Dhadak 2 is a romantic drama film written and directed by Shazia Iqbal and produced by Dharma Productions, Zee Studios and Cloud 9 Pictures. A spiritual sequel to Dhadak (2018) and a remake of the Tamil film Pariyerum Perumal (2018).
Star Cast:
Siddhant Chaturvedi as Neelesh Ahirwar
Triptii Dimri as Vidhi Bhardwaj
Zakir Hussain as Haider Ansari
Saurabh Sachdeva as Shankar
Deeksha Joshi as Nimisha
Anubha Fatehpura as Neelesh’s Mother
Vipin Sharma as Neelesh’s Father
Harish Khanna as Arvind, Vidhi’s Father
Abhay Joshi as Prakash, Vidhi’s Uncle
Saad Bilgrami as Ronnie
Aditya Thakare as Vasu
Manjari Pupala as Richa
MOVIE REVIEW: Bold in intent, raw in moments, but ultimately stops short of leaving a lasting impact. Over five years after the romantic tragedy Dhadak tried to adapt Sairat for mainstream Hindi audiences, Dhadak 2 returns, not as a sequel in story, but in spirit. Director Shazia Iqbal takes on the ambitious task of remaking the Tamil film Pariyerum Perumal, and while the heart of the film beats strong, it doesn’t thump loud enough to match the power of the original. Compared to Pariyerum Perumal, Dhadak 2 feels more cautious, holding back where it could’ve gone full throttle.
Dhadak 2 is raw, unapologetic, and grounded in harsh realities. The screenplay is simple and hard-hitting in places, but overall lacks the unrelenting intensity of the original. The interval block delivers a shocking turn that elevates the emotional stakes, setting up a second half that’s gripping and painful in equal measure. The music stays in the background and matches the serious mood of the film, adding emotion without taking the spotlight. Bas Ek Dhadak, Preet Re, and Duniya Alag are lyrically poignant, even if the compositions don’t stand out musically.
Siddhant Chaturvedi delivers a career-best performance, a layered portrayal of a young man torn between love and systemic hatred. His eyes carry the trauma of every injustice, his silences often louder than words. Triptii Dimri breaks past the glam tag and proves her mettle. As Vidhi, she is vulnerable, sincere, and nuanced. Their chemistry feels unfiltered and heartbreakingly real especially in the film’s final act, where Vidhi’s confrontation with her family and her guttural scream is perhaps the film’s most haunting moment. Zakir Hussain, Saurabh Sachdeva, Saad Bilgrami, Harish Khanna, Vipin Sharma, and the rest of the supporting cast bring a natural, believable feel to the film, making the world on screen feel real and lived-in.
Dhadak 2 is a bold attempt to shift the spotlight back onto caste. It works thanks to its powerful performances, gut-punch moments, and honest intent, but it misses the mark in building a sustained narrative.
Dhadak 2 Movie Rating:
Direction 3/5
Acting 3.5/5
Music 3/5
Story 3/5
Screenplay 2.5/5
Overall Hit ya Flop Rating: 3 out of 5 Stars (Good)
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