Moneycontrol PRO
HomeEntertainmentTriptii Dimri and Siddhant Chaturvedi's Dhadak 2 is a remake of Tamil film Pariyerum Perumal: Reports

Triptii Dimri and Siddhant Chaturvedi's Dhadak 2 is a remake of Tamil film Pariyerum Perumal: Reports

Starring Triptii Dimri and Siddhant Chaturvedi, Dhadak 2 is gearing up for release with high anticipation. Directed by Shazia Iqbal and produced by Dharma Productions, the film revisits the theme of an inter-caste romance, much like its predecessor.

July 30, 2025 / 22:00 IST
The trailer and songs have already created curiosity among viewers.

Dhadak 2 starring Triptii Dimri and Siddhant Chaturvedi is set to release soon. The excitement around the film is high. It is directed by Shazia Iqbal and produced by Dharma Productions. Dhadak 2 tells a love story between two people from different castes as in its first part Dhadak 1.

The trailer and songs have already created curiosity among viewers. Meanwhile, what's exciting is that the latest reports state Dhadak 2 is a remake of the Tamil film Pariyerum Perumal. Pariyerum Perumal was released in 2018. It was a massive hit at the box office. The film also received praise for its depiction of caste based violence. Its success led to the Hindi remake Dhadak 2.

Pariyerum Perumal was written and directed by Mari Selvaraj. The film starred Kathir and Anandhi in the lead roles. It focused on caste based discrimination in India. The story follows Pariyan who is a Dalit youth. Pariyan joins college with hopes of a better future. However he faces constant harassment from his upper caste classmates.

Pariyan falls in love with Jothi Mahalakshmi who is a girl from the upper caste. Their love becomes complicated due to caste violence. The film portrays love, justice and the fight against societal issues.

Pariyerum Perumal was both a commercial and critical success as it made ₹1,08,70,456 at the box office. The film was declared a "Hit" in Chennai and remains an important film in Tamil cinema.

As per reports Dhadak 2 keeps the core themes of the original film and adapts these themes to a new cultural context. The story centers on two college students. One comes from a reserved category background. The other is from a privileged city background.

Also read: Diljit Dosanjh announces his tour for 2025 titled Aura along with the new album

Siddhant Chaturvedi plays the role of a young man who faces caste based discrimination in college. He secures admission through a reservation quota. Triptii Dimri plays the role of a modern, city-bred girl. She challenges social norms and believes in equality.

Before watching Dhadak 2, you can watch Pariyerum Perumal on Amazon Prime Video. The film is in Tamil with Hindi and English subtitles. It allows a wider audience to experience its powerful message. If you do not have a Prime subscription, you can also find the film on YouTube.1

Entertainment desk
first published: Jul 30, 2025 10:00 pm

Discover the latest Business News, Sensex, and Nifty updates. Obtain Personal Finance insights, tax queries, and expert opinions on Moneycontrol or download the Moneycontrol App to stay updated!

Subscribe to Tech Newsletters

  • On Saturdays

    Find the best of Al News in one place, specially curated for you every weekend.

  • Daily-Weekdays

    Stay on top of the latest tech trends and biggest startup news.

Advisory Alert: It has come to our attention that certain individuals are representing themselves as affiliates of Moneycontrol and soliciting funds on the false promise of assured returns on their investments. We wish to reiterate that Moneycontrol does not solicit funds from investors and neither does it promise any assured returns. In case you are approached by anyone making such claims, please write to us at grievanceofficer@nw18.com or call on 02268882347
CloseOutskill Genai