The romantic comedy sequel De De Pyaar De 2 is demonstrating impressive momentum at the box office, recording substantial growth on its second day in theaters. After a decent opening, the film has shown remarkable resilience with audience turnout increasing significantly over the weekend.
Strong Saturday Performance
According to official trade reports, De De Pyaar De 2 collected ₹12.25 crore on Saturday, representing a robust 40% increase from its opening day figures. The film had opened at ₹8.75 crore on Friday, and the Saturday surge has pushed the total collection to an impressive ₹21 crore within just two days of release.
Trade tracker Sacnilk reported that the film registered an overall Hindi occupancy of 20.53% on Saturday, with the numbers showing a progressive increase throughout the day. The occupancy pattern indicates growing word-of-mouth and audience interest in the comedy sequel.
Detailed Occupancy Breakdown
The day-wise occupancy statistics reveal an interesting pattern of audience behavior. Morning shows began with 7.60% occupancy, which nearly doubled to 16.28% during afternoon screenings. The evening shows saw further improvement with 21.72% occupancy, while night shows recorded the highest turnout at 36.50%.
This progressive increase throughout Saturday suggests that positive word-of-mouth might be working in the film's favor, with more audiences deciding to watch the movie as the day progressed.
Cast and Critical Reception
Directed by Anshul Sharma and written by Luv Ranjan and Tarun Jain, De De Pyaar De 2 brings back the successful pairing of Ajay Devgn and Rakul Preet Singh. Devgn reprises his role as Ashish Mehra, a 52-year-old London-based investor, while Singh returns as Ayesha Khurana, his much younger girlfriend.
The sequel introduces R Madhavan as Ayesha's father Rajji, who finds himself in constant conflict with Ashish. The supporting cast includes Jaaved Jaaferi, Meezaan Jafri, Gautami Kapoor, and Ishita Dutta, adding depth to the ensemble.
The film has received mixed reviews from critics. The Indian Express film critic Shubhra Gupta awarded the movie 2.5 stars, particularly praising R Madhavan's performance as the protective father. She noted that Madhavan emerges as the real star of the sequel, much like their previous collaboration in Shaitaan.
The critic also observed that while Rakul Preet Singh maintains her animated performance from the first film, Ajay Devgn appears somewhat subdued in the sequel. The review highlighted Jaaved Jaaferi's return as Devgn's friend and therapist who provides guidance through complicated family dynamics.
Future Prospects and OTT Release
The strong Saturday performance indicates that De De Pyaar De 2 is finding its audience despite mixed critical reception. The 40% growth from Friday to Saturday is a positive sign for the film's sustainability in the coming weeks.
Industry experts will be closely watching the Sunday collections to determine if the growth trend continues. The film's performance in its first weekend will be crucial for setting the tone for its overall box office run.
For those who prefer streaming, the film is expected to arrive on Netflix in January 2026, following its theatrical run. This gives the movie a substantial window to maximize its box office potential before becoming available on digital platforms.
The original De De Pyaar De, released in 2019, was well-received for its fresh take on age-gap relationships and unconventional romance. The sequel continues exploring similar themes while introducing new characters and complications to the narrative.
