Can a sequel to a 2019 hit generate the same excitement as its predecessor? The advance booking numbers for De De Pyaar De 2 suggest otherwise.
Poor Pre Sales With Just 25,000 Tickets Sold
Ajay Devgn and R Madhavan starrer De De Pyaar De 2 has recorded disappointing advance bookings ahead of its November 14 release. According to final numbers, the romantic comedy sequel has sold only 25,000 tickets in national chains, placing it among the weaker openers of 2025. This translates to an estimated Day One collection of around 7 crore net, which is well below expectations for a film headlined by Ajay Devgn.
The poor advance booking numbers indicate weak buzz and minimal audience interest in the sequel despite the goodwill of the first film. When compared to other releases in 2025, De De Pyaar De 2 finds itself near the bottom of the list, performing worse than even smaller budget films that had more aggressive promotional campaigns or stronger word of mouth.
How De De Pyaar De 2 Compares To Other 2025 Releases
Here is the complete ranking of advance bookings at national chains in 2025, showing where De De Pyaar De 2 stands:
| Film | Advance Booking Tickets |
|---|---|
| The Conjuring 4 | 2,27,000 tickets |
| Chhaava | 2,23,000 tickets |
| Demon Slayer Infinity Castle | 2,00,000 tickets |
| Saiyaara | 1,93,000 tickets |
| Mission Impossible 8 | 1,65,000 tickets |
| Baaghi 4 | 1,55,000 tickets |
| War 2 | 1,53,000 tickets |
| Sikandar | 1,43,000 tickets |
| Housefull 5 | 94,750 tickets |
| Raid 2 | 93,000 tickets |
| Thamma | 80,000 tickets |
| F1 | 65,000 tickets |
| Game Changer | 58,000 tickets |
| Jurassic World Rebirth | 56,000 tickets |
| Superman | 55,000 tickets |
| Sky Force | 52,000 tickets |
| Sitaare Zameen Par | 49,750 tickets |
| Badass Ravikumar | 47,500 tickets (₹149) |
| Coolie | 36,000 tickets |
| Param Sundari | 34,000 tickets |
| Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat | 33,000 tickets |
| Kesari 2 | 33,000 tickets |
| Bhool Chuk Maaf | 30,000 tickets |
| Son Of Sardaar 2 | 28,000 tickets |
| Emergency | 26,000 tickets (₹99) |
| De De Pyaar De 2 | 25,000 tickets |
| Jaat | 20,000 tickets |
| Azaad | 20,000 tickets (₹99) |
| Metro In Dino | 18,500 tickets |
| Dhadak 2 | 18,000 tickets |
| Deva | 18,000 tickets |
| Maa | 15,000 tickets |
| Mere Husband Ki Biwi | 14,000 tickets (BOGO) |
| Maalik | 6,200 tickets |
| Loveyapa | 4,700 tickets (₹149) |
| Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyaan | 400 tickets |
The table clearly shows that De De Pyaar De 2 is struggling to generate pre release excitement among audiences.
What This Means For Opening Day
With only 25,000 tickets sold in advance, trade analysts are predicting a modest opening of around 7 crore net for De De Pyaar De 2. This would be considered an average to below average start for an Ajay Devgn starrer, especially one backed by a successful franchise. The film will heavily depend on strong word of mouth and positive reviews to show growth over the weekend and beyond.
The romantic comedy directed by Anshul Sharma was expected to benefit from the success of the first film which had done well at the box office in 2019. However, the lukewarm response to promotional material and the six year gap between the two films appear to have worked against it.
About De De Pyaar De 2
De De Pyaar De 2 is a romantic comedy directed by Anshul Sharma and written by Luv Ranjan and Tarun Jain. The film stars Ajay Devgn, R Madhavan, and Rakul Preet Singh in lead roles. It is the sequel to the 2019 hit De De Pyaar De and continues the story of cross generational romance. Produced by T Series Films and Luv Films, the film releases in theaters on November 14, 2025.
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