Ajay Devgn’s latest romcom, De De Pyaar De 2, has wrapped up its first week in cinemas with a respectable total, proving once again that light-hearted entertainers can still pull in steady numbers even in a post-pandemic market. The film, which released on November 14, opened to ₹8.75 crore and showed healthy weekend growth before settling into a decent weekday run.
While romcoms rarely deliver massive day-one fireworks today, the positive word of mouth helped the film stay afloat through the week — until fresh competition landed on Friday.
A Steady First Week With Predictable Dips
The film’s opening weekend closed under ₹30 crore, a fair result for the genre. As expected, Monday brought the traditional slowdown, with collections dropping to ₹4.25 crore, roughly a 60% dip — well within the normal range for most big releases.
Interestingly, Tuesday saw a small bump to ₹5.25 crore, likely boosted by discounted ticket prices across several chains. Wednesday (₹3.50 crore) and Thursday (₹3.35 crore) were softer but stable, pushing the film’s week-one total to ₹51.10 crore.
How It Stacks Up Against the 2019 Original
The first De De Pyaar De finished its worldwide run at around ₹131 crore, a number the sequel is unlikely to touch domestically based on its current trajectory.
However, the overseas tally of the original — $2.8 million — remains within reach if the sequel sees a solid hold in its second weekend.
New Releases Enter the Race — But With Low Buzz
Two new films — Masti 4 and 120 Bahadur — arrived this Friday, but early signals suggest a lukewarm start for both. Advance bookings have been dull, and day-one estimates remain low.
If these titles fail to pick up positive word of mouth, De De Pyaar De 2 may continue to dominate the comedy-romance space over the next few days.
Day-Wise Breakdown (Week 1)
- Day 1 (Fri): ₹8.75 Cr
- Day 2 (Sat): ₹12.25 Cr
- Day 3 (Sun): ₹13.75 Cr
- Day 4 (Mon): ₹4.25 Cr
- Day 5 (Tue): ₹5.25 Cr
- Day 6 (Wed): ₹3.50 Cr
- Day 7 (Thu): ₹3.35 Cr*
Total: ₹51.10 Crore
*Early estimates
Final Words
With a solid first week behind it and competition that isn’t firing yet, De De Pyaar De 2 is still very much in the race. The second weekend will now decide whether it simply holds steady or builds enough momentum to chase the original’s overseas numbers.
For now, Ajay Devgn’s romcom sequel stands as one of the few feel-good entertainers this season to hold its ground without relying on franchise hype or large-scale action — a small win in a crowded box office month.
