Gadar 2 box office collection Day 19: Sunny Deol film sees an upswing, inches towards the Rs 500 crore mark

The period drama is the third highest-grosser of all time (Hindi language) after Baahubali 2 and Pathaan. It also became the quickest film to cross the Rs 450 crore mark, beating Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan. As it continued with its heroic run even on week 3, Sacnilk reported that Gadar 2 has also become the second Indian film to cross Rs 600 crore this year. As per Bollywood Hungama, the sequel to the 2001 hit now stands at Rs 608.95 crore (gross) after it earned Rs 60.56 crore in the overseas market.

Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel with singer Udit Narayan during the promotion of Gadar 2 at Attari-Wagah Border, near Amritsar. (PTI)

Has Sunny Deol increased his fees after Gadar 2?

Amid the film’s sensational success, speculations have surfaced regarding Sunny Deol’s increasing his remuneration to Rs 50 crore. In a recent conversation with Bollywood Hungama, Sunny dismissed these reports. He clarified that his fees for future projects will be decided when he signs his next film. The actor said, “First of all, I feel money matters are very personal. No one shares exactly what he or she earns, even to (the) close ones. Secondly, what I charge or don’t charge will be decided when I sign my next film. Right now, we are all trying to process of enormity of the success of Gadar 2.”

Sunny Deol went on to emphasise his unwavering confidence in his abilities, highlighting that he doesn’t engage in negotiations. He said, “I know my worth. Even in my lowest ebb, I didn’t compromise with my price. At the same time, main samajhdaar insaan hoon. I know today Sunny Deol is being seen in a different light. Lekin main toh wahi hoon jahan main tha. Logon ka nazariya badal gaya hai (I am where I was, people’s perception has changed).” adding, “For me my family is my greatest wealth. Aur kya chahiye?”

Gadar 2 revolves around the character of Tara Singh, who crosses the border into Pakistan during the 1971 conflict in a bid to rescue his captive son. Directed by Anil Sharma, the film features a star-studded cast, including Ameesha Patel, Utkarsh Sharma, Simratt Kaur, and Manish Wadhwa in pivotal roles.