Dhadak 2 is a bollywood movies which is released on 1 August 2025, The movie did not performed upto the mark, We have covered the Box office collection details and reasons behind poor box office performance.
Dhadak 2 Box Office Performance
Dhadak 2 has earned approximately ₹19 crore net in India by its 10th day at the box office, with worldwide gross collections around ₹22-23 crore as of August 10, 2025.
- The movie’s day-wise India net box office collections are:
- Day 1: ₹3.5 crore
- Day 2: ₹3.75 crore
- Day 3: ₹4.15 crore
- Day 4: ₹1.35 crore
- Day 5: ₹1.7 crore
- Day 6: ₹1.15 crore
- Day 7: ₹1.1 crore
- Day 8: ₹0.6 crore (rough)
- Day 9: ₹1.40 crore (early estimates)
- Day 10: ₹0.02 crore (partial, ongoing update)
- By the end of day 10, Dhadak 2’s estimated India net total stands at ₹19.03 crore, and worldwide gross is reported between ₹22.49 and ₹22.52 crore.
- The film saw a strong opening weekend but fluctuations and competition from other releases impacted its collections during the second week.
Dhadak 2 opening weekend earnings
Dhadak 2 earned approximately ₹11.25 crore in its opening weekend (Friday to Sunday) in India.
- The day-wise breakdown for the opening weekend is:
- Day 1 (Friday): ₹3.5 crore
- Day 2 (Saturday): ₹3.75 crore
- Day 3 (Sunday): ₹4 crore to ₹4.15 crore
This three-day total places its opening weekend earnings between ₹11.25 crore (most authoritative consensus) and ₹11.4 crore, as cited by multiple sources. The film had a decent start but witnessed drops starting from weekdays.
Box office comparison with original Dhadak
Dhadak (2018) significantly outperformed Dhadak 2 (2025) at the box office, both during opening weekend and in total collections.
| Film | Opening Weekend (India Net) | First Week (India Net) | Lifetime India Net | Worldwide Gross |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dhadak | ₹33.67 crore | ₹51.56 crore | ₹74.19 crore | ₹113 crore |
| Dhadak 2 | ₹11.25 crore | ₹16.44 crore | ₹19 crore (est.) | ₹22.5 crore |
- Dhadak (2018) had an opening day of ₹8.71 crore and a weekend totaling ₹33.67 crore. It maintained strong momentum, reaching ₹51.56 crore in its first week and ₹74.19 crore net lifetime in India, with worldwide gross collections of ₹113 crore.
- Dhadak 2 (2025) opened at ₹3.5 crore on day 1 and collected roughly ₹11.25 crore over the weekend, but dropped sharply with a first week total of ₹16.44 crore and about ₹19 crore net by day 10. Its worldwide gross is estimated at ₹22.5 crore.
Key Comparison Points:
- Opening weekend: Dhadak 2 earned about one-third of Dhadak’s opening weekend collections.
- Sustained performance: Dhadak’s weekday and week two collections remained strong, whereas Dhadak 2 experienced sharp drops after the first weekend.
- Total collections: Dhadak 2’s cumulative gross is less than one-third of Dhadak’s India net total and less than a fifth of its worldwide gross.
Reasons Behind Poor Box Office of Dhadak 2
- Lack of strong promotional buzz: Unlike successful films like Saiyaara that had chartbuster soundtracks and created significant social media hype, Dhadak 2’s marketing and songs failed to generate excitement or draw audiences to theatres.
- Competition from other releases: The film faced stiff competition from movies like Saiyaara and Son of Sardaar 2, which attracted more viewers and performed better at the box office.
- Niche and sensitive subject matter: Dhadak 2 tackled mature topics such as caste discrimination and social injustice, which limited its mass appeal, especially among younger viewers preferring lighter commercial entertainers.
- Audience’s attitude toward remakes: As a remake of the Tamil film Pariyerum Perumal, the familiarity and known storyline reduced curiosity and interest. Modern audiences tend to be more critical of remakes, which negatively impacted viewership.
- Underwhelming marketing by Dharma Productions: Fans and netizens criticized Dharma Productions for minimal promotional efforts, which contributed to poor awareness and turnout.
- Modest star power and early drops: Despite positive reviews for performances, the lead actors Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri were less able to pull crowds compared to the original film’s cast. Also, after a steady opening weekend, the film saw sharp drops in weekday collections.
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