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Movies like Dhadak 2 on OTT: Dhadak 2, starring Triptii Dimri and Siddhant Chaturvedi, is all set to hit the theatres. Scheduled for August 1 release, Dhadak 2 is one of the highly-anticipated releases of the year. The film is based on the theme of caste discrimination. It's an adaptation of the Tamil film Pariyerum Perumal, which directly addresses caste-based violence and discrimination. If you are awaiting the release of Dhadak 2 in theatres, here is a list of movies based on caste discrimination that you can watch on OTT:

Movies like Dhadak 2 on OTT

Dhadak (Prime Video)

Dhadak is a 2018 Indian romantic drama film directed by Shashank Khaitan and produced by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions, in association with Zee Studios. It's an official remake of the 2016 Marathi film Sairat, which was also produced by Zee Studios. The story revolves around Madhukar (Ishaan Khatter) and Parthavi (Janhvi Kapoor), two young lovers from different castes who face opposition from their families and society due to their social differences.

Masaan (Prime Video, JioHotstar)

Masaan is a 2015 Indian independent drama film that marks Vicky Kaushal's debut in Hindi cinema and Neeraj Ghaywan's directorial debut. It features Richa Chadda and Vicky Kaushal in lead roles, exploring themes of love, loss, and redemption in Varanasi. The film received critical acclaim for its storytelling, cinematography and performances, winning awards at the Cannes Film Festival.

Asuran (Prime Video)

Asuran is a 2019 Tamil period action drama film directed by Vetrimaaran and produced by Kalaipuli S. Thanu. Based on Poomani's novel Vekkai, the movie stars Dhanush, Manju Warrier (in her Tamil debut), Ken Karunas and Teejay Arunasalam. It explores themes of family, loyalty and struggle against oppression in a rural setting, showcasing Dhanush's powerful performance as the protagonist.

Article 15 (Netflix)

Article 15 is a 2019 Indian crime drama film directed by Anubhav Sinha, starring Ayushmann Khurrana as a detective investigating the disappearance of three girls in a small village, uncovering deep-seated caste-based oppression.

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Pariyerum Perumal (Prime Video)

Pariyerum Perumal is a 2018 Tamil drama film written and directed by Mari Selvaraj, produced by Pa. Ranjith. The story revolves around Pariyan, a law student, and Jothi Mahalakshmi, who form a bond that sparks tension and harassment from Jothi's family due to Pariyan's lower caste.

The film sheds light on the harsh realities of caste oppression and its impact on individuals and relationships.