Ayushmann Khurrana Reflects On Box Office Failures And Dream Girl 2 Success

Dream Girl 2, the highly anticipated comedy film, commenced filming on August 25, 2023. Ayushmann Khurrana reprises his iconic role as Pooja in this sequel to the 2019 hit movie, Dream Girl. This time, he is joined by Ananya Panday as the new female lead. After four years, Dream Girl 2 has shattered records by becoming Ayushmann’s highest-grossing opening film, earning a whopping Rs 10.69 crore on its first day. Impressively, within just six days, it has collected nearly Rs 60 crore at the box office.

Reflecting on Previous Box Office Failures

In an interaction with News18, Ayushmann Khurrana opens up about his previous films, including “An Action Hero,” “Doctor G,” “Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui,” and “Anek,” which didn’t perform well at the box office despite receiving positive reviews from both viewers and critics. Ayushmann acknowledges that the timing played a crucial role in the underwhelming box office performance of these films. He believes that had these films been released in the current environment, with people returning to theaters, they might have fared better.

Shifting Gears with Dream Girl 2

Ayushmann Khurrana discusses how he strategically shifted gears with Dream Girl 2 to cater to a wider audience. Recognizing the need for strong box office numbers, he embraced a more mass-oriented approach. The film’s success has not only achieved its financial goals but also expanded Ayushmann’s fanbase beyond urban areas, penetrating deep into the heartland and smaller cities.

About Dream Girl 2

Directed by Raaj Shaandilyaa and produced by Ekta Kapoor, Dream Girl 2 boasts an ensemble cast, including Paresh Rawal, Manjot Singh, Rajpal Yadav, Vijay Raaz, Annu Kapoor, and others. This sequel follows the storyline of the 2019 hit film Dream Girl, where Ayushmann Khurrana and Nushrratt Bharuccha played the lead characters. In this installment, Ananya Panday takes on the role of Pari, the love interest of Ayushmann’s character. The film explores the comedic twist of a man pretending to be a woman to attract men and make money.

Ayushmann’s Heartfelt Wish

In a touching note, Ayushmann Khurrana expresses his desire for his father to have witnessed the success of Dream Girl 2, referring to him as his ‘biggest supporter.’

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