Release Date: August 1, 2025
Cast: Ajay Devgn, Mrunal Thakur, Ravi Kishan, Sanjay Mishra
Director: Vijay Kumar Arora
Box Office Performance (India, ₹ crore nett):
- Day 1 (Friday): 7.25
- Day 2 (Saturday): 8.25 (+13.8%)
- Day 3 (Sunday): 9.25 (+12.1%)
- Day 4 (Monday): 2.50 (approx. –73% 🡫 from Sunday)
- Total after 4 days: ~27.25 here in India
Despite a promising weekend start, Day 4 saw a steep decline in audience turnout. Occupancy rates were low in the morning (≈6.2%) and gradually picked up through the evening, ending around 16.6% across Hindi screens.
Competitive Landscape:
- Saiyaara, now in its third week, continues to dominate the market—crossing ₹300 crore domestically. Even on its 18th day, it earned around ₹1.8 crore .
- Mahavatar Narsimha, a mythological animated film, has surged via strong word of mouth. It earned more than ₹8 crore in its second Monday, far surpassing Son of Sardaar 2’s Day 4 numbers, while its second Saturday pulled in ₹15 crore—leading the box office over all competing titles .
Even Dhadak 2, which also opened on August 1, performed weaker: Day 1 at ₹3.5 crore, Day 2 at ₹3.75 crore, Day 3 at ₹4.15 crore, and just ₹1.4 crore on Monday—totaling ~₹12.8 crore in its first four days.
Challenges & Observations:
- Unfavorable screen allocation affected Son of Sardaar 2—despite Ajay Devgn delaying the release to secure more screens, Saiyaara’s continued dominance limited availability, especially in single-screen chains .
- The film lacked strong word of mouth. Critics and audiences termed initial reviews as mixed to negative. Despite efforts such as discounted tickets and promotions, traction remained limited.
📊 Summary Table
| Film | Days in India | Total Collection (₹ Cr) | Day 4 (Monday) Collection (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Son of Sardaar 2 | 4 | ~27.25 | ~2.50 |
| Dhadak 2 | 4 | ~12.80 | ~1.40 |
| Saiyaara | 18+ | ~300+ | ~1.80 |
| Mahavatar Narsimha | ~10 | ~65+ (second Monday ~8) | — |
In Conclusion
Son of Sardaar 2 started with moderate weekday gains over its opening weekend but encountered a precipitous drop on Monday, settling at approximately ₹27.25 crore after four days. It was significantly held back by stiff competition from Saiyaara and, more recently, the unexpectedly strong performance of Mahavatar Narsimha. In contrast, Dhadak 2 lagged even further behind. Despite promotional strategies, the sequel appears to be struggling to regain momentum post-weekend.
Let me know if you’d like insights into critical reviews, overseas figures, or how this compares to Ajay Devgn’s earlier hits like Raid 2 or the original Son of Sardaar.
