This Friday, movie lovers had plenty of options at the theatres. While Saiyaara, starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, is still going strong, two new films hit the big screens — Dhadak 2 and Son of Sardaar 2.
About the Films:
- Dhadak 2, starring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri, is a serious love story that talks about social issues like caste discrimination.
- Son of Sardaar 2, starring Ajay Devgn and Mrunal Thakur, is a light-hearted comedy meant to entertain.
It seems audiences are more drawn to the fun and laughter, as Son of Sardaar 2 is doing better at the box office compared to Dhadak 2.
Box Office Collections:
Dhadak 2:
- Friday (Day 1): ₹3.5 crore
- Saturday (Day 2): ₹1.11 crore
- Total So Far: ₹4.61 crore
Son of Sardaar 2:
- Friday (Day 1): ₹7.25 crore
- Saturday (Day 2): ₹1.76 crore
- Total So Far: ₹9.01 crore
About Dhadak 2:
Directed by Shazia Iqbal, Dhadak 2 is based on the Tamil film Pariyerum Perumal. It is the sequel to the 2018 movie Dhadak starring Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor.
The story follows Nilesh (Siddhant Chaturvedi), a law student from a lower caste, who falls in love with Vidhi (Triptii Dimri), a girl from an upper caste. Their love faces many hurdles as Vidhi’s family strongly disapproves of the relationship.
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Reviews:
The film is being praised for its powerful story and great performances.
- Rating: 3.5 stars
- Highlights:
- Siddhant Chaturvedi impresses with his role as a shy boy who becomes confident and strong.
- Triptii Dimri plays a supportive and innocent partner very well.
- Vipin Sharma, in a short role as Nilesh’s father, leaves a strong impact.
While Dhadak 2 is earning appreciation from critics and audiences, its box office numbers are growing slowly compared to Son of Sardaar 2, which is riding high on weekend collections thanks to its comedy appeal.
