If Bollywood had a contest for tone-deaf sequels, De De Pyaar De 2 would take home the trophy without competition. The trailer has dropped, and instead of sparking laughter or nostalgia, it’s left viewers wondering — who exactly is this movie made for? What once was a light-hearted rom-com now feels like a recycled crash course in how to normalise cheating, age-gap dating, and lying your way through relationships — all in the name of “modern love.”
Featuring Ajay Devgn, Rakul Preet Singh, R Madhawan, Javed Jafri Gautami Kapoor and Meezaan Jafri, the sequel looks like an overcooked rerun of the first part — only this time, the humour is flatter, the storyline lazier, and the moral compass completely missing. The film tries to pass off adultery and dishonesty as comedy, turning real emotional issues into cheap punchlines. Watching the trailer feels like seeing Bollywood’s worst instincts put on repeat — glamorising deceit, mocking maturity, and treating manipulation like romance.
What’s worse is how De De Pyaar De 2 proudly pushes boundaries that didn’t need pushing. The “older man–younger woman” angle is once again dragged out, painted as charming rather than uncomfortable. Ajay Devgn, nearing 55, romancing someone half his age on screen, is not bold anymore — it’s tired. Rakul Preet Singh, talented as she is, has been reduced to playing a character that exists solely to make the age-gap look palatable. And R Madhawan, a powerhouse of talent, deserves far better than being part of this cringe-worthy emotional circus.
But the real slap in the face? The film is releasing on Children’s Day. Yes, you read that right — a movie glorifying lying about your partner’s age, sneaking around, and cheating your way through relationships hits theatres on a day meant to celebrate innocence and honesty. If that isn’t one of the most tone-deaf PR stunts Bollywood’s pulled in years, what is? What message is this film trying to send to kids — that deceit is funny and emotional manipulation is romantic?
It’s honestly a shame to see what’s become of Bollywood’s once-golden comedy space. Gone are the days when humour came from clever writing, situational wit, and genuine charm. Now it’s all about bedroom jokes, midlife crises, and moral confusion packaged as “fun entertainment.” De De Pyaar De 2 doesn’t look like a film — it looks like a midlife identity crisis turned into a screenplay. Let’s be honest — De De Pyaar De was never about just Ajay Devgn or Rakul Preet Singh; it was Tabu who gave the film its depth, dignity, and emotional weight. Her wit, grace, and perfectly balanced maturity made the chaos believable and the humour meaningful. Without her, this sequel already feels hollow — a body without a soul. Fans have been flooding social media with comments like “No Tabu, No De De Pyaar De 2” and “What’s the point without the woman who made the first one work?” And they’re absolutely right. You can’t remove the most iconic element of a story and expect the sequel to fly — it’s bound to fall flat on its face. Tabu’s absence doesn’t just weaken the plot; it strips the film of the charm and credibility that once made it stand out. Without her, De De Pyaar De 2 is simply running on empty.
Trade experts already predict a lukewarm opening at best, with numbers expected to hover around ₹4–5 crore — hardly the stuff Diwali or festive releases are made of. The trailer’s reception has been far from kind, with netizens calling it “cringe”, “outdated”, and “tone-deaf to the times.
If Bollywood wants to bring back comedy, it needs to stop confusing vulgarity for humour and lies for love. De De Pyaar De 2 might think it’s being bold and progressive, but all it’s doing is dragging the genre — and its audience — a step backwards. Some sequels should never have been made, and this one tops that list.