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Dhadak
U/A (INDIA)
2018
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Positive Reviews
15
Negative reviews
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Average Rating
2.6
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3.5
The lead up to the climax creates palpable tension, and the ending is hard hitting, leaving you with enough to think about.
2.5
Unfortunately, a powerful actor like Ashutosh Rana doesnt get much to chew upon.
FilmiBeat
2.5
At 137 minute duration, its not as powerful as the original, but could be a good watch for audiences looking for decent fresh faces.
Hindustan Times
4.0
For a worthy experience, just treat it as an individual film sans any Sairat comparisons and were sure it will be worth your buck.
Book My Show
1.5
There will be a modern contemporary Bollywood romance posting new frontiers on the caste and class front.
The New Indian Express
1.5
Keeping Sairat aside for a bit, Dhadak as an individual film isnt gripping enough, especially in the first half.
Deccan Chronicle
1.5
Even on its own Dhadak, directed by Shashank Khaitan, doesnt stand.
Deccan Chronicle
3.0
It goes deeper than frivolous leg pulling and celebrates its old school hardcore romance.
Firstpost
1.5
Forget the caste angle, director Shashank Khaitan (Humpty Sharma ki Dulhaniya, Badrinath ki Dulhaniya) doesnt seem to have fully comprehended the rele ..
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4.5
She doesnt know how to wash clothes but thats the extent of her culture shock.
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3.0
Yet, within the ambit of Bollywood, Dhadak is a watchable film that goes beyond the initial curiosity factor to stand on its own legs.
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1.5
Meena Iyer of DNA: The nice thing about Dhadak is that it neither overwhelms nor underwhelms you.
Ib Times
3.5
PERFORMANCES Janhvi as a debutant certainly puts a great impression.
Ib Times
1.5
.Janhvi certainly doesnt look like debutant n Ishaan is extremely good as just 2 films old. .
Ib Times
1.5
The chartbusters Zingaat and Yad Lagla (as Pehli Baar) dont quite make you hum it in the Hindi version.
Ib Times
3.5
Its an engaging journey, but the treatment isnt consistent throughout.
FilmFare
2.0
A Hindi film doing the same becomes self defeating run of the mill stuff.
Film Companion
2.5
But Shashank is presenting star newcomers Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter.
Film Companion
1.5
Its a valiant effort...but it feels sanitized...you know the story, you know how its going to go.
Film Companion
1.5
But again, given that the caste narrative is never integral to the story, it doesnt feel suitably earned.
News18
3.0
Overall, it is not the worst film this year, the music is enjoyable Zingaat is the highlight, and the character actors definitely make the film more e ..
The National
3.5
Ishaan Khatter will do nothing but rise from hereon, Janhvi packs a delightful surprise.
Koimoi
1.5
Vishnu Raos cinematography beautifully captures Udaipur in all its delicious glory by day and by night.
Firstpost
3.5
Despite being a remake of an iconic film, it manages to stand up on its feet and entertain the audiences thoroughly.
Bollywood Hungama
1.5
Janhvi & #Ishaan your innocence & energy pulsates through n through. .
Times Now News
2.5
But again, given that the caste narrative is never integral to the story, it doesnt feel suitably earned.Ultimately you could interpret it as the fina ..
Rajeev Masand
2.5
But again, given that the caste narrative is never integral to the story, it doesnt feel suitably earned.Ultimately you could interpret it as the fina ..
Rajeev Masand
4.0
The roller coaster ride the love story paints is what makes Dhadak a worthwhile watch.
Bollywood Life
0.5
But Kapoors insipid performance allows Khatter to shine in comparison.
Mumbai Mirror
2.0
A muddled screenplay, bland storytelling and uneven lead performances leave this glossy Karan Johar production without a proper, palpable heartbeat.
Ndtv
1.5
But the unkindest cut is that Dhadak doesnt merely spoil the essence of the spine chilling end of the original with a terribly bloated update.
Arré
4.5
If shes cute in romantic and light scenes, she is simply splendid in dramatic, emotional and melodramatic ones.
Komals Reviews
4.0
Does it entertain me.Havent we all, me included, compared all star kids to their parents in their debut film itself and given them lesser marks
Spot Boye
3.0
Even the ending lacks the gut punch and almost feels like a cop out.
Reuters
3.5
Shashank Khaitan adapts #Sairat wonderfully well Retains the essence, but gives #Dhadak a different texture Romance is fresh, pure and energetic Tense ..
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