14 August,2023 07:40 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Cops arrive at Noida theatre to manage crowds amidst frustration over `Gadar 2` screening
Tensions flared in a theatre at Noida's Logix Mall on Sunday when attendees faced repeated disruptions during the screening of 'Gadar 2' due to the projector malfunctioning on four separate occasions. The unexpected technical glitches led to a considerable commotion among the audience members. To manage and calm the situation, the local police were called to the venue. Understanding the frustration of the viewers, the management of PVR cinemas assured attendees of a full refund for their tickets. They also extended a sincere apology for the discomfort and disappointment caused by the unforeseen issue.
Sunny Deol's "Gadar 2" has stamped its authority at the box office, with a prominent lead role. As per Sacnilk.com, the film amassed a notable Rs. 43 crore on its second day in domestic collections. This sequel to the 2001 hit, "Gadar: Ek Prem Katha," is now 2023's second-highest opener, only surpassed by Shah Rukh Khan's "Pathaan."
The 2001 film, "Gadar: Ek Prem Katha," directed by Anil Sharma, was an action-romance set during India's Partition. Achieving significant box office success, it remains iconic. The movie featured the late Amrish Puri in a pivotal role. The narrative primarily centered around the character Tara Singh, portrayed by Sunny Deol, who depicted a Sikh truck driver hailing from Amritsar.
The release of Sunny Deol's 'Gadar 2' on Friday has garnered an overwhelmingly positive reaction from the audience. Indicative of this success, Esha Deol hosted a celebratory screening of the movie the following Saturday. She was accompanied by her half-brothers, Sunny and Bobby Deol - and the rare occurrence of the entire family gathering together caught the eye of photographers and paparazzi. However, their father and veteran actor Dharmendra, was notably absent from the event.
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Popular paparazzo account, Viral Bhayani, shared a video on Instagram where Esha, Sunny, and Bobby posed together for the media. This screening was an intimate affair, reserved for family and close associates. For this special night, Esha chose a chic all-black outfit. Echoing her style, Bobby sported a black t-shirt paired with blue jeans. In contrast, Sunny was seen in a mustard kurta, white pyjamas, and a complementing black hat. The trio greeted the cameras with warm smiles before heading into the venue.Even before the film's release, Esha had shown her support for her brother's movie. She had shared the trailer for Gadar 2 on her Instagram Stories. Though she didn't caption the share with words, she expressed her admiration with a series of emojis - applause, congratulations, and a heartfelt red. Additionally, she gave a shoutout to Sunny in her post.
A Brief on Gadar 2: Serving as the continuation to Anil Sharma's 2001 hit, Gadar Ek Prem Katha, Gadar 2 sees Sunny and Ameesha Patel return to their characters, Tara Singh and Sakeena. Utkarsh Sharma, Anil's son, also returns as Jeete in this sequel. Preliminary reports from Sacnilk.com suggest that Gadar 2 raked in an impressive Rs. 40 crore in India on its opening day.
