'Do Aur Do Pyaar' and 'LSD2' face a tough Monday at box office with Vidya Balan film taking the edge

In the wake of recent box office disappointments, the Bollywood landscape witnesses a glimmer of hope as two smaller films, 'Do Aur Do Pyaar' and 'LSD 2: Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2', vie for attention at the ticket counters. However, the films experienced contrasting fortunes on their fourth day in theaters.

Directed by Shirsha Guha Thakurta, 'Do Aur Do Pyaar' presents a romantic comedy narrative starring Vidya Balan and Pratik Gandhi. The film explores the theme of infidelity and has garnered modest collections, with Monday's earnings standing at Rs 25 lakh, bringing its cumulative four-day box office tally to Rs 2.6 crore. Despite an upward trajectory in its opening weekend, the film fell short of breaching the Rs 1 crore mark daily.

Meanwhile, 'LSD 2: Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2', helmed by Dibakar Banerjee, serves as a sequel to the 2010 hit 'Love Sex Aur Dhokha'. The anthology film delves into contemporary issues of social media addiction, boasting a cast of newcomers alongside familiar faces like Mouni Roy, Uorfi Javed, and Tusshar Kapoor. Despite a promising Sunday performance, the film witnessed a significant dip on its first Monday, managing only Rs 8 lakh in collections.

Audiences have offered mixed reactions to both films, with 'Do Aur Do Pyaar' enjoying a slight edge over 'LSD 2' in terms of box office earnings. While Vidya Balan and Pratik Gandhi's chemistry has been praised, 'Do Aur Do Pyaar' faces challenges in sustaining momentum beyond its initial days. On the other hand, 'LSD 2' struggles to maintain audience interest, with Monday's single-digit collection raising concerns about its future prospects.

With audiences eagerly anticipating upcoming releases, the fate of these films hangs in the balance amidst shifting audience preferences and industry dynamics.