If you thought the age-gap rom-com era was over, think again! ‘De De Pyaar De 2’ is here, pulling us back into theatres, popcorn tubs in hand, and FOMO at max. Over the weekend, this filmi feast went from shaadi plans to full-on box office dhamaal, with Sunday serving up a financial glow-up worthy of a family WhatsApp forward. TL;DR: The rom-com lane just got a massive shot of dhinchak energy, parking itself firmly in the ₹30–35 crore zone. Still deciding between seeing it or another binge? Here’s the tea – numbers, trends, and meme-able moments, all in one snackable list.
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Sunday Surge: Full House Vibes, Half Popcorn Left
Sunday did what Sundays do best: gave the film its meatiest single-day jump so far. After a solid Friday (₹8.75 crore) and a flex-worthy Saturday (₹12.25 crore), Sunday swooped in with a juicy ₹13.75 crore. That’s a neat ~12% boost from Saturday, total weekend: ₹34.75 crore ka wholesome romantic chaos. Basically, Sunday show full, popcorn half, and your favorite seat? Already claimed by an aunt with three cousins in tow.Rom-Coms With Post-Pandemic Cardio Moves
Let’s be real, rom-coms haven’t exactly been printing money post-pandemic. But ‘De De Pyaar De 2’ is that kaafi fit uncle at the shaadi, showing off steady numbers with no Friday-only josh. Friday’s ₹8.75 crore is actually top-tier for this genre’s recent outings, and the Fri-Sun climb signals people aren’t just coming for star power, they’re sticking around for the laughs. Rom-coms are out here, genuinely doing cardio again.Why Everyone’s Dragging Their Cousins (And Dates) To Theatres
Classic Bollywood cocktail: family-friendly banter, a cast that’s basically your Twitter following IRL, and repeat-date-night value. Occupancy went from a sleepy ~9.6% (morning shows) to a thumping ~38.6% (evening), so by the time you finished your nap, your neighborhood multiplex was in FOMO mode. Saturday brought the true boost, and Sunday’s crowd had that desperate-corner-seat energy only a good movie and positive group chat reviews can ignite.
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Ajay’s Universe: Multiplex Nostalgia With 2025 Energy
Compared to other recent Ajay Devgn flicks (and this genre’s peers), ‘De De Pyaar De 2’ isn’t just chilling, it’s pacing itself for the long haul. With the ₹34.75 crore weekend haul, it’s cleared the debut weekend bar and looks less “front-loaded” than typical star-driven openers. It’s not the biggest post-pandemic debut, but it’s definitely in the conversation, kinda like 2010s rom-coms but with memes, app discounts, and better Wi-Fi.Monday Syndrome: Blues Ya Muse?
Now, the Monday test begins, a movie’s real flex post-pandemic is not its opening numbers, but its Monday drop. If ‘De De Pyaar De 2’ holds its own (read: losses ≤50% from Friday and metros don’t bail), it’ll be a legit win for rom-coms everywhere. Trade peeps are hopeful that good word-of-mouth (and those sweet weekday tickets) keep couples and fam-janta coming back. So, ab kal pata chalega: Monday blues, or new muse on the block? (Stay tuned for the mid-week verdict!)
So, Clean Rom-Coms With Box Office Legs? Sign Us Up!
Looks like ‘De De Pyaar De 2’ is the wholesome, no-tox, meme-ready comedy we needed, especially if it smashes through the Monday speed breaker. If this keeps up, rom-coms are officially having their comeback! Team FD-FS or Team Discounted-Tuesday, what’s your style?
