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Time of India
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Son of Sardaar 2' Box Office Collection Day 3: The film earns ₹14.75 Cr in two days
'Son of Sardaar 2' has kicked off its box office journey on a positive note, earning an estimated ₹14.75 crore in just two days. The film opened with ₹7.25 crore on its first Friday and saw a slight growth of 3.45% on Saturday, collecting around ₹7.5 crore (as per early estimates) mentioned in Tired of too many ads? go ad free now According to industry tracker Sacnilk, Son of Sardaar 2 saw an overall day 1 occupancy of 22.56%. The film had a slow start with just 10.24% occupancy in the morning, but gradually picked up through the day—17.88% in the afternoon, 21.84% in the evening, and a strong 40.27% during night shows, nearly double its morning turnout. Among cities, Tier-2 centres like Lucknow (39%) and Jaipur (37%) led the way, while bigger markets like Delhi-NCR (30.50%) and Mumbai (20.25%) saw slightly lower audience turnout. On day 2, the film showed a steady rise in theatre occupancy across Hindi (2D) screenings. The morning shows started slow at 8.05%, but viewership picked up as the day progressed, afternoon shows recorded 22.96%, evening shows reached 28.10%, and night shows peaked at an impressive 44.65%. Earlier this year, 'Raid 2' opened to a much stronger start, earning ₹19.25 crore on its very first day. The film benefited from a national holiday release, which led to high occupancy rates of over 34%. Along with positive word-of-mouth, this strong opening helped the film cross the ₹100 crore mark within just a few days. With Sunday's numbers still to be added, the weekend total is expected to go even higher. The film seems to be benefiting from strong word-of-mouth and festive footfalls. About Son of 'Sardaar 2' 'Son of Sardaar 2' brings back as Jassi and as the female lead. The film marks the Bollywood debut of director , known for his acclaimed Punjabi films like Harjeeta and Kali Jotta. The film also starred Mukul Dev in a posthumous appearance, along with Ashwini Kalsekar and Sahil Mehta in key roles. Etimes review "Ajay Devgn shines as the lovable and naive Sardar, balancing comedy and emotion. Mrunal Thakur impresses as the bold Rabia, while Ravi Kishan steals the show as a frustrated gangster. Mukul Dev and Vindu Dara Singh stand out with their hilarious chemistry, and Deepak Dobriyal delivers a strong performance as a transgender woman. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Though Sanjay Mishra feels underused, 'Son of Sardaar 2' still manages to entertain with its over-the-top yet fun storytelling and plenty of laughs," reads an excerpt from TOI review of the movie. Comparisons 'Son of Sardaar 2' faced tough competition on its opening day from another major release, 'Dhadak 2', starring Triptii Dimri and Siddhant Chaturvedi. While 'Dhadak 2' managed to earn ₹3.35 crore on day 1, Ajay Devgn's comedy-drama had the upper hand, collecting ₹7.25 crore. Day 2 dynamics appear similar to the opening day collection. Public Reacts To 'Son Of Sardaar 2': Blockbuster Buzz Or Big Letdown?
Time of India
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ravi Kishan opens up about childhood struggles: ‘Fed up with extreme poverty and father's ridicule: "We slept on top of each other in a 10×12 room"
Ravi Kishan, a veteran actor with over 30 years of experience, gained renewed Bollywood recognition through 2023's 'Laapataa Ladies'. Rising from extreme poverty and overcoming caste barriers, he credits discipline and perseverance for success. He will next appear in Son of 'Sardaar 2', sharing the screen with Ajay Devgn. Ravi Kishan has been acting for over 30 years in movies and TV shows. But it was the 2023 comedy-drama 'Laapataa Ladies' by director Kiran Rao that made people notice his talent in Bollywood. Even though he is a big star in Bhojpuri films, it's surprising that a small film like this helped him become popular again in Hindi cinema. From an Outsider to a Beloved Star Coming from outside the film industry, Kishan began his acting career in 1992 with the Bollywood movie 'Pitambar', which featured Mithun Chakraborty in the lead role. His journey to success was difficult, but now, as an actor and politician, he says that many people who face hardships see him as their 'hero' because he represents their struggles. He believes his life story serves to 'inspire' others. During a recent conversation on Raj Shamani's podcast, Kishan shared that he started with nothing but has been visible everywhere over the years—on stage, television, and in multiple languages. He said, 'Yet, people have been watching me for years now. They have seen me everywhere: on stage, on television, and that too across various languages. Where have I not been there? 750 films is a huge number. You go anywhere, you can see me or hear my voice. I consider that Mahadev's blessing.' Facing Extreme Poverty and Family Struggles Reflecting on the hardships he endured before achieving success as an actor, Kishan shared, 'I have seen a lot of poverty. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Resmed AirSense 11 with flat 20% off ResMed Buy Now Undo I saw so much poverty that I was disgusted by it. I grew up seeing as many as 12 people (his family) eating the same Khichdi that contained only a little bit of rice and so much water. We all slept in a 10×12 room, sometimes even on top of each other. Even the toilet was situated outside the house. I was extremely poor and was fed up with poverty as well as the taunts. I did not want to hear my father being ridiculed any more.' On Casteism and Personal Destiny When questioned about the impact of casteism on his life and whether things might have been different if he belonged to another caste, the actor-turned-politician firmly stated that his destiny was independent of his caste background. 'Ravi Kishan would have been Ravi Kishan no matter which caste he belonged to. This is because I was blessed by Lord Shiva. And I didn't want to die an anonymous man. Once I decided that I didn't want to die unknown, I was ready to do whatever it took. What's the benefit of you coming to earth if even your neighbour doesn't know that you passed away? You are not here to just make children or buy a bungalow. Recognition is what matters, and money will follow. Name or price? Name! Once you attain a name, everything will come running after you,' he explained. Advice on Discipline and Success When asked about the key to gaining recognition and building a strong foundation, Ravi emphasizes the importance of daily discipline and healthy habits. He advises, 'Go to gym every day. If you don't have money to join a gym, go for a run every day on the road. Run for at least 3-5 km. Hit 200 pushups. Soak chana in water overnight, and the next morning, drink the water and eat the soaked chana. Even if you are poor, you get these things for free from the government; make use of them. At least, wake up before sunrise and exercise daily. Watch sunrise every day, and that itself will bring about all the changes.' Upcoming Projects On the work front, Ravi Kishan is gearing up to star in 'Son of Sardaar 2', directed by Vijay Kumar Arora , where he will share the screen with Ajay Devgn and Mrunal Thakur. This film is a spiritual follow-up to the 2012 action-comedy directed by Ashwni Dhir . Notably, Kishan is stepping into a role that was first meant for Sanjay Dutt in the sequel.
