Two weeks in, and Ajay Devgn’s 'De De Pyaar De 2' faces its toughest box office test yet. The romantic comedy sequel, also starring R. Madhavan and Rakul Preet Singh, has earned Rs 67.60 crore by the end of its second week—but its pace has started to lose steam as Dhanush and Kriti Sanon’s 'Tere Ishk Mein' enters the race. And here’s where things get interesting: despite a decent start, this much-anticipated follow-up may not even break the Rs 100 crore mark.
Released as the continuation of the 2019 hit 'De De Pyaar De', the sequel opened with a respectable Rs 8.75 crore. Its first weekend showed some upward momentum, sparking optimism among trade analysts. However, that surge didn’t last long. While fans hoped for stronger word-of-mouth to push collections higher, the movie’s buzz has been more lukewarm than electric. Now, after fourteen days in theatres, many are beginning to wonder—has this popular rom-com franchise lost its earlier charm?
During the first week, the film collected Rs 51.1 crore, which was seen as a solid yet unspectacular opening run. Entering week two, it brought in Rs 2.25 crore on Friday, Rs 4 crore on Saturday, and Rs 4.50 crore on Sunday—figures that comfortably outperformed newer releases '120 Bahadur' and 'Masti 4', both of which struggled to attract audiences. However, like most releases, the momentum faded as weekdays arrived: Monday brought Rs 1.50 crore, Tuesday saw a modest rise to Rs 1.75 crore, while Wednesday and Thursday dropped again to Rs 1.25 crore each.
By the end of day 14, the film’s total stood around Rs 67.60 crore across India. But with 'Tere Ishk Mein' drawing strong advance bookings and gaining early traction, the coming days could see a further dip for Devgn’s film—and possibly for '120 Bahadur' and 'Masti 4' as well.
The big question now: can 'De De Pyaar De 2' still find its second wind and surprise everyone with a late rally, or will it end up being a modest success rather than a blockbuster? Some fans argue that the emotional tone and nostalgia factor were weaker this time, while others believe the competition from back-to-back releases hurt its potential. What’s your take—did audiences expect too much, or did the film simply fail to deliver something new? Share your thoughts below, especially if you think the franchise deserves another shot!
