Six years after the success of the first film, the hotly anticipated sequel De De Pyaar De 2, will
be released in theatres on November 14, 2025. The romantic comedy will maintain its
lighthearted fun and uniqueness about modern relationships, with the return of Ajay Devgn and
Rakul Preet Singh, along with a dynamic new cast member in R. Madhavan. The sequel is
generating a fair amount of buzz based on the fact the first film offered a great deal of fun and
quirkiness surrounding the subject of age gap romance. The much-anticipated sequel has a
new director, Anshul Sharma, along with an ideal holiday release date, knocking boxes at the
box office.
A New Chapter, A New Equation
The original De De Pyaar De examined the comic and emotional machinations involved in a
50-year-old man’s relationship with a 26-year-old woman who lived with some reservations from
the family. The sequel takes the premise to the next level and flips the premise entirely. In this
film, we follow Ajay Devgn’s character, Ashish, trying to gain the acceptance of his girlfriend
Ayesha’s (Rakul Preet Singh) family. The main conflict and source of comedy is another battle of
wits with Ayesha’s father, played by the versatile R. Madhavan, who is also middle-aged, in an
entirely different dynamic. The new dynamic will lend itself to a myriad of emotional yet comical
moments, as the narrative navigates lead, alongside, and someone of the same generation
trying to win acceptance from another different generation while playing very different roles.
The Star Power Trio: Ajay, Rakul, and Maddy
The casting for De De Pyaar De 2 is nothing less than a tactical coup! The return of Ajay Devgn
and Rakul Preet Singh brings familiarity and continuity that fans of the original film will
appreciate. After all, their chemistry, which was a highlight of the first film, should be even more
refined. The addition of actor R. Madhavan—a celebrated actor noted for his nuanced
performances—is also generating yet another buzz. Just the idea of him on screen with Ajay
Devgn has become its own buzz topic among fans. The trio of actors, each offering a different
screen persona, is an incredible draw for audiences. Ajay Devgn’s comic timing, Rakul Preet
Singh’s charm and R. Madhavan’s strength and wit will make for a great film!
Box Office Prospects and Holiday Release
Trade pundits appear very optimistic about the film’s commercial potential. Opening on
November 14, coinciding with Children’s Day in India, puts the film in a prime position to benefit
from a holiday weekend. Families are expected to be out at the theater on the long weekend—a
group in the audience that the film’s genre and cast is specifically catering to. The general
expectation is for a strong opening as the trade set its opening day forecast over some recent
romantic comedy titles. The positive word of mouth generated from the first film is also
promising, and particularly advantageous when paired with a strategic release date. Due to the
film’s light-hearted and family-friendly premise, it is said to be an unusually strong advantage at
a time when high-octane action and gripping thrillers have beautifully dominated the landscape.
The Legacy and the Hype
The original De De Pyaar De was a hit both critically and commercially, proving there is still a
substantial audience for a well-crafted, mature romantic comedy. Its sequel takes the original
movie forward with the charge of providing you with a plot as exciting, engaging, and new as
the original. The buzz around the sequel movie proves the audience’s trust in the brand, as well
as the star power of the cast, is still intact. If De De Pyaar De 2 has a successful weekend, it
would be an achievement for both Ajay Devgn and R. Madhavan, as well as a solid win for
Rakul Preet Singh as a leading lady in commercial Hindi cinema. I also believe it could open the
doors for a new tier of an rom-com movie to develop, informing filmmakers in particular that a
great ensemble, along with a proper plot, can still be box office gold.