New Delhi: After the success of Dhadak, a Hindi adaptation of the hit Tamil drama Pariyerum Perumal, Dhadak 2 of Shazia Iqbal, has hit the theaters and audience are now comparing Triptii Dimri and Siddhant Chaturvedi romance and storyline with Saiyaara and Son of Sardar2.
Set in a fictionalized version of Bhopal, the story revolves around Neelesh Ahirwar, a scheduled caste law student from Shivaji Nagar (Siddhant Chaturvedi), and Vidhi Bhardwaj, his privileged upper-caste classmate (Triptii Dimri).
Their love blossoms in law college, but Neelesh faces brutal casteist hazing, public humiliation, and abuse, testing his dignity and resolve. Vidhi stands by him, not just as a supportive partner but as a revolutionary force in his life.
The film ends on a hopeful note, advocating cooperation and resistance against systemic injustice. With powerful performances from Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri, Dhadak 2 is considered a bold statement on caste-crossed romance and social justice.
The film has already dethroned Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda's Saiyaara, according to early reviews.
This movie will make you uncomfortable in some scenes as the film will compel the audience to confront the reality of caste discrimination.
With an IMDb rating of 7.5/10 and critics rating of 4.0/5, "Dhadak 2" deserves credit for tackling tough social issues.
On its opening day, "Dhadak 2" took off domestically at Rs 3.35 cr, a weak start that lagged behind competition with Son of Sardaar 2 and fell short of Bollywood hopes. Despite limited screens and stiff competition, the movie can still gain momentum through word of mouth with audiences.
Critics have credited Chaturvedi for a quietly powerful, career-best performance and Dimri for inhabiting her character deeply. Netizens have welcomed the film as "raw" and "emotionally honest," particularly praising its second-half emotional impact.
