Dharma production's latest film featuring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Tripti Dimri, titled Dhadak 2, receives a lukewarm response on its second day in the box office, struggling to shine brightly on its debut day.
The romantic drama Dhadak 2, the sequel to the 2018 film Dhadak, has had a modest start at the Indian box office. On its opening day, the film collected approximately Rs 3.5 crore net, while Son of Sardaar 2, a debut film for Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, made around Rs 7 crore net [1][2].
As the weekend progressed, Dhadak 2's box office collection grew by 11%, reaching between Rs 3.75 crore to Rs 4.05 crore on day 2, totaling around Rs 7.7 crore after 2 days [1][3]. In contrast, Son of Sardaar 2 made about Rs 7.5 crore on day 2, with a total of Rs 14.5 crore after 2 days [2], significantly ahead of Dhadak 2.
The makers of Dhadak 2 had expected a Rs 6 crore opening day with 17,000 advance bookings [4]. However, the film faced stiff competition from Son of Sardaar 2 and struggled to capture more than 30% of the audience on its opening day [5].
Cities like Chennai reported the highest occupancy rate for Dhadak 2 at 44%, while Jaipur had the highest occupancy rate at 35%. Bengaluru and NCR had the third and second-highest occupancy rates at 28.25% and 32.5% respectively. Surat, on the other hand, reported the lowest occupancy rate for Dhadak 2, below 10% [4].
Despite the low occupancy rates, the dramatic visuals and supporting song album of Dhadak 2 have received high praise on social media. However, the film has received mixed reviews online, with some praising the screenplay and performance while others criticized it for pushing the caste divide on screen [6].
The Dhadak 2 team is eager for a miracle response as the film hits its first weekend. Despite the initial setbacks, they remain hopeful for a turnaround in the coming days.
References:
[1] Dhadak 2 Box Office Collection (Day 2)
[2] Son of Sardaar 2 Box Office Collection
[3] Dhadak 2 Day 2 Box Office Collection
[4] Low Occupancy Rates for Dhadak 2
[5] Dhadak 2 Fails to Beat Son of Sardaar 2 at the Box Office
[6] Mixed Reviews for Dhadak 2
The creative team behind Dhadak 2 hopes for a miraculous turnaround as the film's first weekend comes to an end, considering its financial status in the competitive market of Indian cinema, as evidenced by its box office collection and occupancy rates. Meanwhile, the financial success of Son of Sardaar 2, another released film, has soared in the world of finance, particularly in the domain of moviemaking and entertainment.
