De De Pyaar De 2 Day 1 Box Office: Modest Start for Ajay Devgn

Ajay Devgn Continues His Sequel Streak

Actor Ajay Devgn has been exploring sequels this year, following hits like Raid 2 and Son of Sardaar 2. His latest venture, De De Pyaar De 2, has recently hit theatres. Despite high expectations, the film has opened to a modest response at the box office.

Star-Studded Cast and Sequel Expectations

The movie features Rakul Preet Singh, R. Madhavan, and Meezaan Jafri in pivotal roles. As a sequel to the 2019 hit, audiences had anticipated a strong performance. However, the film has slightly underperformed compared to its predecessor. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, De De Pyaar De 2 collected Rs 8.5 crore on its opening day.

Comparing with Other Sequels

When compared to other sequels:

• Son of Sardaar 2 earned Rs 7.5 crore on day one, slightly less than De De Pyaar De 2. Its prequel, Son of Sardaar (2012), had a stronger opening of Rs 10.7 crore.
• Raid 2, directed by Raj Kumar Gupta and starring Devgn alongside Riteish Deshmukh, had an impressive Rs 19.25 crore opening, nearly double its prequel’s Rs 10.04 crore.
• The original De De Pyaar De collected Rs 9.11 crore on its first day, narrowly surpassing its sequel.

Past Collaborations: Ajay Devgn and R. Madhavan

Ajay Devgn and R. Madhavan last shared the screen in Vikas Bahl’s Shaitaan, a surprise hit of 2024. That film opened to Rs 14.75 crore and went on to gross Rs 147 crore domestically, setting high expectations for this duo’s reunion.

Occupancy Rates and Audience Response

De De Pyaar De 2 ran over 5,100 shows on its first day. The average occupancy rate was 14.05 percent:

• Morning shows: 7.46%
• Afternoon shows: 10.66%
• Evening shows: 12.80%
• Night shows: 25.26%

The makers will be relying on strong word-of-mouth and the weekend crowd to boost the film’s performance.

Creative Team and Cast

Directed by Anshul Sharma, the film is written by Luv Ranjan and Tarun Jain. The ensemble cast includes:

• Ajay Devgn
• Rakul Preet Singh
• R. Madhavan
• Javed Jaafery
• Meezaan Jafri
• Ishita Dutta
• Gautami Kapoor

With a mix of humor, romance, and star power, the film hopes to capture audiences despite a lukewarm opening.

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