Kapil Sharma's 'Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2' Faces Box Office Challenges Amidst Strong Competition

The romantic comedy sequel, 'Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2,' starring Kapil Sharma, Ayesha Khan, and Parul Gulati, debuted on December 12th and has struggled to maintain momentum at the box office. The film immediately faced stiff competition from Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar,' a high-octane action film that has dominated screens since its release. Initial numbers for 'Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2' showed promise, but the arrival of James Cameron's 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' on December 19th significantly impacted its performance.

Over its first ten days, 'Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2' has grossed a net total of Rs 11.88 crore in India. According to Sacnilk, the film saw a slight increase in collections over its second weekend, earning Rs 35 lakh on its second Saturday and Rs 46 lakh on its second Sunday. The day-wise breakdown reveals a typical pattern for Bollywood releases: a strong opening weekend followed by a decline during the weekdays. The film opened with Rs 1.85 crore on its first Friday, peaked at Rs 2.9 crore on its first Sunday, and then gradually decreased to Rs 0.75 crore by its first Thursday. The second weekend saw a further drop, indicating a struggle to retain audience interest.

Internationally, 'Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2' has fared slightly better, bringing the worldwide gross collection to approximately Rs 14.9 crore. The Indian market contributed Rs 14.05 crore, while overseas business accounted for Rs 85 lakhs. That said, the reality is a bit more complicated. this figure pales in comparison to the success of 'Dhurandhar,' which has already surpassed Rs 550 crore globally, and 'Avatar: Fire and Ash,' which garnered over Rs 66 crore in India during its opening weekend.

The performance of 'Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2' highlights the challenges faced by smaller Bollywood films when released alongside major tentpole productions. Kapil Sharma, known for his successful comedy career in television, aimed to translate his popularity to the big screen with this sequel. The original 'Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon' (2015) marked Sharma's Bollywood debut and achieved moderate success. That said, the reality is a bit more complicated. the sequel's performance suggests that star power alone is not enough to guarantee box office success in a crowded marketplace. The film's struggle underscores the increasing dominance of large-scale action films and established franchises, making it difficult for smaller, comedy-driven movies to find a significant audience.

The film also marks one of the last on-screen appearances of veteran actor Asrani, adding a layer of nostalgia for some viewers. While the movie attempts to offer lighthearted entertainment, its commercial performance serves as a case study in the current Bollywood landscape, where competition for audience attention is fierce and the success of a film is heavily influenced by the release schedule and the presence of competing blockbusters.

Editor’s note: This article was independently written by the Scoopliner Editorial Team using publicly available information.