Ajay Devgn's "Son of Sardaar 2," the sequel to the 2012 hit comedy, has generated considerable buzz ahead of its release. The film has sold approximately 27,000 tickets in the top national chains like PVR Inox and Cinepolis. While these numbers indicate a decent start, the film is expected to have an average opening at the box office.
Advance Booking Details
According to Filmy News Network, "Son of Sardaar 2" has registered ₹2.03 crore gross in advance booking for its opening day. Around 1.26 lakh tickets have been sold across approximately 5,000 shows nationwide. To attract audiences, the producers are offering a 50% discount on tickets for the opening day, which seems to be driving ticket sales among Ajay Devgn and Mrunal Thakur fans. Jio Studios announced the discount, offering up to ₹200 off when using the code SOS2 and purchasing at least two tickets.
Box Office Expectations
Despite the anticipation surrounding the sequel, "Son of Sardaar 2" has not generated as much buzz as expected. Pre-release reception has been lukewarm, and the film is aiming for an opening of ₹6.50 crore to ₹7 crore. To achieve a double-digit opening, the film heavily relies on positive word-of-mouth. Trade reports suggest that "Son of Sardaar 2" may trail behind "Saiyaara" and "Mahavatar Narsimha" at the box office. Some analysts predict that the movie needs a "miracle" to achieve a successful theatrical run.
Competition at the Box Office
"Son of Sardaar 2" faces stiff competition from several other films. Mohit Suri's "Saiyaara," starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has been a major success, particularly overseas. "Saiyaara" has already crossed the ₹400 crore mark worldwide. Additionally, "Son of Sardaar 2" will compete with "Dhadak 2". In about two weeks after its release on August 1, "Son of Sardaar 2" will also be contending with Ayan Mukerji's "War 2," starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR.
Cast and Crew
"Son of Sardaar 2" stars Ajay Devgn and Mrunal Thakur in the lead roles. The film is directed by Vijay Kumar Arora and produced by Devgn Films. The movie also features Ravi Kishan, Sharat Saxena, Sanjay Mishra, Roshan Walia, Neeru Bajwa, Deepak Dobariyal, and Vindu Dara Singh. Late Mukul Dev is also part of the cast.
Ajay Devgn's Upcoming Projects
Ajay Devgn has several other projects lined up for the coming years. These include:
Bollywood Box Office Trends
In 2025, Hindi cinema accounted for a significant portion of the net box office revenue in India. However, the combined revenue of other language film industries has been increasing. As of 2024, the Hindi and Telugu film industries accounted for 40% and 20% of the domestic gross box office revenue, respectively, followed by Tamil with 15% and Malayalam with 10%.
