High-Stakes Battle of Blockbusters: Gadar 2, OMG 2, and Bhola Shankar Simultaneous Release

The clash of these powerhouse superstars has generated sky-high expectations among audiences.

  • Maheswara Rao Nadella | Updated On - August 10, 2023 / 02:27 PM IST

Movie enthusiasts are in for a thrilling cinematic showdown this weekend as three highly anticipated films – “Gadar 2,” “OMG 2,” and “Bhola Shankar” – prepare to hit the screens simultaneously. The clash of these powerhouse superstars has generated sky-high expectations among audiences.

The pre-release buzz around “Gadar 2” has been electric, with the film already making waves even before its premiere. Reports reveal that the movie has secured a staggering 1.3 lakh ticket sales for its opening day, with projections indicating a surge to 2 lahks by Thursday’s end. Leading ticketing platform BookMyShow reports an impressive 3 lakh tickets sold so far, with cities like Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Jaipur, Patna, Pune, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, and Surat leading in sales. Film analyst Taran Adarsh predicts a formidable opening day figure of over Rs 35 crore, particularly highlighting the robust performance in mass circuits. As a sequel to the 2001 blockbuster “Gadar: Ek Prem Katha,” “Gadar 2” is directed by Anil Sharma and boasts a star-studded cast including Sunny Deol, Ameesha Patel, Utkarsh Sharma, and Simrat Kaur.

In contrast, “OMG 2,” also known as “Oh My God 2,” is taking a subtler approach to promotions. The film has already clocked 45,000 ticket sales on BookMyShow. Film expert Girish Johar projects an opening day collection of 8 to 10 crore, noting that the makers are adopting a cautious strategy. Johar explains, “They are not trying to over-commit. They are not going overboard as they know what the content is, and they know they cannot target the family audience because they have got an ‘A’ certificate.” Directed by Amit Rai, “OMG 2” stars Akshay Kumar, Pankaj Tripathi, and Yami Gautam.

Meanwhile, “Bhola Shankar,” starring Chiranjeevi, is off to a promising start with bookings crossing Rs 6 crore globally. While initial sales may trail behind Rajinikanth’s “Jailer,” which premiered on August 10, optimism surrounds “Bhola Shankar” as it approaches its release. Early signs indicate strong ticket sales in Hindi-speaking regions. Directed by Meher Ramesh, the film features an ensemble cast including Tamannaah Bhatia, Keerthy Suresh, Sushanth, and Chiranjeevi in the titular role.

As these blockbusters gear up for their much-awaited releases, the audience is on the edge of their seats, eager to witness this grand cinematic showdown.

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