Dhadak 2 Movie Review; Gritty Tale Powered By Raw & Real Performances Of Siddhant Chaturvedi & Triptii Dimri
Rating: 3.5/5
Director: Shazia Iqbal
Cast: Siddhant Chaturvedi, Triptii Dimri
Storyline:
Dhadak 2 follows Vidhi (Triptii Dimri) and Neelesh (Siddhant Chaturvedi), two young law students who fall for each other on campus. Neelesh comes from a lower caste, while Vidhi belongs to an upper-caste family. That difference quickly becomes a ticking time bomb.
As their bond deepens, the tensions around them start to explode. Vidhi’s family is furious. Her brother isn’t just against the relationship, he actively harasses and bullies Neelesh. The stakes keep rising, and soon it’s not just about love. It’s about respect and survival.
Adding to the danger is Shankar (Saurabh Sachdeva), a chilling figure who sees himself as a guardian of tradition; on a mission to ‘cleanse’ society as he sees fit.
Will they Neelesh and Vidhi risk everything to stay together?
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Dhadak 2 Movie Review:
Dhadak 2 doesn’t hold back. It hits hard, digs deep, and takes a raw, unflinching look at caste oppression and privilege. This isn’t an easy watch, but it’s definitely a necessary one.
Siddhant Chaturvedi delivers a standout performance as Neelesh. He is the absolute heart of this film; bringing a quiet power to the role, and his pain feels real. Whether he’s being humiliated, silenced, or simply trying to exist, Siddhant plays it all with heartbreaking honesty. And when the climax hits, he completely owns it with his rage. It’s easily one of his strongest performances to date.
Triptii Dimri, meanwhile, makes a solid comeback. After a few forgettable outings, she’s back where she belongs; in a meaty role with something to say. She plays Vidhi with both fire and fragility, and when the script allows her to take center stage, she takes charge beautifully. Her chemistry with Siddhant feels natural and just works wonderfully.
From the rest of the cast, Saurabh Sachdeva definitely leaves a lasting impression. As Shankar, he brings a calm, calculated menace to the role, that is chilling.
Dhadak 2 Movie Review:
Shazia Iqbal’s direction is mature and restrained. She doesn’t dramatize the horror or wrap things in cinematic gloss. She lets the ugliness speak for itself. While the first half could have used some trimming (a few sequences feel a bit stretched), the second half finds its rhythm and delivers with impact.
On the music front, apart from the title track, the rest of the album doesn’t really stick.
In the end, Dhadak 2 isn’t an easy watch, but it’s definitely an important one. It leaves you thinking long after the credits roll. What really holds it together are the powerful performances, with Siddhant leading the charge in a role that stays with you.
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