Ajay Devgn’s latest romantic comedy-drama, featuring a strong ensemble cast and directed by Anshul Sharma, sees moderate movement at the box office through its first weekend despite mixed reviews.

Ajay Devgn’s De De Pyaar De 2, the sequel to the 2019 hit exploring unconventional relationships and age-gap dynamics, has wrapped up its opening weekend with modest growth. The film, which also stars Rakul Preet Singh, R. Madhavan, Meezaan Jaffrey, Gautami Kapoor, Ishita Dutta, and Javed Jaffrey, drew mixed reactions from critics but managed to build some momentum over its first three days.

According to box office data reported by Sacnilk, the film collected ₹12.24 crore on Sunday, its third day. While this marks a slight improvement over the opening day, it is only marginally higher than its Saturday numbers, which were reported at ₹12.91 crore. With this, the total first-weekend domestic collection now stands at approximately ₹33.91 crore.

Despite not experiencing a significant surge, the film’s consistent performance suggests that it has found steady footfall among audiences looking for light-hearted entertainment. The franchise’s established fan base and Ajay Devgn’s star power have likely contributed to sustaining interest through the weekend.

Continuing the Story Where It Left Off

De De Pyaar De 2 picks up after the events of the first film. In the earlier instalment, Ashish (Ajay Devgn), a middle-aged man in a relationship with a much younger woman, Ayesha (Rakul Preet Singh), struggles to gain acceptance from his own family. The sequel shifts the conflict to the other side: Ashish must now win over Ayesha’s parents, played by R. Madhavan as Rakesh and Gautami Kapoor as Anju. Their arrival complicates matters, setting up emotional tension and comedic awkwardness as two generations clash over modern relationships.

The film, jointly produced by T-Series Films and Luv Films, attempts to maintain the tone of the original—balancing humour, drama, and the clashes inherent to unconventional family structures.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed response from reviewers, with many noting that while it does not attempt to reinvent its genre, it delivers what it promises. A review excerpt from Hindustan Times describes it as a film that “works not because it surprises you, but because it stays honest about what it is: a breezy, mildly chaotic take on modern relationships. With Madhavan and Ajay at the centre and a cast that never slacks, it makes for an easy watch.”

This perspective summarises much of the early critical sentiment: the film sticks to formula but does so with confidence and charm. The presence of R. Madhavan, alongside Devgn, adds a new dynamic that several viewers have appreciated.

What the Early Weekend Numbers Mean

At ₹33.91 crore over the first three days, De De Pyaar De 2 has neither underperformed nor exceeded expectations. The numbers place it in a moderate zone, suggesting:

• Stronger weekdays will be necessary for the film to maintain financial momentum
• Word-of-mouth will play a decisive role in determining second-week trends
• Competition from upcoming releases could affect the film’s hold

Romantic-comedy dramas tend to rely heavily on sustained interest rather than blockbuster-style openings, and De De Pyaar De 2 appears to be following this pattern.

Whether the film can convert its steady but unspectacular start into a stable box office run will become clearer through the week. For now, its performance indicates a respectable, if not remarkable, beginning for the sequel.