De De Pyaar De 2 (2025) Review!!

Synopsis – Love faces its toughest test yet as Ashish visits Ayesha’s family home. Will the age-gap romance win hearts or stir things up?

My Take – Released in 2019, De De Pyaar De, co-written by Luv Ranjan & Tarun Jain, and directed by debutante Akiv Ali, managed to find a good audience for itself by presenting the chaos that ensued when a middle-aged NRI and would-be divorcée (Ajay Devgn), introduces his new love interest and live-in partner, a spry woman almost half his age (Rakul Preet Singh), to his family, including his estranged wife (Tabu) and grown-up children.

And though mainstream Hindi cinema had previously toyed with the idea of a much-older man and a young woman as a perfectly viable romantic option, the film managed to click by winningly combining light-hearted comedy with genuine emotional weight. Thankfully, the sequel, which comes six years later and picks up right from where the original had ended, preserves that template.

With Anshul Sharma taking up the directorial reins this time around, the resulting film in an imperfect yet heartfelt experience that contains Luv Ranjan’s unmistakable stamp and works as a fun, breezy and tender sequel that celebrates the quirks of love, ego, and family with genuine warmth rather than loud drama.

Yes, it does not rewrite its formula, but even when it stumbles, the energy and charming performances keep it afloat. Leaving us with something that is consistently entertaining. Making it the kind of film you watch knowing exactly what you’ll get.

Set sometime after the events of its predecessor, the story once again follows Ashish (Ajay Devgn), a 52-year-old London-based NRI investor, and his much younger 28-year-old girlfriend Ayesha (Rakul Preet Singh), who are finally heading towards marriage following the acceptance they received from his side of the film, including his ex-wife (Tabu).

Now all remains is to get approval from Ayesha’s side of the family, who prides themselves on being open-minded and progressive. However, when Ashish does arrive at their expansive, modern family home, Ayesha’s parents, Rakesh (R Madhavan) and Anju (Gautami Kapoor) find themselves struggling to digest that their future son-in-law is just a few years younger than them. Thus, what begins as a polite family visit quickly turns into a series of awkward exchanges, exposed insecurities, and moments where everyone is trying to keep the peace.

If there is one thing Luv Ranjan has mastered it’s the art of turning domestic chaos into entertainment. His signature style has become so ingrained that even when he isn’t directing, his influence lingers, whispering through the dialogues, the family setups, the playful ego clashes, and the effortless humor that defines his work. It’s an ecosystem of controlled chaos that almost always ends up entertaining, if not outright exhilarating.

It also helps that director Anshul Sharma keeps the tone breezy, funny, quirky, dramatic, and vibrant. Even when the writing leans on familiarity, the film retains the glossy charm of the first installment, and that’s where a lot of its appeal lies.

The film even sneaks in clever meta jokes that lands perfectly. While the second half sees the meander on predictable turns and unnecessary subplots, the film half is brimming with energy, humor, and sharp observations about relationships.

And by the story reaches its climax, structured around a pure familiar Ranjan energized comedy of errors at a wedding, the film leaves behind a gentle message about patience, understanding, and the strange ways families learn to adjust. It is a comfortable, good-spirited film that may not be extraordinary, but remains pleasant to watch throughout.

Performances wise, Ajay Devgn brings his familiar restraint and lets the silence speak for him. Managing to even make a mockery of himself in certain situations. Rakul Preet Singh is the undeniable heart of the sequel, commanding every frame with warmth, charm, and comic timing that feels effortless. R. Madhavan makes for a refreshing addition. Watching him move between assertive and goofy with ease is a testament to how versatile the actor has always been.

Gautami Kapoor and Ishita Dutta are also a quiet impressive. Jaaved Jaaferi keeps the energy consistent as always. Meezaan Jafri makes the most of his screen time with a goofy yet endearing charm. On the whole, ‘De De Pyaar De 2‘ is a light breezy rom-com that brings the expected humor, family drama and familiar charm.