After years of ruling television screens, the comedian made his big-screen comeback with Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2, which hit cinemas on December 12, 2025. But despite decent pre-release chatter, the sequel has opened on a noticeably muted note at the box office.
Day 1 Box Office Performance
Early estimates suggest that Anukalp Goswami’s directorial earned around ₹1.75 crore net on its opening day in India. The number is modest, especially for a sequel arriving a decade after the original, and reflects the tough theatrical environment the film has walked into.
The biggest hurdle? Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar. The spy-action thriller continues to dominate screens and footfalls nationwide, leaving Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 with limited show counts, which has directly impacted its opening-day reach.
How It Compares to Kapil Sharma’s Past Films
Interestingly, while the opening looks underwhelming on paper, it still marks an improvement over Kapil’s last theatrical release. Zwigato had managed only ₹43 lakh on Day 1, making this sequel’s start nearly three times higher.
However, the comparison becomes far less flattering when stacked against Kapil Sharma’s Bollywood debut in 2015, Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon. Directed by Abbas-Mustan, the original film had opened to ₹10.15 crore, meaning the sequel’s Day 1 figures are around 83% lower — a significant drop by franchise standards.
Audience Response & Weekend Watch
Early word-of-mouth has been largely mixed to mildly positive, with viewers appreciating Kapil’s familiar comic timing but remaining cautious overall. The real test now lies in weekend growth, especially as the film attempts to hold its ground against a box-office juggernaut already in full sprint.
Trade watchers believe that any meaningful jump will depend on family audiences turning up over Saturday and Sunday.
Box Office Snapshot (Day 1 – India)
- India Net: ₹1.75 crore*
- India Gross: ₹2.06 crore*
Cast & Crew
Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 features Kapil Sharma, Warina Hussain, Manjot Singh, Parul Gulati, Ayesha Khan, and Tridha Choudhary in key roles. The film is backed by producers Abbas-Mustan, Ganesh Jain, and Ratan Jain, continuing the franchise’s legacy with a familiar ensemble-driven comedy setup.
Final Words
While Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 hasn’t delivered a strong opening, it’s far from out of the race. With Kapil Sharma’s loyal audience base and a genre that thrives on word-of-mouth, the coming days will decide whether the sequel can recover ground — or remain overshadowed by bigger releases.
