Two sequels hit the big screen today – ‘Son of Sardaar 2’ and ‘Dhadak 2’ – but their arrival is anything but smooth sailing. A decade after the original ‘Son of Sardaar’ stirred up Diwali drama with a high-profile box office clash, its follow-up enters a more subdued yet competitive landscape. Though not facing a direct showdown, ‘Son of Sardaar 2’ finds itself in the shadow of ‘Saiyaara’, a surprise blockbuster from Yash Raj Films that debuted two weeks ago and has already raked in ₹270 crore thanks to breakout performances by fresh faces. The buzz around ‘Saiyaara’ hasn’t faded and that lingering excitement could siphon attention away from the new releases. Early indicators suggest a lukewarm start: ‘Son of Sardaar 2’ moved 28,000 tickets in advance sales, while ‘Dhadak 2’ managed 18,000. With a screen count hovering between 2,500 and 3,000, ‘Son of Sardaar 2’ is projected to earn ₹6.5 – 7 crore on opening day. Initial figures show ₹2.41 crore for ‘Son of Sardaar 2’ and ₹1.43 crore for ‘Dhadak 2’. Whether these numbers climb over the weekend will depend heavily on audience reactions and word-of-mouth momentum.
