Sadak 2 will stream on Disney Plus Hotstar.Sadak 2, starring Alia Bhatt, Aditya Roy Kapur and Sanjay Dutt, has started streaming on Disney Plus Hotstar. The romantic drama is helmed by veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt who has taken the director’s chair after 19 years. The film is a sequel to 1991 hit film Sadak, which chronicled the love story of a taxi driver Ravi, played by Sanjay Dutt, and a sex worker Pooja (Pooja Bhatt). Ravi helps Pooja to escape the world of the brothel, and the two decide to live together forever. The film’s music album, which boasted of melodies like “Tumhein Apna Banaane Ki”, “Hum Tere Bin Kahi Reh”, “Rehne Ko Ghar Nahi” and others, became a hit among music lovers and is still loved by many.
This is the first time that Mahesh Bhatt has collaborated with daughter Alia Bhatt for a movie. Around the announcement of Sadak 2, Alia had expressed her excitement of being directed by her father and called the film “a dream come true”. The film also marks Pooja Bhatt’s return to films almost after two decades. She has earlier worked with her father Mahesh Bhatt in films like Daddy, Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin, Sir and Zakhm.
Sadak 2 seems to be a revenge story where Alia’s character is seeking revenge from a godman played by Makarand Deshpande. She is assisted by Dutt, who is reprising his role of a taxi driver from the original 1991 release, and her lover, played by Aditya Roy Kapur. Produced by Vishesh Films, it also stars Jisshu Sengupta in a significant part.
The film was set to have a theatrical release in March 2020, but got delayed due to the outbreak of COVID-19 in the country. Later, the makers decided to release the film digitally on Disney Plus Hotstar.
Mukesh Bhatt of Vishesh Films had earlier said, “My gladiator Mahesh Bhatt is back to perform in the arena once again. Sanjay Dutt and him have a magical past and they share a bond which is beyond professional understanding. With Alia coming on board, Pooja being there and my daughter Sakshi, who is the co-producer of the film – The three sisters will be seen performing important roles. I feel it is a very emotional moment for me to see this happening. Sadak is not just a project for me, it is very close to my heart.”
All those waiting to pounce on all those who dared to like Sadak 2, kindly exhale. The film is, in one word, terrible: why would anyone want to make something so dated, so jaded, in this day and age? Read more.
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted, "#OneWordReview... #Sadak2: UNBEARABLE. Just cannot be compared to its first part... Lacklustre plot... Lethargic and lifeless screenwriting... Music doesn’t work either... Terrible waste of the brand [#Sadak] and talent associated with this film. #Sadak2Review."
A tweet from a user called @teamrb_ read, "If you are already a subscriber of @DisneyPlusHS then #SADAK2 ll not disappoint you in anyway. It ll make you pleased several times in those hours against your already paid money. RB Ratings :- 3/5. For those who already have subscription. Decent watch."
A Twitter user called Bhavikk Sangghvi wrote, "#AdityaRoyKapur #Sadak2 The epic journey continues after 29 years. Sanju plays his part with complete conviction; while Alia-Aditya are complete natural. Mahesh Bhatt is back & how? This film deserves a fair chance, whatever people may say!(3.5 stars)."
Mahesh Bhatt directorial Sadak 2 is now available on Disney Plus Hotstar.
Doctor Roshan R shared on Twitter, "I have genuinely fond memories of Sadak as a child. Good acting and lovely music. So yes, I am Thrilled For Sadak 2."
Raj Nayak tweeted, "Looking forward to #Sadak2, would be great to see @MaheshNBhatt Saab’s direction after 20 years. @aliaa08 @AdityaRoyKapur0 @duttsanjay @VisheshFilms @DisneyPlusHS"
"Like many films in the past , Superb and my favourite director Bhatt Saab @MaheshNBhatt gave me the opportunity to be #HATHKATTA in #Sadak2 . Here is the journey to DILIP HATHKATTA @PoojaB1972 @duttsanjay @aliaa08 #AdityaRoyKapur @DisneyPlusHS @DisneyplusHSVIP," wrote Gulshan Grover.
In an interview to National Herald, Pooja Bhatt talked about the negativity surrounding Sadak 2. Pooja said she has resolved to relegate the negativity to the ‘disposable’ bin. "I focus on the path ahead. Sadak 2 has been the most fulfilling and enriching journey for each and every person to have worked on it. As is said, it’s never the destination but the path that leads to it that makes life what it is," she said.
Before Sadak 2, Alia Bhatt fans can see her films like Highway, Raazi, Dear Zindagi and Gully Boy among more on OTT platforms. Click here to see full list.
Sadak 2 stars Sanjay Dutt, Alia Bhatt, Aditya Roy Kapur, Jisshu Sengupta, Makarand Deshpande, Priyanka Bose, Mohan Kapur, Gulshan Grover and Akshay Anand.
@AnkurDu68937769 posted, "Alia Bhatt is talented and versatile actress in Bollywood haters gone hate her because she is winning so i will pray alia Haters live long life so they can see her success. #Sadak2"
Sanjay Dutt, Alia Bhatt and Aditya Roy Kapur starrer Sadak 2 is all set to stream on Disney+ Hotstar VIP from 7:30 pm today. The makers recently shared some behind-the-scenes clicks of the stars. Click here to see more.
"The epic second chapter of a love story that began 29 years ago as it now journeys towards a new horizon. #Sadak2," read a post by @__haripra_arsni.
@deepjaiswal shared via Twitter, "Finally the Day has Arrived, few hours more and #Sadak2 will be streaming on Disney plus Hotstar. I know it's not a regular release of the film that use to be for your previous movies . Not sure about others but we Fans are always excited for your every projects Aloo."
Joginder Tuteja's post read, "I was in Class X when #Sadak released. Today my son is in Class X when #Sadak2 is releasing. From single screens to OTT, it’s a new world for all. Excited to see how @MaheshNBhatt has traversed generations to suit their taste and bring on the entertainment. 7:30 PM @DisneyPlusHS."
Gulshan Grover's latest tweet read, "HATHKATTA will meet you at your home today in #Sadak2 on @DisneyPlusHS @DisneyplusHSVIP . HATHKATTA warns @aliaa08 #AdityaRoyKapur and @duttsanjay will not safe from Dilip Hathkatta . @MaheshNBhatt @PoojaB1972."
RiA D'Souza posted on her Twitter account, "Gonna watch first day first show of #Sadak2 at 7:30pm on @DisneyPlusHS only for u @duttsanjay. Get well soon baba... Our prayers are always with u..@PoojaB1972."