On April 19, the love comedy “Do Aur Do Pyaar,” which was helmed by novice filmmaker Shirsha Guha Thakurta, debuted in theatres. Industry estimates state that the film, which starred Vidya Balan, Pratik Gandhi, Ileana D’Cruz, and Sendhil Ramamurthy, made about ₹50 lakh on its opening day. Though the overall occupancy was at 9.10%, the movie got good reviews and could do well this weekend.
Occupancy and Box Office Performance
When the movie came out, many theatres offered buy one get one free tickets in honour of Cinema Lovers Day. Nonetheless, the total Friday occupancy was low, with Delhi-NCR posting 7% occupancy across 323 performances and Mumbai recording 13% occupancy across 244 shows. Even with just seven concerts, Chennai had the highest occupancy rate at 28%.
Related Releases and Weekend Outlooks
Competition for “Do Aur Do Pyaar” included new releases like Dibakar Banerjee’s “Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2” (LSD 2) and last week’s holdovers like “Maidaan” starring Ajay Devgn and “Bade Miyan Chote Miyan” starring Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff. The movie’s weekend performance will be very important in determining how well it does at the box office in the long run.
Summary of the Plot
The film centres on Anirudh Bannerjee (Pratik) and Kavya Ganeshan (Vidya), a married couple of twelve years who are both involved in extramarital activities. They find it difficult to admit their infidelity to one another as they work through their complex relationships with Nora (Ileana) and Vikram (Sendhil), respectively. Rather, they unintentionally rekindle their romance.
Critical Approval
“Do Aur Do Pyaar” has received accolades from critics for its brave and sophisticated examination of contemporary relationships. Audiences connect with the film’s blend of humour and emotional depth, which provides a captivating cinematic experience. It is described by Hindustan Times as a “far mature, and somewhat bold tale” that explores the intricacies of relationships in a light hearted manner.
Upcoming Lead Actor Projects
Renowned for her multifaceted roles, Vidya Balan and Kartik Aaryan are slated to feature in Anees Bazmee’s “Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3”. In the interim, Pratik Gandhi’s portfolio of work includes the intriguing films “Phule,” “Dedh Bigha Zameen,” “Woh Ladki Hai Kahaan?,” and “Dhoom Dhaam.” Following their outstanding performances in “Do Aur Do Pyaar,” both industry insiders and fans are eagerly awaiting their next endeavours.
For director Shirsha Guha Thakurta, “Do Aur Do Pyaar” is a promising start that gives viewers a novel perspective on contemporary relationships. The picture has received favourable reviews because of its compelling storytelling and great acting, even though it faces fierce competition at the box office. It is anticipated that the movie will draw more audiences and establish itself as a noteworthy contribution to the romantic comedy subgenre when it plays in theatres.
-Nithika