The cracks are beginning to show for Kapil Sharma’s Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2. What started as a modest opening week has now turned into a worrying trend, with the comedy sequel posting its lowest single-day collection so far midway through its first week in theatres.
Despite familiarity and nostalgia working in its favour, the film is finding it tough to hold audience attention in a crowded December box office.
Day 6 Turns Out to Be the Weakest So Far
On its first Wednesday, the Anukalp Goswami-directed film earned an estimated ₹75 lakh, marking its poorest performance since release. It also became the second day in its opening week where collections slipped below the ₹1 crore mark — a clear sign of dwindling momentum.
Opening Weekend Promise Fades Quickly
Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 began its run with ₹1.85 crore on Day 1, followed by a slight upward curve over the weekend. Saturday brought in ₹2.5 crore, while Sunday peaked at ₹2.9 crore, giving the film some early breathing space.
However, the weekdays told a different story. Monday saw a sharp fall to ₹90 lakh, Tuesday offered a brief recovery at ₹1.1 crore, and Wednesday once again dipped sharply. After six days, the film’s total India net collection stands at around ₹10 crore.
Occupancy Remains Uneven
Audience turnout on Wednesday remained largely subdued, with the film recording an overall 17.12% Hindi occupancy. Morning shows struggled the most at 6.70%, indicating low initial interest.
Footfalls improved marginally later in the day, with evening shows touching 19.13%, while night shows fared comparatively better at 27.18% — though not enough to reverse the downward trend.
Muted Overseas Response
On the financial front, the film’s India gross is estimated at ₹11.9 crore. Overseas markets have offered little support, contributing roughly ₹75 lakh so far. This takes the worldwide total to approximately ₹12.65 crore, a modest figure for a sequel riding on brand recall.
The Dhurandhar Effect
Industry chatter points to Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar as a major roadblock. While the original Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon enjoyed a relatively clear theatrical window, the sequel has landed in the middle of a box office storm.
As the spy thriller continues to pull in massive daily numbers, smaller and mid-scale releases like Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 have struggled to secure screens and show timings.
Where It Stands in Kapil Sharma’s Film Career
With ₹10 crore net so far, the film is currently Kapil Sharma’s third-highest grosser, and is inching closer to overtaking Firangi, which ended its run at around ₹10.21 crore.
That said, the gap between this sequel and his biggest hit remains significant. The original Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon still tops his filmography with a lifetime collection of nearly ₹50 crore.
More Competition Lining Up
The road ahead doesn’t get any easier. James Cameron’s ** Avatar: Fire and Ash ** is set to dominate screens during the Christmas corridor, while Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday’s ** Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri ** adds another commercial contender to the mix.
With limited room for recovery, the sequel’s theatrical prospects appear increasingly constrained.
Final Words
Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 is clearly feeling the heat — from tough competition, inconsistent word of mouth, and shrinking weekday footfalls. While it may crawl past a few career milestones for Kapil Sharma, the film’s box office journey so far suggests a short and cautious theatrical run, unless a late surge surprises trade watchers.
