Dhadak 2 Box Office Collection Day 2: Siddhant Chaturvedi–Triptii Dimri’s love story slows down, trails behind expectations at Rs…

Karan Johar’s Dhadak 2, directed by Shazia Iqbal, hit theatres on August 1 with Triptii Dimri and Siddhant Chaturvedi in the lead. While critics lauded its poignant take on caste discrimination and the lead pair’s nuanced performances, the film’s box office journey has been far from spectacular.

Box Office Performance: Slow and steady, but is it enough?

According to early estimates by Sacnilk.com, Dhadak 2 collected approximately Rs 3.75 crore on its second day (Saturday), only a slight improvement from its Rs 3.5 crore opening. This brings the two-day total to Rs 7.25 crore. With this pace, it may scrape past the Rs 10 crore mark by the end of its first weekend — but it still lags behind other recent hits and is nowhere near the scale of crowd-pullers like Saiyaara.

The limited theatre release might be a factor, but the lukewarm start raises questions about whether the film’s social message is enough to draw big numbers.

What’s the story?

The romantic drama follows Nilesh (Siddhant Chaturvedi), a Dalit law student, and Vidhi (Triptii Dimri), his upper-caste classmate. Their relationship is put to the test as they confront the deep-seated realities of caste and class discrimination in society.

Based on the acclaimed Tamil film Periyarum Perumal, Dhadak 2 retains its raw storytelling while adapting the setting and characters for a Hindi-speaking audience. Director Shazia Iqbal’s approach avoids melodrama, focusing instead on grounded, emotional realism.

The verdict so far

While Dhadak 2 has earned respect for its intent and execution, its box office performance highlights the gap between critical praise and commercial success. For now, the film’s future earnings will depend on strong word-of-mouth and weekday stability — but it’s clear this is a slow burn rather than an instant blockbuster.

 

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