'Dhadak 2' replaces 'Kesari Chapter 2' for Holi release: Report
What's the story
The much-anticipated period courtroom drama, reportedly titled Kesari Chapter 2, starring Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan, and Ananya Panday has been pushed from its March 14 release date.
The film was originally slated to release on Holi, following the footsteps of its predecessor which hit the screens on Holi in 2019.
However, according to a report by Bollywood Hungama, Dhadak 2 will now take this coveted slot.
Release update
'Dhadak 2' to hit theaters on March 14
An insider told the portal, "Dhadak 2, like Kesari Chapter 2, is produced by Dharma Productions. Once they postponed the Akshay Kumar-starrer, they decided to not let go of the coveted slot and hence, are all set to bring Dhadak 2 on the Festival of Colours."
"An official announcement is expected to take place soon."
The film stars Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri in lead roles.
Release schedule
'Dhadak 2' is expected to have solo release on Holi
An industry insider commented, "Holi is a big festival and ideally, two mid-sized films can be accommodated at that time. However, this year, Holi falls during the Holy month of Ramadan. Salman Khan's Sikandar is scheduled to release two weeks after Holi, on Eid. Hence, expect fewer releases."
Dhadak 2 is an official remake of the Tamil film Pariyerum Perumal (2018), which narrates a love story set against the backdrop of casteism.
The Hindi adaptation is directed by Shazia Iqbal.
About the movie
Meanwhile, here's more about Akshay-Madhavan's next
Produced by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions, and directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, the Kumar-led movie narrates the riveting tale of C Sankaran Nair—a celebrated lawyer and freedom fighter who took on the British Raj in his unwavering quest for justice for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre victims.
The film is inspired by the book The Case That Shook The Empire by Raghu Palat and Pushpa Palat.