'Dhadak 2 has its own space amid Saiyaara's blockbuster success': Aditya Thakare | Exclusive

With Dhadak 2, content creator Aditya Thakare made his Bollywood debut. In an exclusive interview with OTTplay, he shared whether Dhadak 2 was overshadowed by Saiyaara's blockbuster success.

Dhadak 2 actor Aditya Thakare | Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda in Saiyaara

Entertainment fans have been stating that Bollywood has regained its power to create love stories again as Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda's Saiyaara achieved enormous commercial success, drawing significant attention. On the other hand, Dhadak 2 starring Triptii Dimri and Siddhant Chaturvedi, also received decent responses. But a part of social media stated that Dhadak 2 received relatively less attention and box office success than Saiyaara despite its positive reviews. In an exclusive interview with Aditya Thakare opened up about the box office collection of Dhadak 2 and Saiyaara. Notably, Aditya made his Bollywood debut with Dhadak 2.

Aditya Thakare on Dhadak 2 and Saiyaara

Aditya Thakare made his Bollywood debut with Dhadak 2. He played the role of Vasu alongside Siddhant Chaturvedi's Neelesh and Triptii Dimri's Vidhi. His Vasu role left an impact and added value to the theme of the film, which dealt with casteism. In an exclusive interview with OTTplay, Aditya was asked whether Dhadak 2 was overshadowed by the blockbuster success of Saiyaara or not.

He said, "I think box office collection is just numbers. We can't judge based on those numbers. Obviously, Saiyaara has performed very well, and I am very happy for all the people who were part of it. But Dhadak 2 has its own space amid Saiyaara's blockbuster success. It can't be justified by the numbers."

Aditya further added, "I think these are all terminologies. We don't think about it much. While making the film, we hope people will love the film, so whatever love we are getting after the 1st of August, it's coming as a blessing in disguise because everyone has been praising Dhadak 2, its dialogue, and emotions. So I think the film has its own space, and it has performed well regarding this."

About Dhadak 2

Dhadak 2, directed by Shazia Iqbal, starring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri, is a spiritual sequel to the 2018 film Dhadak and a remake of the Tamil film Pariyerum Perumal (2018).

The story revolves around a law student, Neelesh (Siddhant Chaturvedi), who falls in love with his classmate, Vidhi (Triptii Dimri), despite the societal barriers of caste and class. Their relationship faces harassment and prejudice from Vidhi's family, resulting in a heartbreaking romantic drama with a strong social commentary. This film explores themes of race, identity, and the consequences of defying social norms.

Also Read: Dhadak 2 Review: Triptii Dimri-Siddhant Chaturvedi's love story tackles casteism with sensitivity but lacks punch in its commentary

Dhadak 2 on OTT

After its theatrical run, Dhadak 2 will be released on Netflix. Although the exact release date on OTT has not been announced, movies usually arrive on streaming platforms within six to eight weeks of their theatrical release. Following this timeline, Dhadak 2 is expected to air on Netflix between September 12 and September 26, 2025.

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FAQs

Q: Is Dhadak 2 a sequel to Dhadak?

A: Dhadak 2 is a spiritual sequel to Dhadak and deals with a different plot.

Q: Is Janhvi Kapoor in Dhadak 2?

A: No. Dhadak 2 stars Triptii Dimri and Siddhant Chaturvedi.

Q: Is Dhadak 2 on OTT?

A: Dhadak 2 will land on Netflix after its theatrical run.

Q: Is Dhadak 2 a hit?

A: As per Sacnilk, Dhadak 2 has collected Rs. 16.7 crore after 7 days. The film is facing stiff competition from multiple releases, including Ajay Devgn's Son of Sardaar 2, animation epic Mahavatar Narsimha, and the blockbuster Saiyaara.

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