- By Piyali Bhadra
- Mon, 24 Jul 2023 02:34 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Sunny Deol's upcoming film 'Gadar 2' is creating all good buzz in the market, but is also clashing with Akshay Kumar's much-awaited film 'OMG 2.' Both the films will hit theaters on August 11 with competition between the films witnessing an intensified face-off amongst the leading actors of the respective sequels.
However, 'Gadar: Ek Prem Katha' earlier faced a smashing box office clash with Aamir Khan's 'Lagaan' in 2001, with both films declared as blockbusters. However, Aamir Khan's 'Lagaan' collected more praise from the critics and audience, on the other hand, 'Gadar' also had a rocking box office collection with powerful performances and dialogues by Sunny Deol.
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Now, the clash between Sunny Deol and Akshay Kumar has garnered the attention of the audience amidst which Sunny Deol has now reacted to the same and has given the assurance to lead the battle for supremacy.
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According to a report in Hindustan Times, Sunny Deol said, "Gadar did Rs 100 crore plus (at the box office), while Lagaan did much lesser. I don't understand why people compare – whether it's from the business or likeability point. Gadar didn't have the perception, people thought it is this masala film, yeh purani type ki picture hai, purane type ke gaane hai (People thought Gadar is old sort of film with old songs)."
The 'Gadar' star further said, "On the other hand, people thought Lagaan was classic, etc. The so-called people who talk about films had run down Gadar completely. It went on to become a people's film, and they loved it. At award shows, I remember that they made a spoof of Gadar, but we weren't bothered by it. It has happened with some of my other films too, like Ghayal and Dil, which clashed. There is no comparison, but people like to do it."
He continued, "What I am trying to say is that jo film zyada acchi hoti hai phir bhi aap usko doosre films ke barabari mein le aatey ho. Jis cheez ki barabari nahin hai, mat karo (Why must people compare a good film with others. Films that have no comparison should not be pitted against each other)."
Talking about the first installation of 'Gadar 2', the film was released in 2001 against the backdrop of the partition of India in 1947. The film is loosely based on Boota Singh, who was an ex-soldier in the British army.
Know for his tragic love story with Zainab, a Muslim girl he rescued during the communal riots at the time of partition, the film also features Amisha Patel in the lead role. 'Gadar 2' and the first installment, both are directed by Anil Sharma.