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Bollywood Sequels Struggle Amid Stiff Competition and Lukewarm Buzz
1 Aug
Summary
- 'Son of Sardaar 2' and 'Dhadak 2' face intense competition and underwhelming pre-release buzz
- Surprise hit 'Mahavatar Narsimha' outperforms the anticipated sequels
- Release window works against the new films, as they compete with popular titles
On August 1st, 2025, the highly anticipated Bollywood sequels 'Son of Sardaar 2' and 'Dhadak 2' hit the big screens, but they appear to be facing an uphill battle. According to early box office reports, the films are struggling to gain traction, as they contend with intense competition and underwhelming pre-release buzz.
The surprise growth and performance of the animated mythological film 'Mahavatar Narsimha', combined with the current popularity of Mohit Suri's romantic film 'Saiyaara', have reportedly dampened the prospects for both sequels. Industry analysts state that despite the advantage of being sequels of hit films, neither 'Son of Sardaar 2' nor 'Dhadak 2' has managed to generate significant traction through music or trailers, which were expected to boost initial footfalls.
Furthermore, the release window of the films has seemingly worked against them, as their release comes amidst one of the most competitive weekends of the year. In terms of advance bookings, 'Son of Sardaar 2' has sold approximately 28,000 tickets, while 'Dhadak 2' follows with 18,000 tickets. However, both films have failed to create the buzz expected of a major sequel.
As the box office battle unfolds, trade reports suggest that 'Saiyaara' and 'Mahavatar Narsimha' may emerge as the frontrunners, leaving 'Son of Sardaar 2' and 'Dhadak 2' trailing behind in the third and fourth spots.
