Director Ashwni Dhir
· Cast Ajay Devgn, Sonakshi Sinha, Sanjay Dutt
· Released 2012
Worldwide
₹88.68 Cr India nett
Gross collection
India Nett
₹88.68 Cr
After GST
Budget
₹55 Cr
Production cost
Boxoffy VerdictHit
Son Of Sardaar earned a Hit verdict — comfortably profitable, with ₹88.68 Cr India nett against a reported budget of ₹55 Cr, representing a 161% return on production cost. A Hit at the Indian box office means the film recovered its production and distribution costs and returned profit to all stakeholders. While not a record-breaker, the Hit verdict confirms genuine audience approval and successful commercial execution across its theatrical run.
Financial AnalysisBox Office vs Budget
Son Of Sardaar was reportedly made on a budget of ₹55 Cr. Against that investment, the film collected ₹88.68 Cr India nett — a 1.6x multiple on production cost and a 161% return on the reported budget. Worldwide gross reached ₹88.68 Cr, including overseas contribution of ₹-15.96 Cr.
Break-even at the Indian box office typically requires approximately 1.5x the production budget once prints, advertising and distribution costs are factored in — placing the break-even threshold for Son Of Sardaar at roughly ₹83 Cr India nett. The film cleared this threshold, resulting in the Hit verdict.
₹0Break-even ~₹83 Cr₹88.68 Cr collected
The 2012 Box OfficeYear in Context
Ek Tha Tiger opened what would become the YRF spy universe. Dabangg 2 proved sequels could match originals. Barfi! delivered Ranbir Kapoor's finest work and India's first arthouse blockbuster. Kahaani on ₹8 Cr reaching ₹58 Cr — a thriller with a female lead and no songs charting — remains one of Bollywood's greatest efficiency stories. Four films crossed ₹100 Cr. The industry had never seen such density at the top.
Son Of Sardaar is classified as a Hit by Boxoffy. The film collected ₹88.68 Cr India nett against a reported budget of ₹55 Cr. The film was commercially profitable.
Son Of Sardaar collected ₹88.68 Cr India nett at the box office, with a worldwide gross of ₹88.68 Cr India nett. The India nett figure represents collections after GST extraction, as reported by Box Office India and cross-referenced with Sacnilk and Pinkvilla.
Son Of Sardaar released in 2012 and is likely available on major Indian streaming platforms. Check Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, ZEE5 and SonyLIV for current availability, as OTT rights shift periodically.
Son Of Sardaar was directed by Ashwni Dhir. The 2012 Hindi film earned a Hit verdict at the Indian box office, collecting ₹88.68 Cr India nett.
Son Of Sardaar collected ₹88.68 Cr India nett in 2012, earning a Hit verdict. Ek Tha Tiger opened what would become the YRF spy universe. Dabangg 2 proved sequels could match originals. Barfi! delivered Ranbir Kapoor's finest work and India's first arthouse blockbuster. Kahaani...