Sunny Deol thanks fans as ‘Gadar 2’ marks one year of record-breaking success

Mumbai: On the one-year anniversary of “Gadar 2,” superstar Sunny Deol expressed his deep appreciation to fans for their immense support, calling the film a transformative moment in his life.

The Hindi film, starring Ameesha Patel and Utkarsh Sharma, is a sequel to the 2001 hit “Gadar: Ek Prem Katha” and was directed by Anil Sharma. It was released in theatres on August 11, 2023.

Set against the backdrop of the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971, “Gadar 2” became one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of 2023, raking in over Rs 600 crore globally at the box office. The film marked a significant comeback for Deol, reaffirming his status as one of Bollywood’s iconic action stars from the 1990s.

In a post on Instagram, Deol wrote, “1 year of the revolution in my life ‘#Gadar2’. The love you all showered from across the globe, the way that you all made the release a festival, the way you celebrated Tara Singh and his family, made theatres turn into carnivals was and will be unmatched for a long time.”

He further acknowledged the impact of the film’s success, saying, “Your love has injected a new life into all of us, and this success is all yours. Love Tara Singh #1YearOfGadar2 #HindustanKiAsliBlockbuster.”