Ajay Devgn, star-of-the-year, is going sequels galore with Raid 2, Son of Sardaar 2, and now, De De Pyaar De 2, which just tumbled into the box office to mixed reviews in terms of audiences and collections. This blog captures Day 1 collections, opening response, and other insights related to the film in 10 key points.
Day 1 Collection and Initial Response
The collections on the first day for De De Pyaar De 2 happened to be ₹8.5 crore in the opening at the box office. This kind of a collection is very much on average lines and should be eyed considering the popularity and star cast of the movie.
As for its prequel De De Pyaar De, it opened in 2019 earning roughly ₹9.11 crore on its first day. Thus, the sequel is slightly behind.
Comparison with Previous Films
- Son of Sardaar 2 gathered an initial ₹7.5 crore on its first day.
- Raid 2, starring Ajay Devgn and Riteish Deshmukh, opened phenomenally with ₹19.25 crore.
This comparison puts De De Pyaar De 2 in an average-opening category, whereas other sequels had huge numbers.
Star Cast and Performance Expectations
The film boasts a strong star cast: Ajay Devgn, Rakul Preet Singh, R. Madhavan, Meezaan Jaffrey, Javed Jaffrey, Ishita Dutta, and Gautami Kapoor.
Ajay Devgn and R. Madhavan were last seen together in Vikas Bahl’s Shaitaan, which turned out to be a huge surprise hit, earning ₹14.75 crore on opening day. With this, audience expectations were high for the new pairing.
Occupancy Rate and Show Performance
The film achieved an average occupancy rate of 14.05% across roughly 5,100 shows.
- Morning occupancy: 7.46%
- Afternoon: 10.66%
- Evening: 12.80%
- Night: 25.26%
This shows initial audience indifference, though night shows offered some hope.
Role of Director and Writers
Directed by Anshul Sharma and written by Tarun Jain and Luv Ranjan, the crew has excelled in storytelling and writing in previous films.
However, audience response was mixed on initial box office figures, as the script and humor offered nothing particularly novel.
Early Analysis of Box Office Figures
- The first day’s collection is decent but lower than the prequel.
- Comparatively, the movie stands average among sequels.
The producers are banking on a strong weekend to improve the film’s box office standing.
Sequel Rage and Audience Reaction
Sequels today carry higher expectations than their predecessors.
- Example: Raid 2 had a super opening day.
- De De Pyaar De 2 received mixed responses, showing the fate of a sequel heavily depends on the predecessor’s reputation and the quality of the story.
Chemistry and Experience of the Cast
The on-screen chemistry between Ajay Devgn and Rakul Preet Singh was a major draw for audiences.
- R. Madhavan’s presence added credibility to the comedy-romantic angle.
- Initial reviews and Day 1 data indicate some audience wariness, possibly due to story or promotion shortcomings.
Marketing and Release Strategy
The movie tried to engage audiences via social media and promotional events pre-release.
- Opening day occupancy suggests promotion wasn’t fully effective.
- Producers may now implement new strategies to boost audience turnout over the weekend.
Finally, Will the Film Prolong Revenues?
- Opening collections were somewhat average, but the film has star power, humor, and romance to appeal to the masses.
- In a nutshell, De De Pyaar De 2 opened moderately.
- Smart marketing and strong word of mouth could convert it into a box office success.
