Comparing to the other bigger grosser after its release 4 days ago, Dhurandhar Part 1 is the second to Pushpa 2 which has benefited due to its massive release Pan India. Aditya Dhar’s Dhuarandhar 2, however in the long run is expected to beat Pushpa 2 and soon become the number 1 at the Box Office.
Comparing the 1st four days of its release, Baahubali The Epic had earned approximately 1.65 crore to 1.85 crore in India within the first four days of its release. KGF is at 83.40 Cr, Pushpa is at 147.Cr while Dhurandhar among the three is heading at 151.50 Cr.
After the first two days of excitement of its release, Aditya Dhar’s directed Spy actioner Dhurandhar 2 has had a momentous day on Day 3 at the Indian Box Office which saw a 100 Cr net for the first time. It is now behind only Pushpa 2 which had a wider Pan-India release.
The trend of Sequels or Part 2
Outperforming their predecessors, there is a defining pattern in Indian cinema that is prevailing especially when it comes to a large-scale big budget franchise films which go beyond the regional boundaries. From the blockbuster Baahubali: The Beginning to Dhurandhar: The Revenge Part 2, filmmakers have successfully expanded the franchise film in a cinematic universe and often the second installments have created a historic box office.
Here’s why we see the trend of Part 2 of some of the biggest Indian Blockbusters doing better than its Part 1.
Baahubali: The Beginning The Franchise that Started with a massive success but it was the Baahubali 2: The Conclusion that re wrote the History of the Indian Box Office with its phenomenon boundaries that surpassed the Part 1.
While it was a tough task for most of the films to even generate 10 million admissions in their life time runs, it was Baahubali 2 that scored over 1+Cr collection on day 1 in India alone. It is still in comparison probably much more but with India is a country where theatre screens are still insufficient compared to the cinema going audience that is.
The Part 1 of Baahubali had already laid its foundation with its grand storytelling and visuals, the sequel quickly capitalized on the question Why did Kattappa Kill Baahubali? This resulted in an unprecedented hype which led to its whooping record-breaking theatrical run that had surpassed its original in Indian markets. It went on to become the Indian blockbuster of the 21st century with over 100 million tickets sold only in India.
KGF: A cult
A movie that was a phenomenon and turned into a hit. It gained a cult popularity, particularly through digital and satellite platforms. KGF:Chapter 2 arrived with more expectations and a massive anticipation and true to that, it delivered a box office explosion. The sequel not only opened up with bigger numbers but also sustained exceptionally well and went on to become the highest grossing Indian films with Kannada grossing over as the highest for the lifetime collections.
Pushpa: Rise vs Rule
Especially in Telugu language started off as a strong performer. But it was the Hindi language film which turned out with unexpected box office numbers and became an unexpected big hit. It lay the foundation for the sequel Pushpa 2 The Rule that off course took it by storm to another level. Building on its popularity, Pushpa 2 further heightened on its scale, with stronger promotions and with the Pan India appeals, the sequel shattered on the opening day itself. The weekend record had outpaced the Part 1 and soon established itself as a global blockbuster.
Pushpa The Rule India Gross in comparison to Pushpa The Rise had a stark difference with a massive turnover of box office collection from Rs.313.80 Cr to Rs. 1471.Cr in Part 2
Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar: The Revenge
A New Age Box Office Giant. Part 1 had emerged as a major success as it is but the sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, Part 2 has taken the franchise in an unchartered territory with its massive pre-sales records breaking the demand of tickets to its historic openings. The second part of the Spy thriller has outperformed Dhuarandhar Part 1 in the initial numbers. Despite the few setbacks it had to face with the show cancellations in dubbed versions, the Part 1 has demonstrated with its sheer power of franchise hype in the Indian markets.
Dhurandhar Part 1 was itself a monstrous hit with over 1000 crore that grossed at the box office but the Part 2, the Dhurandhar:The Revenge which is a continuation of the first has already started on an unprecedented record and is expected to outdo with the box office figures of the part 1 very soon.
In comparison to the day four collections for now, Dhurandhar was at Rs.27.90 Cr while Part 2 Dhurandhar:The Revenge is at Rs. 136.75 Cr. Dhurandhar Part 1 closed at Cr. 1007.85 for lifetime. We have to wait and watch Part 2 reap the benefits of the scale.
Why do sequels work better or what connects these films to become stronger than its Part 1?
Sequels often have come up with bigger budgets. It has improved storytelling and comes up with deeper emotional payoff that is appealing to the audience worldwide. The Indian cinema has mastered the art of sequel and in most cases like Baahubali 2: The Conclusion it set the benchmark for Dhurandhar 2. The sequels carry the momentum forward that it just doesn’t match the expectations but it actually surpasses the Part 1 proving that when done in the right way, the franchises only grow stronger over a period of time.
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