Dhadak 2 box office collection: August started with high anticipation for Dhadak 2—a spiritual successor to the 2018 romance Dhadak, itself a mainstream remake of the Marathi blockbuster Sairat. Featuring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri under Shazia Iqbal’s direction, the film sought to deliver raw emotion, caste‑inspired conflict and depth missing from its predecessor. Given Dhadak netting ~₹74 Cr in India and Sairat hitting ₹110 Cr worldwide (on a ₹4 Cr budget) , the box‑office team aimed for a strong start in hopes of reaching ₹60 Cr+—the benchmark to declare it a “hit”.
Dhadak 2 box office collection
Daily Box‑Office Report (India & Worldwide)
| Day | India (Net) | Worldwide (Gross) |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 (Aug 1 Fri) | ₹ 3.75 Cr net (estimate)¹ | Not yet reported |
| Day 2 (Sat) | Early data unavailable | – |
¹As per trade tracker Pinkvilla citing ₹3.5–4 Cr net and end‑of‑day total around ₹3.75 Cr in India . Note: Bollywood Hungama / Sacnilk place the total closer to ₹3.35 Cr net (opened at ₹3.35 Cr on Friday) .
Performance Analysis
What do the numbers say?
- Opening day India net ₹3.75 Cr is well below Dhadak’s ₹8.71 Cr opening in July 2018
- Occupancy data: Morning shows clocked ~15.0% (ahead of Son of Sardaar 2 at ~10.2%), with overall Hindi‑day occupancy around 18.6%. Afternoon/evening dropped a bit, but net turnout reflects solid urban multiplex traction
- The subdued opening (compared to earlier predictions of ₹4–5 Cr) suggests limited reach beyond metros; multiple sources flagged that Dhadak 2 may conclude India net in the ₹30–40 Cr range unless strong word‑of‑mouth pulls it upward
Factors at play
- Released on only ~1,000 screens—modest by Bollywood standards—and straight into competition with two holdovers (Saiyaara in its third week, Mahavatar Narsimha) and Son of Sardaar 2 on the same Friday
- Its serious tone and social messaging may limit appeal to multiplex romance‑seekers used to lighter, less intense fare.
Audience & Critics Reaction
From social media to trade critic forums, Dhadak 2 has sparked a strong emotional resonance:
“A film around social issues should have two qualities – bravery in storytelling and honesty in performances. #Dhadak2 has both brimming to the T… Everything lands! … The emotional depth, the anger… the messaging!”
“Triptii Dimri’s Vidhi simmers with quiet rage and wounded resilience… #Dhadak2 is her best work yet.”
Review bullet‑points:
- Triptii Dimri’s portrayal of Vidhi is being called “her best work yet.”
- Siddhant Chaturvedi’s Nilesh brings intensity and authenticity.
- The second half, especially a harrowing chase/climax, drew applause for emotional punch; the first half and music garnered more mixed reactions.
- Some criticism emerged around pacing and over‑ambitious subplot layering.
Trade analysts like Taran Adarsh described the film as “hard‑hitting” with a “sharp writing, emotionally‑charged second half” .
How It Compares: Dhadak (2018) & Sairat (2016)
- Budget & Scale
- Sairat: ₹4 Cr budget; ₹110 Cr worldwide box office (₹80.98 Cr India net) — “All‑time Blockbuster” status.
- Dhada.
- Opening Day Comparison
- Sairat Day 1 (Maharashtra‑heavy) ~3.60 Cr.
- Dhadak Day 1 (all‑India release) ~8.71 Cr.
- Dhadak 2 Day 1 opens at ~3.75 Cr net in India—less than half of Dhadak and roughly matching Sairat’s state‑level launch.
- Themes & Tone
- Sairat delivered gritty Raw realism and caste commentary, resonating across India.
- Dhadak softened caste lens and prioritised romance and gloss.
- Dhadak 2 returns to hard‑edged caste drama, social critique and intense character arcs.
Final Verdict
- The opening-day box‑office shows Dhadak 2 started modestly: not bad for its scale and competition, but well behind expectations set by its legacy.
- Its strength lies in performances (especially Triptii Dimri) and narratives that stir but may limit mass commercial traction.
- Unless it grows exponentially through word-of-mouth over next few days, hitting ₹30–40 Cr net in India will be its ceiling—below the ₹60 Cr “hit” threshold, but enough for a respectable “first‑click overdraft” in a crowded box‑office window.
FAQs
1. Is Dhadak 2 a remake of Sairat like Dhadak was?
No. While Dhadak 2 is considered a spiritual successor to Dhadak, it’s a remake of the Tamil‑language film Pariyerum Perumal (2018), reimagined for a Hindi milieu. Dhadak was itself a loose adaptation of Sairat.
2. Can Dhadak 2 still turn into a hit despite a disappointing opening?
It depends on:
- Weekend growth: a 2–3× growth from ₹3.75 Cr Day 1 can push weekend total to ₹14–16 Cr net.
- Weekdays retention: a strong second week with 30–40% drop each day could yield ₹30–35 Cr nett India.
- Content loyalty: if the message and performances continue resonating, regional runs and overseas turnout may save the film from underperformance.
In summary
Dhadak 2 opened to a quiet ₹3.75 Cr net in India on Day 1—far shorter than Dhadak’s ₹8.71 Cr debut and significantly behind Sairat’s ultimate impact.
Yet, its emotional depth and standout performances, especially by Triptii Dimri, have earned critical and audience respect. If momentum builds, it might just edge into the ₹30–40 Cr category—a moderate success for now in a year dominated by bigger romances and franchises.