De De Pyaar De 2 (transl. Give Me Love 2) is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy that attempts to expand the emotional and comic universe of its 2019 predecessor while addressing age-gap relationships, parental approval, and emotional maturity with a more dramatic undertone. Directed by Anshul Sharma and written by Luv Ranjan and Tarun Jain, the film is produced by T-Series Films and Luv Films and brings back familiar faces with a new central conflict.
Starring Ajay Devgn, R. Madhavan, and Rakul Preet Singh, the film released theatrically worldwide on 14 November 2025. While expectations were high due to the popularity of the first film, the sequel received mixed critical responses and underperformed at the box office despite a respectable worldwide gross of around ₹104 crore.
Story & Narrative Depth
Picking up after the events of De De Pyaar De (2019), the sequel focuses on Ashish Mehra, a 51-year-old London-based NRI investor, and his relationship with the much younger Aisha Khurana. This time, the challenge is not Ashish’s family but Aisha’s — particularly her father Rakesh Khurana, who is barely a year and a half older than Ashish himself.
The narrative cleverly sets up a comedic battlefield built on ego, insecurity, and generational conflict. Aisha’s decision to hide Ashish’s real age becomes the trigger for escalating misunderstandings and comic one-upmanship between Ashish and Rakesh. What initially plays out as situational comedy slowly transitions into emotional drama as trust breaks, truths emerge, and characters are forced to confront their own flaws.
The second half takes a more melodramatic route with the introduction of Aditya, Aisha’s childhood friend, who is secretly hired by her parents to sabotage her relationship. While this plot device feels slightly stretched and predictable, it allows the film to explore deeper emotional stakes — especially Ashish’s quiet acceptance, self-doubt, and eventual heartbreak.
Performances
Ajay Devgn delivers a restrained yet emotionally layered performance as Ashish. Unlike the breezy confidence of the first film, his character here carries visible fatigue, vulnerability, and dignity. Devgn’s strength lies in underplaying emotional moments, particularly in scenes where Ashish chooses self-respect over confrontation.
R. Madhavan is a standout as Rakesh Khurana. Balancing humor, anger, patriarchal pride, and eventual remorse, Madhavan brings both warmth and volatility to the role. His confrontations with Devgn form the emotional backbone of the film.
Rakul Preet Singh looks confident and composed as Aisha, though her character oscillates between emotional clarity and impulsive decisions. While she performs well in emotional scenes, the writing occasionally limits her agency, especially during the Aditya subplot.
The supporting cast, including Jaaved Jaaferi as Raunak and Meezaan Jafri as Aditya, add value, though their arcs could have been more tightly written.
Direction & Screenplay
Anshul Sharma’s direction is competent but cautious. The film works best in intimate family moments and verbal sparring scenes but loses momentum in the extended second-half drama. The screenplay smartly reflects contemporary conversations about age-gap relationships, but at times it overexplains emotions instead of trusting the audience.
The humor is situational rather than laugh-out-loud, making the film more of a romantic drama with comic elements than a full-fledged rom-com.
Music & Technical Aspects
The soundtrack, composed by Yo Yo Honey Singh, Jaani, Aditya Dev–Payal Dev, Avvy Sra, and Sagar Bhatia, is catchy but uneven. Songs like “Raat Bhar” and “Baabul Ve” blend well into the narrative, while recreated tracks such as “Jhoom Sharabi” feel more promotional than story-driven.
Cinematography across London and Punjab is visually appealing, offering a polished, upscale look. Editing could have been tighter, especially in the second half where the pacing slows noticeably.
Box Office & Audience Response
Despite decent advance bookings and a wide release across 4000 screens, De De Pyaar De 2 struggled to sustain momentum at the box office. The rom-com genre’s post-pandemic challenges are evident here, with audience interest tapering after the opening weekend.
Critics appreciated the performances but pointed out the predictable plot and tonal inconsistency. Family audiences found it relatable, while younger viewers felt the emotional beats were stretched.
Final Verdict
De De Pyaar De 2 is a sincere but flawed sequel that tries to balance comedy, emotion, and social commentary. Strong performances by Ajay Devgn and R. Madhavan elevate the film, but an overextended second half and familiar tropes prevent it from reaching its full potential.
For viewers who enjoyed the first film and appreciate relationship dramas with mature themes, this sequel offers moments of warmth and reflection, even if it doesn’t quite recapture the charm of its predecessor.
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