On Tuesday, April 23, the movie Love Sex Aur Dhoka 2, directed by Dibakar Banerjee, continued to earn steadily, amassing an estimated 8 lakh net in India on its fifth day of release, as per data from Sacnilk. This drop follows a significant surge in collections on Sunday, when the movie saw a massive 275 percent jump to net 40 lakh domestically on Day 3, followed by an 80 percent slump on Day 4, bringing in 8 lakh. The data reveals that Love Sex Aur Dhoka 2 has accumulated an estimated 73 lakh net in India over the initial four days of screenings. Out of this, 15 lakh net was earned on the opening day, 10 lakh net on the second day, 40 lakh on the third day, and 8 lakh on the fourth day. Cumulatively, the has garnered an estimated 81 lakh domestically in all five days of screening.
The screenings of Love Sex Aur Dhoka 2 recorded a Hindi language occupancy of 7.46 percent overall in cinemas on Tuesday, April 23. This indicates a slight increase compared to the 6.68 percent Hindi occupancy registered on April 22. Morning shows on Sunday witnessed a 5.03 percent occupancy, while afternoon shows attracted a 6.07 percent audience, and evening shows secured 5.37 percent seats. Night shows had the highest turnout with a 13.36 percent occupancy.
Directed by Dibakar Banerjee, Love Sex Aur Dhoka 2 is a production of Balaji Telefilms and Cult Movies. The movie stars Bonita Rajpurohit, Paritosh Tiwari, Abhinav Singh, Mouni Roy, Swastika Mukherjee, Sophie Choudry, and Anu Malik. Love Sex Aur Dhoka 2 presents three interconnected stories, each exploring different facets of modern life, delving into themes of identity, technology, and the human condition. The first part, titled “LIKE,” follows Noor (Paritosh Tiwari) as she undergoes a gender transition, highlighting the challenges she faces. In the second story, “SHARE,” Kullu (Bonita Rajpurohit), a transgender woman, shares her unique perspectives on relationships and personal growth. The third chapter, “DOWNLOAD,” centers on a young gamer (Abhinav Santosh Singh) whose pursuit of more followers leads him into risky situations. The original Love Sex Aur Dhoka, released in 2010, was also directed by Dibakar Banerjee and featured actors Rajkummar Rao, Neha Chauhan, Anshuman Jha, and Nushrratt Bharuccha, among others.
Love Sex Aur Dhoka 2 marks the Hindi cinema mainstream debut of actor Bonita Rajpurohit. According to the movie’s makers, she is the first transgender woman to star in a Hindi film. Speaking to PTI, Rajpurohit expressed her pride in being part of the evolving landscape of transgender representation in Bollywood, hoping it sets an example for young girls like her, especially those in rural areas.
