The sequel to the 2019 hit, De De Pyaar De 2 (#DDPD2), has had a weekend that can best be described as steady, if not spectacular. After a lukewarm opening on Friday, Saturday and Sunday brought in a much-needed boost, giving the film a respectable jump at the box office.
Opening weekend numbers for #DDPD2 are hovering in the same ballpark as the original — which had grossed around ₹38.54 crore including previews. While it’s encouraging to see the franchise maintain its audience, industry insiders and fans alike had hoped for a bigger bang this time around, given the modern appetite for sequels and established IPs.
The performance reflects a mix of familiar audience pull and current market dynamics, where even well-loved franchises have to compete with multiple releases and OTT options. While the numbers are decent, one can’t help but feel that #DDPD2 had the potential to do much higher business, especially in an era where sequels often surpass their originals.
For now, the word-of-mouth and weekday traction will play a key role in determining whether #DDPD2 can turn this solid start into a blockbuster run. Fans of Ajay Devgn, Tabu, and Rakul Preet Singh are keeping their fingers crossed, hoping the film delivers beyond expectations in the days ahead.
