De De Pyaar De 2 Review: I walked into De De Pyaar De 2 expecting at least a breezy, silly, feel-good time at the movies. You know, the kind of film where you switch off your brain and just enjoy the nonsense. But what I didn’t expect was Ajay Devgn, the literal face of the franchise, being reduced to what basically feels like a glorified extra.
And I’m not exaggerating. Halfway through the movie, I caught myself thinking, “Wait… is this actually Rakul Preet Singh and R. Madhavan’s film now?” Because Devgn spends a good chunk of the movie hovering in the background, staring at the drama like a man who accidentally wandered onto the wrong set and decided to stay.
My Rating: 2.0/5
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | De De Pyaar De 2 |
| Genre | Comedy, Family Drama, Relationship Drama |
| Language | Hindi |
| Release Year | 2025 |
| Director | Luv Ranjan (associated style & production influence) / Tarun Jain (writing) |
| Main Cast | Ajay Devgn, Rakul Preet Singh, R. Madhavan, Gautami Kapoor, Jaaved Jaaferi, Ishita Dutta, Mizan Jaffrey |
| Runtime | 2 hours 30 minutes |
A Quick Recap of the Setup
The film picks up right after the events of the first one, which honestly shocked me because Bollywood sequels rarely care about continuity these days.
Aisha (Rakul Preet Singh) wants to introduce Ashish (Ajay Devgn) to her parents, played by R. Madhavan and Gautami Kapoor. On the outside, they’re “progressive,” but within five minutes, as you know, they’re spiraling internally at the idea of their daughter marrying a much older man.
To pour more fuel on the fire, in walks Aisha’s childhood friend Adi (Mizan Jaffrey). Same age range, same vibe as her, automatically “perfect match” material for the parents, and obviously a walking headache for Ashish.
And from this point, the film becomes one long awkward dinner where everyone is pretending to be civilized while mentally flipping tables.
What Actually Works in De De Pyaar De 2
Let me be honest: the comedy could have been great. And in random pockets, it actually is. The good moments come when the writers stop chasing meme references and just let the characters exist in their own awkward chaos.
I genuinely laughed whenever Jaaved Jaaferi and Ajay Devgn shared a scene lying on that chair, debriefing the disaster that was unfolding around them. That felt real. Relatable. Two tired guys who just want peace but somehow landed in the middle of a soap opera.
And the metafilm jokes? Surprisingly, not cringe this time. References to DDLJ, Singham, and generational differences actually land because they’re tied to the characters, not just thrown in to impress the Gen Z audience.
But here’s the real star of the film…
R. Madhavan Is Carrying This Movie Like It Owes Him Money
I’m not joking, Madhavan is the only one who looks like he actually showed up to work.
He plays a father who’s trying to look calm and cool but is internally losing his mind at the thought of his daughter marrying someone older. He has this simmering frustration that breaks into controlled chaos whenever the script allows, and honestly, every time he’s on screen, the movie suddenly feels like it has a pulse.
He and Gautami Kapoor should’ve been a team throughout the film, but the script weirdly sidelines her after a point. Big loss, because their early scenes together were fun.
Where the Movie Completely Falls Apart
Now… let’s talk about the twist.
I don’t know what the writers were smoking while writing it, but they clearly thought they’d pulled off some Christopher Nolan-level masterstroke. No. They didn’t. Not even close.
The twist is so tone-deaf, so painfully dragged, and so unnecessary that the moment it happened, you could feel the energy in the theater deflate. It’s one of those points where you want to turn to the people around you just to confirm that you’re all collectively suffering.
And the worst part?
The twist makes the lead couple look so bad that you don’t even want them to end up together. Halfway through the climax, I found myself thinking, “Actually, these two should break up. Immediately. For everyone’s sake.”
Not exactly what you want from a rom-com sequel.
Acting Talk—Because We Need to Address This
Rakul Preet Singh is given a lot of heavy lifting, and while she looks great, her performance feels stuck on one emotional frequency: loud frustration. It’s all shouting, pacing, quarrelling, and general chaos.
Put that beside Madhavan, who shifts between calm, anger, hurt, sarcasm, and humor effortlessly, and the difference becomes painfully obvious.
And Ajay Devgn?
Look, I respect the man. But he is sleepwalking through this role. He only wakes up in the last half hour, and even then, it feels like he’s doing the bare minimum required to collect his paycheck.
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And Don’t Even Get Me Started on the Casting Logic
R. Madhavan and Gautami Kapoor as the parents of Rakul Preet Singh?
Visually… it just doesn’t work. At all.
They try adjusting her age to 28 to make the math make sense, but your brain refuses to accept it. You spend the first 10 minutes adjusting your expectations, like your eyes need to “buffer” the situation before accepting it.
Good & Bad in De De Pyaar De 2
| What Worked | What Didn’t Work |
|---|---|
| R. Madhavan absolutely stealing the show | Ajay Devgn being sidelined in his own franchise |
| Some genuinely funny situational comedy | The twist—easily one of the worst decisions in the film |
| Fun meta references that actually feel natural | Characters making choices that make them unlikeable |
| Strong supporting cast moments | Confusing, dragged storyline that loses steam |
| A few emotional father-daughter scenes | Casting that doesn’t visually line up at all |
Final Thoughts on De De Pyaar De 2
De De Pyaar De 2 has enough fun bits to make you think, “Okay, this isn’t THAT bad,” but then the story hits you with such nonsensical twists and frustrating character decisions that the goodwill evaporates instantly
It could’ve been a light, charming sequel. Instead, it becomes a confused, chaotic drama where the leads barely feel like a couple worth rooting for.
Are you planning to watch it?
Maybe wait for streaming. And even then, keep the remote handy.
