"Dream Girl 2," the sequel to Ayushmann Khurrana's successful 2019 film "Dream Girl," has made a strong start at the domestic box office. Released on August 25, the film has garnered attention for its impressive opening weekend collection. According to reports from Sacnilk.com, the film earned ₹10.69 crore on its first day, followed by ₹14.02 crore on day two, and a notable ₹16 crore on day three.
The total first-weekend collection of "Dream Girl 2" now stands at over ₹40.69 crore, signifying a promising run at the box office. Ayushmann Khurrana, who stars in the lead role of the film, expressed his joy over the film's success. He mentioned, “It feels amazing to deliver my career’s best opening with Dream Girl 2. Dream Girl is a franchise that has given me a lot of love, and I’m really happy with the start that Dream Girl 2 has got at the box office.”
The film's premise revolves around Ayushmann's character pretending to be a woman named Pooja, leading to comedic situations. Ayushmann's performance has been widely praised, particularly his portrayal of both Karam and Pooja. Despite some scenes being criticized for their writing, his execution garnered appreciation.
Produced by Ektaa R Kapoor, "Dream Girl 2" features a notable cast, including Ananya Panday, Manjot Singh, Rajpal Yadav, Paresh Rawal, Asrani, Manoj Joshi, Seema Pahwa, and Vijay Raaz. The success of the sequel follows the popularity of the original "Dream Girl" released in 2019, which was also a hit at the box office.
In the midst of the film's success, Ayushmann took to Instagram to express his gratitude to the audience. He wrote, “Thank you for giving me my life’s biggest opening.” The film's entertainment value and Ayushmann's versatile performance seem to have struck a chord with viewers, making "Dream Girl 2" a noteworthy addition to the actor's filmography and a successful sequel in its own right.