Dhadak 2: Triptii Dimri, Siddhant Chaturvedi starrer in censor troubles? May have an effect on John Abraham’s The Diplomat

Introduced final 12 months with Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri within the lead, Dhadak 2 was initially set for a November 2024 launch however later postponed to 2025. Reviews recommended it would arrive throughout the Holi weekend this 12 months. Nonetheless, current buzz signifies that the movie is going through hurdles in securing CBFC certification resulting from its caste-related themes. If it manages a Holi launch, it would instantly compete with John Abraham’s The Diplomat, which has additionally been rescheduled.

Earlier, T-Sequence confirmed that John Abraham’s The Diplomat, initially set for a March 7 launch, will now hit cinemas on March 14. If Dhadak 2 additionally arrives throughout the Holi weekend, it would face a field workplace conflict with the thriller drama on the festive event. Nonetheless, with simply three weeks left for Holi, promotions for Dhadak 2 have but to start.

A supply knowledgeable Bollywood Hungama that Dhadak 2 delves into caste points with a hard-hitting narrative. The CBFC’s Analyzing Committee appreciated the makers for tackling such a topic however is at present reviewing the movie’s certification and contemplating potential scene cuts resulting from its delicate content material.

A commerce knowledgeable knowledgeable the portal that the makers of Dhadak 2 are prioritizing the completion of the censorship course of earlier than starting promotions. They intention to keep away from saying a launch date solely to face delays resulting from certification points. If the CBFC grants clearance in time, the movie might nonetheless launch on March 14; in any other case, it is perhaps postponed. A remaining choice is predicted inside the subsequent 5–10 days.

An trade insider questioned the scrutiny confronted by the Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri starrer, suggesting that because it follows the identical storyline as Pariyerum Perumal, it shouldn’t encounter points when the unique movie didn’t face any obstacles.

For these unaware, Dhadak (2018) additionally explored an identical theme, depicting a love story between a lower-caste boy and an upper-caste lady. Starring Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter, the movie was a remake of the Marathi hit Sairat.