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Exclusive! Vadh 2`s Amitt K Singh about working with Sanjay Mishra, Neena Gupta

Exclusive! Vadh 2`s Amitt K Singh about working with Sanjay Mishra, Neena Gupta

Although Vadh 2 was largely praised for Sanjay Mishra and Neena Gupta`s performances, another actor who quietly had his share of relevance to the narration was Amitt K Singh, who played the investigating officer, Ateeth Singh. When he sat with mid-day for a candid chat, we asked him about the film, his career and more. Here are some excerpts from the conversation… Amitt K Singh about his career gap When asked about a gap in his career, he says, “I would not say very selective. There was a gap. After Ziddi Dil Maane Na, I could not take any work for almost a year because I lost my dad that year. So, I was not able to focus on work and could not take on any work. And then I got back to Bombay, and I started auditioning.” He admits being a little selective, saying, “But yes, I have one thing in mind that I will not do anything. I`ll do something which I can relate to. It`s always better to wait for the right …

Vadh 2 Final Box Office Collections: Sanjay Mishra and Neena Gupta-led crime thriller set to wrap theatrical run at Rs 3.35 crore

Vadh 2 Final Box Office Collections: Sanjay Mishra and Neena Gupta-led crime thriller set to wrap theatrical run at Rs 3.35 crore

Sanjay Mishra and Neena Gupta starrer crime thriller, Vadh 2, has almost exhausted its entire theatrical run at the box office. The Jaspal Singh Sandhu directorial debuted with Rs. 50 lakh on Day 1 and went on to collect around Rs. 3.05 crore in its opening week. Furthermore, the movie witnessed a massive drop in the second week, when it minted just Rs. 25 lakh.   Since then, it only could add around Rs. 5 lakh more to the tally, bringing its entire cume to Rs. 3.35 crore nett (Rs. 4 crore gross) at the Indian box office. Considering the cast, budget, and scale of the movie, Vadh 2 performed well. However, it should have recorded a much better theatrical run, if the movie had received audience support and better showcasing.  The original film had collected just Rs. 65 lakh in its entire run. Compared to which, Vadh 2 managed to smash 5 times more. However, the sequel ran in cinemas with an activated Buy-One-Get-One offer, which means the actual earnings will be on the lower …

Vadh 2 actor Amitt K Singh says film shattered his ‘outsider’ perspective; recalls shooting in real ‘British-era’ jail

Vadh 2 actor Amitt K Singh says film shattered his ‘outsider’ perspective; recalls shooting in real ‘British-era’ jail

For Amitt K Singh, Vadh 2 is not just another film credit but a rare opportunity that challenged long-standing industry notions. Stepping into the shoes of a police officer investigating a murder inside a prison, the actor found himself working in a real British-era jail — a setting that added an unsettling realism to his performance. More importantly, the project helped him shed the belief that lead roles in Bollywood are out of reach for outsiders. Amitt K Singh talks about his bond with Neena Gupta and shooting in real jail for Vadh 2. In a candid interview with Hindustan Times, Amitt revealed that Vadh 2 was shot in a real jail and that the film shattered his perception that outsiders do not get lead roles. On shooting in a real jail The actor revealed that Vadh 2 was shot in a real jail and, recalling his experience, said, “The jail where we shot is a real-life location. It’s a British-era jail in Bhopal, and the energy inside is very heavy. When I went there …

528% Higher Than Vadh, But Neena Gupta & Sanjay Mishra’s Film Is A Flop!

528% Higher Than Vadh, But Neena Gupta & Sanjay Mishra’s Film Is A Flop!

Vadh 2 Box Office Day 15 Collection! (Photo Credit: YouTube) Neena Gupta and Sanjay Mishra’s crime thriller Vadh 2 opened to mixed reviews. Jaspal Singh Sandhu’s directorial registered a promising opening week but crashed right after. It has surpassed the 2022 Vadh by a marginal gap, but will unfortunately conclude its box office run as a flop. Scroll below for the day 15 report! Vadh 2 Box Office Collection Day 15 The end is near as Vadh 2 earned only 1 lakh on day 15, as per estimates. The word-of-mouth was lukewarm, and the competition from Border 2, O’Romeo and Mardaani 3 was already denting its run. The screen count has also reduced with the arrival of Do Deewane Seher Mein and Assi, leading to more struggles. The cumulative total at the Indian box office has reached only 3.77 crore. Luv Films had invested around 10 crore in making the sequel. It has only recovered around 38% of the total investments. With a deficit of over 6 crore, it will conclude its theatrical run as …

Akshay Dogra on his dark turn in Vadh 2: `The only harness is being truthful`

Akshay Dogra on his dark turn in Vadh 2: `The only harness is being truthful`

In an exclusive conversation with Midday, Akshay Dogra opened up about stepping into the shoes of an antagonist in Vadh 2, calling it a massive opportunity and a creatively challenging experience. Sharing how the role came to him at an unexpected time, Akshay revealed, “So you know, funny story at the time when I got the film, I was in complete Zen mode, right? I was sort of working on myself, following Buddhist practices and compassion and being kind and all of those things.” He admitted that reading the script felt like a sharp contrast to his mindset then. “I’m reading the scenes and I’m thinking in my head, okay, this is really far from my headspace right now.” Akshay Dogra talks about his role Keshav He recalled sitting down with director Jaspal Singh Sandhu to understand the character better. “Sir, you clearly know this world,” he told him. “We sat down with the scenes, we created backstories, we talked about where he is coming from.” For Akshay, the joy of collaboration lies in discovery. …

Vadh 2 Box Office Collections Week 2: Sanjay Mishra, Neena Gupta film adds Rs 25 lakh, targets Rs 3.50 cr finish

Vadh 2 Box Office Collections Week 2: Sanjay Mishra, Neena Gupta film adds Rs 25 lakh, targets Rs 3.50 cr finish

Vadh 2, starring Sanjay Mishra and Neena Gupta in the lead roles, was released in theaters on February 6, 2026. As the spiritual sequel has completed two weeks at the box office, the crime thriller has added Rs 25 lakh to its total collections. During the first week of its release, the Sanjay Mishra and Neena Gupta starrer collected a total of Rs 3.05 crore. With the second week’s collections included, the total cume of the movie stands at Rs 3.30 crore. As the movie continues its run despite new releases like O Romeo and Tu Yaa Main, the film is targeting an Rs 3.50 crore finish at the box office. Backed by Luv Films, the film had a promising start, but since then, it has seen an ordinary trend at the box office. When compared to the original film, the spiritual sequel has performed far better, with the first installment wrapping up its entire run at around Rs 65 lakh only. The Box Office Collections of Vadh 2 are as follows: Week Nett Week …

Vadh 2 actor Amitt K Singh admits being hurt by film’s box office failure: ‘People should give films like this a chance’

Vadh 2 actor Amitt K Singh admits being hurt by film’s box office failure: ‘People should give films like this a chance’

For actor Amitt K Singh, Vadh 2 marks a crucial turning point, both professionally and emotionally. After featuring in web series such as Bhaukaal and Mohrey, the actor stepped into a layered, morally complex role in Vadh 2. He plays an investigation officer tasked with solving the murder of a convict inside a jail. Amitt K Singh says he’s focused on the positives despite Vadh 2’s failure. In a candid conversation with Hindustan Times, Amitt recalled being nervous before shooting for the film, but said he was made comfortable by Sanjay Mishra and others in the cast on the very first day. He also opened up about the film’s dull box office performance and urged people to watch films like Vadh 2 in theatres. On joining Vadh 2 and the pressure of a franchise When Amitt learnt that Vadh 2 was a completely new story and not a direct continuation of the first film, it eased some of the franchise pressure. However, he added that the real nervousness came from something else entirely. “I was …

Axes Vadh 2, No Entry Into Top 5 Bollywood Openers Of 2026 For Shanaya Kapoor & Adarsh Gourav!

Axes Vadh 2, No Entry Into Top 5 Bollywood Openers Of 2026 For Shanaya Kapoor & Adarsh Gourav!

Tu Yaa Main Box Office Day 1 Collection! ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) Shanaya Kapoor and Adarsh Gourav’s Tu Yaa Main has released in theatres to favorable reviews. The romantic thriller directed by Bejoy Nambiar has made a fair start at the Indian box office, but missed entry into the top 5 Bollywood openers of 2026. Scroll below for the day 1 report! How much did Tu Yaa Main earn on its opening day? According to estimates, Tu Yaa Main earned 55 lakh on day 1. The beginning is fair, considering the strong competition from Border 2, Mardaani 3, Vadh 2, and other releases in Bollywood. Including taxes, the gross total stands at 64.90 lakh. It would be safe to say that Shanaya Kapoor has witnessed an upward graph. Her debut film, Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, made an opening of 35 lakh in 2025. On the other hand, Adarsh Gourav’s last release, Superboys Of Malegaon, collected 50 lakh on day 1, so that’s a slight improvement too! All eyes are now on its growth during …

Vadh 2 Box Office Collections 1st Week: Sanjay Mishra and Neena Gupta starrer collects Rs 3 crore in 7 days

Vadh 2 Box Office Collections 1st Week: Sanjay Mishra and Neena Gupta starrer collects Rs 3 crore in 7 days

Vadh 2 starring Sanjay Mishra and Neena Gupta in the lead roles, alongwith Kumud Mishra, Shilpa Shukla, Amitt Singh and others, wrapped its opening week at the box office. The crime thriller, directed by Jaspal Singh Sandhu, added Rs. 20 lakh to the tally on its Day 7, bringing the total cume to Rs. 3.05 crore nett in India.  Backed by Luv Films, Vadh 2 had a promising start but since then it only saw an ordinary trend. Now, the movie is set to face O’ Romeo and Tu Yaa Main at the box office, which means it won’t be able to play in cinemas for a long time. It is likely to wind its entire run around Rs. 3.50 crore or so. One must note that the movie is running with an activated Buy-One-Get-One offer ever since its release.  When compared to the original film, Vadh 2 performed far better. For the record, the first film wrapped its entire run around Rs. 65 lakh only. That said, the movie definitely found some audience, which is …

Vadh 2 Box Office Collections 1st Wednesday: Sanjay Mishra and Neena Gupta starrer continues low-yet-steady run

Vadh 2 Box Office Collections 1st Wednesday: Sanjay Mishra and Neena Gupta starrer continues low-yet-steady run

Vadh 2, starring two senior actors, Sanjay Mishra and Neena Gupta in the lead roles, is holding decently at the box office. Though the collections are on lower side, it’s still appreaciable for a film like this with no star value. The movie collected around Rs. 20 lakh on its first Wednesday, registering around 10 percent drop over Monday.  Directed by Jaspal Singh Sandhu, Vadh 2 took its 6-day cume to Rs. 2.85 crore nett. The crime thriller is looking to close its opening week at Rs. 3 crore nett at the Indian box office. Based on the current trends, the Sanjay Mishra starrer is expected to wrap its box office journey in the range of Rs. 3.50 crore to Rs. 4 crore nett. Though the movie had a promising start, it couldn’t continue with the same. Had the movie showed better legs, the lifetime target for Vadh 2 would be on much higher side. Nevertheless, it is an appreciable figure considering how the first film performed. However, some sections of the trade seem unwilling to recognise the …