Dhadak 2

Director Shazia Iqbal has adapted a gritty and hard hitting screenplay that works well with its rawness and realism, but at moments feels a bit underutilised. The film revolves around the love story of "unequals" set in a law college in central India. Right from the first scene, a tone is set which separates the film from being a typical romantic movie. Siddhant Chaturvedi delivers a performance that will be one of the highlights of his career. Triptii Dimri justifies her character and stands as the strength of the narrative. Saurabh Sachdeva's character is pure evil and Vipin Sharma plays his part gracefully. Priyank Tiwari, Saad Bilgrami and Zakir Hussain leave a lasting image.

The interval scene is tragic and raw, one that wil make theatres go dead silent. A few intense and tragic moments are beautifully conveyed in silent scenes just through zoom-ins and audio flashbacks. The background score and the songs blend in quite well, elevating the emotions at the right time, although a few songs stretch the runtime and drift away from the intense nature of the film. The film suffers from abrupt cuts, edits and noticable lip sync that is way off at crucial moments like the climax, probably due to CBFC edits. Overall, the film manages to spark discussions that everybody wishes to avoid. You can watch it in theatres for its storytelling that stays close to realism and rawness.

ERALL 6.25/10.

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.

Direction 3/5 Acting 3.5/5 Music 3/5 Story 3/5 Screenplay 2.5/5.

This is not a romantic movie. This movie based on casteism. The Siddhant Chaturvedi role has been played very well and the Tripti dimri role can be considered 50-50. Saurav Sachdeva's role is not very big but still he has acted well.. Other actors have acted well. The story is not new, but it has been filmed very well.

Best of luck.

Amazing gut wrenching and true mirror of the indian society. People that are not enjoying this film are themselves casteist. The filmmakers have captured the essence of the so called caste systen put in place by the british that some people wear it as a honour badge proudly and discrimination against the "lower" castes. Highly recommend this movie. In the same era as Abrahim and Khushi, please support Tripti and Siddhant.

Dhadak 2" brings a refreshing wave of emotions, love, and drama. While it follows the path of young romance like its predecessor, this film feels more mature and intense in its storytelling. The screenplay is engaging, with some truly heart-touching moments that stay with you even after the movie ends. The heroine delivers a beautiful performance. Her expressive, graceful, and handles emotional scenes with surprising ease. She adds depth to the character and balances the film very well. The hero, on the other hand, stands out with his raw energy and charm, perfectly portraying the charcter in confusion, courage, and vulnerability of young love. Their chemistry feels real and impactful.