‘Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2’ Day 1 Box Office Collection: Kapil Sharma Film Opens at ₹1.75 Crore

Kapil Sharma’s much-awaited comedy sequel ‘Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2’ hit theatres on December 12, but its opening day performance at the box office remained below expectations. Despite being the follow-up to the popular 2015 comedy hit, the film witnessed a modest start on its first Friday.

Early trade figures suggest that the sequel struggled to recreate the buzz and footfalls enjoyed by the original, resulting in a subdued Day 1 collection.

Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 Day 1 Box Office Collection Report

Modest Opening Despite Franchise Popularity

According to early industry estimates, ‘Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2’ recorded a Day 1 net collection of ₹1.75 crore. This figure is significantly lower than initial trade projections and stands in stark contrast to the strong opening registered by the first film nearly a decade ago.

Trade analysts note that expectations were higher due to Kapil Sharma’s return to the big screen in a familiar comedy franchise.

Theatre Occupancy Details

Low Turnout Across Major Circuits

As per industry tracker Sacnilk, the overall occupancy of ‘Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2’ remained in the mid-teens throughout the day.

Show-Wise Occupancy Breakdown

• Morning shows: 5.91%

• Afternoon shows: 13.90%

• Evening shows: 17.21%

• Night shows: 28.77% (highest of the day)

Morning shows saw sparse attendance, while evening and night screenings showed only marginal improvement. Key urban markets such as Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru and Pune reported similar trends, with theatres failing to draw large crowds.

Star Cast and Performances

Ensemble Cast Returns for the Sequel

Alongside Kapil Sharma, the 2025 sequel features:

• Ayesha Khan

• Parul Gulati

• Hira Warina

• Tridha Choudhury

• Manjot Singh

• Asrani

• Sushant Singh

Despite a strong ensemble, the film found it difficult to translate star presence into box office numbers on its opening day.

Reasons Behind the Slow Start

Competition at the Box Office

Trade experts attribute the muted opening to multiple factors, chief among them being stiff competition from Dhurandhar, the Ranveer Singh action thriller, which continues to dominate the box office. The film has been pulling audiences away from rival releases across both single screens and multiplexes.

Additionally, Kriti Sanon-Dhanush’s Tere Ishk Mein has also impacted footfalls, dividing audience attention further.

Marketing and Audience Buzz Fell Short

Another major factor cited by industry observers is the sequel’s lacklustre promotional momentum. Audiences and critics alike have pointed out that the marketing campaign failed to generate the same level of excitement and anticipation that surrounded the original 2015 release.

As a result, the sequel entered theatres without the strong word-of-mouth push typically needed for comedy films to thrive.

Comparison With the 2015 Original

Franchise Struggles to Recapture Past Magic

While the original ‘Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon’ (2015) enjoyed broad appeal and box office success, the sequel appears to be missing the same universal charm. Despite Kapil Sharma returning to a franchise known for his signature brand of humour, the sequel has so far struggled to recreate the excitement of its predecessor.

Trade analysts suggest that strong weekend growth will be crucial for the film to stabilise its box office run.

About ‘Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2’

Plot Overview

The film revolves around a man who dreams of marrying the woman he loves. However, circumstances force him into an unexpected situation where he ends up marrying three women from different religions. What follows is a series of misunderstandings, confusion and comedic chaos, forming the core narrative of the movie.