Son of Sardaar 2 Leads Box Office, Dhadak 2 Grows Steadily Over Weekend

The weekend box office saw a spirited clash between two much-anticipated Bollywood films, Son of Sardaar 2 and Dhadak 2. While Ajay Devgn and Mrunal Thakur’s Son of Sardaar 2 made a strong start, Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri’s Dhadak 2 is steadily picking up pace.

Released on Friday, August 1, Son of Sardaar 2 has managed to earn an impressive 14.75  Rs crore over its first two days. The film collected 7.5 crore Rs on both Friday and Saturday, maintaining a solid hold at the box office. Audiences have responded positively to its mix of comedy, action, and nostalgia.

Directed by Vijay Kumar Arora, the film marks the return of Ajay Devgn in his beloved comic-action avatar. It continues to draw footfalls despite sharing screens with other big releases like Saiyaara and Dhadak 2. With Sunday expected to bring in more families and moviegoers, the film is on track for a strong opening weekend.

Meanwhile, Dhadak 2, which is a follow-up to the 2018 romantic drama, opened with 3.5 crore Rs on Friday and grew slightly to 3.75 crore Rs on Saturday, taking its two-day total to 7.25 Rs crore. The film is a remake of the Tamil film Pariyerum Perumal and explores themes of caste and social justice.

Dhadak 2 has seen encouraging turnout in cities like Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Lucknow, with night shows performing especially well. On Saturday, the film recorded an overall Hindi occupancy of 25.81 percent showing signs of building interest.

Critics have noted the film’s meaningful message and strong performances. As word of mouth spreads, the film may continue to build on its base in the coming days.As Sunday collections roll in, all eyes will be on how both films perform. While Son of Sardaar 2 currently holds the lead, Dhadak 2 is showing steady growth, setting the stage for an interesting week ahead at the box office.