After 40 years of hard work, Sunny Deol delivers his biggest Bollywood hit

'Gadar 2,' released on August 11, rakes in Rs 40 cr on its first day

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The film is projected to surpass the total collection of the 2001 original 'Gadar' over the weekend

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Gadar 2 becomes 2023's second-highest opener after Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan

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Fans show immense enthusiasm, with a viral video showing crowds flocking to cinemas, reminiscent of 2001

Directed by Anil Sharma, 'Gadar 2' stars Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel in lead roles

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