Starring Karthi, Sardar 2 has turned out to be a box office disappointment in India, surprising industry observers. Following the massive popularity and success of the first film, expectations for this sequel were immense, but negative reviews ultimately derailed its run. Although it managed to retain a few screens into its second week, its performance started slowly with second-day collections staying under 20 lakh on Friday. Read on for a complete day 9 breakdown!
How much did Sardar 2 earn at the Indian box office in 9 days?
The Tamil spy action thriller experienced a drastic slash in showtimes by its second Friday. Screenings plummeted from 1,911 on Thursday down to 356—a massive reduction of 1,555 shows. Combined with negative word-of-mouth, this sharp cut resulted in a day 9 collection of just 19 lakh, marking a 62% decrease from the 50 lakh earned on day 8.
In total, Sardar 2 has brought in a domestic net collection of 15.24 crore, translating to 17.98 crore gross. The film is now pacing toward a lifetime net total of under 20 crore.
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Here’s the week-wise collection breakdown in India (net):
- Week 1 – 15.05 crore (8 days)
- Day 9 – 19 lakh
Total – 15.24 crore
Budget and recovery
Made on an estimated budget of 70 crore, Sardar 2 has accumulated 15.24 crore net to date. Over 9 days, the movie has managed to recoup only 21.77% of its budget, leaving a deficit of 54.76 crore or 78.23%. With its lifetime net projected to finish below 20 crore, final recovery will remain under 30%. Consequently, under Koimoi’s criteria, the feature has been declared a flop at the Indian box office.
Box office summary:
- Budget – 70 crore
- India net collection – 15.24 crore
- Recovery – 21.77%
- Deficit – 54.76 crore
- Deficit% – 78.33%
- Verdict – Flop
More about the film
Directed by PS Mithran, the spy action thriller is backed by producers S Lakshman Kumar and Ishan Saksena under the Prince Pictures and IVY Entertainment banners. The cast also features SJ Suryah, Malavika Mohanan, Ashika Ranganath, Rajisha Vijayan, and Nassar. The movie hit theaters on September 10.
Stay tuned to Koimoi for more box office updates!
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