The highly anticipated romantic comedy sequel, De De Pyaar De 2, hit theaters yesterday, November 14, 2025, and has received a generally warm reception from critics and audiences, who are praising its blend of sharp humor and complicated family dynamics. The film successfully continues the saga of Ashish (Ajay Devgn) and Ayesha (Rakul Preet Singh), but shifts the battleground from his family to hers.

Here is a focused look at the review and reception of the film:

The Plot: Winning Over the Modern Parents

The sequel picks up right where the first installment left off. After Ashish, a middle-aged divorcee, convinces his own family about his relationship with the much younger Ayesha, the challenge becomes winning over Ayesha’s parents—Rakesh and Anju, played by R. Madhavan and Gautami Kapoor.

Ayesha’s parents proudly call themselves “educated, progressive people,” but their open-mindedness is severely tested when they realize Ashish is nearly double their daughter’s age—and even slightly older than the father himself. The ensuing chaos is fueled by ego, generational clashes, and the hypocrisy of modern conventions. The film earns praise for taking the age gap debate head-on, rather than simply brushing it aside.

Madhavan Steals the Show in Intense Face-Off

While Ajay Devgn and Rakul Preet Singh maintain their easy chemistry, the clear scene-stealer is R. Madhavan as the overprotective, yet outwardly “modern,” father, Rakesh.

• Madhavan’s Performance: Critics unanimously lauded Madhavan’s portrayal of a man whose progressive façade crumbles under the reality of his daughter’s unconventional choice. His intense, witty face-offs with Ajay Devgn’s character are cited as the film’s most engaging and humorous sequences, building on the dynamic seen in their recent film, Shaitaan.
• Rakul Preet Singh’s Role: Rakul Preet Singh is called the “undeniable heart” of the film, receiving a better-written and more assertive role than the first installment. Her character is not a victim, but a headstrong woman who fiercely stands by her decision and choice of partner.

Critical Consensus and Box Office Start

The film, directed by Anshul Sharma, largely lives up to the expectations of a fun, chaotic Luv Ranjan-style comedy:

• Strengths: Reviewers praise the witty, organic dialogues, the surprisingly raw emotional moments between parents and children, and the overall brisk energy of the first half. It manages to feel both familiar to the DDPD universe and refreshing in its focus on the new family.
• Weaknesses: Critics noted the film loses some of its tight grip in the second half, with the plot meandering and occasionally relying on predictable turns, including the late entry of Meezaan Jaaferi as a childhood friend.
• Box Office: The film opened to a decent start, collecting an estimated ₹8.75 to ₹9.45 crore on Day 1 (Friday), slightly below the opening of the first De De Pyaar De but still seen as a promising foundation for growth over the weekend, driven by positive word-of-mouth.

De De Pyaar De 2 is an imperfect yet heartfelt sequel that successfully navigates complex family dynamics and the modern debate on relationships with ample doses of humor and genuine warmth.

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