The much-anticipated romantic comedy sequel De De Pyaar De 2 has reached a significant milestone at the domestic box office, crossing the Rs 60 crore mark as it enters its third week in cinemas. However, the film starring Ajay Devgn and Rakul Preet Singh is facing stiff competition from new releases, resulting in a noticeable decline in its collection numbers.
Box Office Performance Analysis
According to early estimates provided by Sacnilk, De De Pyaar De 2 earned approximately Rs 85 lakhs on its fifteenth day in theaters. This represents the lowest single-day collection the film has recorded since its release on November 14, 2025. With this addition, the film's total domestic collection now stands at Rs 68.35 crore.
The film recorded a 12.73% Hindi occupancy on Friday, reflecting the impact of new competitors entering the cinematic landscape. Fresh releases including Tere Ishk Mein and Gustaakh Ishq have divided audience attention, causing the previously steady-running rom-com to experience a clear drop in theater attendance.
Week-by-Week Collection Journey
De De Pyaar De 2 began its theatrical run with a strong opening, collecting an estimated Rs 8.75 crore on its first day. The momentum continued through the opening weekend with Saturday bringing in Rs 12.25 crore and Sunday rising further to Rs 13.75 crore.
This impressive start helped the film conclude its first week with a substantial Rs 51.1 crore in total collections. However, the second week witnessed a noticeable decline, adding Rs 16.4 crore to the overall tally. As the film navigates its third weekend, industry observers note that it requires a significant boost to stabilize its overall performance trajectory.
Film Storyline and Cast Details
The sequel continues the narrative from where the first installment concluded while introducing fresh elements to maintain the humor and engagement. The story follows Ashish, portrayed by Ajay Devgn, now 52 years old and working as an investor in London. He remains deeply devoted to his relationship with 28-year-old Ayesha, played by Rakul Preet Singh.
This chapter centers around Ashish's plan to meet Ayesha's family, which becomes the primary source of conflict and comedy. The significant age difference between the couple generates numerous awkward and humorous situations as Ashish attempts to impress Ayesha's family while simultaneously managing expectations from his own side.
The film is directed by Anshul Sharma with scripting by Luv Ranjan and Tarun Jain. The ensemble cast features R Madhavan as Rajji, along with supporting performances from Gautami Kapoor, Jaaved Jaaferi, Meezaan Jafri, Ishita Dutta, and Janki Bodiwala.
Critical Reception and Performance
The Times of India awarded the film 3 out of 5 stars in their review, praising Ajay Devgn's performance particularly. The review highlighted how Devgn delivers a self-aware and effortlessly cool performance, embracing jokes about his age and transforming them into sources of humor and humility.
The critique noted that even when repeatedly referred to as buddha or uncle, Devgn wears these comments like a badge of honor, demonstrating why he continues to command significant screen presence. Rakul Preet Singh was commended for bringing energy and confidence to her role, effectively complementing Devgn's understated charm.
However, the review suggested that the spark between the lead characters felt dimmer compared to the first film, possibly because the writing didn't provide sufficient emotional depth to their relationship. The humorous exchanges between Ashish and Rajji were noted as adding enjoyable elements to the narrative, maintaining the spirit of the original De De Pyaar De.
As De De Pyaar De 2 continues its theatrical run, the film industry will be watching closely to see if it can regain momentum during its third weekend or if the new releases will continue to impact its collection performance.
