Key Points
- Dhurandhar recorded approximately 3.22 to 3.56 crore domestic footfalls
- Gadar 2 recorded an estimated 3.40 to 3.50 crore footfalls
- Ameesha Patel shared screenshots from web and AI search as evidence
Mumbai, June 14. Bollywood actress Ameesha Patel is backing up her claims of her film ‘Gadar: Ek Prem Katha’ garnering a higher footfall than the box-office juggernaut ‘Dhurandhar’.
On Sunday, the actress took to her X, formerly Twitter, and shared screenshots of her web and AI search. The search results read, “The Ranveer Singh-starrer ‘Dhurandhar’ recorded approximately 3.22 to 3.56 crore (32.2 to 35.6 million) domestic footfalls during its theatrical run, making it one of the most-watched Hindi films”.
It further mentioned, “‘Dhurandhar 2’ reached over 4.3 crore total footfalls across all languages. The Hindi version alone crossed 4 crore footfalls. The original ‘Gadar: Ek Prem Katha’ recorded over 5.05 crore (50.5 million) theatrical footfalls in India during its initial release. Gadar 2 recorded an estimated 3.40 crore (34 million) to 3.50 crore theatrical footfalls in India”.
The actress tweeted, “So blessed”.
Ameesha Patel Provides Evidence of Gadar's Higher Footfall
Her latest post comes after she claimed that ‘Gadar: Ek Prem Katha’ still rules supreme with its footfall.
‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, directed by Aditya Dhar and headlined by Ranveer Singh, has emerged as one of the biggest box-office successes in recent Indian cinema. The response has been overwhelmingly strong across markets. The film witnessed extremely high occupancy rates, multiple sold-out shows, cultivating a new market in dubbed versions, indicating pan-India appeal.
Culturally, the ‘Dhurandhar’ franchise has evolved into a mass phenomenon. Its blend of hyper-stylized action, nationalism, and star power has resonated strongly with audiences, reflecting current cinematic trends. Viral moments, music, and even off-screen incidents have amplified its reach, turning it into more than just a film, a conversation driver. The sequel solidifies the franchise as a defining force in modern Bollywood spectacle cinema.
Gadar vs Dhurandhar: The Footfall Comparison
Looking ahead: Further debates may arise as other filmmakers or stars respond to these footfall claims.
–IANS
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