It was a classic “David vs. Goliath” battle at the box office this December, but this time, the giant stood its ground. Kapil Sharma’s highly anticipated sequel, Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2, faced a turbulent theatrical run as it collided with the juggernaut that is Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar. Despite positive word-of-mouth for its clean, family-friendly humor, the film’s earnings were significantly throttled by a lack of available screens.
The ‘Dhurandhar’ Effect: Box Office Breakdown
Since its release on December 5, Dhurandhar has rewritten record books, becoming the first Indian film of 2025 to enter the ₹1,000-crore club worldwide. Its massive popularity forced multiplexes to prioritize its screenings, leaving little room for other releases.
| Film | 2-Week Collection (India Net) | Status |
| Dhurandhar | ₹648.5 Crore | All-Time Blockbuster |
| Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 | ₹12.09 Crore | Underperformer |
| Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon (2015) | ₹49.0 Crore (Lifetime) | Super Hit |
- Limited Reach: On its second Monday, Kapil’s film saw a major dip, earning only ₹13 lakh as audiences flocked to see Ranveer Singh’s high-octane spy thriller and James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash.
- The Statement: Producer Ratan Jain clarified the situation, stating, “I am not blaming anyone. Big films will get supported by multiplexes. We have decided to withdraw the film and give it a fresh start.”
A Second Innings: Re-Release in January 2026
In a rare move for Bollywood, the makers have announced they will re-release the film in January 2026. The goal is to capture the audience that missed the film during the December “smog” of big-budget releases.
What to Expect in the Sequel:
- The Plot: Kapil returns as Mohan Sharma, who finds himself accidentally married to three women from different faiths—Meera (Tridha Choudhary), Ruhi (Ayesha Khan), and Jennie (Parul Gulati)—while desperately trying to marry his true love, Saniya (Hira Warina).
- The Chaos: Directed by Anukalp Goswami, the film features Manjot Singh as Mohan’s loyal sidekick “Hubby,” providing some of the film’s sharpest comic timing.
January’s Crowded Calendar
The re-release won’t be without its own hurdles. January 2026 is packed with several high-profile titles that will compete for screen space:
- *Ikkis: A war drama starring Agastya Nanda.
- *The Raja Saab: Prabhas’ highly anticipated romantic horror-comedy.
- *Border 2: The massive sequel to the 1997 classic, slated for Republic Day weekend.
- *Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos: Produced by Aamir Khan.