Dhadak 2 Movie Report

Dhadak 2 Movie Report

Overview

• Title: Dhadak 2
• Release Date: August 1, 2025
• Director: Shazia Iqbal
• Lead Cast: Siddhant Chaturvedi (Neelesh), Triptii Dimri (Vidhi)
• Genre: Romantic Drama / Social Commentary
• Remake of: Tamil film Pariyerum Perumal (2018)

Plot Summary

Neelesh, a Dalit law student, falls in love with Vidhi, an upper-caste classmate. Their relationship unfolds amid caste-based discrimination, student politics, and social injustice. The film explores themes of identity, oppression, and resistance.

Critical Reception

• Times of India: 3.5/5 – Praised the emotional depth and caste commentary, but noted the romantic arc felt underdeveloped.
• The Hindu: Called it a “timely but prosaic” adaptation, highlighting its brave intent but lack of emotional resonance.
• Moneycontrol: Appreciated Siddhant’s performance but criticized tonal inconsistency and underwritten female lead.
• Prokerala: Called it “brave, flawed, and essential,” emphasizing its raw portrayal of caste realities.

Audience Reactions

• Netizens hailed the film as “bold, raw, and honest.”
• Triptii Dimri’s performance was widely praised as her career-best.
• Some viewers felt it was a better film than Saiyaara, despite lower box office prospects.

Box Office Performance

Metric	Value
Day 1 Collection	₹9 lakh (approx)
Advance Tickets Sold	18,000 across national chains
Morning Occupancy	15.02% – higher than Saiyaara and Son of Sardaar 2
Competition	Son of Sardaar 2, Saiyaara, Kingdom

Despite modest earnings, the film showed strong occupancy and potential for weekend growth.

OTT Release

• Platform: Netflix
• Expected Streaming Date: Late September or early October 2025
• Confirmed by: Official posters and production announcements