OMG 2 Advance Bookings: Akshay Kumar starrer sets sight on double digit opening day; Observes good trending

Akshay Kumar, Yami Gautam and Pankaj Tripathi's drama film OMG 2 is set to release on the 11th of August, 2023. The film releases alongside Gadar 2: The Katha Continues.

By Rishil Jogani

Published on Aug 05, 2023 | 01:29 AM IST | 207.6K

OMG 2 continues its steady advance booking trend despite Gadar 2 onslaught (Credit: Viacom 18 Studios)

OMG 2 directed by Amit Rai and starring Akshay Kumar, Pankaj Tripathi and Yami Gautam is less than a week away from release in theatres now. It is a sequel to the super-hit dramedy OMG. In an unprecedented move, the film's advances were opened even before the trailer released. So far, the advances have been reasonably good and if the film maintains these advances till next Thursday, it will have a shot at a double digit opening day, despite releasing alongside a film like Gadar 2: The Katha Continues.

OMG 2 Is Registering Healthy Pre-Sales Almost A Week Prior To Its Release

OMG 2 has sold 5500 tickets in 3 national chains for the opening day as at 10pm on 4th August, 2023. Of that, 2800 are from PVR, 1600 are from Inox and 1100 are from Cinepolis. The bookings have opened way prior to other Akshay Kumar films recently so this number may seem small but closer to the release, the total ticket sales will be comfortably more than his films since Sooryavanshi. Being a sequel to a super-hit franchise like OMG, the stakes were high for the film to open big but the censor issues have condoned that from happening. The film has been rated 'A' and that may keep family audiences away, which drove the business for the first part.

OMG 2 Is An Important Film For Akshay Kumar

It has been a while since Akshay Kumar has tasted theatrical success. His last theatrical success was back in 2021 with Sooryavanshi and since then, it has all been disappointing. OMG 2 certainly has high hopes pinned on it since it can mark the theatrical comeback for the Khiladi after the disastrous performance of Selfiee. All eyes are now on how the dramedy is received by audiences.