Ajay Devgn has recently started being called a 'sequel hero', and his recent filmography also indicates this. After 'Raid 2' and 'Son of Sardaar 2', he has now brought 'De De Pyaar De 2', which is a sequel to 'De De Pyaar De' released in 2019.
- Movie Review: De De Pyaar De 2
- Cast: Ajay Devgn, R Madhavan, Rakul Preet Singh, Meezaan Jafri, Jaaved Jaaferi, Ishita Dutta and Gautami Kapoor
- Writers: Luv Ranjan and Tarun Jain
- Director: Anshul Sharma
- Producers: Luv Ranjan, Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar and Ankur Garg
- Release: November 14, 2025
- Rating: 2.5/5
Entertainment News: Ajay Devgn and R. Madhavan are here not to scare, but to entertain the audience this time. Their new family entertainer film 'De De Pyaar De 2' has been released in cinemas, and its reviews are rapidly appearing on social media. Audience expectations from the sequel to the successful 2019 film De De Pyaar De were quite high.
New faces have joined this sequel, which arrives six years later, and the film has been presented on a grander scale than the first part. But has this sequel managed to live up to the original film? Let's find out…
Story: Relationship Complications and New Family Challenges
The film's story picks up where the first film left off. Ayesha (Rakul Preet Singh) has now met Aashish's (Ajay Devgn) family. This time, it's Ayesha's turn to meet her family, who live in Chandigarh. Ayesha's family includes her strict yet sensitive father (R. Madhavan), mother (Gautami Kapoor), pregnant sister-in-law (Ishita Dutta), and brother (Tarun Gehlot). Everyone in the family is happy because of the impending joy of a new child.
Meanwhile, Ayesha wants to introduce Aashish to her family. However, the 24-year age gap between Ayesha and Aashish is the biggest issue. Now the question is, will Ayesha's family accept 52-year-old Aashish? Will the path of their relationship be easy, or will challenges increase?
How is the film? First Half Enjoyable, Second Half Weakens the Story
The story's foundation is b, but it also starts to feel quite predictable in places. The film's first half is highly entertaining—full of humor, amusing scenes, and lighthearted romance. Here, audiences get the authentic 'De De Pyaar De' feel. However, as soon as the film reaches the second half, the story begins to crumble under the weight of forced emotions.
The director tried to forcefully inject sentimentality, which weakened the original story. In many places, the film feels stretched and boring. You start checking your watch, wishing for the movie to end. However, the last 15 minutes bring the story back on track and offer a chance to leave the theater with a smile.
To Watch or Not To Watch?
'De De Pyaar De 2' is a family entertainer. If you are looking for a lighthearted, humorous film to watch with your family on the weekend, it won't disappoint you. But if you're searching for the magic of the first part, this sequel doesn't quite reach that level.
