade tallies.)
