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Bollywood sure has had its ups and downs in 2025, but Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri ‘Dhadak 2’ is rapidly becoming a box office success that nobody saw coming. Widespread criticism and mediocre buzz leading up to its release haven’t stopped Dhadak 2 from still managing to reach ₹11.50 crore in its opening weekend, which is excellent.
Dhadak 2 Movie: A Quick Recap
Before we jump into the figures above, we’ve provided some quick background for those who may not know much about the movie.
Title: Dhadak 2
Cast: Siddhant Chaturvedi, Triptii Dimri
Director: Shazia Iqbal
Producers: Karan Johar (Dharma Productions)
Synopsis: Romantic Drama (Sequel to 2018’s Dhadak, which starred Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter)
This movie is different from its predecessor, as Dhadak was a remake of the Marathi hit Sairat. Dhadak 2 takes a more original approach without re-adapting the narrative and deals with a complicated love story embroiled with caste, class, and identity in contemporary India.
Opening Weekend Box Office Performance: Day-by-Day Breakdown
Although ‘Dhadak 2’ movie opened without much excitement, it began to gain traction and consistently build numbers through the weekend. Let us now just break down the collection numbers below:
Day Date Collection
Day 1 (Friday) August 1, 2025 ₹3.5 crore
Day 2 (Saturday) August 2, 2025 ₹3.75 crore
Day 3 (Sunday) August 3, 2025 ₹4.25 crore
Total Opening Weekend Collection: ₹11.50 crore
In comparison to some of the other recent Romantic Drama films, this collection’s total is respectable. Given that ‘Dhadak 2’ had no song-based promotions or chartbuster tracks leading up to release.
So, What’s Fuelling Dhadak 2 Box-office Fire?
Strong Lead Performances
Both Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri have received praise for theirChaturvedi and Triptii Dimri have received praise for their grounded, emotionally real performances. Triptii is fresh off the buzz from Animal and brings a certain rawness and vulnerability. Siddhant feels like he has shifted from what Gully Boy and Kho Gaye Hum Kahan have awakened to and grown into.
Word of Mouth and Audiences being intrigued
While not everyone (especially early reviewers)was sold, the audience response, especially from tier 2, is very positive. Audiences are calling it more “mature and relevant” than the first film.
No Big-budget Competition
While Son Of Sardaar 2 was mediocre and Saiyaara geared towards a small youth segment, Dhadak 2 filled the emotional drama gap for families, couples, and first-time viewers this weekend.
Industry Insights: Is ₹11.50 Crore a Big Deal?
In a world where 100 crore openings for non-action or non-franchise films are increasingly rare, Dhadak 2’s double-digit start has done reasonably well.
By comparison: (all opening weekends)
Gehraiyaan (2022) – ₹6 crore
Love Aaj Kal 2 (2020) – ₹12.50 crore (Valentine’s Day hedging)
Satyaprem Ki Katha (2023) – ₹9 crore.
By these standards, Dhadak 2 is definitely in the “win column,” especially for a low-to-mid budget film that is dependent primarily on content and cast.
Real Voices: Audience Responses
To get a sense of authenticity, we spoke with a few early viewers.
Shraddha Jaiswal, 26, Mumbai:
“I thought that this would be another love story, but this was different – you could feel the pain and stakes. Triptii Dimri is a star!”
Rohan Patel, 21, Ahmedabad:
“It felt grounded and not too filmy. The ending I found resonated with me. I think this will build over time.”
These authentic and emotional takeaways are likely to help with a strong weekday, particularly if the film can get college students and working professionals who revisit based on positive recommendations.
The Scenes: Why Dharma Took the Chance
Dharma Productions has often been critiqued for being too safe. But supporting Dhadak 2 with a female director, a new script, and a less conventional lead pair was a calculated risk.
Industry tracker Taran Adarsh commented:
“Karan Johar seems to be returning to content-first stories… This is a small but confident step.”
Pros & Cons for Dhadak 2’s performance
Pros –
Strong lead chemistry
Original storyline and direction
Consistent growth over the weekend
Strong traction in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities
Cons –
Limited mass appeal is common for mainstream masala films
Limited hit music to drive rewatch/defaultability
Poorer urban metro performance compared to the expectations
Is Dhadak 2 an Underdog Hit in the Making?
While Dhadak 2 didn’t emerge from the box office with a towering ROI, it did do something arguably even more noteworthy: it earned its reactions organically as a crowd pleaser. Authentic performances, great word-of-mouth, and some smart production decisions could make this film the underdog hit of 2025.
FAQs
1. Is Dhadak 2 a sequel to Dhadak(2018)?
Yes, but Dhadak 2 has an entirely different character set and story. It is a spiritual sequel, not a direct sequel.
2. Is Dhadak 2 a true story?
No, it’s not a true story, but it reflects real fiction derived from real social issues of caste, gender, and inter-class relationships.
3. Who are the lead actors in Dhadak 2?
Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri are the lead actors.
4. What is the audience reaction to Dhadak 2?
Mixed to positive. The critical response is divided, but from what I see, the audience, additionally, especially the audience from smaller regional towns, is more prevalent.
5. When will Dhadak 2 be on OTT?
No announcement yet, but it will likely be a Disney+ Hotstar or Amazon Prime Video app about 6-8 weeks post-theatrical release.
6. Is Dhadak 2 worthy of going to the theatre to see?
If you like to watch a grounded emotional or drama with good performances, it’s worth watching, just don’t expect to watch another Bollywood love story.