OMG 2 box office collection: Akshay Kumar starrer sees exceptional growth on Independence Day, rakes in a total of Rs 72.27 crores

Neola Dsouza

August 16, 2023
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Akshay Kumar starrer OMG 2 released on 11 August. On day 5 the movie is still going strong with the audience as it collects Rs 17.10 crores at the box office.

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OMG 2 starring Akshay Kumar and Pankaj Tripathi, has risen as one of the most adored films of the year. Both fans and critics are showering praises on the movie for addressing a crucial social concern in India. In just 4 days, OMG 2 has accumulated an impressive box office collection of Rs 55.17 crores. On Day 5, which coincided with Independence Day, the movie drew audiences to the theatres, taking advantage of the holiday and the patriotic spirit.

OMG 2 box office collection Day 5

Released on August 11, OMG 2 benefited from a long weekend due to the proximity of Independence Day on August 15. The movie secured an impressive collection of Rs 18.50 crores on its fifth day at the box office. The holiday undoubtedly played a crucial role in boosting the movie’s earnings. Despite not being a patriotic film, the movie addresses the crucial issue of the lack of awareness about sex education among adolescents in India as it contributes to the societal betterment of the nation. With a cumulative collection of Rs 72.27 crores, OMG 2 is on the verge of crossing the 100 crore mark.

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Detailed breakout of OMG 2 box office collections

Friday – Day 1: Rs 10.26 crores

Saturday – Day 2: Rs 15.30 crores

Sunday – Day 3: Rs 17.55 crores

Monday – Day 4: Rs 12.06 crores

Tuesday – Day 5: Rs 17.10 crores

Total: Rs 72.27 crore

OMG 2 total box office collection numbers

OMG 2 shared its release date with Sunny Deol’s Gadar 2. While Gadar 2 is generating higher box office numbers, the Akshay Kumar starrer has been gaining momentum. On the other hand, OMG 2 holds an ‘adults only’ certification in India. Interestingly, Aarush Varma, who portrays Pankaj Tripathi’s son in the movie, has filed a petition urging the audience’s support to have the film re-certified as U/A. The primary target audience of the film should be adolescents and teenagers.

Apart from ruling the box office, Akshay Kumar starrer has become one of the highest-rated films on rotten tomatoes. It has garnered a 92 percent rating.

Indeed, 2023 seems to be a fortunate year for Bollywood, with several movies making impressive strides at the box office. The diverse range of stories, coupled with exceptional talent, has contributed to this success. As we await OMG 2 to join the coveted 100 crore club potentially, let’s keep our fingers crossed and hope to mint more numbers

About the movie OMG 2

Directed by Amit Rai, the film features Pankaj Tripathi in the role of Kanti Sharan Mudgal, a dedicated devotee of Lord Shiva. The storyline revolves around his pursuit of justice against the educational system for misleading his child. Akshay Kumar portrays the character of a messenger of Lord Shiva, and Yami Gautam takes on the role of a lawyer. The movie’s central theme emphasizes the significance of incorporating sex education into the school curriculum.