Ajay Devgn Faces Box Office Disaster as Son Of Sardaar 2 Gets Crushed by Saiyaara’s Success

Ajay Devgn, one of Bollywood’s most resilient stars, has just faced what may be the biggest shock of his career. The much-hyped sequel, Son Of Sardaar 2, finally hit theaters after repeated delays—but its opening day box office numbers have sent shockwaves not only through the industry, but also among fans who were eagerly awaiting the film’s release. The sequel, once considered a guaranteed crowd-puller, has seen its fortunes tank, thanks in large part to the unrelenting box office dominance of Saiyaara.

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The film was originally scheduled to release on July 25th, a date that had been marked by fans ever since the trailer dropped and generated a massive buzz. However, the runaway success and sustained craze for Saiyaara forced Ajay Devgn and the makers to push the release date further, fearing Son Of Sardaar 2 would get completely overshadowed at the box office. Ironically, the very excitement that once surrounded the sequel faded during the postponement, as industry chatter and audience anticipation shifted elsewhere.

By the time Son Of Sardaar 2 finally premiered, there was palpable apathy in the air. Many people didn’t even realize the film was out, signaling a stark lack of interest. This lackluster sentiment translated into cold hard numbers, as evident from the first day’s box office report. According to early figures, the film collected only ₹6.75 crore on its opening day—a number that, while not disastrous for a small or mid-tier project, spells trouble given the film’s reported budget exceeding ₹100 crore.

Insiders had expected the film to deliver a strong opening in the ₹10 to ₹11 crore range, especially considering Ajay Devgn’s star power and the advance hype from the trailer. But those projections evaporated as Saiyaara—despite being in theaters for over two weeks—still raked in an impressive ₹4.5 crore on the same day, further eating into Devgn’s audience.

As if that wasn’t enough, another competitor emerged in the shape of Dhadak 2, which also debuted around the same time. Not only did Dhadak 2 siphon off potential viewers, but it also received more favorable reviews from critics compared to Son Of Sardaar 2. The double whammy of tough competition and mediocre critical reception has created a dire situation for the Ajay Devgn starrer.

Industry analysts now predict that Son Of Sardaar 2 could see an even more dramatic drop in collections over the weekend, possibly sealing its fate as a flop. For Ajay Devgn, this turn of events is particularly worrying, as expectations from the sequel were sky-high and a major investment had been made in production and marketing.

Social media reflects the prevailing mood, with fans expressing their disappointment and questioning the timing of the release. Some blame poor planning, others lament the lack of effective promotion post postponement, and many simply feel let down by what was supposed to be one of the year’s biggest blockbusters.

The bottom line is clear: Son Of Sardaar 2 is in trouble, and Ajay Devgn will need nothing short of a miracle to reverse its downward trajectory. Whether the film can recover in the coming days remains to be seen—but for now, the box office belongs to Saiyaara, and the echo of its success is a lingering headache for Devgn and his fans.

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