The much-anticipated romantic comedy sequel, 'Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2', starring Kapil Sharma, Ayesha Khan, and Parul Gulati, finally hit theatres on December 12. However, its journey at the box office has been an uphill battle, facing fierce competition right from its opening day. The film's initial performance was immediately challenged by the Ranveer Singh blockbuster 'Dhurandhar', and a week later, it encountered the global juggernaut, James Cameron's 'Avatar: Fire and Ash'. This double onslaught has significantly impacted the film's commercial performance, leading to a steep decline in its collections.
A Detailed Look at the Box Office Numbers
According to trade reports compiled by Sacnilk, 'Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2' managed to show some resilience over its second weekend. After a sharp drop on its second Friday, the film saw a modest uptick. It collected approximately Rs 35 lakh on its second Saturday, followed by an estimated Rs 46 lakh on its second Sunday (Day 10). This brought the film's total net collection in India to Rs 11.88 crore after ten days in theatres.
The day-wise breakdown of the domestic box office collections is as follows:
- Day 1 (1st Friday): Rs 1.85 crore
- Day 2 (1st Saturday): Rs 2.5 crore
- Day 3 (1st Sunday): Rs 2.9 crore
- Day 4 (1st Monday): Rs 0.9 crore
- Day 5 (1st Tuesday): Rs 1.1 crore
- Day 6 (1st Wednesday): Rs 0.85 crore
- Day 7 (1st Thursday): Rs 0.75 crore
- Day 8 (2nd Friday): Rs 0.22 crore
- Day 9 (2nd Saturday): Rs 0.35 crore
- Day 10 (2nd Sunday): Rs 0.46 crore (early estimates)
Global Footprint and Overseas Business
On the international front, the film's gross worldwide collection is nearing the Rs 15 crore mark. The breakdown reveals that the Indian market contributed a gross collection of Rs 14.05 crore, while the overseas business added another Rs 85 lakh. Consequently, the cumulative worldwide gross collection for 'Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2' currently stands at an estimated Rs 14.9 crore.
The Formidable Competition: Dhurandhar and Avatar
The film's struggle is largely attributed to the monumental success of its competitors. Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar', directed by Aditya Dhar, has been a record-breaking phenomenon since its release. It has stormed past the Rs 550 crore mark domestically and continues to set new benchmarks, drawing away a massive share of the audience.
The challenge intensified on Friday, December 19, with the Indian release of James Cameron's 'Avatar: Fire and Ash'. The sci-fi epic made a thunderous entry, minting over Rs 66 crore in India across various language versions just in its opening weekend. This release further fragmented the audience and drastically reduced the screen count and showtimes available for Kapil Sharma's comedy, leading to a severe drop in its business.
The box office scenario clearly illustrates the tough climate for mid-sized films releasing alongside industry giants. While 'Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2' found a small dedicated audience, it was ultimately overshadowed by the sheer scale and hype surrounding 'Dhurandhar' and 'Avatar: Fire and Ash'. The film's performance highlights the critical importance of release timing and the immense power of competing franchises in today's cinematic landscape.
