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Son of Sardaar 2 Tops Rs 40 Crore in 10 Days but Struggles to Break Even

Only one-third of its Rs 130–150 crore budget has been recovered, leading to shrinking screens ahead of War 2’s mid-August release.

Overview

  • The film grossed approximately Rs 3.75 crore on its tenth day, bringing the ten-day net to about Rs 42 crore.
  • With reported production budgets between Rs 130 crore and Rs 150 crore, the sequel has recouped just around one-third of its costs.
  • Strong holdovers Saiyaara and Mahavatar Narsimha have capped its show allocations, with War 2’s August 14 release poised to further displace its screenings.
  • Discrepancies in budget figures across trade outlets have fueled conflicting break-even calculations and recovery estimates.
  • Critics and audiences have pointed to weak writing and dated humor as evidence that the comedy formula no longer resonates with modern viewers.