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Entertainment News: The sequel arrives with less excitement than expected. Many viewers are not showing much early interest. The trailer did create buzz initially. But that buzz has dropped before release. Ticket sales have stayed slow since bookings opened. Fans expected stronger hype for a known franchise. The film now depends heavily on word of mouth.
The first film earned strong numbers worldwide. It crossed 150 crore globally in 2019. That made the franchise valuable for the makers. But the second part is struggling to build similar hype. Early trends show lower audience curiosity. Trade experts expect a weaker opening day. Matching the first film’s start looks unlikely now.
The film features Ajay Devgn and Rakul Preet Singh again. This time R Madhavan joins the cast. Meezaan Jafri is also part of the story. Makers hoped new faces would boost excitement. But the response has remained soft so far. The cast alone is not pulling crowds early. The film now needs strong reviews to rise.
Advance booking opened two days before release. But sales remained slow compared to expectations. The film sold tickets worth only 1.48 crore by Tuesday evening. The number touched 4.29 crore including blocked seats. These figures are low for a known franchise. Trade circles are calling it a worrying trend. The real test will begin on Friday morning.
Reports suggest a 7–8 crore opening is likely. This is below the first film’s 9.11 crore start. A lower opening will disappoint some fans. But the film still has space to grow. No major competitor is releasing alongside. Even small films like Kaal Trighori are not threats. This gives the movie a chance to recover later.
The weekend performance now depends on audience reactions. If people like the story, numbers may rise sharply. Good reviews from critics can help the film strongly. Family audiences may join during Saturday and Sunday. These two days will decide the film’s fate. A hit word of mouth can double the business. A weak response may slow its run.
The film has no major clashes in theatres. This gives it enough screens for a fair run. Makers hope the festive mood will help collections. But low hype remains the biggest challenge. The film needs momentum through positive public response. A strong weekend can change its trajectory quickly. Only audience reaction will decide how far the film travels.
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