Karan Johar announces Dhadak 2 with Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri, over a year after making film

Karan Johar surprisingly announces Dhadak 2, a sequel to the 2018 film.

Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri to star in the lead roles.

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Shazia Iqbal will direct the film, set to release on November 22, 2024.

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The announcement comes after Johar denied making the sequel last year.

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The film will explore themes of class and social barriers through a love story.

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Fans are excited about the fresh pairing of Siddhant and Triptii.

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The sequel is expected to be a big hit, given the popularity of the first film.

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Dhadak 2 will be produced by Dharma Productions, Zee Studios, and Cloud 9 Pictures.

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The announcement has generated a lot of buzz on social media.

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