4th November 2023, Mumbai: In a recent episode of Koffee with Karan season 8, Bollywood star Sunny Deol shed light on the box office clash between his hit film, Gadar 2, and Akshay Kumar’s OMG 2. The discussion revolved around the clash of these two highly anticipated movies on their release day.
Sunny’s Request to Avoid Clash
Sunny Deol revealed that he had a conversation with Akshay Kumar before the release of both films, during which he requested Akshay to consider moving the release date of OMG 2 to avoid a box office clash. Sunny’s intention was to ensure that both films could have a smoother run at the box office without competing on the same day.
Akshay’s Response on the clash of OMG 2 VS Gadar 2
Despite Sunny Deol’s request, Akshay Kumar expressed his inability to alter the release date of OMG 2. Akshay cited various factors, including commitments from the studio and other considerations, as reasons for not being able to make the change. Sunny acknowledged this response, recognizing that sometimes circumstances are beyond one’s control.
Sunny’s Perspective on the Clash of OMG 2 VS Gadar 2
Host and director Karan Johar commended Sunny Deol for the success of Gadar 2 and inquired about his thoughts on OMG 2 releasing on the same day, i.e., August 11. Sunny candidly shared his perspective, stating that he was eager for the success of his film as he had not experienced a significant hit in a long time. He expressed his preference for avoiding competition on the release day but ultimately had to accept the clash, as it was not something he could prevent.
Paragraph 5: Box Office Outcomes
Gadar 2, the sequel to the 2001 blockbuster Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, earned a staggering ₹40.1 crore nett on its opening day in India. The film went on to accumulate a total box office collection of ₹525.7 crore nett in India and a remarkable ₹686 crore worldwide. In contrast, OMG 2 debuted with ₹10.26 crore nett at the domestic box office and eventually accumulated ₹151.16 crore nett in India, indicating the strong performance of both films despite the initial clash. Gadar 2’s triumphant return to the silver screen, featuring Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel reprising their iconic roles, remains a memorable moment in Bollywood history.
FAQ
1. What did Sunny Deol discuss on ‘Koffee with Karan’?
– Sunny Deol discussed the box office clash between his film “Gadar 2” and Akshay Kumar’s “OMG 2” on ‘Koffee with Karan.’
2. What did Sunny Deol request from Akshay Kumar regarding the film clash?
– Sunny Deol requested Akshay Kumar to consider moving the release date of “OMG 2” to avoid a box office clash between the two films.
3. Why did Akshay Kumar cite as reasons for not changing the release date of “OMG 2”?
– Akshay Kumar cited various factors, including commitments from the studio and other considerations, as reasons for not being able to change the release date of “OMG 2.”
4. How did Sunny Deol respond to the clash of “Gadar 2” and “OMG 2” in terms of competition?
– Sunny Deol expressed his preference for avoiding competition on the release day but had to accept the clash, acknowledging that it was not something he could prevent.
5. What were the box office outcomes for “Gadar 2” and “OMG 2” after their initial clash?
– “Gadar 2” earned a total box office collection of ₹525.7 crore nett in India and ₹686 crore worldwide. “OMG 2” accumulated ₹151.16 crore nett in India, indicating the strong performance of both films despite the initial clash.
By Yashika Desai