Hindustan Times says Dhadak 2 has a powerful message but too little clarity, with the film taking too long to decide what it wants to be and struggling with uneven storytelling despite moments that hit hard.

Koimoi says Dhadak 2 rouses the viewer, keeps them involved and lands emotionally, praising Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri for daring to love in a film too strong to surrender to society.

BollywoodLife says Dhadak 2 hits hard as a story of caste, conflict and courage, calling it complex, messy and real while praising its willingness to show uncomfortable social realities.

Pinkvilla says Dhadak 2 is a gritty social drama that shines because of its subject and performances, but the convenient climax dilutes the overall impact.

Bollywood Hungama says Dhadak 2 makes an important comment on the caste system and works because of its subject, performances, hard-hitting scenes and powerful climax.

News18 says Dhadak 2 is a hard hitting caste drama in which Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri shine. The review frames it as a compelling romantic thriller tackling caste issues in modern India.

Times of India calls Dhadak 2 an engaging and heart rending watch, praising Siddhant Chaturvedi’s transformation, Triptii Dimri’s convincing performance and the film’s emotional handling of caste injustice, though the final resolution feels restrained.

India TV News says Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri’s love story mirrors societal disparities, calling the film a romance drama rooted in caste divisions and social inequality.

India Today says Dhadak 2 is a brave attempt to address casteism and has its heart in the right place, but it stops short of becoming the fully powerful, unapologetic film it could have been.

Indian Express says Dhadak 2 is on the right side of issues like casteism, classism, feminism and gender identity, but the romance between Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri often feels performative rather than deeply felt.