Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar Box Office: 30% Day 2 Growth, But a Low Weekend Looms

Luv Ranjan’s youth-focused romance, Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar, picked up a bit on Saturday. Still, with a cast of newcomers and limited buzz, it faces an uphill climb. Here’s where the numbers stand.

Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar: Box Office

What the Numbers Say?

The film earned Rs 65 lakh on Day 2, a 30 per cent jump from Friday. That’s a positive sign, but the base is so small that it expects the first weekend to close around Rs 2 crore, which it calls a disappointing start.

Why Is the Start So Weak?

With no big names, the film was always going to be a non-opener. Pinkvilla also points to limited promotion and a lack of strong word of mouth. A film like this needs either star power or a loud buzz to pull audiences in, and neither has happened yet.

How Does It Compare?

Luv Ranjan’s earlier hit Pyaar Ka Punchnama in 2011 netted over Rs 3.25 crore in its opening weekend, so this film is trailing the franchise’s own history. The small consolation is that it’s performing slightly better than Tum Mere Ho and other small releases this weekend.

Conclusion

Our own review rated the film a decent 3/5 for its witty dialogue and music, yet reviews alone rarely fix a quiet start. Unless there’s a miraculous rise on Sunday and a steady weekday hold, the film looks set for a modest run. Still, sleeper growth sometimes happens when young audiences share a film online, so keep an eye on Monday’s trend.

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