Mumbai: "OMG 2" starring Akshay Kumar and Pankaj Tripathi made Rs 10.26 crore in domestic box office receipts on its first day of release, the producers announced on Saturday.
Tripathi plays Kanti Sharan Mudgal, a devotee of Lord Shiva, in "OMG 2," which was written and directed by Amit Rai. Kumar plays a divine messenger. A crucial role is also played by Yami Gautam.
“Vishwas rakhne ke liye dhanyawad (Thank you for having faith in us) Rs 10.26 crore Day 1 collection,” the makers said in a press note.
Presented by Viacom18 Studios, “OMG 2” is produced by Cape of Good Films and Wakaoo. It touches upon various issues of teenagers and the importance of sex education.
The film is billed as a spiritual sequel of “OMG – Oh My God!”, starring Kumar and Paresh Rawal, which was released in 2012.
With PTI inputs