In days when we lack the very crux of our lives, in days when we miss out on the same juice of it, the juice of humour, the juice of joy, our souls yearn for an onscreen spectacle like De De Pyaar De. The sequel is here, and we already see the impending craze that comes with it.
Well, of course, it has to be Ajay Devgn. Whenever he returns to his rom-com avatar, audiences naturally flock to theatres. It’s always his subtlety that gets us. The slightest movements of his gaze, his perfect timing, all of it make the setting a setting for laughter. Advance bookings are showing a clear upward trend. We see the upward graph especially for evening shows, and exceptional word of mouth working in its favour, the film is well poised for a double-digit opening.
Ajay Devgn and Rakul Preet Singh’s story picks up right where the first film left off. This time, it’s father-in-law vs lover. R. Madhavan, playing Rakul Preet Singh’s father, is earning praise for balancing sharp wit with emotional depth. Audiences are also enjoying the effortless banter between Ajay Devgn and R. Madhavan, elevated by some exceptionally well-placed meta references. Not just that, it rips off the mask from performative liberalism that we often boast about, but with satire.
All these factors are coming together to draw audiences to this family entertainer on the big screen. With Friday shows already showing positive growth, the film now seems well on track for a double-digit opening.
With De De Pyaar De 2, Ajay Devgn once again proves why he’s considered a franchise king, delivering irresistible charm and consistency through this entertaining, family-packed sequel.
De De Pyaar De 2 is directed by Anshul Sharma, produced by T-Series, Bhushan Kumar & Krishan Kumar, Luv Films, Luv Ranjan & Ankur Garg. The film is currently running in theatres near you.
