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India.com
11 hours ago
- Business
- India.com
Sargun Mehta Delivers 2025s Highest Grossing Punjabi Film With Saunkan Saunkanay 2
New Delhi: Sargun Mehta has once again proven her box office prowess with Saunkan Saunkanay 2 co-starring Ammy Virk and Nimrat Khaira, which has rapidly become the highest-grossing Punjabi film of 2025. This marks the first major Punjabi hit of the year, and Sargun's commanding screen presence and consistent track record have solidified her position as Box Office queen. Sargun Mehta, Ammy Virk and Nimrat Khaira starrer Saunkan Saunkanay 2 has earned a total net collection of Rs 16.71 Crore in its first weekend and is unstoppable at the box office. On friday, Rs 4 Crore, 35 Lacs, on first saturday, Rs 5 Crore, 25 Lacs. On sunday, Rs 7 Crore, 11 Lacs. Take A Look At The Post: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sargun Mehta (@sargunmehta) Since her debut in 2015 with Angrej, which grossed over Rs 30 crore and became one of the highest-grossing Punjabi films of its time, Mehta has delivered a series of box office successes. Her performances in Love Punjab, Lahoriye, Qismat, and Kala Shah Kala have not only been commercially successful but have also earned her multiple awards, including two Filmfare Awards for Best Actress (Punjabi films) and a PTC Film Award. Beyond her acting career, Mehta has made significant strides as a producer. Alongside her husband, Ravi Dubey, she co-founded Dreamiyata Entertainment, which has produced several successful television shows like Udaariyaan, Swarn Ghar, and Junooniyat. In December 2023, the duo expanded their creative ventures by launching Dreamiyata Music, debuting with the song "Ve Haaniyaan," which quickly garnered over 100 million views on YouTube and became the viral track on Instagram Reels. With Saunkan Saunkanay 2, produced by Dreamiyata Entertainment in collaboration with Naad Studios, Sargun's consistent ability to deliver both critical and commercial successes underscores her status as the reigning queen of Punjabi cinema.
Pink Villa
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Saunkan Saunkanay 2 Box Office: Set to be a HIT in India passing Monday test, nears 17cr worldwide in 4 days
Punjabi film Saunkan Saunkanay 2 held well on Monday, collecting approximately Rs. 1.35 crore at the Indian box office. This represents a 43 per cent drop from its opening day on Friday, which had the advantage of a partial holiday. Adjusted for the holiday factor, the real drop is closer to 35 per cent, indicating a healthy hold. The film has amassed Rs. 9.35 crore in India over its four-day run so far. Overseas, it has grossed another Rs. 7.40 crore (USD 875K), bringing its worldwide total to Rs. 16.75 crore The Box Office Collections of Saunkan Saunkanay 2 at the Indian Box Office are as follows: Saunkan Saunkanay 2 is on track to gross over Rs. 12 crore in its first week in India. Some good daily holds could push it closer to Rs. 13 crore, which will be a very good result. There will be competition in the form of Housefull 5 next week, but that shouldn't hurt it much in mainland Punjab. Subject to how it sustains against the competition, the film is on track to gross over Rs. 20 crore in India. That will make it the first HIT Punjabi film in India, in nearly nine months since Ardaas 3. During the period, there were a couple of HITs overseas, some even did BLOCKBUSTER business, but domestically, it's been a drought. That said, the overall sentiment around the film remains somewhat muted. The business is expected to fall significantly short of the original Saunkan Saunkne, which is less than ideal for a sequel, especially in Punjabi cinema, where sequels often outperform their predecessors. The relatively underwhelming trailer and music, along with mixed reception to the first film, likely contributed to this. Nonetheless, it's good to see numbers being back for Punjabi films. End of the month will see a big release in Sardaar Ji 3, hope will be for it to set the box office on fire and set some new benchmarks.
Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Saunkan Saunkanay 2 Worldwide Opening Weekend Box Office: Ammy Virk, Sargun Mehta & Nimrat Khaira starrer collects Rs 14.50 crore in 3 days; Aims to emerge HIT
Punjabi film Saunkan Saunkanay 2 looks set to emerge a winner at the Indian box office after a long time. The film grossed Rs. 8 crore in India during its first weekend, with a solid trend over the weekend. Additionally, it earned Rs. 6.50 crore (USD 750K) overseas, giving the Sargun Mehta, Nimrat Khaira and Ammy Virk fronted film a global weekend of Rs. 14.50 crore. The film had a good opening day on Friday, but there were concerns of a drop on Saturday, owing to the fact that it had some holiday support on Friday and word of mouth wasn't particularly good. However, the film did well on Saturday staying flat and then got the big Sunday surge when family audiences come in strong. The film has passed the weekend test and now it comes to Monday. A good hold today will cement the HIT status of the film, which will make it the first in nearly nine months since Ardaas 3. During the period, there were a couple of HITs overseas, some even did BLOCKBUSTER business, but domestically, it's been a drought. The box office for Punjabi films has shifted dramatically in the last couple of years, with a huge migration trend which has resulted in a shrinking domestic market and huge growth overseas. Overseas being higher than domestic used to be a rare sight, but it is a common occurrence now. That said, there's still a slightly muted sentiment surrounding Saunkan Saunkanay 2. Its first weekend numbers fall short of the original, which collected Rs. 11 crore in India and USD 950K overseas. A sequel collecting below the original is not an optimal scenario, as generally, sequels score big in Punjabi cinema. This was seen coming with the trailer and music being a notch below the original and the fact that the original wasn't probably that well appreciated. Nonetheless, it's good to see numbers being back for Punjabi films. End of the month will see a big release in Sardaar Ji 3, hope will be for it to set the box office on fire and set some new benchmarks.
Indian Express
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Saunkan Saunkanay 2 movie review: Ammy Virk faces triple trouble in this laugh-out-loud film
Saunkan Saunkanay 2 movie review: Punjabi cinema and comedy are a match made in blockbuster heaven and Ammy Virk's latest film, Saunkan Saunkanay 2, directed by Smeep Kang seems to be headed that way. The blockbuster success of Saunkan Saunkne (2022) precipitated this sequel, featuring the returning star cast of Nimrat Khaira, Sargun Mehta (in a double role) and Nirmal Rishi. Written by Amberdeep Singh, the film features the marital life of Nirmal Singh (Ammy Virk), which is complicated even further, as completely fed up with his existing two wives, he starts thinking of the possibility of a third! Saunkan Saunkanay 2 begins with a quick recap of events that unfolded in the previous film. Narrated by Nirmal Singh, as the hapless husband caught between two overbearing wives, the poor man tells of his plight as one driven to the brink of madness. Although both wives, Naseeb Kaur (Sargun Mehta) and Kiranjit Kaur (Nimrat Khaira) are sisters, they are at each other's throats all the time. They even drive their mother-in-law (Nirmal Rishi) up the wall, who is the mastermind behind getting a third wife for her son, in the hopes that he will finally find happiness. As she says, 'What's in a number?' But when Nirmal finds an Italian woman, Monica Belluci (Sargun Mehta in a double role) and brings her home, the two wives join forces to solve the 'international crisis'! The two try to lure their husband back and create hilarious situations to be nice to their husband for a change but all attempts sadly fall flat as Nirmal Singh will have none of it. Meanwhile, the entire village is comically wrapped up in this spectacle, especially as there is immense curiosity about the white woman in their midst. The comedy is pegged on several stereotypes, many of which are offensive and tone deaf but are employed within the realm of humour, all for the sake of a good laugh. The henfights between women, the obsession with land, the connivance between a mother who cannot see beyond her son's happiness, the desirability of thin women, devious women trying to take the impressionable husband for a merry ride, and so many more. These do become a bit tedious after a while, along with the high-pitch at which the comedy unfolds throughout. In Saunkan Saunkanay 2, women bicker, fight, curse, kick up a storm, manipulate, deceive but they just refuse to go down quietly. In fact, one of the most hilarious scenes is the one where Nirmal's mother narrates her falling in love with Nirmal's father and following her own heart, even unwittingly being the one responsible for the father's subsequent, untimely death. With crackling dialogues that mostly keep the momentum of the film chugging away at a good pace, the film starts dragging its feet in the second half and moves towards a predictable resolution. It also ends on a baffling note, perhaps in a hastily put together attempt to keep avenues open for another sequel. Also Read | Criminal Justice A Family Matter review: Surveen Chawla stands out as Pankaj Tripathi's show goes flat Overall though, Saunkan Saunkanay 2 is a laugh riot cemented by strong performances by the cast members. Ammy Virk, Sargun Mehta and Nimrat Khaira deliver noteworthy performances, while Khaira's dialogue delivery and comic timing is absolutely spot-on and deserve special mention. It's also nice to see the first ladies of Punjabi cinema— Gurpreet Bhangu, Seema Kaushal, Rupinder Rupi, being featured in a foot-tapping number, 'Gore Gore Mem'. The music compliments the entertainer with the songs 'Dieting', 'Mia Bella' and 'Main Nachdi'. This feel-good, crowd-pleaser is bound to become another box-office hit. Saunkan Saunkanay 2 movie cast: Sargun Mehta, Ammy Virk, Nimrat Khaira, Nirmal Rishi Saunkan Saunkanay 2 movie director: Smeep Kang Saunkan Saunkanay 2 movie rating: 4
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ammy Virk opens up about disrespect from Mumbai music producer
has made a significant mark in both Punjabi and Bollywood film industries. He is set to reunite with for an upcoming comedy project. Recently, in an interview, Ammy shared an experience where a well-known Mumbai music producer treated him disrespectfully. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now First Experience of Rejection Talking to Bollywood Bubble, Ammy shared his experience of the first time he truly felt rejected. He recalled that a well-known music producer had asked for vocals from him and his team for a song. Ammy later found out that this producer often requests multiple artists to submit their vocals and then selects the best one without informing the others whether their version was used or not. He chose not to reveal the producer's name, mentioning that the person is quite famous and continues to do well in the industry. Similar Incident with The actor revealed that the producer had reportedly treated Gippy Grewal in a similar manner, which he found upsetting. Despite the producer's significant reputation and long tenure in Mumbai's industry, Ammy felt disrespected when his vocals were not used after submission. He acknowledged that someone else likely performed better, which justified the choice, but emphasized that such behavior is not customary in Punjab's music industry. Hesitant to Collaborate Again He expressed that the producer should have either refrained from asking for vocals or clearly communicated that multiple artists were being approached. This experience made him feel deeply rejected and hurt. Consequently, he and his team have become somewhat hesitant about working with the producer again. Upcoming Projects On the work front, the actor will next be seen in 'Saunkan Saunkanay 2' alongside .
