Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri’s Dhadak 2 had a decent start at the box office, earning an estimated Rs 3.35 crore in India on its first day. Despite facing stiff competition from Ajay Devgn and Mrunal Thakur’s Son of Sardaar 2, which opened with Rs 6.75 crore, Dhadak 2 held its ground and is expected to pick up momentum over the weekend.
According to industry tracker Sacnilk, on its first day Friday, August 1, the film saw an overall Hindi occupancy rate of 22.85 per cent. The day-wise breakdown revealed a slow start but gradual growth through the day:
Morning Shows: 15.02 per cent
Afternoon Shows: 22.29 per cent
Evening Shows: 22.03 per cent
Night Shows: 32.07 per cent
About Dhadak 2
The film’s emotional depth and hard-hitting subject seem to be resonating with a niche urban audience. Directed by Shazia Iqbal, Dhadak 2 is not a sequel to the Janhvi Kapoor-Ishaan Khatter film but an entirely new narrative inspired by the critically acclaimed Tamil film Pariyerum Perumal.
Set in Bhopal, the story follows Nilesh (Siddhant), a young man from a backward caste, who dreams of becoming a lawyer. His ambition is constantly challenged by casteism and societal prejudice. Battling inner fear and external opposition, Nilesh’s life takes a turn when he falls in love with Vidhisha (Triptii), a confident and idealistic Brahmin girl. Their cross-caste romance unfolds amidst the harsh realities of caste politics and social judgment.
The film’s realistic portrayal of caste-based discrimination and a tragic love story has drawn attention, especially among younger audiences in metro cities. With the weekend ahead, the box office performance of Dhadak 2 will likely see a boost through positive word-of-mouth.
Interestingly, ahead of their box office face-off, both Dhadak 2’s Triptii and Son of Sardaar 2’s Mrunal publicly wished each other luck on social media, adding a friendly note to the competition.
