Ayushmann Khurrana, Rakul Preet Singh, Sara Ali Khan and Wamiqa Gabbi’s Pati Patni Aur Woh Do is finding the going tough at the box office. The comedy sequel had a modest opening weekend and has continued to record relatively low numbers during the early weekdays.
The film, directed by Mudassar Aziz, is the follow-up to the 2019 comedy Pati Patni Aur Woh, which starred Kartik Aaryan, Bhumi Pednekar and Ananya Panday. The first film performed strongly at the box office, making the sequel’s comparatively slow start more noticeable.
Pati Patni Aur Woh Do Day 5 Box Office Collection
According to the reported early estimates, Pati Patni Aur Woh Do earned around ₹3.50 crore on its fifth day at the domestic box office.
The film had collected approximately ₹18 crore during its opening weekend before adding around ₹3.25 crore on its first Monday. With another ₹3.50 crore on Tuesday, its five-day total stands at approximately ₹24.25 crore, based on the reported figures.
The weekday trend will be important for the film as it attempts to build momentum before its second weekend.
Sequel Trails Behind Pati Patni Aur Woh
The comparison with the 2019 film highlights the challenge facing the sequel.
Pati Patni Aur Woh had reportedly collected close to ₹45 crore during its first five days, significantly ahead of the sequel’s reported ₹24.25 crore total over the same period.
The original film eventually emerged as a commercial success, collecting around ₹110 crore worldwide. Given the sequel’s slower beginning, matching or surpassing that performance could prove difficult unless the film sees a substantial improvement in collections over the coming days.
For now, the focus will be on whether Pati Patni Aur Woh Do can sustain its theatrical run and benefit from the second weekend.
What Is Pati Patni Aur Woh Do About?
Set in Prayagraj, the film follows Prajapati, played by Ayushmann Khurrana, a forest officer whose seemingly settled married life becomes complicated after his friend Chanchal, portrayed by Sara Ali Khan, turns to him for help during a crisis.
Wamiqa Gabbi plays Aparna, Prajapati’s wife, while Rakul Preet Singh appears as Nilofer. Their interconnected lives become the foundation for the film’s comedy of errors.
The sequel once again uses relationships, misunderstandings and unexpected situations as the basis for its humour while introducing a new set of characters to the franchise.
Why Mudassar Aziz Chose Ayushmann Khurrana
Director Mudassar Aziz previously spoke about bringing Ayushmann Khurrana into the franchise, highlighting an aspect of the actor’s screen personality that suited the character.
“There is this funny vulnerability on his face. Ayushmann sort of self-selected himself for the script more than anything else. I could not think of forwarding the franchise with anyone else than him.”
The casting brings Khurrana into a comic role within a franchise that has previously relied on relationship-driven humour and mistaken identities.
Can Pati Patni Aur Woh Do Recover In The Second Weekend?
With the film’s first-week collections remaining modest, the second weekend could prove crucial for its theatrical prospects.
A stronger Saturday and Sunday would give the movie an opportunity to narrow the gap created by its slow opening. However, it would need sustained collections beyond the weekend to significantly improve its overall box-office performance.
The film is also expected to arrive on Netflix after completing its theatrical run, giving it another window to reach audiences beyond cinemas.
For now, Pati Patni Aur Woh Do has crossed the ₹24 crore mark in its first five days, but the coming weekend will determine whether the Ayushmann Khurrana-led comedy can gain the momentum it needs.
