New Delhi: In August, a major box office clash was seen between two high-profile sequels: sons of Sardar 2, Ajay Devgan and Dadhad 2, which featured Siddhant Chaturvedi and Tripti Dimri. The premiere of both films was on Friday, August 1, established the stage for a dramatic Bollywood face-off.
Strong start for ‘Sardar 2’s son’
Sardar 2, the sequel to the 2012 action-comedy hit, has taken an initial lead. The film collected Rs 9.25 crore on its third day, causing its total India net collection to Rs 24.75 crore over the weekend.
Directed by Vijay Kumar Arora, the film follows the story of a man who pretends to be a decorated war hero to help a couple to get their conservative parents’ approval for marriage. With a mixture of comedy, action and emotion, the film has well echoed well with the audience.
Mukul Dev’s last performance
The film also has emotional significance, as it marks the last on-screen appearance of experienced actor Mukul Dev, who died on May 23, 2025. His depiction in the film is widely praised and is being remembered by fans and colleagues as a poignant farewell.
The actors include Sanjay Mishra, Neeru Bajwa, Chunky Pandey, Kubra SAT, Deepak Dobriyal and others who combine the mainstream Bollywood with Punjabi cinema Flair. The film was initially slated for release on 25 July, but was delayed by 1 August.
‘Dhadak 2’ box office
Conversely, the Dhadak 2 has a more marginal start. The film earned Rs 4.15 crore on its third day, in which the total trap of India across India is Rs 11.4 crore.
A spiritual sequel to the romance of 2018, this installment deal with a more socially charged story. Siddhanta Chaturvedi plays the role of Nilesh, a law student of a law in a marginalized community, who falls in love with a upper-caste background with a girl, Vidhi (Triptikti Dimri). As their relationship grows, Nilesh faced Vidhi’s family, encouraging the relationship as a threat to their so-called honor.
Important vs. Commercial Appeal
While Dhadak 2 has been praised for addressing caste-based discrimination and showing strong performances, it seems to attract a niche audience. On the other hand, the son of Sardar 2 is enjoying comprehensive business success with a large -scale favorable mixture of humor and action.
What’s next at the box office?
With both films still in their dramatic run, the days will determine whether the blast can gain momentum through a positive word-k-moh, or if Sardar 2’s son will dominate the August box office.
questions to ask
Q1. When were the sons of Sardar 2 and Dhadak 2 released?
Both films hit theaters on August 1, 2025, causing a high-profile box office clash.
Q2. What style is Sardar 2’s son?
A: This is a comedy-action entertainer in which Ajay Devgan is shown in a strange lead role.
Q3. Who stars in Dhadak 2?
The film stars Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptty Dimri in the lead roles.
Q4. Why is the son of Sardar 2 important?
It marks the last on-screen performance of veteran actor Mukul Dev, who died in May 2025.
