Dharmaveer 2 Review: A biopic which is more political!

Dharmaveer Mukkam Post Thane 2

Director- Pravin Tarde

Cast- Prasad Oak, Kshitish Date, Abhijeet Khandekar, Snehal Tarde and Makarand Date, Amnand Ingle, Hrishikesh Joshi

Released at theatres.

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By Jyothi Venkatesh

Dharmaveer 2 sets out to take us deeper into the life of the late Shiv Sena leader Anand Dighe, who was a political figure who left a lasting impact on Maharashtra. Basically, the biopic of Anand Dighe sets out to explore Anand Dighe’s life, tracing his political journey and capturing the essence of his impactful legacy as a prominent figure.

The sequel to the 2022 hit continues to explore the legacy of Dighe, known as the mentor of Maharashtra’s current Chief Minister, Eknath Shinde and sets out to highlight Dighe’s influence on Maharashtra’s political landscape. The sequel sheds equal light on the current Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and his work with Dighe when the latter was around.

Prasad Oak returns as Anand Dighe, bringing to life his journey from a local leader to a significant political figure whose principles and leadership inspired many. The focus of the film is not only on politics, but it also tells the story of Dighe’s struggles, his commitment to helping the common man, and the immense respect he commanded from his followers.

With strong performances from actors like Kshitish Date and Abhijeet Khandekar, Dharmaveer 2 promises to be inspiring and emotional. If you enjoyed the first part, this sequel will give you a deeper look into the life of a man who continues to be remembered for his service and leadership. It’s a must-watch only if you are interested in politics, history, and real-life stories of determination and legacy.

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The movie frames Shinde’s political ascent as a natural extension of Dighe’s legacy, reinforcing his role in Maharashtra’s political corridors and extending his influence beyond the state.

On the flipside, however, I should say that though Dighe had significant differences with Thackeray, his political mentor and Hindutva flag-bearer, openly depicting this conflict might not resonate well with Shinde’s voter base, especially ahead of elections and hence the film carefully avoids these sensitive aspects, focusing instead on narratives that unify and bolster Shinde’s political image, appealing to undecided voters torn between the two factions of Shiv Sena. The sequel, however, sheds equal light on the current Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and his work with Dighe when the latter was around.

Prasad Oak gets into the character of Anand Dighe with effortless ease. The stories of how this headstrong leader fought against the problems faced by the common man inspires much praise. Kshitish Date’s effective portrayal of Eknath Shinde is praise worthy. However, other actors like Hrishikesh Joshi, Uday Sabnis etc have not been exploited properly