Ajay Devgn’s De De Pyaar De 2 is moving through its opening weekend with only mild improvement at the box office. Early estimates indicate the film earned ₹11–11.5 crore nett on Saturday, marking roughly 35% growth from its Friday start. With this, the two-day total stands around ₹19.5 crore nett, and the first weekend is currently projected to wrap up near ₹32 crore nett.
Comparison With the 2019 Original
The performance becomes more noticeable when compared to the first film. De De Pyaar De (2019) had opened to a ₹36 crore nett weekend, and both films started with nearly identical Day 1 numbers. A drop of around 10% for the second weekend, especially in today’s more weekend-driven market, isn’t encouraging.
A Weekend That Needed Bigger Jumps
The sequel’s opening wasn’t disastrous — it was considered acceptable if Saturday and Sunday showed strong traction. But the expected surge never came.
For an urban-skewing film like this, Saturday jumps of 60–75% are fairly common. Instead, the growth has stayed in the mediocre zone, limiting its chances of achieving a standout weekend.
Unless Sunday delivers an unexpected lift — which insiders believe is unlikely — the film may have to rely on steady weekday numbers to soften the blow.
What Happens Next?
The focus now shifts to Monday. If the film avoids a sharp drop and holds its ground through the weekdays, it can still land at a somewhat respectable total. Several recent releases have managed to salvage their numbers with strong weekday retention, sometimes supported by offers and discounts.
However, even in that scenario, a HIT status looks out of reach, though a stable run could keep it from sliding into unsafe territory.
De De Pyaar De 2 – India Box Office (Nett)
| Day | Collection |
|---|---|
| Friday | ₹8.25 crore |
| Saturday | ₹11.25 crore |
| Total | ₹19.50 crore |
