'Dhadak 2' Is A Remake Of 'Pariyerum Perumal'? Plot And Where To Watch Original Tamil Film Revealed

Dhadak, released in 2018, marked the debut of Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter. After the success of the first film, Karan Johar's Dharma Productions has now expanded the film into a franchise. A spiritual sequel named Dhadak 2, starring Triptii Dimri and Siddhant Chaturvedi, is all set to release on August 1, 2025. Though the stories are not connected, there are two commonalities between the films.

First, the theme revolves around a taboo love story in the context of caste bias. And the second common factor is that both films of the Dhadak franchise are remakes of popular and critically acclaimed regional films. Dhadak was a Hindi adaptation of the Marathi film, Sairat. Meanwhile, Dhadak 2 is a remake of the Tamil film, Pariyerum Perumal. 

Dhadak 2 is a remake of Tamil film, Pariyerum Perumal 

Karan Johar officially confirmed in the trailer launch event of Dhadak 2 that the Triptii Dimri and Siddhant Chaturvedi starrer film is a 'proud adaptation' of the 2018 Tamil film, Pariyerum Perumal. After this revelation, people have been sceptical whether the remake will be able to live up to the legacy of the original. It was produced by Pa Ranjith, who is known for delivering strong socio-political messages through his films. Pariyerum Perumal was also the debut of Kathir and Anandhi. 

Directed by Mari Selvaraj, this Tamil film was inspired by a short story collection he wrote and a serial. Producer, Pa Ranjith also mentioned that the lead female character, 'Jothi', was inspired by Shweta Tripathi's portrayal of 'Shaalu' in Masaan. After its release in 2018, Pariyerum Perumal not only received huge earnings, but it was also called an 'artistic masterpiece' and a must-watch to understand the political fabric of Indian society. 

Plot of Pariyerum Perumal 

The story of Pariyerum Perumal showcases 'Pariyan', a young boy from an oppressed caste in the rural trenches of Tamil Nadu, who joins a law college, aspiring to become like his idol, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. In college, he meets an upper-caste girl, 'Jothi'. The two become close friends, but she falls for 'Pariyan'. However, 'Jothi's family exerts violence on 'Pariyan', fearing that their daughter would elope and bring shame to the community. The depiction of discrimination is both brutal and subtle. Along with showing hard-hitting violence, the story also shows everyday bias through metaphors with its nuanced screenplay.  

However, Pariyerum Perumal isn't a love story. It focuses more on the experiences of the male lead character due to his caste. Even the name of the film, Pariyerum Perumal, is the full name of the character 'Pariyan'. That is what makes the storyline more compelling. 'Jothi' is in love with 'Pariyan', but he doesn't reciprocate. However, her family wreaks havoc in the young boy's life due to their biases. But from the trailer and the songs of the upcoming remake, it is quite clear that Bollywood has made the love story the prime focus of Dhadak 2. 

Where to watch Pariyerum Perumal before Dhadak 2 

A lot of people who have watched both the original Marathi film, Sairat and the Hindi remake, Dhadak, found the latter to be lacking in screenplay, performance and authenticity. This time, before Dhadak 2 hits the theatres, watch Pariyerum Perumal and decide for yourself which of the original or the remake is better. The Tamil film is available on Amazon Prime with subtitles. However, as the filmmakers had changed the ending of Dhadak from the original to surprise the viewers, Dhadak 2 might also end way differently than Pariyerum Perumal. 

What are your thoughts on Dhadak 2 being a remake of Pariyerum Perumal? 

Also Read: 'Dhadak 2' Trailer: Karan Johar's Forbidden Love Story Featuring Siddhant And Triptii Impresses Fans

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