The trailer for ‘Dhadak 2’, starring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri, has been unveiled, offering a raw and intense look at a love story that confronts the realities of caste-based discrimination in contemporary India. Directed by Shazia Iqbal and produced by Dharma Productions, the film is set to release in cinemas on 1 August 2025.
‘Dhadak 2’ follows Neelesh (Siddhant Chaturvedi), a law student from an oppressed caste, and Vidhi (Triptii Dimri), who comes from a privileged background. Their romance begins in college, sparked by a shared moment over Neelesh’s discomfort with English, but quickly becomes entangled in the harsh social divisions that still persist. The trailer highlights how Neelesh’s lower-caste identity becomes a point of conflict, with casual ragging escalating into political and familial turmoil.
The film’s narrative is marked by emotional vulnerability and resilience, as the young couple’s relationship is tested by both systemic discrimination and generational prejudice. Vidhi’s family objects to the intercaste relationship, and Neelesh faces ostracism for entering college through a reservation quota, with his batchmates pushing him to the margins both physically and socially. A poignant moment in the trailer sees Vidhi expressing disbelief at the persistence of caste barriers, to which Neelesh responds with the quiet truth that those who have not experienced discrimination often believe it no longer exists.
‘Dhadak 2’ is positioned as a spiritual sequel to the 2018 film ‘Dhadak’, but distinguishes itself by directly addressing caste discrimination and societal resistance, a subject often glossed over in mainstream Hindi cinema. Both leads deliver performances noted for their intensity and authenticity, with their chemistry described as both tender and turbulent.
The supporting cast includes Vipin Sharma, Manjiri Pupala, Deeksha Joshi, Priyank Tiwari, Amit Jaat, Mayank Khanna, and Ashwant Lodhi. The film’s story draws inspiration from real social issues and aims to provoke critical conversations about identity, power, and the enduring impact of caste in India.
‘Dhadak 2’ is set to open in theatres nationwide on 1 August, promising to be a significant entry in the ongoing discourse around love and social justice in Indian cinema.
