India, Oct. 4 -- When Dhadak 2 was released in theatres earlier this year, it received praise from critics, but not much traction at the box office. After a somewhat respectable opening, the Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri-starrer slowed down at the ticket window, collecting just Rs.29 crore. Many labelled the film a disaster even as viewers praised it. Last week, as it hit Netflix, the narrative changed. There was a flood of reactions online from people who watched it for the first time, and the romantic drama even managed to trend in the UK, of all places.

The film's director, Shazia Iqbal, reflects on its journey in a no-holds-barred chat with Hindustan Times, where she talks about the box office performance, Dhadak 2's revival ...