The box office race this Friday saw a dramatic face-off between two highly anticipated Bollywood sequels Dhadak 2’ and ‘Son of Sardaar 2’. While expectations ran high for Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri’s romantic drama the numbers reveal a surprising twist: ‘Dhadak 2’ struggled to make a mark while Ajay Devgn’s mass entertainer ‘Son of Sardaar 2’ raced ahead to claim box office supremacy.
Dhadak 2 Stumbles Out of the Gate
Despite much buzz and a loyal fanbase eagerly awaiting its release ‘Dhadak 2’ registered a lukewarm start. Trade reports show that the film underperformed at ticket windows, unable to match the hype it created during its pre-release promotions.
Several factors could have contributed to this slow start:
- Mixed reviews: Early audience and critic reactions pointed to a lack of freshness in the story and underwhelming music.
- Strong competition: With Ajay Devgn’s star power and sequel appeal ‘Son of Sardaar 2’ siphoned off much of the single-screen and mass audience.
- Changing audience tastes: The urban romantic genre which once brought huge crowds seems to be struggling against high-octane entertainers and big-budget spectacles.
Son of Sardaar 2 Dominates Day 1 Collections
On the other hand ‘Son of Sardaar 2’ proved why Ajay Devgn remains a box office force. The film took a substantial lead earning a reported Rs. 3.35 crore on its opening day—comfortably outpacing ‘Dhadak 2’. Packed with action comedy and Devgn’s signature charisma the film drew large crowds especially in North and Central India.
Final Take
‘Dhadak 2’ finds itself in a tough spot with a slow start and fierce competition from ‘Son of Sardaar 2’. As Bollywood box office battles intensify, only time will tell if Chaturvedi and Dimri’s pairing can win over the audience in the long run or if Ajay Devgn’s sequel will continue its victorious streak through the week.
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