Ajay Devgn’s latest release, De De Pyaar De 2, has finally hit theatres, but the film’s opening day numbers indicate a lukewarm start. Despite strong buzz around the sequel, the romantic comedy-drama collected ₹8.5 crore on Day 1, according to early estimates by Sacnilk.
De De Pyaar De 2 vs Other Ajay Devgn Releases
Ajay Devgn has been on a sequel streak in 2024, with Raid 2, Son of Sardaar 2, and now De De Pyaar De 2. However, the box office openings paint a mixed picture:
- Raid 2 – ₹19.25 crore (major jump from Raid’s ₹10.04 crore)
- Shaitaan – ₹14.75 crore (Ajay Devgn & R Madhavan starrer and a massive hit)
- De De Pyaar De (2019) – ₹9.11 crore
- De De Pyaar De 2 – ₹8.5 crore
- Son of Sardaar 2 – ₹7.5 crore
- Son of Sardaar (2012) – ₹10.7 crore
With ₹8.5 crore, the sequel has opened slightly lower than the original 2019 film, indicating a modest start.
Occupancy Report: Slow Morning, Better Night Shows
With over 5,100 screenings across India, De De Pyaar De 2 recorded an average occupancy of 14.05% on Day 1.
Here’s the show-wise break-up:
- Morning shows: 7.46%
- Afternoon shows: 10.66%
- Evening shows: 12.80%
- Night shows: 25.26%
The upward trajectory toward evening and night shows may give the team hope for a stronger weekend.
Star Cast & Crew
Directed by Anshul Sharma, the film is penned by Luv Ranjan and Tarun Jain. De De Pyaar De 2 stars:
- Ajay Devgn
- Rakul Preet Singh
- R Madhavan
- Meezaan Jafri
- Javed Jaafery
- Ishita Dutta
- Gautami Kapoor
This marks Ajay Devgn and R Madhavan’s reunion after their blockbuster Shaitaan, which made a huge impact earlier in 2024.
Can De De Pyaar De 2 Perform Better Over the Weekend?
Despite a modest start, the film holds potential for growth if word of mouth improves. With a popular cast, franchise recall, and wide release, a strong Saturday–Sunday surge could help the film stabilize at the box office.
