Box Office Struggle Intensifies for De De Pyaar De 2 as Weekday Collections Slide

Ajay Devgn and Rakul Preet Singh have returned to the big screen with the romantic comedy De De Pyaar De 2 which has successfully entered its second week at the box office managing to hold its ground despite facing stiff competition from the adult comedy Masti 4. The film which also features R Madhavan in a pivotal role witnessed a customary drop in earnings on its eleventh day or the second Monday as the weekday work schedule impacted footfalls across the country. After a strong performance over the second weekend where numbers surged significantly the collections on Monday saw a decline yet the movie continues to inch closer to the coveted 100 crore club domestically. Trade reports indicate that the film earned a lower amount on day eleven compared to its opening week average but remains stable enough to be termed a hit in several mass circuits.The clash with Masti 4 has divided the audience share affecting the screen count and overall revenue potential for De De Pyaar De 2 specifically in single screen theaters. While the chemistry between Ajay Devgn and Rakul Preet Singh remains a highlight reviews have praised R Madhavan for bringing a fresh dynamic to the franchise which has helped in sustaining audience interest even into the second week. Market analysts suggest that the film needs to maintain a steady pace throughout the weekdays to ensure a lifetime total that justifies its budget. The decline on Monday was expected as is the trend with most Bollywood releases however the film must hold its grip before new releases take over the screens next Friday. Fans continue to appreciate the humor and emotional quotient of the sequel keeping hopes alive for a steady run until the end of the month.