Son of Sardaar 2 vs Dhadak 2: 13 Days, Crores Lost, and the Untold Truth Behind Bollywood’s Biggest Box Office Collapse of 2025 - WittyFlick: Latest Weather, Tech & Movie News Around The World

From Hype to Heartbreak: How Son of Sardaar 2 and Dhadak 2 Crashed at the Box Office Despite Star Power and Big Budgets

The Indian box office often witnesses intense competition, especially when two high-profile films release on the same day. On August 1, 2025, two such awaited films—“Son of Sardaar 2” and “Dhadak 2”—hit the theatres, raising expectations among cinema lovers. Both were backed by popular stars, strong brand value from their prequels, and significant pre-release hype. However, what was anticipated to be a box office storm quickly turned into a struggle for survival.

“Son of Sardaar 2,” directed by Vijay Kumar Arora and starring Ajay Devgn alongside Mrunal Thakur, carried the weight of being the sequel to the 2012 hit Son of Sardar. Meanwhile, “Dhadak 2,” directed by Shazia Iqbal and featuring Siddhant Chaturvedi with Tripti Dimri, was positioned as a spiritual successor to the 2018 romantic drama Dhadak. The expectations were high, but the reality was quite the opposite.

In less than two weeks, both films have faced a steep decline in collections, struggling to even maintain lakhs in daily earnings. “Son of Sardaar 2” has failed to cross the ₹50 crore mark, while “Dhadak 2” has barely surpassed ₹22 crores. The second week has been particularly brutal, with occupancy rates dropping sharply, negative word-of-mouth spreading, and competition from other releases eating into their audience base. Let’s break down the performance of both films over these 13 days to understand why these big-screen spectacles have turned into box office disappointments.

‘Son of Sardaar 2’ Box Office Performance

Despite Ajay Devgn’s massive fan following and the nostalgia of the original film, Son of Sardaar 2 could not replicate the success of its predecessor. The first week offered some hope, with earnings amounting to ₹33 crores, but the second week told a different story. The collections started dipping immediately after the first weekend of week two, signaling a lack of repeat audience and declining interest.

The day-wise earnings paint a clear picture of the struggle—₹1.25 crores on day eight, ₹4 crores on day nine (boosted slightly by the weekend), followed by ₹3.75 crores on day ten. Post that, weekday collections dropped to a concerning level: ₹1.1 crores on day eleven, ₹1.28 crores on day twelve, and just ₹68 lakhs on the thirteenth day.

With these figures, Son of Sardaar 2 has managed a total of ₹45.06 crores in 13 days—a number far below industry expectations for a big-budget Ajay Devgn starrer. The film now faces an uphill task to even break even, with little chance of recovery in the coming weeks.

‘Dhadak 2’ Box Office Performance

If Son of Sardaar 2 had a tough time, Dhadak 2’s journey has been even more disappointing. This romantic drama, despite having two promising young actors—Siddhant Chaturvedi and Tripti Dimri—failed to create an emotional connect with audiences.

The first week saw a modest ₹16.7 crores, but the film collapsed entirely in week two. Day eight brought in just ₹65 lakhs, day nine managed ₹1.4 crores, and day ten saw a minor rise to ₹1.65 crores due to the weekend. Unfortunately, weekdays dragged the numbers down again—₹60 lakhs on day eleven, ₹74 lakhs on day twelve, and a mere ₹44 lakhs on day thirteen.

At the end of 13 days, Dhadak 2 stands at ₹22.18 crores—making it one of the weakest performers in recent memory for a romantic drama with a strong production banner. The low turnout has made it clear that the film’s appeal is limited and unlikely to see a significant rebound.

Why Both Films Failed

Both films suffered due to a combination of factors: weak scripts, lackluster reviews, poor word-of-mouth, and a lack of freshness in storytelling. While Son of Sardaar 2 relied heavily on action-comedy nostalgia, it failed to offer anything new to the audience. On the other hand, Dhadak 2 struggled because it neither matched the emotional depth of its predecessor nor brought a fresh romantic perspective.

The simultaneous release also hurt both films, splitting the audience base and reducing their box office potential. Moreover, competition from ongoing and new releases further limited their reach.

Conclusion

The clash between Son of Sardaar 2 and Dhadak 2 has turned out to be a lose-lose situation for both films. With underwhelming performances in their first 13 days, both titles are now staring at minimal box office growth in the coming weeks. The outcome highlights an important lesson for filmmakers—star power and brand value alone cannot guarantee box office success; engaging content remains the ultimate deciding factor.