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Home / News / Entertainment News / 'Dhadak': Outrage about nepotism, but it's making KJo's Dharma richer
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'Dhadak': Outrage about nepotism, but it's making KJo's Dharma richer

'Dhadak': Outrage about nepotism, but it's making KJo's Dharma richer
Written by Shalini Ojha
Jul 21, 2018, 04:56 pm 2 min read
'Dhadak': Outrage about nepotism, but it's making KJo's Dharma richer

With the announcement of 'Dhadak', the big (and tiring) nepotism debate started all over again. The issue was raised in uncountable interviews, and mentor Karan Johar was slammed again and again (not that he cared). However, the first-day collection of 'Dhadak' shows the outrage didn't affect viewers, as the movie has earned Rs. 8.71 crore on release day. KJo has emerged the star, again.

Comparison
'Dhadak' unseats 'Student of the Year' in terms of collections

Just like 'Dhadak', 'Student Of The Year' too starred two products of nepotism: Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan. Despite a bad story, and being a movie even KJo wasn't proud of, SOTY earned Rs. 7.48 crore on the first day. 'Dhadak' has become the highest grosser featuring newcomers: Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter. Interestingly, a Dharma movie has trumped another offering of theirs.

Comparisons
In race with movies featuring newcomers, 'Dhadak' trumps all

On release day, 'Dhadak' earned more than 'Hero' (Rs. 6.85 crore), 'Heropanti' (Rs. 6.63 crore), 'Ishaqzaade' (Rs. 4.54 crore), 'Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na' (Rs. 3.45 crore), 'Saawariya' (Rs. 3 crore) and 'Vicky Donor' (Rs. 2 crore). All the aforementioned movies had at least one debutant actor in the lead pair. Trade experts believe 'Dhadak' may earn Rs. 20 crore in the first weekend.

Instagram Post
Karan Johar is all hearts for 'Dhadak', obviously!

DHADAK!!!! @shashankkhaitan @janhvikapoor @ishaan95 ❤️

A post shared by karanjohar on Jul 20, 2018 at 10:51pm PDT

The movie
Remake of Marathi blockbuster 'Sairat', 'Dhadak' gets mixed reviews

Directed by Shashank Khaitan, 'Dhadak' is set in Rajasthan and focuses on a forbidden love story of a rich girl (Janhvi) with a poor boy (Ishaan). The original movie, 'Sairat', starring Rinku Rajguru and Akash Thosar got brilliant reviews for its portrayal of honor-killing. While performances of the lead pair of 'Dhadak' was appreciated, the movie, said some critics, didn't do justice to 'Sairat'.

KJo's touch
Karan Johar means business and he is doing just that

The splendid start of 'Dhadak' shows audiences care less about nepotism debate, but in the end want a movie which appeals to them. 'Dhadak' has again established how well Karan Johar understands business, and he doesn't give a thought if naysayers keep targeting him for being 'mafia of nepotism'. As he recently said, it's his choice after all. Nepotism or not, Dharma is winning.

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A mathematics graduate, I handle the national desk. Always looking for items to read, I started off as an entertainment beat writer and made the switch three years into my career. My talents include breaking news and being on top of trending topics.
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