Dhadak 2 Movie Review: What's Good, What's Bad In Triptii Dimri's Film; Check Out

Triptii Dimri and Siddhant Chaturvedi-starrer Hindi movie Dhadak 2 will see the light of day on Friday. However, the movie had a special screening for a select few.

The initial response coming from the viewers says that Dhadak 2 is a fantastic entertainer, and people are hailing the performances of the lead actors.

Directed by Shazia Iqbal, the Bollywood flick is a remake of Tamil film Pariyerum Perumal. The story of the movie revolves around Nilesh and Vidhi's romance. What happens when a tragedy hits due to caste issues forms the crux of the storyline.

Those who have already watched the movie are praising the movie. Noted critic Taran Adarsh said that the movie has sharp writing backed by solid performances. On the flipside, the movie lacks soul-stirring songs like Dhadak which was released in 2018.

Dhadak 2 Review

Find out what's good and bad in the Bollywood flick:

Taran Adarsh: #OneWordReview...
#Dhadak2: HARD-HITTING.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️½

Sharp writing... Captivating, emotionally-charged second half... Solid performances... #Dhadak2 works for the most part... But the love story lacks the soul-stirring soundtrack that elevated the first part. #Dhadak2Review

Debutante director #ShaziaIqbal tackles a sensitive theme with honesty and restraint... The first half feels uneven - a few impactful moments aside, the narrative takes time to find its footing... But the interval episode turns the tide, setting the stage for a gripping and emotionally charged second half.

It's the post-interval portions that truly elevate the narrative - the drama is riveting, and the emotional graph soars... The finale - the chase followed by #Siddhant's intense outburst - is an absolute knockout.

The comparisons with #Dhadak [Part 1] are inevitable - that film had a timeless soundtrack that still resonates... #Dhadak2 has a decent soundtrack, but it lacks that one standout track that could have elevated the love story to greater heights.

#SiddhantChaturvedi stuns with a brilliant performance - raw, intense, and emotionally powerful... His act lends tremendous weight to the film... #TriptiiDimri is equally effective - vulnerable, restrained, and thoroughly convincing.

The supporting cast - #AnubhaFatehpuria, #ZakirHussain, #SaurabhSachdeva, #VipinSharma, #SaadBilgrami, and #PriyankTiwari - shine in well-etched parts.

⭐️ #Boxoffice prediction: This one's a word-of-mouth film... Released amidst stiff competition - #Saiyaara, #MahavatarNarsimha, and #SOS2 - the film's prospects largely depend on audience acceptance.

iamkuldeep23: Attended Special Screening (Dhadak 2) Movie Review At Per Dynamix Juhu

Heartwarming ❤️

Rating :- 5 / 5 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

From the very first frame to its gut-wrenching final moment, Dhadak 2 delves straight through the heart. At 2 hours 26 minutes, Shazia Iqbal delivers a film that doesn't just tell a story - it involves your soul.

Emotionally Explosive! ❤️

Dhadak does a film based on emotionally shattered yet fulfilled. But Dhadak 2 achieves just that. For the first time ever, I found myself in tears at a film - this isn't just cinema, it's a lived experience captured on screen.

Story & Themes

The narrative of Neelesh (Siddhant Chaturvedi) - an idealistic law student from a marginalized background - is powerful and piercing. When he enters a world of privilege and prestige, his truth collides with systemic injustices and unleashes a fierce struggle for love, identity, power and social justice. His relationship with Vidya (Tripsi Dimri) is delicate, tender, and tragically beautiful.

Performances - Fire On Screen

Siddhant Chaturvedi delivers a career-best performance, raw and emotionally layered.

Tripsi Dimri is ethereal, vulnerable, and commanding.

Sana Bilgrami, Manjari Papola, Vipin Sharma, Teeksha Joshi, Mayank Khare, Priyanka Tiwari, Shardanu Pandey, Amit Joshi, Ashwani Lohia, Aditya Thakore deliver rock-solid support.

Saurabh Sachdeva steals the screen with a chilling negative performance that lingers.

Writing & Direction:

Rahul Bodaswarkar & Shazia Iqbal's adapted story, screenplay & dialogues are outstanding - razor sharp.

Direction by Shazia Iqbal is a revelation - intense, fearless, and deeply humane.

Cinematography by Paramesa Paramesan is lyrical and immersive.

Editing by Charu Shree Roy, Onkar Uttam Sakpal, and Saurabh Varghese is tight and effective.

Production Value:

Backed by Zee Studios, Dharma Productions, Cloud 9 Pictures, Co-Producer - Maruka Datta, and a powerhouse team of producers (Varun Jha, Aparna Mehta, Adar Panwamullu, Uma Kumar Bansal, Meenu Deh, P. Ravi, Sameer Mishra & Piyush Deshmukh) this film is a cinematic triumph.

Dhadak 2 is not just a film. It's a mirror to society, a poem of pain, and a triumph of cinema. ❤️

Umair Sandhu: First Review #Dhadak2 from Censor Board: What a Power Packed film. #TriptiiDimri & Movie Climax is the USP of film. She stole the Show all the way. #siddhantchaturvedi also acts very well. Go for this Thrilling Romantic Ride.

3.5🌟/5 🌟