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Ajay Devgn's De De Pyaar (Pyar) De has had a decent start at the box office on its opening day. Now the movie witnessed a good rise in its collection on Saturday.

The romantic comedy has had mixed reviews from the critics. But the movie had still managed to earn decent money on opening day. De De Pyaar De had collected Rs 10.41 crore (including Thursday paid preview) at the Indian box office on first day.

The film is a family entertainer, and looks like it witnessed a big rise in its footfalls as the weekend started. De De Pyaar De enjoyed a good occupancy in the morning shows, and it became even better towards the evening shows on day 2.

With a screen count of 3,100 across India, De De Pyaar De collected Rs 13.39 crore on Saturday at the domestic market.

"#DeDePyaarDe jumps on Day 2... Strong word of mouth has come into play... Metros rocking... Tier-2 cities and mass circuits show upward trend... Should score big on Day 3... Fri 10.41 cr [incl Thu previews], Sat 13.39 cr. Total: ₹ 23.80 cr. India biz. #DDPD," trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted.

De De Pyaar De got a solo release, and as expected, that has helped its business to grow on day 2. Considering the current trend and word of mouth, De De Pyaar De witnessed further growth by earning Rs 14.74 crore on Sunday taking the opening weekend collection to Rs 38.54 crore. 

"#DeDePyaarDe witnesses day-wise growth... Biz was affected on Day 3 due to polling in some parts... Mumbai and Delhi-NCR plexes lead... Weekdays crucial... Fri 10.41 cr [incl Thu previews], Sat 13.39 cr, Sun 14.74 cr. Total: ₹ 38.54 cr. India biz. #DDPD," Taran Adarsh tweeted. 

Apart from Ajay, the film also features Tabu and Rakul Preet Singh in key roles. While plays the character of Ajay's onscreen ex-wife, Rakul is seen as his girlfriend in the film.