Title: Dhadak 2
Lead Cast: Siddhant Chaturvedi, Triptii Dimri
Director: Shazia Iqbal
Release Date: August 1, 2025
Genre: Romantic Drama
Production House: Dharma Productions

With the highly anticipated romantic drama Dhadak 2 set to release on August 1, 2025, both the industry and fans are curious about its box office performance. Featuring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri, and directed by Shazia Iqbal, the film brings a more grounded and socially relevant narrative than its 2018 predecessor.

Here's a detailed look at the box office prediction and what to expect from this much-talked-about sequel.

Box Office Day 1 Prediction

Industry estimates suggest a moderate start for the film across different scenarios:

Saiyaara Box Office Collection Worldwide

Sources: Pinkvilla, Koimoi, BoxOfficeWorldwide

Key Influencing Factors

Controlled Release Strategy:
The production team has opted for a limited screen release (around 1000–1200 screens). This allows them to expand based on early performance and feedback.

Competition in Theatres:
Releasing alongside Son of Sardaar 2 and competing with ongoing hits like Saiyaara and Mahavatar Narsimha could restrict its initial growth.

Genre and Theme:
Unlike the original Dhadak, the sequel has a socially rooted narrative inspired by the Tamil film Pariyerum Perumal. This may attract a niche but engaged audience.

Music and Promotions

The soundtrack is slowly gaining attention, particularly on music streaming platforms. While promotional activity has been comparatively low-key, the fresh pairing of Siddhant and Triptii is being appreciated on social media.

Weekend and Long-Term Outlook

If early reviews and word-of-mouth are favorable, the film may see strong growth over the weekend. A good response could push the opening weekend collection to around ₹20–22 crore. However, in case of mixed reactions or being overshadowed by competing films, the box office run may remain modest.

Final Verdict

Dhadak 2 does not seem to be aiming for a mass commercial blockbuster. It is positioned more as a sensitive, socially aware romantic drama. With an estimated opening in the ₹4–6 crore range, the film's overall success will depend heavily on how well it connects with audiences in its first three days.

Stay tuned to boxofficebiz.com for the actual Day 1 box office numbers and full weekend analysis.

According to early trade analysis and advance booking trends, Kingdom is projected to net approximately ₹15 to ₹18 crore on its opening day in India. If these numbers hold, the film will surpass Liger’s ₹15.95 crore Day 1 net, making it the biggest opening for Vijay Deverakonda to date.

Region-wise Day 1 Projection:

• Telugu States (Nizam + Andhra Pradesh): ₹10 – ₹12 crore

• Hindi Belt: ₹2 – ₹3 crore

• Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam Markets: ₹1.5 – ₹2 crore

• Overseas (Gross Estimate): $0.9 – $1.1 million (approximately ₹7 – ₹9 crore)

• Total Estimated India Net: ₹15 – ₹18 crore

The film’s appeal is bolstered by several factors: Gowtam Tinnanuri’s directorial reputation from Jersey, Anirudh Ravichander’s popular soundtrack, and the narrative’s emotional and nationalistic elements. Kingdom is positioned as the first of a two-part saga, promising scale, suspense, and sentiment.

Public sentiment from early preview screenings has been largely positive. Viewers have praised Vijay’s emotionally layered performance, the gripping first half, and the portrayal of a brotherly bond between Vijay and co-actor Satyadev. While some critics noted a slower pace in the second half, the overall response suggests that Kingdom could maintain strong momentum through the opening weekend.

Streaming rights for Kingdom have reportedly been secured by Netflix, with a digital release expected in late August, depending on the film’s theatrical performance.

As the first major South Indian release of the second half of 2025, Kingdom is well positioned to become a commercial success and revitalize Vijay Deverakonda’s box office standing.