In the ever-evolving landscape of Indian cinema, the fifth-day box office collections of two highly anticipated films, “Do Aur Do Pyaar” and “Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2,” have sparked conversations about their commercial viability amidst critical acclaim. Despite featuring stellar casts and engaging narratives, both films faced challenges in attracting audiences to theaters. Let’s delve deeper into their performances and the reception they’ve garnered so far.
On the fifth day of their release, Vidya Balan’s “Do Aur Do Pyaar” and Dibakar Banerjee’s “Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2” struggled to make a mark at the box office. Despite positive reviews from both celebrities and fans, the films faced challenges in attracting audiences.
“Do Aur Do Pyaar” featuring Vidya Balan, Pratik Gandhi, Ileana D’Cruz, and Sendhil Ramamurthy, managed to accumulate an estimated ₹28 lakh on its fifth day, as reported by Sacnilk.com. Over the span of five days, the film garnered approximately ₹2.89 crore nett in India. Its earnings on previous days were recorded at ₹55 lakh on day 1, followed by ₹85 lakh and ₹95 lakh on day 2 and day 3, respectively. On the fourth day, the film earned ₹26 lakh.
Meanwhile, “Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2,” helmed by Dibakar Banerjee and produced by Ekta Kapoor, struggled alongside “Do Aur Do Pyaar.” The film earned an estimated ₹8 lakh on its fifth day, matching its collection from the previous day. Overall, it has amassed around ₹81 lakh nett in India. The film’s earnings were ₹15 lakh, ₹10 lakh, and ₹40 lakh on day 1, day 2, and day 3, respectively.
“LSD 2” is structured in three chapters, akin to its predecessor, delving into Dibakar’s commentary on contemporary internet culture. The first story, “Like,” follows the journey of Noor (Paritosh Tiwari), a transitioning female. The second story, “Share,” centers on Kullu (Bonita Rajpurohit), a trans woman and vlogger. The third story, “Download,” revolves around a young gamer (Abhinav Santosh Singh) whose pursuit of more followers leads to trouble.
On the other hand, “Do Aur Do Pyaar” narrates the story of Kavya Ganeshan (Vidya) and Anirudh Bannerjee (Pratik), a married couple for 12 years who have been having extramarital affairs. While Kavya dreams of a future with a photographer named Vikram (Sendhil), Anirudh finds solace in Nora aka Rosie (Ileana), who eventually becomes pregnant with his child. Instead of confessing their infidelities, Kavya and Anirudh find themselves reigniting their romance.
Despite their box office struggles, both films have received attention for their thematic depth and performances. However, their commercial success remains uncertain in the face of stiff competition and evolving audience preferences. In conclusion, “Do Aur Do Pyaar” and “Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2” continue to grapple with tepid box office performances despite their noteworthy narratives and performances. As they navigate the challenges of the industry, their fate hinges on the audience’s reception in the coming days.
