Dhadak 2 - Revision history

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	\| director = Shazia Iqbal		\| director = Shazia Iqbal
	\| producer = Karan Johar, Umesh Kumar Bansal, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, Meenu Aroraa, Somen Mishra, Pragati Deshmukh		\| producer = Karan Johar, Umesh Kumar Bansal, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, Meenu Aroraa, Somen Mishra, Pragati Deshmukh
	~~\| writer = Rahul Badwelkar, Shazia Iqbal~~
	~~\| screenplay = Shazia Iqbal~~
	\| story = Rahul Badwelkar		\| story = Rahul Badwelkar
	~~\| dialogues = Shazia Iqbal~~
	\| starring = Triptii Dimri, Siddhant Chaturvedi		\| starring = Triptii Dimri, Siddhant Chaturvedi
	\| music = Tanuj Tiku (Score), Rochak Kohli, Tanishk Bagchi, Javed-Mohsin, Shreyas Puranik (Songs)		\| music = Tanuj Tiku (Score), Rochak Kohli, Tanishk Bagchi, Javed-Mohsin, Shreyas Puranik (Songs)
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	\| country = India		\| country = India
	\| language = Hindi		\| language = Hindi
	\| budget = ~~<!-- Not available yet -->~~		\| budget =
	\| gross = ₹3.65 crore (opening day, India)		\| gross = ₹3.65 crore (opening day, India)
	~~\| genre = Romantic drama~~
	}}'''Dhadak 2''' (which means 'Heartbeat 2') is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film written and directed by '''Shazia Iqbal'''.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=27 May 2024 \|title=Karan Johar announces 'Dhadak 2' with Triptii Dimri, Siddhant Chaturvedi \|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/karan-johar-announces-dhadak-2-triptii-dimri-siddhant-chaturvedi-2544293-2024-05-27 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240610151825/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/karan-johar-announces-dhadak-2-triptii-dimri-siddhant-chaturvedi-2544293-2024-05-27 \|archive-date=10 June 2024 \|access-date=10 June 2024 \|website=India Today \|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Karan Johar Announces Dhadak 2 With Siddhant Chaturvedi And Triptii Dimri and Ashish Chaudhary \|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/karan-johar-drops-announcement-video-for-dhadak-2-that-s-it-that-s-the-headline-5755702 \|access-date=10 June 2024 \|website=NDTV}}</ref> The film is produced by '''Dharma Productions''', '''Zee Studios''', and '''Cloud 9 Pictures'''.		}}'''Dhadak 2''' (which means 'Heartbeat 2') is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film written and directed by '''Shazia Iqbal'''.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=27 May 2024 \|title=Karan Johar announces 'Dhadak 2' with Triptii Dimri, Siddhant Chaturvedi \|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/karan-johar-announces-dhadak-2-triptii-dimri-siddhant-chaturvedi-2544293-2024-05-27 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240610151825/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/karan-johar-announces-dhadak-2-triptii-dimri-siddhant-chaturvedi-2544293-2024-05-27 \|archive-date=10 June 2024 \|access-date=10 June 2024 \|website=India Today \|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Karan Johar Announces Dhadak 2 With Siddhant Chaturvedi And Triptii Dimri and Ashish Chaudhary \|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/karan-johar-drops-announcement-video-for-dhadak-2-that-s-it-that-s-the-headline-5755702 \|access-date=10 June 2024 \|website=NDTV}}</ref> The film is produced by '''Dharma Productions''', '''Zee Studios''', and '''Cloud 9 Pictures'''.

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	== References ==		== References ==
	<references/>		<references/>

	[[Category:2025 films]]		[[Category:2025 films]]
	[[Category:Indian romantic drama films]]		[[Category:Indian romantic drama films]]
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	[[Category:Zee Studios films]]		[[Category:Zee Studios films]]
	[[Category:Dharma Productions films]]		[[Category:Dharma Productions films]]
			[[Category:Films directed by Shazia Iqbal]]

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External links

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	== External links ==		== External links ==
	* * [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13451410/– IMDB-Dhadak 2]		* [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13451410/– IMDB-Dhadak 2]

	== References ==		== References ==

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Critical response

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	== Reception ==		== Reception ==
	=== Critical response ===		=== Critical response ===
	''Dhadak 2''' received mixed reviews from critics, with many comparing it unfavorably to the original. Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express gave it 2.5 stars out of 5 and said that while the film tackles important issues like casteism, classism, feminism, and gender identity, it still feels uneven. Rahul Desai from The Hollywood Reporter India called it a "brave and intuitive" addition to anti-caste storytelling. Divya Nair of Rediff.com gave it 4 out of 5 stars, praising it for giving voice to unheard stories.		''Dhadak 2''' received mixed reviews from critics, with many comparing it unfavorably to the original.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Dhadak 2 \|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/dhadak_2 \|access-date=17 August 2025 \|website=Rotten Tomatoes}}</ref>Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express gave it 2.5 stars out of 5 and said that while the film tackles important issues like casteism, classism, feminism, and gender identity, it still feels uneven. Rahul Desai from The Hollywood Reporter India called it a "brave and intuitive" addition to anti-caste storytelling.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Desai \|first=Rahul \|date=1 August 2025 \|title='Dhadak 2' Movie Review: Breaking Through The Clutter and Cynicism \|url=https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/reviews/theatrical/dhadak-2-movie-review-siddhant-chaturvedi-triptii-dimris-drama-breaks-through-the-clutter-and-cynicism \|access-date=2025-08-01 \|website=The Hollywood Reporter India \|language=en}}</ref>Divya Nair of Rediff.com gave it 4 out of 5 stars, praising it for giving voice to unheard stories.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Nair \|first=Divya \|date=1 August 2025 \|title=Dhadak 2 Review: Must Watch! \|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/dhadak-2-review/20250801.htm \|access-date=2025-08-01 \|website=Rediff.com \|language=en}}</ref>

	Writing for The Hindu, Anuj Kumar said the film is a "mixed bag", noting that director Shazia Iqbal struggles to balance the soul of the original with the polished look of a Dharma production. Nandini Ramnath from Scroll.in felt the film tried too hard to stick to the original, adding that it piled on too much misery, especially in the emotional climax. Sana Farzeen of India Today rated it 3/5, saying the film has its heart in the right place but doesn’t fully live up to its potential.		Writing for The Hindu, Anuj Kumar said the film is a "mixed bag", noting that director Shazia Iqbal struggles to balance the soul of the original with the polished look of a Dharma production.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Kumar \|first=Anuj \|date=2025-08-01 \|title='Dhadak 2' movie review: Siddhant Chaturvedi, Triptii Dimri star in a timely but prosaic version of 'Pariyerum Perumal' \|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/dhadak-2-movie-review-siddhant-chaturvedi-triptii-dimri-prosaic-version-pariyerum-perumal/article69882529.ece \|access-date=2025-08-02 \|website=The Hindu \|language=en-IN \|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Nandini Ramnath from Scroll.in felt the film tried too hard to stick to the original, adding that it piled on too much misery, especially in the emotional climax.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Ramnath \|first=Nandini \|date=1 August 2025 \|title=Review: 'Dhadak 2' is a bold, powerful and often incendiary caste-crossed romance \|url=https://scroll.in/reel/1084997/review-dhadak-2-is-a-bold-powerful-and-often-incendiary-caste-crossed-romance \|access-date=2025-08-01 \|website=Scroll.in \|language=en}}</ref> Sana Farzeen of India Today rated it 3/5, saying the film has its heart in the right place but doesn’t fully live up to its potential.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Farzeen \|first=Sana \|date=1 August 2025 \|title=Dhadak 2 review: Siddhant-Triptii's film on casteism is brave but hesitates to roar \|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/dhadak-2-review-siddhant-chaturvedi-triptii-dimri-casteism-brave-hesitates-to-roar-2764526-2025-08-01 \|access-date=2025-08-01 \|website=India Today \|language=en}}</ref>

	Rishabh Suri from Hindustan Times gave 2.5 stars, calling it a powerful story held back by poor storytelling and a stretched runtime. Radhika Sharma of NDTV gave it 3 stars, praising the bold message but criticizing the "too perfect" ending. Vinamra Mathur of Firstpost also rated it 3 stars, noting the film tries to tackle too much at once, mixing horror with humor.		Rishabh Suri from Hindustan Times gave 2.5 stars, calling it a powerful story held back by poor storytelling and a stretched runtime.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Suri \|first=Rishabh \|date=1 August 2025 \|title=Dhadak 2 movie review: Siddhant Chaturvedi, Triptii Dimri's film on caste and love has so much to say, so little clarity \|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/dhadak-2-movie-review-siddhant-chaturvedi-triptii-dimri-film-on-caste-and-love-has-so-much-to-say-so-little-clarity-101753973187371.html \|access-date=2025-08-01 \|website=Hindustan Times \|language=en}}</ref>Radhika Sharma of NDTV gave it 3 stars, praising the bold message but criticizing the "too perfect" ending. Vinamra Mathur of Firstpost also rated it 3 stars, noting the film tries to tackle too much at once, mixing horror with humor.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Sharma \|first=Radhika \|date=1 August 2025 \|title=Dhadak 2 Review: This Siddhant Chaturvedi And Triptii Dimri Film Unsettles You, Doesn't Pull Any Punches On Caste Violence \|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/dhadak-2-review-this-siddhant-chaturvedi-and-triptii-dimri-film-unsettles-you-doesnt-pull-any-punches-on-caste-violence-3-stars-8998834 \|access-date=2025-08-01 \|website=NDTV \|language=en}}</ref>

	Devesh Sharma from Filmfare gave it 4 stars, calling it an "uncomfortable but necessary watch" that forces audiences to confront caste discrimination. Writing for The Mint, Uday Bhatia said the film stands out because it uses dark humor and realism, unlike most Hindi films that avoid caste issues.		Devesh Sharma from Filmfare gave it 4 stars, calling it an "uncomfortable but necessary watch" that forces audiences to confront caste discrimination<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Sharma \|first=Devesh \|date=1 August 2025 \|title=Dhadak 2 Review: Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri Shine \|url=https://www.filmfare.com/reviews/bollywood-movies/dhadak-2-review-siddhant-chaturvedi-and-triptii-dimri-shine-76220.html \|access-date=2025-08-01 \|website=Filmfare \|language=en}}</ref>. Writing for The Mint, Uday Bhatia said the film stands out because it uses dark humor and realism, unlike most Hindi films that avoid caste issues.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Bhatia \|first=Uday \|date=2025-08-01 \|title='Dhadak 2' review: An urgent, at times electric film about caste oppression \|url=https://www.livemint.com/mint-lounge/art-and-culture/dhadak-2-review-film-caste-shazia-iqbal-siddhant-chaturvedi-triptii-dimri-pariyerum-perumal-11754048793198.html \|access-date=2025-08-02 \|website=mint \|language=en}}</ref>

	Subhash K Jha of News 24 gave it a glowing 4.5 stars, calling it not just a remake, but a stronger, more emotional recreation of the original. Shachi Chaturvedi from News 18 gave it 3.5 stars, describing it as a powerful romantic thriller about caste in modern India. Finally, a critic from Bollywood Hungama also gave it 3.5 stars, appreciating its subject, performances, emotional scenes, and strong climax.		Subhash K Jha of News 24 gave it a glowing 4.5 stars, calling it not just a remake, but a stronger, more emotional recreation of the original."<ref name=":1">{{Cite web \|last=Jha \|first=Subhash K \|date=1 August 2025 \|title=Dhadak 2 Review: The Most Moving Emotion Picture On Caste Discrimination Since Masaan \|url=https://news24online.com/entertainment/dhadak-2-review-the-most-moving-emotion-picture-on-caste-discrimination-since-masaan/611073/ \|access-date=2025-08-01 \|website=News 24 \|language=en}}</ref> Shachi Chaturvedi from News 18 gave it 3.5 stars, describing it as a powerful romantic thriller about caste in modern India.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Chaturvedi \|first=Sachi \|date=1 August 2025 \|title=Dhadak 2 Review: Siddhant Chaturvedi, Triptii Dimri Shine In Hard-Hitting Caste Drama \|url=https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/dhadak-2-review-siddhant-chaturvedi-triptii-dimri-shine-in-hard-hitting-caste-drama-ws-l-9476040.html \|access-date=2025-08-01 \|website=News 18 \|language=en}}</ref>Finally, a critic from Bollywood Hungama also gave it 3.5 stars, appreciating its subject, performances, emotional scenes, and strong climax.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Hungama \|first=Bollywood \|date=1 August 2025 \|title=Dhadak 2 Movie Review: DHADAK 2 makes an important comment on the caste system. \|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/dhadak-2-2/critic-review/dhadak-2-2-movie-review/dhadak-2-makes-an-important-comment-on-the-caste-system/ \|access-date=2025-08-01 \|website=Bollywood Hungama \|language=en}}</ref>

	=== Box office ===		=== Box office ===

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Release

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	== Release ==		== Release ==
	he film was originally set to release in theatres on 22 November 2024, but it faced multiple delays. First, the date was shifted to 21 February 2025, and then again to 1 August 2025. These postponements happened due to various reasons, including issues with CBFC clearance. Eventually, the film was released in cinemas on 1 August 2025.		he film was originally set to release in theatres on 22 November 2024, but it faced multiple delays.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=15 May 2025 \|title=Karan Johar announces 'Dhadak 2' with Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/karan-johar-announces-dhadak-2-with-siddhant-chaturvedi-and-triptii-dimri/articleshow/110462060.cms \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240610151825/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/karan-johar-announces-dhadak-2-with-siddhant-chaturvedi-and-triptii-dimri/articleshow/110462060.cms \|archive-date=10 June 2024 \|access-date=15 May 2025 \|website=The Times of India}}</ref>First, the date was shifted to 21 February 2025, and then again to 1 August 2025. These postponements happened due to various reasons, including issues with CBFC clearance. Eventually, the film was released in cinemas on 1 August 2025.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=12 July 2025 \|title=Karan Johar on delay in Dhadak 2 release: CBFC was compassionate towards film \|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/karan-johar-on-delay-in-dhadak-2-release-cbfc-was-compassionate-towards-film-siddhant-chaturvedi-triptii-dimri-101752283201669.html \|access-date=2025-07-13 \|website=Hindustan Times \|language=en}}</ref>

	== Reception ==		== Reception ==

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Cast

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	== Cast ==		== Cast ==
	Triptii Dimri as Vidhi		* Triptii Dimri as Vidhi
	Siddhant Chaturvedi as Neelesh		* Siddhant Chaturvedi as Neelesh
	Zakir Hussain as Principal Haider Ansari		* Zakir Hussain as Principal Haider Ansari
	Saurabh Sachdeva as Shankar		* Saurabh Sachdeva as Shankar
	Deeksha Joshi as Nimisha		* Deeksha Joshi as Nimisha
	Vipin Sharma as Neelesh's father		* Vipin Sharma as Neelesh's father
	Saad Bilgrami as Ronnie		* Saad Bilgrami as Ronnie
	Harish Khanna as Arvind, Vidhi's father		* Harish Khanna as Arvind, Vidhi's father
	Aditya Thakare as Vasu		* Aditya Thakare as Vasu
	Abhay Joshi as Prakash, Vidhi's uncle		* Abhay Joshi as Prakash, Vidhi's uncle
	Anubha Fatehpura as Neelesh's mother		* Anubha Fatehpura as Neelesh's mother
	Manjari Pupala as Richa		* Manjari Pupala as Richa

	== Production ==		== Production ==

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	\| gross = ₹3.65 crore (opening day, India)		\| gross = ₹3.65 crore (opening day, India)
	\| genre = Romantic drama		\| genre = Romantic drama
	}}'''Dhadak 2''' (which means 'Heartbeat 2') is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film written and directed by '''Shazia Iqbal'''. The film is produced by '''Dharma Productions''', '''Zee Studios''', and '''Cloud 9 Pictures'''.		}}'''Dhadak 2''' (which means 'Heartbeat 2') is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film written and directed by '''Shazia Iqbal'''.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=27 May 2024 \|title=Karan Johar announces 'Dhadak 2' with Triptii Dimri, Siddhant Chaturvedi \|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/karan-johar-announces-dhadak-2-triptii-dimri-siddhant-chaturvedi-2544293-2024-05-27 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240610151825/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/karan-johar-announces-dhadak-2-triptii-dimri-siddhant-chaturvedi-2544293-2024-05-27 \|archive-date=10 June 2024 \|access-date=10 June 2024 \|website=India Today \|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Karan Johar Announces Dhadak 2 With Siddhant Chaturvedi And Triptii Dimri and Ashish Chaudhary \|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/karan-johar-drops-announcement-video-for-dhadak-2-that-s-it-that-s-the-headline-5755702 \|access-date=10 June 2024 \|website=NDTV}}</ref> The film is produced by '''Dharma Productions''', '''Zee Studios''', and '''Cloud 9 Pictures'''.

	It is a spiritual sequel to the 2018 film '''Dhadak''', but not a direct continuation of its story. Instead, it is a remake of the Tamil film Pariyerum Perumal (2018), which explored issues like caste discrimination and social injustice.		It is a spiritual sequel to the 2018 film '''Dhadak''', but not a direct continuation of its story. Instead, it is a remake of the Tamil film Pariyerum Perumal (2018), which explored issues like caste discrimination and social injustice.

	The lead roles in '''Dhadak 2''' are played by '''Triptii Dimri''' and '''Siddhant Chaturvedi'''. The movie tells a powerful love story set against the backdrop of deep-rooted social divisions in India.		The lead roles in '''Dhadak 2''' are played by '''Triptii Dimri''' and '''Siddhant Chaturvedi'''.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=27 May 2024 \|title=Karan Johar announces 'Dhadak 2' with Triptii Dimri, Siddhant Chaturvedi \|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/karan-johar-announces-dhadak-2-triptii-dimri-siddhant-chaturvedi-2544293-2024-05-27 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240610151825/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/karan-johar-announces-dhadak-2-triptii-dimri-siddhant-chaturvedi-2544293-2024-05-27 \|archive-date=10 June 2024 \|access-date=10 June 2024 \|website=India Today \|language=en}}</ref> The movie tells a powerful love story set against the backdrop of deep-rooted social divisions in India.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2024-05-27 \|title=Siddhant Chaturvedi, Triptii Dimri to star in 'Dhadak 2' \|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/siddhant-chaturvedi-triptii-dimri-to-star-in-dhadak-2/article68220892.ece \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240610151811/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/siddhant-chaturvedi-triptii-dimri-to-star-in-dhadak-2/article68220892.ece \|archive-date=10 June 2024 \|access-date=2024-09-27 \|website=The Hindu \|language=en-IN \|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

	'''Dhadak 2''' was released theatrically on 1 August 2025.		'''Dhadak 2''' was released theatrically on 1 August 2025.

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Production

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	== Production ==		== Production ==
	'''Dhadak 2''' started its pre-production work in April 2023. The film features '''Triptii Dimri''' and '''Siddhant Chaturvedi''' in lead roles and is being produced by '''Karan Johar'''. The official announcement of the movie was made on 15 May 2025 through a musical teaser that introduced the main characters. The shooting of the film began in November 2024. Most of the scenes were filmed in '''Bhopal''' and Sehore, two cities in Madhya Pradesh. The college scenes were shot at '''Somaiya Vidyavihar University''' in Mumbai, giving a realistic academic backdrop to the story.		'''Dhadak 2''' started its pre-production work in April 2023. The film features '''Triptii Dimri''' and '''Siddhant Chaturvedi''' in lead roles and is being produced by '''Karan Johar'''. The official announcement of the movie was made on 15 May 2025 through a musical teaser that introduced the main characters.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=15 May 2025 \|title=Siddhant Chaturvedi, Triptii Dimri to star in 'Dhadak 2' \|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/siddhant-chaturvedi-triptii-dimri-to-star-in-dhadak-2/article68220892.ece \|access-date=15 May 2025 \|website=The Hindu \|language=en-IN}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Karan Johar announces Dhadak 2 with Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri, over a year after denying making film \|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/karan-johar-announces-dhadak-2-with-siddhant-chaturvedi-and-triptii-dimri-over-a-year-after-denying-making-film-101716795330003.html \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240610005509/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/karan-johar-announces-dhadak-2-with-siddhant-chaturvedi-and-triptii-dimri-over-a-year-after-denying-making-film-101716795330003.html \|archive-date=10 June 2024 \|access-date=10 June 2024 \|website=Hindustan Times }}</ref>
			The shooting of the film began in November 2024. Most of the scenes were filmed in '''Bhopal''' and Sehore, two cities in Madhya Pradesh. The college scenes were shot at '''Somaiya Vidyavihar University''' in Mumbai, giving a realistic academic backdrop to the story.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=11 November 2024 \|title=Dhadak 2: Triptii Dimri, Siddhant Chaturvedi Start Shooting For Sequel To 2018 Film. See Viral Pics \|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/dhadak-2-triptii-dimri-siddhant-chaturvedi-begin-shooting-for-shazia-iqbal-s-movie-check-out-viral-snaps-with-fans-6994603\|website=NDTV \|access-date=30 July 2025 \|work=NDTV}}</ref>

	== Soundtrack ==		== Soundtrack ==

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}} {{Infobox film
| name = Dhadak 2
| image = Dhadak_2_poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Shazia Iqbal
| producer = Karan Johar, Umesh Kumar Bansal, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, Meenu Aroraa, Somen Mishra, Pragati Deshmukh
| writer = Rahul Badwelkar, Shazia Iqbal
| screenplay = Shazia Iqbal
| story = Rahul Badwelkar
| dialogues = Shazia Iqbal
| starring = Triptii Dimri, Siddhant Chaturvedi
| music = Tanuj Tiku (Score), Rochak Kohli, Tanishk Bagchi, Javed-Mohsin, Shreyas Puranik (Songs)
| cinematography = Sylvester Fonseca
| editing = Charu Shree Roy, Omkar Uttam Sakpal, Sangeeth Varghese
| studio = Zee Studios, Dharma Productions, Cloud 9 Pictures
| distributor = Zee Studios
| released = {{Start date|2025|08|01}}
| runtime = 146 minutes
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget = 
| gross = ₹3.65 crore (opening day, India)
| genre = Romantic drama
}}'''Dhadak 2''' (which means 'Heartbeat 2') is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film written and directed by '''Shazia Iqbal'''. The film is produced by '''Dharma Productions''', '''Zee Studios''', and '''Cloud 9 Pictures'''.

It is a spiritual sequel to the 2018 film '''Dhadak''', but not a direct continuation of its story. Instead, it is a remake of the Tamil film Pariyerum Perumal (2018), which explored issues like caste discrimination and social injustice.

The lead roles in '''Dhadak 2''' are played by '''Triptii Dimri''' and '''Siddhant Chaturvedi'''. The movie tells a powerful love story set against the backdrop of deep-rooted social divisions in India.

'''Dhadak 2''' was released theatrically on 1 August 2025.

== Plot ==
The movie tells the emotional and powerful story of Nilesh (played by Siddhant Chaturvedi), a passionate and hardworking law student who belongs to a marginalized community. Despite facing social and economic challenges, he is determined to rise above the odds and build a better future for himself.

While studying at law school, he meets Vidhi (played by Triptii Dimri), a confident and outspoken girl from an upper-caste and privileged family. As they spend time together, a quiet and sincere bond begins to form between them. Over time, Nilesh falls deeply in love with Vidhi, and she too begins to feel a strong connection with him.

But their growing closeness doesn't sit well with Vidhi’s family. When they discover the friendship, their reaction is harsh and cruel. In the name of protecting their so-called "honor", they begin to insult, threaten, and humiliate Nilesh, simply because of his caste and background.

Dhadak 2 highlights the deep-rooted caste discrimination that still exists in modern India. Through the lens of a heartfelt love story, the film questions social injustice and the harsh realities many still face today. It’s a moving tale of love, dignity, and the fight for equality—where emotions run deep and the truth hits hard.

== Cast ==
Triptii Dimri as Vidhi
Siddhant Chaturvedi as Neelesh
Zakir Hussain as Principal Haider Ansari
Saurabh Sachdeva as Shankar
Deeksha Joshi as Nimisha
Vipin Sharma as Neelesh's father
Saad Bilgrami as Ronnie
Harish Khanna as Arvind, Vidhi's father
Aditya Thakare as Vasu
Abhay Joshi as Prakash, Vidhi's uncle
Anubha Fatehpura as Neelesh's mother
Manjari Pupala as Richa

== Production ==
'''Dhadak 2''' started its pre-production work in April 2023. The film features '''Triptii Dimri''' and '''Siddhant Chaturvedi''' in lead roles and is being produced by '''Karan Johar'''. The official announcement of the movie was made on 15 May 2025 through a musical teaser that introduced the main characters. The shooting of the film began in November 2024. Most of the scenes were filmed in '''Bhopal''' and Sehore, two cities in Madhya Pradesh. The college scenes were shot at '''Somaiya Vidyavihar University''' in Mumbai, giving a realistic academic backdrop to the story.

== Soundtrack ==
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="width:100%; text-align:center;"
|+ Soundtrack Listing
! scope="col" style="width:3%;" | No.
! scope="col" style="width:25%;" | Title
! scope="col" style="width:15%;" | Lyrics
! scope="col" style="width:15%;" | Music
! scope="col" style="width:25%;" | Singer(s)
! scope="col" style="width:10%;" | Length
|-
| 1 || "Bas Ek Dhadak" || Rashmi Virag || Javed–Mohsin || Shreya Ghoshal, Jubin Nautiyal || 4:19
|-
| 2 || "Preet Re" || Gurpreet Saini || Rochak Kohli || Darshan Raval, Jonita Gandhi || 3:16
|-
| 3 || "Duniya Alag" || Siddharth–Garima || Shreyas Puranik || Arijit Singh || 3:58
|-
| 4 || "Tu Meri Dhadak Hai" || Rashmi Virag || Javed–Mohsin || Vishal Mishra || 5:01
|-
| 5 || "Bawariya" || Ozil Dalal || Tanishk Bagchi || Jubin Nautiyal, Suvarna Tiwari ||
|-
| 6 || "Yeh Kaisa Ishq Re" || Gurpreet Saini || Rochak Kohli || — ||
|}

== Release ==
he film was originally set to release in theatres on 22 November 2024, but it faced multiple delays. First, the date was shifted to 21 February 2025, and then again to 1 August 2025. These postponements happened due to various reasons, including issues with CBFC clearance. Eventually, the film was released in cinemas on 1 August 2025.

== Reception ==
=== Critical response ===
''Dhadak 2''' received mixed reviews from critics, with many comparing it unfavorably to the original. Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express gave it 2.5 stars out of 5 and said that while the film tackles important issues like casteism, classism, feminism, and gender identity, it still feels uneven. Rahul Desai from The Hollywood Reporter India called it a "brave and intuitive" addition to anti-caste storytelling. Divya Nair of Rediff.com gave it 4 out of 5 stars, praising it for giving voice to unheard stories.

Writing for The Hindu, Anuj Kumar said the film is a "mixed bag", noting that director Shazia Iqbal struggles to balance the soul of the original with the polished look of a Dharma production. Nandini Ramnath from Scroll.in felt the film tried too hard to stick to the original, adding that it piled on too much misery, especially in the emotional climax. Sana Farzeen of India Today rated it 3/5, saying the film has its heart in the right place but doesn’t fully live up to its potential.

Rishabh Suri from Hindustan Times gave 2.5 stars, calling it a powerful story held back by poor storytelling and a stretched runtime. Radhika Sharma of NDTV gave it 3 stars, praising the bold message but criticizing the "too perfect" ending. Vinamra Mathur of Firstpost also rated it 3 stars, noting the film tries to tackle too much at once, mixing horror with humor.

Devesh Sharma from Filmfare gave it 4 stars, calling it an "uncomfortable but necessary watch" that forces audiences to confront caste discrimination. Writing for The Mint, Uday Bhatia said the film stands out because it uses dark humor and realism, unlike most Hindi films that avoid caste issues.

Subhash K Jha of News 24 gave it a glowing 4.5 stars, calling it not just a remake, but a stronger, more emotional recreation of the original. Shachi Chaturvedi from News 18 gave it 3.5 stars, describing it as a powerful romantic thriller about caste in modern India. Finally, a critic from Bollywood Hungama also gave it 3.5 stars, appreciating its subject, performances, emotional scenes, and strong climax.

=== Box office ===
Dhadak 2 collected ₹3.65 crore (US$430,000) nett on its opening day at the Indian box office.

== External links ==
* * [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13451410/– IMDB-Dhadak 2]

== References ==
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[[Category:2025 films]]
[[Category:Indian romantic drama films]]
[[Category:Hindi-language films]]
[[Category:Films shot in Madhya Pradesh]]
[[Category:Zee Studios films]]
[[Category:Dharma Productions films]]