“Gadar 2,” the much-anticipated sequel to the iconic “Gadar: Ek Prem Katha,” continues the gripping saga with a fresh narrative. Set against the backdrop of historical events, the film delves into a new chapter of love, sacrifice, and resilience. With the powerful blend of intense emotions and patriotism, “Gadar 2” aims to captivate audiences once again.

With a stellar cast, compelling storytelling, and a reflection of India’s history, “Gadar 2” aspires to recreate the magic of its predecessor, rekindling the spirit of a timeless love story amid challenging circumstances.

Cast:

1. Sunny Deol as Tara Singh
2. Ameesha Patel as Sakeena “Sakku” Ali Singh, Tara Singh’s wife
3. Utkarsh Sharma as Charanjeet “Jeete” Singh, Tara and Sakeena’s son
4. Manish Wadhwa as Major General Hamid Iqbal
5. Gaurav Chopra as Lieutenant Colonel Devendra Rawat
6. Simrat Kaur as Muskaan, Charanjeet’s love interest
7. Luv Sinha as Farid, Muskaan’s brother
8. Rohit Chaudhary as Major Malik
9. Madhumalti Kapoor as Tayiji
10. Rakesh Bedi as Kimtilal
11. Mushtaq Khan as Gulkhan
12. Dolly Bindra as Samira Khan, Gulkhan’s Wife
13. Rajshree as Taya Daughter In Law
14. Naresh Sharma as Taya Son
15. Mushtaq Kak as Kurban Khan
16. Nilofar Gesawat as Kurban Khan’s wife
17. Akash Dhar as Major Bhargav
18. Lubna Salim as Pak Mausi
19. Ehsan Khan as Abdul Ali
20. Anamika Singh as Fauziya
21. Abrar Zahoor as Anwar
22. Anil George as Qazi
23. Arjun Dwivedi as Jailor
24. Rajesh Khera as Col. Nazeer
25. Manoj Bakshi as Yahiya Khan
26. Aarya Sharma as General Rani
27. Rumi Khan as Col Farooqui
28. Muneesh Sappal as Pakistan Minister
29. Pramod Pandey as Rehmani

Production:

Development:

On October 15, 2021 (Dusshera), Zee Studios, along with Sunny Deol, Ameesha Patel, and Utkarsh Sharma, officially made the announcement about “Gadar 2: The Katha Continues” through their social media platforms. The release date for 2022 was revealed alongside a motion poster.

On January 26, 2023 (Republic Day), the initial poster for the sequel, titled “Gadar 2,” was unveiled. The poster features Sunny Deol’s character, Tara Singh, holding a hammer. Notably, “Gadar Ek Prem Katha” had a re-release in theaters on June 9, 2023. This series of announcements and posters have kept fans eagerly anticipating the continuation of the Gadar saga.

Casting:

Sunny Deol takes on the role of Tara Singh once again, although he initially had reservations about revisiting the character. He believed that films like “Gadar: Ek Prem Katha” are unique and can only be created once in history. Deol acknowledges, “We made Gadar, but it was the audience who turned it into a Blockbuster. At first, I had some doubts about whether we could do justice and carry forward the legacy of the first installment.”

The film’s director, Anil Sharma, shared how he persuaded Deol to return. Sharma explained, “When I presented the concept of Gadar 2, Sunny was a bit hesitant due to his perception that Gadar was already a blockbuster and shouldn’t be tampered with. I urged him that the nation was clamoring for a sequel, and we should honor their sentiments. After numerous discussions, he agreed to listen to the storyline. As we sat down for the narration, he was moved to tears. That marked the inception of Gadar 2’s journey.”

Ameesha Patel and Utkarsh Sharma have also returned to reprise their characters of Sakeena and Charanjeet “Jeete” Singh, respectively, as seen in the initial movie. The addition of Simrat Kaur to the cast has brought a fresh dynamic to the film. Notably, Manish Wadhwa was approached for the role of a Pakistani army general, while Rohit Choudhary also secured the role of another Pakistani army general. The film has also enlisted the talents of Luv Sinha and Gaurav Chopra in pivotal roles. By May 2023, the filming of the project had been successfully concluded.

Songs:

Release:

The movie’s teaser made its debut on June 12, 2023, aligning with the 22nd commemoration of “Gadar Ek Prem Katha.” Subsequently, the trailer was unveiled on July 26, 2023, coinciding with Kargil Vijay Diwas. However, a setback occurred when the film was leaked on YouTube just two days after its theatrical release starting from August 11, 2023. This untimely leak slightly impacted the box office collections and led to a clash with “OMG 2.”

The highly favorable box office reception led numerous theaters to schedule screenings well into the late night and early morning hours. ZEE5 secured the digital streaming rights for the movie.

Box office Collections:

On its initial day of release, “Gadar 2” amassed a cumulative net of ₹40.10 crore (equivalent to US$5.0 million) within India. During its debut weekend, the film garnered a substantial sum of over ₹132 crore (around US$17 million), positioning it as the sixth highest-grossing opening weekend for Hindi cinema.

Up until August 17, 2023, the movie’s global earnings stand at a remarkable ₹364.57 crore (equivalent to US$46 million), underscoring its widespread popularity and commercial success across the globe.