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Comic Caper Crushed: Multiplex Snub Derails Film
8 Feb
Summary
- Film's planned re-release was canceled due to insufficient screens.
- Multiplexes allegedly gave fewer prime-time shows to the comedy.
- A week after its cinema release, the film dropped on JioHotstar.
The comedy film Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2, starring Kapil Sharma, experienced a challenging box office performance following its December 12, 2025 release. Its initial theatrical run was significantly impacted by unfortunate timing, releasing a week after the highly successful 'Dhurandhar,' and facing a multiplex snub.
Despite attracting audiences in some cinemas, the film's shows were discontinued nationwide by December 26, 2025. Producer Ratan Jain announced a planned re-release for January 9, 2026, but this was ultimately canceled on January 8, 2026, due to an inability to secure the promised 500 screens, with only 200-250 being available at unfavorable times.
With no theatrical options left, the film was released on JioHotstar on February 6, 2026, after the required eight-week window lapsed. The article highlights the rarity of well-received comedies and laments Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2's struggles due to external factors, suggesting an earlier release in February or March 2026 could have capitalized on different audience windows.
