I have no part in Dhadak 2: Pariyerum Perumal director Mari Selvaraj

Filmmaker Mari Selvaraj confirmed that he is not involved with the makers of the upcoming Hindi movie Dhadak 2, which is the official remake of his directorial debut Pariyerum Perumal.

When Mari Selvaraj was asked to share some insights into Dhadak 2, he revealed he had no involvement with the project. "I have no part in it (Dhadak 2). They have bought the remake rights to Pariyerum Perumal and they are making it. I know only this," said Mari Selvaraj.

Filmmaker-actor Karan Johar's Dharma Productions recently announced the project, Dhadak 2, along with a motion poster featuring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri. Based on the poster, the filmmakers have shaped the narrative around the Dalit rights movement.

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The announcement of Dhadak 2 garnered mixed reactions, with many expressing doubts about 'Bollywoodising' the story of Pariyerum Perumal. The Hindi remake is helmed by Shazia Iqbal and seems to mainly focus on the romance between the characters played by Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri.

The remake seems to deviate from the original narrative of Pariyerum Perumal. In the 2018 Tamil hit, romance is not the main emotion that drives the narrative.

Pariyerum Perumal, starring Kathir and Anandhi, revolved around the innocent friendship between two classmates belonging to different castes. It's a classic theme of a rich girl befriending a poor boy. However, Mari Selvaraj uses the plot to examine the caste dynamics that dictate social interactions among people. He also uses it to shed light on the emotional toll it takes on those subjected to discrimination stemming from their social identity.

Pariyerum Perumal marked Mari Selvaraj's directorial debut and announced the arrival of a new and powerful voice to tell the stories of the downtrodden and oppressed. The director has since solidified his reputation with movies like Karnan and Maamannan.

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