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Dhadak 2 release date: Siddhant-Triptii's fiery love story to hit cinemas in August

Dhadak 2 release date: Siddhant-Triptii's fiery love story to hit cinemas in August

India Today6 days ago

New posters of Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri-starrer 'Dhadak 2' were unveiled today along with its release date. Directed Shazia Iqbal and produced by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions, the film will hit cinemas on August 1, 2025.Karan Johar shared the posters on Instagram. "Marne aur ladne mein se ek ko chunna ho tho ladna. #Dhadak2 aa rahi hai sabhi cinemagharon mein -1st Aug (If you have to choose between dying and fighting, choose to fight #Dhadak2 is coming to theatres on August 1)," read the caption.
advertisementIn the posters, Siddhant and Triptii can be seen giving each other a tigh hug and ready to face the world.
'Dhadak 2' continues Dharma Productions' exploration of forbidden love, following the 2018 film 'Dhadak', which was a remake of the Marathi blockbuster 'Sairat' that told the tragic tale of a romance between a lower-caste boy and an upper-caste girl.After facing delays, the Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri-starrer was recently cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with a U/A certificate. But the film had to go through 16 major changes before getting approval.The film, which explores themes of caste and social discrimination, was originally slated for release in November 2024 but was pushed to March 2025 due to certification-related delays. It is now finally set to release in August.advertisement

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