Quick answer: OMG 2 was made on a production budget of around ₹50 crore, with total costs (including print and publicity) at roughly ₹65 crore. Against this modest spend, the film collected over ₹150 crore net in India and ₹221 crore worldwide — delivering returns well above 100% and earning a clean “Hit” verdict.
About OMG 2
Directed by Amit Rai, OMG 2 released on 11 August 2023, starring Pankaj Tripathi in the lead role as Kanti Sharan Mudgal, alongside Yami Gautam and an extended cameo appearance by Akshay Kumar as a messenger of Lord Shiva. A spiritual sequel to the 2012 hit OMG – Oh My God!, the film tackles the sensitive subject of sex education in Indian schools, released right in the shadow of the mega-hyped Gadar 2 during Independence Day weekend 2023.
OMG 2 Budget Breakdown
| Cost Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Production budget | ~₹50 crore |
| Print & Publicity (P&A) | ~₹15 crore |
| Total overall cost | ~₹65 crore |
What makes this budget notable is what it doesn’t include: Akshay Kumar’s fee. Despite his cameo being central to the film’s marketing and box office pull, Akshay worked free of cost in his capacity as a part-producer, opting instead for a larger share of the profits — a decision that significantly improved the film’s margins once it became a hit.
Box Office Collection vs Budget
| Metric | Final Figure |
|---|---|
| India net collection | 150+ crore |
| Overseas collection | ~₹43 crore |
| Worldwide gross | ~₹221 crore |
| Total cost | ~₹65 crore |
| Return on investment | 100%+ (clean Hit) |
OMG 2 opened over the extended 5-day Independence Day weekend to more than ₹72 crore net, going on to cross ₹85 crore in its first week alone — remarkable given it released head-to-head against Gadar 2, one of the biggest Hindi blockbusters of the decade. On a controlled budget, this trajectory meant the film had recovered its cost within roughly two weeks of release.
Why the Low Budget Worked in OMG 2’s Favor
- Lower breakeven point: A ₹65 crore total cost meant the film needed only a fraction of what a typical big-ticket Bollywood release requires to turn profitable, insulating it from the Gadar 2 clash.
- Akshay Kumar’s zero fee: Removing one of the biggest line items in a typical Bollywood budget freed up the makers to invest more efficiently elsewhere while still getting his star pull.
- Franchise brand value over big marketing spend: The makers leaned on the “OMG” name recognition rather than an expensive promotional blitz, keeping P&A costs contained.
The result: OMG 2 became Akshay Kumar’s 17th ₹100 crore film and his 34th “clean hit” — the highest such tally for any actor in the modern era — while also becoming Pankaj Tripathi’s first-ever ₹100 crore net grosser in a lead role.
Where to watch: OMG 2 is available for streaming on Jio Hotstar.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the budget of OMG 2?
The production budget was around ₹50 crore, with total costs (including P&A) at roughly ₹65 crore.
Did Akshay Kumar take a fee for OMG 2?
No — he worked free of cost as a part-producer, taking a share in profits instead.
Was OMG 2 profitable at the box office?
Yes — against a ~₹65 crore cost, it collected over ₹150 crore net in India and ₹221 crore worldwide, delivering 100%+ returns and a clean “Hit” verdict.
