Gadar 2 VS OMG 2: Which Movie You Should Watch In Theatres This Independence Day Long Weekend
As Gadar 2 and OMG 2 clash at the box office, here are a few reasons that might help you sort out your confusion about which one to choose.
The country is all set to see one of the biggest clashes in the history of Bollywood. Two of the most-anticipated sequels of Gadar and OMG are arriving together on the 11th of August. This Independence Day long weekend might be a time that you¡¯ll plan to go to the theatres, so we thought we might help you choose the right pick.
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Let¡¯s first look at why you should watch Akshay Kumar and Pankaj Tripathi starrer Oh My God 2.
Pankaj Tripathi¡¯s top-notch performance
Look at the trailer and you¡¯ll know that not Akshay but it's a Pankaj Tripathi show. Playing the character of a lawyer, Tripathi fights a court case against Yami Gautam¡¯s onscreen character and what a fun laughter ride it already looks like.
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A fresh take on religion
As the first edition of OMG was a satirical take on religion and its myths, OMG 2 also plays its game somewhere between religious beliefs and practical. As the makers have sensitively handled this theme before, anticipations are high this time as well.
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The theme of sex education and homosexuality that needs to be addressed
However, the makers have barely hinted at the subject of OMG 2, the trailer indirectly shows the shades of homophobia and sex education. It is anticipated that the fight Pankaj¡¯s character fights for his son is because of a leaked clip of his son¡¯s alleged gay encounter.
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Akshay Kumar¡¯s entertainment value
It is not an unknown thing that Akshay Kumar always arrives with strong entertainment value. This time as well, Kumar's character of Lord Shiva¡¯s messenger is witty, smart and a problem solver. OMG 2 being a comedy-drama is itself exciting.
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A playlist that will stir your soul
¡®Oonchi Oonchi Waadi Me Rehte Hai Bhole Shankar¡¯. Songs like these are a treat to this holy month of Shravan in India. It was a well-thought move of the makers to release this film around this time and with, what a soulful playlist. Imagine hearing some of the soul-stirring songs in a theatrical setup. Goosebumps, right?
Let¡¯s now move ahead and read through the reasons why Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel starrer Gadar 2 is equally a must-watch:-
For the love of and between Tara and Sakeena
As much as the iconic characters of Gadar fell in love with each other, we fell in love with them too. The country laughed, cried and adored Sunny and Ammesha¡¯s on-screen character and when they are returning together, there¡¯s no doubt we should miss watching them.
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Feeling of patriotism
Targeting a strategic time, Gadar 2 arrives on the Independence Day long weekend this year. The film which is itself based on the backdrop of India¡¯s partition will undoubtedly end up filling the audience¡¯s heart with patriotism.
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Captivating storyline
Just like the first part, Sunny¡¯s character crosses the India-Pakistan border yet again but this time to save his son (played by Utkarsh Sharma). The reported backdrop of Gadar 2 is 1971¡¯s Crush India campaign.
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Dialogues just like the first part
¡°Damaad hai yeh Pakistan ka, Isko nariyal doh, Tika lagao, Warna Lahore le jayega." Dialogues like these are ready to bring goosebumps to theatres. For the facts, even Gadar 1 had some iconic dialogue sequences and director Anil Sharma is all set to give us more to remember forever.
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Deol¡¯s OG Action feast
It is well said that no one can do an action like Deols can and indeed we believe in it. Sunny Deol¡¯s action sequences in Gadar 2 are making us open our mouths wide already. Is there any doubt that we¡¯ll get x2 of what we see now? Tighten your seat belts right away.
Not a remake album to ruin your favourite classics
The makers of Gadar 2 have made sure that the original songs that ruled out hearts and minds are left untouched. There is fresh music for your ears but OG singers like Alka Yagnik and Udit Narayan have recreated their own voices to save the album. Get ready to groove on Udja Kaale Kaawan, yet again on the big screen.
These were the brownie points from both films. Maybe we didn't give you any negative reason to not watch a film because why will we? It's a long weekend. Maybe prioritise one over the other but go ahead and watch both films. Enjoy this rarest extended leave with your family and friends, only in theatres near you!
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Aditya Sagar is a journalist at Indiatimes, blending his love for entertainment with sprinkles of lifestyle and whatever's catching fire at the moment. With a pulse on Bollywood and an ear to the ground for the latest trends, he steers the world of cinema, style, and viral stories with finesse. Your go-to guide for the glitz, gossip, and everything in between, find him @theadityasagar across all social platforms.
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