One by Two (2014 film)
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| Directed by | Devika Bhagat |
| Screenplay by | Devika Bhagat |
| Story by | Devika Bhagat |
| Produced by | Amit Kapoor Abhay Deol Sanjay Kapoor Vikram Khakhar Viacom 18 Motion Pictures |
| Starring | Abhay Deol Preeti Desai |
| Cinematography | Neha Parti Matiyani |
| Edited by | Shan Mohammed |
| Music by | Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy |
Production companies | Cynozure Networkz IE Films |
| Distributed by | Viacom 18 Motion Pictures |
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Running time | 139 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi-Urdu |
| Budget | ₹210 million |
| Box office | ₹37.7 million |
One By Two is a 2014 Indian romantic comedy film directed by Devika Bhagat. The film stars Abhay Deol and Preeti Desai in lead roles and follows the lives of two individuals, Amit (Deol) and Samara (Desai), living in Mumbai. Amit, stuck in a dead-end job and dealing with a recent breakup, finds himself drawn to Samara, a struggling dancer with aspirations of making it big. Their paths cross in unexpected ways as they navigate their individual struggles and search for meaning in their lives.
One By Two was released on 31 January 2014 and played across approximately 500 screens in India, primarily in multiplexes. The film received mixed-to-negative reviews from critics, with criticism for its screenplay and lack of chemistry between the lead actors, but praise for the music and humor. It emerged as a commercial failure at the box-office, grossing only ₹4 crore worldwide on a production budget of ₹15 crore.