Dhadak 2 Struggles At Box Office On Day 5 As Saiyaara, Mahavatar Narsimha Lead The Race
Dhadak 2, starring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri, continues to face an uphill battle at the box office. Despite receiving generally positive reviews, the love drama has struggled to connect with a wider audience. After a modest opening of Rs 3.50 crore on Day 1, the film saw a slight rise with Rs 3.75 crore on Day 2 and Rs 4 crore on Sunday, bringing its first weekend total to Rs 11 crore.
According to Sacnilk, Dhadak 2 managed only Rs 1.25 crore on Monday and Rs 1.60 crore on Tuesday (Day 5), taking its total domestic net collection to Rs 14.35 crore.
Dhadak 2 Tickets At Rs 99 On Tuesday
Tuesday's numbers were expected to see a significant boost, thanks to the Rs 99 ticket offer rolled out by several major theatres across the country. However, the jump remained minimal. Industry insiders suggest that one of the key reasons behind Dhadak 2's underwhelming performance is its lackluster marketing and promotional strategy. In addition, the film has faced stiff competition at the box office from Mahavatar Narsimha, Saiyaara, and Son of Sardaar 2, all of which have drawn audience attention away from the romantic drama.
Dhadak 2 Synopsis
Dhadak 2 tells the story of Neelesh (Siddhant Chaturvedi), a lower-caste law student, and Vidhi (Triptii Dimri), an upper-caste girl, whose inter-caste love story is met with societal reaction and discrimination. The film delves into caste politics, injustice, and the challenges that individuals face while navigating societal norms.
It's a remake of the Tamil movie Pariyerum Perumal. Apart from Siddhant and Triptii, the film also features Zakir Hussain, Saurabh Sachdeva, Deeksha Joshi and Vipin Sharma in pivotal roles. The film was supposed to be released in November 2024, but it was delayed multiple times, reportedly due to issues with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
Siddhant Chaturvedi will next appear in the love drama Dil Ka Darwaza Khol Na Darling, starring Wamiqa Gabbi. Meanwhile, Triptii Dimri will be seen alongside Shahid Kapoor in Vishal Bhardwaj's forthcoming untitled action thriller. She also has Spirit, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, in the works.
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