Both Kaantha and De De Pyaar De 2 had a slow start at the box office. Released on November 14, neither film made a big impact. While De De Pyaar De 2 earned more than Kaantha, both fell short of expectations. Read on to know how much they earned in the first week.
Kaantha Box Office Collection Day 7
Kaantha opened with Rs 4.35 Cr on Friday. Tamil-speaking regions contributed Rs 2.65 Cr and Telugu Rs 1.7 Cr. Collections rose slightly on Saturday to Rs 5 Cr but dipped on Sunday to Rs 4.5 Cr. Weekdays saw a sharp drop. Monday brought Rs 1.8 Cr, Tuesday rose a little to Rs 1.85 Cr, while Wednesday and Thursday fell again, with early Thursday earnings at Rs 1.4 Cr.
After one week, the film earned around Rs 20.65 Cr in India. It continues to trail far behind its Bollywood competitor De De Pyaar De 2.
Kaantha Box Office Collection Day 7
| Day | India Net Collection |
|---|---|
| Day 1 [1st Friday] | Rs 4.35 cr |
| Day 2 [1st Saturday] | Rs 5 cr |
| Day 3 [1st Sunday] | Rs 4.5 cr |
| Day 4 [1st Monday] | Rs 1.8 cr |
| Day 5 [1st Tuesday] | Rs 1.85 cr |
| Day 6 [1st Wednesday] | Rs 1.75 cr |
| Day 7 [1st Thursday] | Rs 1.4 cr (early estimates) |
| Total | Rs 20.65 cr nett |
De De Pyaar De 2 Box Office Collection Day 7
De De Pyaar De 2 had a better opening but failed to hit the expected double-digit start. It earned Rs 8.75 Cr on Friday, jumped to Rs 12.25 Cr on Saturday, and Rs 13.75 Cr on Sunday. Weekdays saw declines again. Monday brought Rs 4.25 Cr, Tuesday Rs 5.25 Cr, Wednesday Rs 3.5 Cr, and early Thursday estimates were Rs 3.35 Cr.
The film’s first-week total stands at around Rs 51.10 Cr. Despite leading over Kaantha, it struggled to maintain momentum and is still behind the first film in performance.
De De Pyaar De 2 Box Office Collection Day 7
| Day | India Net Collection |
|---|---|
| Day 1 [1st Friday] | Rs 8.75 cr |
| Day 2 [1st Saturday] | Rs 12.25 cr |
| Day 3 [1st Sunday] | Rs 13.75 cr |
| Day 4 [1st Monday] | Rs 4.25 cr |
| Day 5 [1st Tuesday] | Rs 5.25 cr |
| Day 6 [1st Wednesday] | Rs 3.5 cr |
| Day 7 [1st Thursday] | Rs 3.35 cr (early estimates) |
| Total | Rs 51.10 cr nett |
The release of new films like 120 Bahadur and Mastiii 4 this week is expected to further affect both films’ collections in their second week.
About Kaantha And De De Pyaar De 2
Critics gave mixed reviews for both films. Kaantha was praised for its performances, visuals and themes of art, ego and legacy. However, uneven writing in the second half and slow pacing in the murder mystery sections affected its impact.
The film is set in 1950s Madras. It follows a power struggle between filmmaker Ayya (Samuthirakani) and his protégé, T.K. Mahadevan (Dulquer Salmaan). The conflict escalates when Mahadevan renames Ayya’s female-centric project Shaantha to Kaantha and changes the climax. A murder on set turns it into a whodunit, with Bhagyashri Borse as the heroine and Rana Daggubati as the investigating inspector.
De De Pyaar De 2 continues the story of Ashish (Ajay Devgn) and Ayesha (Rakul Preet Singh). They navigate funny family conflicts and misunderstandings. Critics noted predictable plots, inconsistent comedy, and weaker chemistry between the leads. The sequel lacked the buzz of the first film, and rom-coms now face a tougher market post-pandemic and in the OTT-dominated era.
Overall, neither film made a strong mark at the box office. Weekend openings gave them a boost, but weekday drops and story issues kept them from major success. Both Kaantha and De De Pyaar De 2 show that even strong performances and interesting stories do not always guarantee box office hits today.
