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Dabangg 2 (2012): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

Dabangg 2 (2012) movie poster

Dabangg 2 is a 2012 action musical directed by Arbaaz Khan. It runs 2 hours and earned $4.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 33% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 4.8/10.

IMDb rating
4.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes
33%
worldwide gross
$4.2M
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Dabangg 2 (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h (120 min)
Director
Arbaaz Khan
Genres
Action , Drama , Comedy , Romance
Original language
Hindi
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Dabangg 2 About?

The premise of Dabangg 2 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Inspector Chulbul Pandey returns in this action sequel, confronting the criminal underworld of Kanpur. Determined to bring justice, he faces off against the powerful and ruthless politician Baccha Bhaiyaa. While battling crime, Chulbul also strives to maintain a stable personal life with his wife Rajjo, but dark forces and escalating danger threaten their happiness and test his resolve.

Dabangg 2 Themes & Keywords

· 11 tags
  • intermission
  • cop drama
  • gunfight
  • one person army action
  • shootout
  • police officer
  • husband wife relationship
  • fistfight
  • action hero
  • gangster
  • sequel
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Crew

The Director of Dabangg 2

Directed by Arbaaz Khan.

Ratings

Dabangg 2 Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Dabangg 2 33% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 4.8/10.

Plot

Dabangg 2 Plot Summary

What happens in Dabangg 2 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The narrative picks up from where the last installment left off, featuring Inspector Chulbul Pandey (Salman Khan), who is now managing a local police station in Kanpur. Living a life intertwined with his loved ones, he shares his home with his wife Rajjo (Sonakshi Sinha), half-brother Makkhi (Arbaaz Khan), and stepfather Prajapati Pandey (Vinod Khanna). Makkhi’s wife, Nirmala Pandey (Mahi Gill), stays behind to tend to her father, showcasing the familial bonds that underpin their lives.

Full summary

The whole story of Dabangg 2, scene by scene

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Box office

Dabangg 2 Box Office

Dabangg 2 grossed $4.2 million worldwide. $2.5 million came from the US and Canada and $1.7 million (40%) from the rest of the world.

2012 box office

Worldwide gross

$4.2M

US & Canada
$2.5M
International
$1.7M
US & Canada 60% Rest of the world 40%
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Dabangg 2?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who is the main protagonist in 'Dabangg 2'?

Cars

Cars in Dabangg 2

21 cars on screen, including the 2000 Mahindra CL 550 Major and the 2001 Mahindra Bolero.

All 21 cars
  • 2000 Mahindra CL 550 Major in Dabangg 2 2000 Mahindra CL 550 Major Main role
  • 2001 Mahindra Bolero in Dabangg 2 2001 Mahindra Bolero Important role
  • 2011 Mahindra Bolero in Dabangg 2 2011 Mahindra Bolero Important role
  • 2007 Tata Safari in Dabangg 2 2007 Tata Safari Important role
Details

Dabangg 2 Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “نترس” and “无畏警官2”.

Also known as
  • نترس
  • 无畏警官2
  • Смел 2
  • Korkusuz 2 ./ Dabangg 2
  • 다방 2, უშიშარი 2
  • Бесстрашный 2
  • نترس 2
  • 沙曼罕之爆裂警官2

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FAQ

Dabangg 2 FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Dabangg 2, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Dabangg 2?

Dabangg 2 runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

When was Dabangg 2 released?

Dabangg 2 was released on December 21, 2012.

Who directed Dabangg 2?

Dabangg 2 was directed by Arbaaz Khan.

More films by Arbaaz Khan

How much did Dabangg 2 make at the box office?

Dabangg 2 grossed $4.2 million worldwide ($2.5 million domestic, $1.7 million international).

How is Dabangg 2 rated?

Dabangg 2 has 4.8/10 on IMDb, 33% on Rotten Tomatoes and 50% on TMDB.

Does Dabangg 2 have a post-credit scene?

No. Dabangg 2 has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Dabangg 2 in?

The original language of Dabangg 2 is Hindi.

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