Dream Girl 2 is a 2023 Hindi comedy-drama film directed by Raj Shandilya and produced by Ekta Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor under Balaji Motion Pictures. It is a follow-up to the 2019 movie Dream Girl. The film stars Ayushmann Khurrana and has a talented supporting cast including Ananya Pandey, Paresh Rawal, Annu Kapoor, Rajpal Yadav, Vijay Raaz, Asrani, Abhishek Banerjee, Manjot Singh and Seema Pahwa.
The story is about a man who dresses as a woman, which leads to many funny and confusing situations. Ayushmann Khurrana’s character pretends to be a woman and causes chaos and humor while navigating various situations.
Filming began in August 2022 and ended in March 2023. Dream Girl 2 was released in theaters on 25 August 2023. Critics gave the movie mixed reviews, but it was a huge hit with audiences. It grossed ₹140 crore worldwide, making it one of the top-grossing Hindi films of 2023.
The movie was praised for its funny script, catchy dialogues and brilliant performances by the actors. Ayushmann Khurrana’s role was particularly highlighted for his comedic timing and versatility. Despite mixed reviews from critics, the film’s commercial success indicated that it was well received by audiences. The story also touches on themes like identity and social norms, making it not only funny but also thought-provoking.
Dream Girl 2 Movie Details
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Raaj Shaandilyaa |
| Written by | Raaj Shaandilyaa, Naresh Kathooria |
| Produced by | Ekta Kapoor, Shobha Kapoor |
| Starring | Ayushmann Khurrana, Ananya Panday, Paresh Rawal, Annu Kapoor, Vijay Raaz |
| Cinematography | C. K. Muraleedharan, Jitan Harmeet Singh |
| Edited by | Hemal Kothari |
| Music by | Songs: Meet Bros, Tanishk Bagchi, Arko Pravo Mukherjee Background Score: Hitesh Sonik |
| Production company | Balaji Motion Pictures |
| Distributed by | Pen Marudhar Entertainment |
| Release date | 25 August 2023 |
| Running time | 134 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | ₹35 crore |
| Box office | ₹140 crore |
Dream Girl 2 Movie Starring Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Ayushmann Khurrana | Pooja / Karamveer “Karam” Singh, Jagjit’s son |
| Ananya Panday | Pari Srivastava, Karam’s love interest |
| Paresh Rawal | Mohammed Abu Saleem, Shah Rukh’s father |
| Annu Kapoor | Jagjit Singh, Karam’s father |
| Vijay Raaz | Saajan Tiwari alias Sona Bhai |
| Rajpal Yadav | Mohammed Shoukiya, Abu’s step-son |
| Asrani | Yusuf Ali Salim Khan, Abu’s father |
| Manoj Joshi | Jaipal Srivastava, Pari’s father |
| Seema Pahwa | Jumani, Abu’s sister |
| Manjot Singh | Smiley Singh Dhillon |
| Abhishek Bannerjee | Mohammed Shahrukh Saleem, Abu’s son |
| Sudesh Lehri | Baby Baba |
| Anusha Mishra | Sakina |
| Aakarsh Dutt Chaturvedi | Naveen Srivastava, Pari’s brother |
| Ranjan Raj | Tiger Pandey |
| Dolly Singh | Tiger Pandey’s sister |
| Ritu Singh | Tiger Pandey’s mother |
| Raj Sharma | Kukki Dhillon |
| Rajat Poddar | Doctor |
| Javed Haider | Inspector Gopal Das |
| Raj Qushal | Ali |
| Raj Bhansali | Quli |
| Sapna Sand | Principal |
Dream Girl 2 OTT Release Date
In September 2022, it was announced that the film would be released in cinemas on 29 June 2023. However, this date was later shifted to 23 June 2023. Then the release date was again changed to 7 July 2023. Finally, on 24 April 2023, the release date was set for 25 August 2023.
Dream Girl 2 Box Office Collection Worldwide
| Location | Gross Collection (₹ Crore) | Gross Collection (US$ Million) |
|---|---|---|
| India | 124.88 | 15.00 |
| Overseas | 15.68 | 1.90 |
| Worldwide | 140.56 | 17.00 |
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