Updated On: 27 February, 2026 06:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Dhadak 2, starring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri, has been screened at Ivy League universities including Brown and Yale. Praised by Karan Johar, the film is gaining academic attention for its exploration of caste, class and social inequality

Karan Johar and Dhadak 2
Dhadak 2 has found a meaningful audience far beyond Indian theatres, with special screenings being held at several prestigious Ivy League universities in the United States. The film, produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions along with Zee Studios and Cloud 9 Pictures, is being recognised in academic spaces for its exploration of social themes in contemporary Indian cinema.
Starring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri, the film has already been screened at Brown University and Yale University. Upcoming screenings are scheduled at Columbia University and Princeton University. At Yale, the screening was hosted by the political science department, while Brown showcased the film through its School of International and Public Affairs, highlighting its relevance to discussions around caste, class and systemic inequality.