Kapil Sharma Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 Shows Steady Weekend Growth Amid Dhurandhar Dominance

New Delhi, December 15, 2025: Kapil Sharma’s return to the big screen with Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 has demonstrated limited but steady growth at the domestic box office during its opening weekend. Released alongside the unstoppable wave of Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna’s blockbuster, Dhurandhar, the comedy sequel is fighting hard to find its footing in a highly competitive market.

Weekend Box Office Summary

Early estimates for the film’s first three days show a clear upward trend, which is a positive sign despite the low starting point:

The film saw a marginal 14% growth from Saturday to Sunday, suggesting that word-of-mouth is slowly building traction with its core audience. The overall occupancy on Sunday was notable, hitting an impressive 40.27%, with evening shows peaking near 60%, indicating that family audiences are turning up.

The Dhurandhar Storm Continues

The biggest challenge facing Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 is the phenomenal, record-breaking performance of the action-thriller Dhurandhar. Having already crossed the ₹350 crore mark in just its first ten days, the Ranveer Singh-starrer has dominated screen space and audience attention.

• Dhurandhar‘s massive presence has significantly limited the number of shows and the overall buzz for Kapil Sharma’s film.
• The original Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon (2015) had a much stronger opening weekend, collecting around ₹28.8 crore. The sequel’s current numbers are a far cry from that success, highlighting the immense pressure from the market leader.

Looking Ahead for Kapil Sharma

Despite the subdued opening, the weekend numbers are a minor personal win for Kapil Sharma. The ₹7.20 crore collection has already made the film his third highest-grossing film to date. His next target is to surpass his 2017 film Firangi, which had a lifetime collection of approximately ₹10.21 crore.

• Mixed Reviews: The film has received mixed feedback, praised primarily for Kapil Sharma’s effortless comic timing and the performances of the supporting cast like Manjot Singh, but criticized for a lack of novelty and a stretched runtime.

To achieve a reasonable final box office figure and recover its reported budget of ₹30-35 crore, Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 will need to show exceptionally strong hold on the weekdays, starting today (Monday). The steady, albeit low, growth over the weekend provides a sliver of hope that the film’s light-hearted comedy is finding its audience, even if it is a tough fight against a historic blockbuster.