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Indian 2 First Review: இந்தியன் 2 படம் எப்படி இருக்கு? முதல் விமர்சனம் இதோ!

Updated Jul 12, 2024, 07:42 IST

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Indian 2 Review: Indian Thatha Returns Without Fangs In A Flashier Sequel

Writer and Director: S Shankar

Cast: Kamal Haasan , Siddharth , SJ Suryah, Rakul Preet Singh, Priya Bhavani Shankar

Duration: 150 mins

Available in: Theatres

What made Senapathi, a greying father of two, a complicated yet superior superhero in Shankar’s Indian thirty years back was not the fact that he could kill people at 70 or put the fear of God in people while slitting the throat of a doctor on national television. Behind his tough exterior, Shankar’s hero wore the wounds of his past like an armour — the grief of being used to losing his loved ones in the freedom struggle translated brilliantly to the present, where he goes on to kill even his son for the greater good. In Senapathi’s hands, the varma kalai was a mere accessory that elevated his superpower, that is his grit. In Indian 2 , Kamal Haasan’s Senapathi is stripped of this superpower. The stoic hero is left to purr.

It’s easy to see why Shankar wanted to bring back the Indian thatha. In 1996, Shankar gave Tamil cinema a vigilante hero to talk about issues that chip away at our country — this went on to become a trope, with directors emulating Senapathi with their own stock vigilante heroes. The India of 2024 is different from the India of 1996. The world is more polarised than ever before today, but the director chooses to focus on the issues that have remained the same — corruption, medical negligence, educational fraud and so on.

But even if the world in the film has moved on — we have AI standing in for the brilliance of actors such as Nedumudi Venu, incredible prosthetic and makeup work to make a centenarian look cool, and polished stunts — the treatment remains terribly conventional. Elaborate scenes and monologues (was Senapathi ever so chatty?) are stitched up to make this 100-something messiah cool, while the film forgets the one thing that actually made him unique: his personality.

In Senapathi’s attempt to clean up the country yet another time, he becomes a social media crusader. If the relatively younger generation was lawless in the first part (his son Chandru is a corrupt brake officer), the boomer generation grows up to stay corrupt in the sequel. So, he rallies up the youngsters to throw out the leeches. Helping him in this fight is a reformist  YouTube channel called Barking Dogs, headed by Siddharth’s Chitra Aravindan, the son of an anti-corruption government officer (Samuthirakani). But when Indian thatha directs these youngsters to clean up their own house before the world, his plan starts to backfire. The fickleness of social media and the complexities of living with crooked yet loving parents is explored with some amount of effort in the film. 

In a superb nod to the first part, a man isn’t allowed to perform the last rights of a loved one for placing the world before his family. But again, none of these details let the characters leap — apart from Siddharth’s Chithra who has a moving backstory with his mother — because in the end they are over-the-top caricatures. SJ Suryah gets a glorified cameo as a ravenous villain who is decked up in gold — a detail that’s included to probably make us believe he is a criminal, there is another granite bigwig who relieves himself in a pot made of gold.

Indian was by no means a perfect film. It was still a film drenched in sexual innuendos — a marker of films from a particular time. But it still had just the right amount of rigour that made us root for its far-fetched world where a timeworn veteran could kick a man or two. Sujatha’s dialogue also made these characters firmly grounded to reality. Sure, Chandru accepts bribes to get ahead in life, but a streak of shame instantly crosses his face when his blunders cost the lives of children. It was a film that explored the penalty of being a bad and a good person. The sequel has no space for such deep dualities. It focuses on “weapons” of revolution such as “social media” and “varma kalai (an artform that gets disturbing iterations including a transphobic varmam)” instead of the revolution itself. No amount of modernisation can save a film that’s so deeply conservative at heart. 

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இந்தியன் 2 திரை விமர்சனம்

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28 ஆண்டுகள் கழித்து பல போராட்டங்களுக்கு பின் இன்று உலகளவில் வெளியாகியுள்ள திரைப்படம் இந்தியன் 2. பிரமாண்ட இயக்குனர் ஷங்கர் இயக்கத்தில் உலக நாயகன் கமல் ஹாசன் நடிப்பில் லைகா இப்படத்தை தயாரித்துள்ளது.

பெரிதும் எதிர்பார்ப்பில் இருக்கும் இப்படத்தின் திரை விமர்சனத்தை பார்ப்பதற்கு முன், இந்தியன் முதல் பாகத்தின் கதை சுருக்கத்தை பார்த்துவிட்டு வரலாம். 

இந்தியன் முதல் பாகம் : யார் இந்த சேனாபதி 

இந்தியா சுதந்திரம் அடைவதற்கு முன் வெள்ளையர்களை எதிர்த்து போராடிய சுதந்திர போராட்ட வீரர்களில் ஒருவர் சேனாபதி (கமல்). நேதாஜியின் படையில் முக்கிய நபராக திகழ்ந்து வந்த சேனாபதி, போரில் வெள்ளையர்களிடம் பிடிபடுகிறார்.

இவர்களுக்கு சந்திரபோஸ் 'சந்துரு' மற்றும் கஸ்தூரி சேனாபதி என இரு பிள்ளைகள். இதில் மூத்த மகன் சந்துரு குறுக்கு வழியில் லஞ்சம் கொடுத்து அரசாங்க வேலையில் சேர நினைக்க, அவரை கண்டிக்கிறார் தந்தை சேனாபதி. இதனால் வீட்டை விட்டு வெளியேறி சென்னைக்கு சென்று விடுகிறார் சந்துரு.

இந்தியன் படத்தின் மொத்த வசூல்.. எவ்வளவு தெரியுமா

இதன்பின் வீட்டில் திடீரென நடக்கும் விபத்தில் நெருப்பில் சிக்கிக்கொள்ளும் கஸ்தூரி உடல் கருகிய நிலையில் உயிர் போராடிக் கொண்டிருக்கிறார். மருத்துவமனையில் லஞ்சம் தந்ததால் மருத்துவம் பார்ப்பேன் என மருத்துவர் கூற, 'நான் ஏன் லஞ்சம் தரவேண்டும், அதை கொடுக்க மாட்டேன்' என கூறுகிறார் சேனாபதி.

இதனால் அவருடன் மகள் இறந்து போகிறார். நேர்மையாக இருந்ததற்காக கிடைத்த பரிசா என்னுடைய மகளின் இறப்பு, இதன்பின் லஞ்சம் ஊழல் என்கிற வார்த்தை தமிழ்நாட்டில் கேட்க கூடாது, இதனால் யாரும் பாதிக்கப்பட கூடாது என முடிவு செய்யும் சேனாபதி மீண்டும் நேதாஜி வழியில் செல்ல முடிவு செய்கிறார்.

தன்னிடம் லஞ்சம் கேட்ட ஒவ்வொரு அதிகாரிகளையும் கலையெடுக்கிறார் சேனாபதி. தொடர்ந்து பல அரசு அதிகாரிகளின் மரண செய்தியால் இந்தியன் தாத்தாவின் மீது அனைத்து அரசு அதிகாரிகளுக்கும் பயம் ஏற்படுகிறது.

இப்படியொரு சூழ்நிலையில், சந்துரு லஞ்சம் வாங்கிக்கொண்டு செய்த தவறால் பல உயிர்கள் இறந்து போய் விடுகிறது. இதனால் தனது மகனையே கொள்ள முடிவு செய்கிறார் சேனாபதி. இறுதியில் லஞ்சம் வாங்கி தவறு செய்த தனது மகனை கொலை செய்துவிட்டு வெளிநாட்டுக்கு சென்று விடுகிறார். ஆனால், மீண்டும் தவறு நடந்தால் இந்தியன் வருவான் என இறுதியில் எச்சரித்து இருந்தார்.   

இந்தியன் 2 : Zero Tolerance

கதைக்களம் .

சித்தார்த் மற்றும் அவரது நண்பர்கள் பிரியா பவானி ஷங்கர், ஜெகன் உடன் இணைந்து சமுதாயத்தில் நடக்கும் தவறுகளை தட்டி கேட்க வேண்டும் என போராடுகிறார்.

Youtube சேனல் மூலம் இதை நகைச்சுவையுடன் சேர்த்து செய்து வரும் சித்தார்த் ஒரு கட்டத்தில் நம்மால் எதுவுமே செய்ய முடியாது, இதற்கு இந்தியன் தாத்தா தான் வரவேண்டும் என முடிவு செய், இந்தியனை தேடும் பயணத்தில் இறங்குகின்றனர்.

#comebackindian என்கிற டேக்கை வைரலாக்கி இங்கு நடக்கும் லஞ்சம் ஊழல் போன்ற விஷயங்களை இந்தியன் சேனாதிபதிக்கு தெரிவிக்கின்றனர். உலகில் ஏதோ ஒரு மூலையில் இருக்கும் இந்தியனுக்கு இது தெரியவரும் என தொடர்ந்து முயற்சி செய்ய, தைவானில் இருக்கும் சேனாபதி மீண்டும் இந்தியா செல்ல வேண்டும் என முடிவு செய்கிறார்.

இந்தியாவிற்கு 28 ஆண்டுகள் கழித்து வரும் வீரசேகரன் சேனாபதியை பிடிக்க வேண்டும் என போலீஸ் ஒரு புறம் இருக்க, லஞ்சம் ஊழல் செய்பவர்களை விட்டு வைக்க கூடாது என இந்திய வரும் சேனாதிபதி என்னென்ன இன்னல்களை சந்தித்தார்? இதன்பின் நடக்கப்போவது என்ன? என்பதே படத்தின் மீதி கதை.

படத்தை பற்றிய அலசல்

உலகநாயகன் கமல் ஹாசன் நடிப்பில் குறை சொல்ல முடியுமா! அவர் வரும் ஒவ்வொரு காட்சியும் நம்மை சிந்திக்கவும் சிலிர்க்கவும் வைக்கிறது. அவர் நடிப்பில் குறை கண்டுபிடித்தால், குறை கண்டுபிடிக்கும் நபர்களிடம் தான் இனிமேல் நடிப்பை கற்றுக்கொள்ள வேண்டும்.

இந்தியன் முதல் பாகத்தில் தமிழ்நாட்டில் நடந்த லஞ்சம் ஊழலை சுட்டிக்காட்டி படம் எடுத்திருந்த ஷங்கர், இரண்டாம் பாகத்தில் இந்தியா முழுக்க சேனாபதி சென்றால் என்ன நடக்கும் என்பதை பிரமாண்டமாக காட்டியுள்ளார்.

சித்தார்த், பிரியா பவானி ஷங்கர், பாபி சிம்ஹா, சமுத்திரக்கனி, ஜெகன் உள்ளிட்டோர் கதாபாத்திரங்களை வடிவமைத்த விதம் சூப்பர். அதே போல் மறைந்த நடிகர்கள் விவேக், நெடுமுடி வேணு ஆகியோரை இப்படத்தில் முக்கிய கதாபாத்திரங்களில் பார்க்க முடிந்ததே மகிழ்ச்சியாக இருந்தது. எஸ்.ஜே. சூர்யா சில நிமிடங்கள் தான் வருகிறார். அடுத்த பாகத்தில் தான் அவருடைய மொத்த வில்லத்தனம் வெளிப்படும்.

கதைக்களம் சமுதாயத்தை சரி செய்ய வேண்டும் என்ற கருத்து இருந்தாலும், திரைக்கதை சற்று வலுவாக இருந்திருக்கலாம். அது படத்திற்கு மிகப்பெரிய பின்னடைவு கொடுக்கிறது.

கமல் ஹாசன் பேசும் விஷயங்கள் தேசப்பற்றுடன் இருந்தாலும், இந்த காலத்து 2K கிட்ஸுக்கு அது எந்த அளவிற்கு போய் சேரும் என தெரியவில்லை. அட்வைஸ் செய்தாலே 'பூமர்.. பூமர் அங்கிள்' என சொல்லும் இந்த காலத்து 2K கிட்ஸ் இடம், இந்தியன் தாத்தா காட்டு கத்து கத்தினாலும் கிரிஞ்ச் என சொல்லி விடும் நிலை தான் தற்போது இருக்கிறது.

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'Indian 2' Movie Review: What's Good, What's Bad; Find Out From Viewers' Words

After a long wait, Kamal Haasan and Shankar's ambitious film 'Indian 2' is hitting the screens worldwide on Friday, July 12.

It is a sequel to 'Indian 2' which was released in 1996. The latest instalment is much bigger than the first part. Another part of the movie will be released next year.

Kamal Haasan returns as Senapati, an anti-corruption crusader and vigilante who had killed his own son in the 'Indian'. The latest flick has Siddharth, Rakul Preet Singh, SJ Suryah, Bobby Simha, Brahmanandam, Samthuthirakani among others. It also features the late Vivekh and Manobala.

The film has Anirudh's music, Ravi Varman's cinematography and Sreekar Prasad's editing.

Story: In 'Indian 2,' the sequel maintains the excitement of its predecessor while continuing the core theme of fighting injustice. The storyline picks up where "Indian" left off, with Senapathy, a former freedom fighter turned vigilante, returning to combat widespread corruption in the country.

Spurred by public demand, Senapathy reemerges to champion justice, teaming up with a young man who exposes corrupt politicians through internet videos.

The trailer opens with scenes depicting widespread crimes and scams across India, narrated by a woman's voice that highlights issues like unemployment and corruption. Siddharth's character reflects on his childhood hero, Senapathy, who has been in hiding but returns dramatically.

Senapathy takes on corrupt businessmen and enemies, engaging in intense fights and using disguises to outsmart them. When questioned about his methods, Senapathy defends his forceful actions as necessary to save the nation, in contrast to Siddharth's character's preference for Gandhian nonviolence.

The movie has garnered a lot of hype. Will the movie live up to the viewers' expectations? Find it out here:

Venky Reviews: #Indian2 is an outdated and tedious movie. Though the movie tries to give honest messages, it's done in a boring way with no proper emotion and drama at all.

Shankar tried to repeat the screenplay of his old movies but fails to recreate the magic big time. All of the emotions are completely artificial and feel like a serial drama. The film had a good start for about 20 minutes along with Senapathys entry but continues to go down hill after that.

The grandeur and production values are nice. Anirudh had no scope to give an impactful score. While you can atleast sit through the first half, the second half doesn't give you that chance. Disaster! #Bharateeyudu2

#Indian2 Strictly Average 1st Half!

Film starts off well with building an emotional set-up but then goes down a predictable and routine path. So far reminds us of Shankars old screenplay structure but the routine screenplay style makes it less impactful. Needs a good 2nd half #Bharateeyudu2 Kamal Hassan is doing well. Grandeur and Production Values stand out in the first half. Anirudhs BGM is pretty ineffective so far.

Let's X OTT GLOBAL: So far Sooo Goood #Indian2 🔥

Decent Intro for @ikamalhaasan First Half Packed With Some Engaging Sequences

@shankarshanmugh's Visual Treat Interval Sequence BANGER With @anirudhofficial's BGM🔥💥💥 Two Track Mission 🔥 Senapathy's get-up with long hair hasn't come out well 😐 Could be better Required a Strong Second Half 🏆🏆 Calendar Song is Visually Great Experience

Karthik: Very outdated screenplay and should have released long time ago. Can't believe it from #Shankar. My comedy idle and master of one liner #Vivek is a big plus. So dearly miss him. #BGM is a big let down from mass MD #Anirudh #Average 1st half. Hope 2nd half saves it. #Indian2 Iconic, Innovative and first of a kind of GRAND OG director of India, #Shankar sir will surely leave a big black mark in his career with this #Indian2. Felt like watching documentary. Maybe I expected at least trendy or maybe emotional or entertaining one but this one doesn't. #Shankar sir you are still a GOAT director of Indian cinema and you can bounce back. #Average

Sai Reviews: Better second half but that really is not saying much. Shankar delves into the plot and Siddharth's arc is interesting but it's dunked in loads of syrupy melodrama and messy action. Seems like Shankar really forgets the strengths of Indian to produce a potpourri out of #Indian2 I thought the entire track of Siddharth had potential where the movie asks the question at what cost can you uphold absolute justice and has a little bit of space for an ethical development, but it mashes all of its ethics away with Shankar and Ani BGM w/ Senapathi's every act

Judging by the looks #Indian3 doesn't look any better as it delves into Senapathy's dad's backstory (hence confirming that Paaaraa is an exclusive part 3 song😭), endlessly extending this very confusing and unnecessary saga of Moral justice and mealy melodrama. Didn't like

Better second half but that really is not saying much. Shankar delves into the plot and Siddharth's arc is interesting but it's dunked in loads of syrupy melodrama and messy action. Seems like Shankar really forgets the strengths of Indian to produce a potpourri out of #Indian2

Shankar stages everything with as much grandeur but the outdated-ness is felt sorely. Everything feels like a sore ripoff of a Tamil blockbuster 10 years ago. It's unapologetically lavish and Herculean, yes, but at the cost of the entire movie? Where's the substance? Not really looking forward to this second half. The Sivaji reference halfway was more entertaining than the entire movie. Alr people have begun comparing it with Darbar and Annaatthe here, so yk the level at how much it's disappointing

Bossu: Average 1st half Jaragandi song ref and few scenes 👍🏽 #Bharateeyudu2 #Indian2

Chonik: Done with show of #Indian2 #Bharateeyudu2, 2nd half was very disappointing. Though the idea behind movie is good, it was delivered in a bad & boring way. The setup was completely wasted, & Shankar sir lost his touch. As a big fan of his work, I was very disappointed.

T.H.A.R.U.N: #Indian2 is so terrible. Its a disgrace to the first part. Not a single department did justice. It proves again that @shankarshanmugh is nothing without Sujatha Rangarajan. Feel sorry for Ram Charan for wasting his prime with this outdated director.

Guru K: When the director was forced to do 3 big movies simultaneously substandard product is what expected. Greediness of producers spoils directors focus/vision.#Indian2 This should have been just 1 sequel instead of 2.

Revolution4SRK: Vintage Shankar sir seems to be back in form. Crisper editing would have done wonders. Best work in recent years from him. #indian2

PaniPuri: #Indian2 Review : "OVER HUNGAMA - LESS EFFECTIVE- TEDIOUS WATCH" Rating : 1.5/5 ⭐️

Positives: 👉#KamalHaasan 👉Granduer Visuals

Negatives: 👉Old Story 👉Dull & Plain Screenplay 👉Weak Direction 👉Boring Scenes 👉Poor emotions 👉Dead Second Half

Man of Justice: After industry hit in #2point0 Shankar out of sympathy/over confidence chose to help save then personal debt drowning & Tier 2/3 boxoffice #Kamalhasan But i Blame Lokesh like always blame modiji as Had #Vikram come earlier this needless #indian2 #Bharateeyudu2 wouldnt been made

Thyview: #Indian2 okayish Senapathy turns Cocky which worked against the film. Siddharth's track some what saves the movie even though it turns melodramatic. Credit where it's due, the movie takes some interesting/compelling turns in the 2nd half. #Bharateeyudu2

Krishna Vemuri: #indian2 is a spectacle. Watch and enjoy.

All Pie is Good Pie: In the final moments, Kamal looks directly into the camera and says, "I'll be back!" But I'm afraid no sane person in this world'll ever be back. The greatest disaster you'll ever see or never see. Kamal looked good in the Indian3 trailer but I'm afraid it's a lost cause #Indian2

Winter: #indian2 better second half with routine shankar mark elevations.. overall average movie

USA Tamilan: #Indian2 has nothing to offer . Indian2 and 1 should have come as single part . Shankar failed miserably.

Umair Sandhu: Powerful Film of the Year !! I already watched it last week at Censor Board ! Maza a gaya ! #indian2

3.5⭐️/5⭐️Just saw #Indian2 at Censor Board! MINDBLOWING ✔️🥵 First Review #Indian2 : Paisa Vasool Action Thriller with Powerful Social message! #KamalHaasan Stole the show all the way. Biggest Tamil Hit of 2024 on the way. 3.5⭐️/5⭐️

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‘Indian 2’ movie review: Kamal Haasan, Shankar’s underwhelming sequel relies more on its past legacy and future promise

Despite a barrage of ideas that usually work wonders in shankar’s films, most of them in kamal haasan-led ‘indian 2’ fall flat thanks to a disengaging plot needlessly stretched to milk the upcoming ‘indian 3’.

Updated - July 14, 2024 03:22 pm IST

Published - July 12, 2024 05:58 pm IST

A still from ‘Indian 2’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

After making his debut with the Robin Hood-esque Gentleman and mounting a simple love story on a complex political backdrop with his sophomore film Kadhalan , director Shankar dialled it up to eleven with his third film, Indian . Apart from the trope of a former freedom fighter taking up arms against those decimating his country, the poignant backstory gave the titular hero a reason to turn vigilante, a cause worth sacrificing even his own son. This sense of emotional turmoil the character had and the empathy it rightfully extracted from us are just some of the many crucial elements that the sequel Indian 2 misses.

Senapathy (Kamal Haasan), who reaches Hong Kong at the end of Indian , is now in Taiwan, the land where his idol Subhas Chandra Bose died. While those who waited for Bose’s return never got to see that, a bunch of YouTubers, disillusioned by corruption, trend #ComeBackIndian on social media causing the veteran to return to his homeland. While everyone expects him to serve justice with his belt buckle knife, he first asks the country’s youngsters to call out the corrupt folks in their own households because... cleaning starts at home.

Indian 2 (Tamil)

Probably the biggest takeaway of Indian 2 is how the sequel tries to shed light on the people behind corruption and the aftermath of ratting out on those near and dear; lives are lost and families are broken. The very idea of focusing on the aftermath of being straight as an arrow, something which Shankar toyed with the death of Senapathy’s daughter in the first part, makes for an endearing ethical dilemma that our ‘Indian’ and ‘Indians’ who count on him had to encounter. But this idea, unlike Senapathy’s knife, barely scratches the surface.

What we are left with are templates that we once used to love in Shankar’s films — grand sets, songs in exotic locales, and huge action set pieces, as well as tropes we long-hoped the veteran would let go of. Cringed at the gross portrayal of the trans makeup artist from I ? There’s an unnecessarily problematic scene here where our hero, with his varma kalai , makes a womaniser/rich man act effeminate. Remember the “kuppathu porikki pasanga” stereotype from Mudhalvan ? Now they’re apparently youngsters with bright-coloured hair hiding behind the anonymity of the Internet and abusing people online. Ever accessed the government’s welfare schemes, dubbed freebies? Well, according to the film, you should be ashamed of being bribed to overlook substandard governance.

A scene features an unskilled doctor looking for the patient’s appendix while operating on her from her back. The film milks this caricaturish portrayal of a doctor for an emotional sequence. But it strays away from talking about more pressing issues like the NEET fiasco that’s straining the future of medical professionals in the country. In another instance, Shankar equates the snitching of a man taking lakhs of rupees as a bribe with a fisherwoman who is caught for adding weight to increase her catch’s price. In the filmmaker’s Garuda Purana — as Anniyan mentions in his film — crime is not a vest to be measured as small, large and extra large. While a similar wealthy official who gets arrested for corruption walks scot-free the same day, the film never tells us the fate of those caught akin to the fisherwoman. Shankar’s solutions to issues have mostly been authoritative and idealistic, but they seldom look at the grassroots-level causes behind them. Yet, his skewered take on everyday issues is the least of Indian 2’s worries.

Unlike Indian , the sequel takes the war against corruption across the country. You know the film isn’t fooling around when the smoking and drinking statutory warnings are replaced with a line that goes, “Corruption causes cancer to the nation”. While the film showcases a rogues’ gallery of villains from different states— indulging in everything from granite scams to recruitment scams — none of the punishments meted out to them feel as cathartic as the ones we saw in the original film. The fact that they range from singing non-stop till they drop dead or running like a horse (complete with neighing noises, I kid you not) till they die of exhaustion isn’t exactly as menacing as what Shankar does with villains in his older films.

Apart from Kamal, it’s Siddharth along with his gang of friends, played by Priya Bhavani Shankar, Jagan and Rishikanth, who get most of the screen-time, but their trials and tribulations never hit us hard, unlike what the character of Manorama goes through in Indian . The fact that all it takes is one worldwide trending hashtag, #ComeBackIndian, for Senapathy to end his vanavaas and come to India, and another trend #GoBackIndian for the whole nation to vouch against our hero, feels extremely artificial.

What hurts the most are two aspects: how the grandeur Shankar is known for falls like a house of cards when not backed with a sturdy plot and how the very character of Senapathy is altered to make the umpteen theories that floated online before the film’s release sound better. For starters, the visually stunning ‘Calendar Song’, or any song for that matter, add no value to the film. And when Senapathy, chased by a gang of goons, runs inside a glass-making company, you can almost hear late Vivek’s line from Vedi, “Welcome to fight location” in your ears. Senapathy, in 1996’s Indian , was an old, hunched man whose superpower, apart from varma kalai , was to look like any other individual and that gave him the cover to make his kills and escape without a trace. In Indian 2, though, he’s seen jumping walls, intruding impenetrable places, fighting an assemblage of baddies and even escaping with an electric unicycle in a tediously long chase sequence.

A brilliant Krishnaswamy (Nedumudi Venu) proved to be a worthy enemy to Senapathy in the original film. But in Indian 2 , his son Pramod (Bobby Simha) is just another typical Tamil film cop primarily used by Senapathy to call out nepotism similar to varisu arasiyal. Similarly, SJ Suryah, who we assume is the main antagonist in the next sequel, appears merely for seconds just like other veterans like Brahmanandam. Even the dialogues don’t work in favour of the film; we are attacked with lines like ‘idhu karumam illa, varumam’ and ‘soththu kaga oduna nee ippo death kaga odu’.

Finally, you know a film is in deep trouble these days when even Anirudh can’t salvage it with his score. Interestingly, Indian 2 reuses a lot of AR Rahman’s original score; not only does it work brilliantly, but also makes for some of the best moments in the film.

And speaking of earlier outings, the references to Shankar and Kamal’s previous works, especially Indian, are aplenty, including a homage of sorts to Goundamani and Senthil. But despite a barrage of ideas that usually work wonders in Shankar’s projects, most of them fall flat thanks to an uninteresting treatment that stretches the sequel to two films. A glimpse at the end teases what’s in store in Indian 3.... this 140-odd-second clip delivers what the 180-minute film couldn’t. Banking on the nostalgic value of its predecessor and a visibly intriguing sequel that’s coming up next year, Indian 2 struggles to be relevant and entertaining. More than #ComeBackIndian, we hope Indian 3 will be a comeback for the veteran filmmaker and the legendary actor.

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Indian 2 Overseas Review: To sky-high expectations and hype, Kamal Haasan's latest vigilante action drama, a sequel to Shankar's 1996 film Indian, Indian 2, was released worldwide. The movie which stars a plethora of notable actors was released in three languages in two formats on July 12, 2024.

Written and directed by visionary filmmaker Shankar, Indian 2, which was released as Bharateeyudu 2 in Telugu and Hindustani 2 in Hindi was a special film and one of the biggest releases of 2024. The movie brings together the combination of Kamal Haasan and Shankar after 28 years. In addition, the movie also marks the first collaboration between Anirudh Ravichander and Shankar.

Indian 2 is gaining negative feedback from the fans and the critics after the theatrical release. They have so many flaws to rant about after their hopes came crashed with Indian 2. But, the trailer of Indian 3 looked promising to those who watched Indian 2 in the theatres today.

Indian 2 Synopsis

Senapathy, a freedom fighter-turned-vigilante is now in Hong Kong. He comes to know about the unprecedented and overpowered corruption that is ruling the country and decides to return to India.

Indian 2 Overseas Review By NRIs'

The much-awaited movie opened a bit earlier in the USA for fans and enthusiastic movie lovers at 3.30 AM on July 12. Those who couldn't hold the excitement have taken to their social media handles to share their feeling about watching Ulaganayagan Kamal Haasan as their favourite 'Senapathy.' Here are some of the interesting tweets for you to go through.

దణ్ణం శంకర్ సర్..you are done.. నాకేంటి రకుల్ ని చూసినప్పడు అల్ల KTR ఎందుకు పక్కన ఉన్నట్టు అనిపించాడు #Bharateeyudu2 🙏🙏🙏 #SomeThingUnknowinglyComingToMyBrain — Chandra Sama®️🇮🇳🇺🇸 (@I_Chandra_Sama) July 12, 2024

Positives: Kamal Hasan, Siddarth, Bobby Simha performances...corruption scenes... Negatives: Story, Screenplay, Lag narration Overall Review: 2/5 5/n #Bharateeyudu2 #indian2 — Telugu Orator (@teluguorator) July 12, 2024

Interval lo andaru GameChanger gurinche discussion. #Bharateeyudu2 — Johnnie Walker🚁 (@Johnnie5ir) July 12, 2024

Inka part 3 trailer undamma....asalu cinema dantlo pettaru....shankar mark visuals and anirudh bgm anni dantlo unnay...ee second part just naam ke vasthey... Overall ga aa #Indian3 trailer kosam cinema okasari chuseyochu... #Bharateeyudu2 #indian2 — Telugu Orator (@teluguorator) July 12, 2024

Ee cinema ki kobbarikaya kottinaroje naku ardham aipoyindi idhi etthipoye yavvaram ani... 1990s lo vacchina cinemalaki..adhi kuda ilanti concept and setup unna cinemalaki..2024 lo sequels theesthe workout avvavu. #Bharateeyudu2 . — Moksh Reddy ⱽᵃˢᵗʰᵘⁿⁿᵃ ⚓ (@ReddyMoksh) July 12, 2024

#Indian2 USA Premiere Situation 🇺🇸: This is why @ikamalhaasan called as weak star & no crowd pulling power 🙏 Not even 10 tickets sold for IMAX Now, my show is doubtful & management told they will give an update in 10mins #Bharateeyudu2 @shankarshanmugh give a comeback pic.twitter.com/KVZYHHADeD — 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢 𝐑𝐚𝐦𝐮𝐝𝐮 𝐍𝐓𝐑 (@AllariRamuduNTR) July 11, 2024

Indian 2 Cast

This vigilante action film sequel stars Kamal Haasan as Veerasekaran Senapathy aka Indian. In addition, the movie stars S.J. Suryah, Kajal Aggarwal, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Rakul Preet Singh, Siddharth, Nedumudi Venu as Krishnaswamy IPS, Kalidas Jayaram, Gulshan Grover, Samuthirakani, Bobby Simha, Brahmanandam, Zakir Hussain, Piyush Mishra, Guru Somasundaram, Delhi Ganesh, Shivaji Guruvayoor, Deepa Shankar, Anant Mahadevan, George Maryan, Vinod Sagar, Akhilendra Mishra, and Benedict Garrett among others in key roles for various versions. Late Vivek, G Marimuthu, and Manobala will be part of the film as the makers wanted to leave their portions intact.

Indian 2 Crew Written and directed by S Shankar, the sequel titled Indian 2 is being helmed by Subaskaran Allirajah and Udhayanidhi Stalin under their Lyca Productions and Red Giant Movies banners on an approximate budget of Rs 250 Crore. Ravi Varma is cranking the camera and A. Sreekar Prasad is the film's editor. Anirudh Ravichander is composing the film's entire background score and music.

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Indian 2 review: Yet another sequel that tarnishes the reputation of the original

The Shankar film neither does justice to a terrific actor like Kamal Haasan nor evokes empathy or interest in any character or storyline.

Published:Jul 12, 2024

Kamal Haasan's 'Indian 2' disappoints. (Supplied)

Indian 2 (Tamil)

• Main Cast: Kamal Haasan, Siddharth, SJ Suryah, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Rakul Preet Singh, Bobby Simha, Nedumudi Venu, Vivekh, Gulshan Grover and Samuthirakani
• Director: Shankar
• Producer: Subaskaran and Udhayanidhi Stalin
• Cinematography: Ravi Varman

Crafting a sequel is tricky, particularly, for a film like Indian (1996), which attained a cult status over time.

Let’s understand why Indian became a blockbuster, in the first place. It tackled issues that deeply resonated with the common man, articulating their frustrations.

The film featured Senapathy, an ordinary old man (brilliantly played by Kamal Haasan), doing extraordinary things effortlessly—no gimmicks, six-pack abs, or heavy fights. Indian had an engaging screenplay, enjoyable humour, and a compelling background score. Most importantly, there was an arc to the characters.

Indian 2 , on the other hand, has none. It was a colossal disappointment for diehard fans, who spent years speculating about what Shankar had in store.

Chitra Aravindan (Siddharth) heads Barking Dogs, a YouTube channel co-managed by Aarthi (Priya Bhavani Shankar) and Thambesh (Jagan). Their satire-heavy content stars RK Laxman’s Common Man, addressing societal issues, including corruption. Inspired by Indian Thatha, they launch a viral social media campaign for his comeback.

Indian Thatha, last seen in Hong Kong at the end of Indian , is in Taipei. After he returns, he urges the youth to start the battle from their homes.

Shankar’s Indian 2 delves into the aftermath when personal tragedies incite public animosity towards him.

A film sans story

Kamal Haasan in ‘Indian 2’. (Supplied)

Going into Indian 2 , I knew it wouldn’t match the original’s excitement. The first film was fueled by years of creative passion, while sequels, often, disappoint in comparison.

Nowadays, it’s about balancing storytelling with artistic integrity, amidst the demands of a star-driven narrative. The temptation to compromise is significant in a market that values star power, above all else.

“Indian ku saave kidiyaadhu …” (This Indian is immortal); you don’t find a single line of this dialogue class in Indian 2 . The film goes on for three hours. But it’s all flab. Was the “Calendar Song” necessary, and did it serve any purpose in the plot? Shankar or perhaps Subaskaran should have answers to this.

Indian 2 fails to resonate with me because it prioritised Kamal Haasan’s stardom over the integrity of Senapathy’s character. It is entirely on the actor’s shoulders. But despite his efforts, the film does not meet expectations.

The political commentary in Indian 2 is heavy-handed, often feeling forced and unconvincing. It portrays almost everyone as corrupt except for Senapathy and a group of youngsters.

The disappointingly underwhelming (and numbingly long) Indian 2 prioritises hairstyling and wardrobe over Kamal Haasan’s dedication to plot and character. What’s the point of making a sequel if there’s no story? Don’t suggest waiting for Indian 3 now!

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Unrealistic and chaotic.

SJ Suryah in ‘Indian 2’. (Supplied)

However, the film’s true disappointment lies in its excessively cinematic and unrealistic approach, diverging from the organic flow of the plot.

It is almost unbearable to watch Senapathy show off his heroism through stunts. He strips off his shirt, flexes his muscles, and breaks the villains’ bones. But why must Senapathy resort to this nonsense?

He does not have to. He doesn’t need to emulate Jackie Chan to prove he is a hero. I think this was the biggest mistake Indian 2 made.

The second half descends into meaningless chaos. Indian 2 tries to cater to everyone, which isn’t inherently an issue, but the writing is so pathetic that it fails to evoke empathy or interest in any character or storyline.

The presence of social media hashtags and discussions on trending topics does not automatically make a film “updated.”

Why does Shankar struggle to make a simple, entertaining film? Where did all his magic disappear? Why do our stars feel the need to deliver lectures and messages amid action movies?

In Indian , Kamal Haasan skillfully blended his stardom into the character of Senapathy. In contrast, Indian 2 , turns into a vehicle purely focused on Kamal Haasan’s star power.

While such films can be entertaining, they depend on a strong antagonist with clear motivations, effective use of memorable music, and clever references to earlier parts of the original. A never-ending scene features Kamal Haasan on an electric unicycle, jumping walls, and fighting villains without sustaining a single scratch. Come on, he’s Senapathy, not Superman!

Indian 2 prioritises action over plot. The days of an action hero enhancing the story are gone; now, plots are crafted to justify the male lead’s heroism.

Kamal Haasan’s prosthetics look cakey and unsettling, but the bigger issue is the writing. The makers have turned Indian into a joke. That’s what the sequel has truly accomplished—they’ve diminished the integrity of the Indian universe to a mere punchline.

Bobby Simha and the late actor Vivekh in a still from the Shankar film. (Supplied)

Watching Indian 2 felt like mindlessly flipping through pages of a book, and then, what the heck!

Indian 2 is one of those films where you’re excited about the plot when you hear about it. But then, you watch the movie and realise otherwise. It doesn’t do justice to a terrific actor like Kamal Haasan. It is a sequel no one asked for.

A problematic scene shows Senapathy entering the villain’s bedroom and using varma kalai to make him act effeminate.

What about the depiction of mocking a transgender person’s gestures and mannerisms in the screenplay? Sadly, Shankar did it in Vikram’s I (2015), and does it again, in Indian 2 . We don’t learn and evolve. Do we?

Indian 2 is perhaps Shankar’s weakest film, resembling a three-hour WhatsApp forward on corruption across sectors, addressing issues in other states while notably sidestepping commentary on Tamil Nadu, for obvious reasons.

The handful of good things? I particularly enjoyed the set designs and the way some of the scenes were staged and lit.

Siddharth, Priya Bhavani Shankar, and Samuthirakani were aptly cast. However, the other actors, including the late versatile comedian Vivekh, failed to leave an impact.

And, only Shankar knows why he chose to cast SJ Suryah, as a one-note villain, decked up in all gold. To be honest, Indian 2 does not need someone like Suryah. The actor has nothing to do in the film than just to roll his eyes occasionally.

Indian 2 cleverly incorporates AR Rahman’s original score, enhancing some of the film’s standout moments. I’d rather not discuss how jarring the songs and Anirudh Ravichander’s intrusive background score were.

The fact that Shankar promises you Indian 3 just as you are about to flee is beyond comprehension.

A word of caution to those directors planning sequels: Please ensure your films do not diminish the respect for the original.

(Views expressed here are personal.)

(Edited by  Y Krishna Jyothi )

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25. Doctor (2021)

‘Doctor’ is an action-thriller comedy film directed by Nelson Dilipkumar. The movie follows the story of Varun, a military doctor who embarks on a mission to rescue his kidnapped fiancée, Padmini. Along with his friends, Varun uses his intelligence and medical knowledge to outsmart the kidnappers and save Padmini, uncovering a larger criminal operation in the process. The film stars Sivakarthikeyan, Priyanka Arul Mohan, Vinay Rai, and Yogi Babu in significant roles. Feel free to check out the movie here .

24. Kadaseela Biriyani (2021)

Kadaseela Biriyani is a crime-comedy drama film directed by Nishanth Kalidindi. The movie revolves around three brothers who plan to murder their father’s killer. As they set out to execute their plan, they face unexpected consequences and moral dilemmas that challenge their resolve and family bonds. Ram, Vasanth Selvam, Hakkim Shah, and Dinesh Mani star in this action-packed film, which explores the themes of revenge, family, and the consequences of actions. You can check out the film here .

23. Beast (2022)

‘Beast’ is a comedic action-thriller film directed by Nelson Dilipkumar. The movie follows the story of Veera Raghavan, a former RAW agent who finds himself in a shopping mall taken over by terrorists. As the terrorists take hostages, Veera must use his skills and intelligence to save the hostages, including his love interest, while also dealing with his traumatic past. The ensemble cast includes Thalapathy Vijay, Pooja Hegde, Selvaraghavan, and Yogi Babu. You can watch ‘Beast’ here .

22. Etharkkum Thunindhavan (2022)

‘Etharkkum Thunindhavan’ is a captivating action-drama film written and directed by Pandiraj. The film follows the story of Kannabiran, a lawyer who takes on a crime syndicate involved in women trafficking. As he delves deeper into the case, Kannabiran uncovers shocking truths and faces personal and professional challenges that test his resolve to bring justice to the victims. Suriya, Priyanka Arul Mohan, Vinay Rai, and Sathyaraj play significant roles in the movie. You may watch the film here .

21. Annaatthe (2021)

Translated as “Big Brother,” ‘Annaatthe’ is a Tamil action film that revolves around Kaalaiyan, an honest and upstanding village president. Although Kaalaiyan holds morality and ethics above all, he is pretty proud of his position and refuses to bow to anyone, resulting in a massive feud with the rival leader, Nattadurai. Gradually, the movie reveals how Kaalaiyan’s sister, Meenatchi, means the world to him, and the leader gets ready to find her a groom. Although fate fixes Meenatchi’s marriage with Nattadurai’s younger brother, she falls in love with a fellow student and attempts to run away. Nevertheless, Kaalaiyan gives in to his sister’s demands and somehow manages to contain the situation. However, the decision comes back to haunt Meenatchi, and thus, with his sister in danger, Kaalaiyan sets out to face whatever trouble he has to to keep her safe. You may watch ‘Annaatthe’ here .

20. Nitham Oru Vaanam (2022)

‘Nitham Oru Vaanam’ is a romantic drama film that tells the story of Arjun, a young man with OCD. He leads a reclusive life until he meets Janani, a girl about his age who he believes understands him. The two of them grow close, and talks of marriage begin to float around. But Janani abruptly ends the relationship and goes back to her former boyfriend, leaving Arjun heartbroken. His therapist suggests two stories for him to read. As he tends to imagine himself as a character in the stories he reads, the sudden and cliffhanger endings of both of those stories frustrate Arjun to no end. His therapist reveals to him that those characters he read about are real people and encourages him to meet them, hoping that Arjun will find answers for his pain and heartbreak in the journey as well. You can stream the film here .

 19. Don (2022)

The film’s title ‘Don’ refers to the eponymous character, Chakaravarthi “Don” Ganesan. The story begins when Don is already an established filmmaker. As he hurriedly heads to college, the narrative shifts to the past, and we see him in his school days when he meets and falls in love with Angaiyarkanni or Angu. Don’s father wants him to become a civil engineer and pretty much forces him to enroll at BEC (Best Engineering College) in Coimbatore. Although Don and Angu parted ways after school, they reunite in college after he helps her reconcile with her father. Don’s hope for an easy and fun-filled college life is dashed when he meets Bhoominathan, a disciplinarian professor. As the film progresses, Don finds ways to rebel against the people who hold positions of power in his life and develops a deep love for filmmaking. You can stream ‘Don’ here .

18. Mersal (2017)

Written and directed by Atlee Kumar, ‘Mersal’ features one of the biggest stars in Tamil Cinema, Vijay , as Maaran, a doctor who declares war against corruption in the healthcare sector. When he is mistakenly arrested for the murder of his colleague, Dr. Arjun Zachariah, Maran discovers that the real killer is a doppelganger. Maaran goes deep into the mystery and finds out that the real culprit behind the murders is a magician named Vetri. The plot thickens when Maaran and Vetri realize that they are estranged twin brothers. Both the doctor and the magician form an extraordinary sibling pact to join their skills to hunt down the man behind their legendary father’s brutal murder. ‘ Mersal ‘ offers the thrill and excitement of a revenge drama with peppy numbers to appease hardcore Vijay fans. You can stream it here .

17. Aelay (2021)

This Halitha Shameem directorial takes a unique approach to a father-son relationship. When elderly Muthukutty (Samuthirakani) passes away, his son Parthi (K. Manikandan) performs the last rites. Parallelly, we get to see a young and fun-loving Sudhakar earn a living as an ice cream seller and how loved he was by his townsfolk. However, Parthi never shared the same equation with his father. Will Muthukutty’s funeral change anything? ‘Aelay’ is an intriguing film with twists that seamlessly add to the dominant father-son dynamic. You can watch it here .

16. KD (A) Karuppudurai (2019)

‘KD (A) Karuppudurai’ is a family drama film helmed by Madhumita Sundararaman. The movie follows the story of Karuppudurai, an 80-year-old man who escapes from his family, as they want him dead so that they can inherit his wealth. On the run, he forms a bond with an orphan boy named Kutty. Together, they embark on a journey that explores the meaning of life, friendship, and family. Mu Ramasamy, Nagavishal, Yog Japee, and Badava Gopi star in this film, touching on the themes of family, friendship, and life. Feel free to check out the movie here .

15. Gatta Kusthi (2022)

Raised by his uncle Ratnam, Veera (Vishnu Vishal) is a chauvinist through and through. As he decides to find a bride, he comes up with certain conditions that a girl has to meet to be considered seriously. She can’t be more educated than him, must not have a career, must have long hair, and should be obedient. He couldn’t reach beyond the eighth grade and is not the high-valued candidate he thinks he is. Keerthi (Aishwarya Lekshmi), who is the polar opposite of everything Veera is looking for and is a wrestling champion, agrees to marry him out of desperation and because he refuses dowry. On the advice of her uncle, she wears hair extensions, hides her wrestling credentials, and that she is a university graduate. Hilarity ensues when Veera eventually finds out the truth. You can check out the film here .

14. RK Nagar (2019)

A political satire Tamil film, RK Nagar follows Shankar, a Chennai man struggling to make ends meet. Shankar believes that wealth is of no use to humankind and, thus, refuses to respect people of fortune. Meanwhile, Ranjini, a girl who abhors rowdy men, has a sudden change of heart and falls in love with Shankar after witnessing him chasing guys with a machete. This unlikely relationship soon blossoms as the couple gets to know each other better and becomes comfortable. However, as fate would have it, a violent altercation between two rivals ends with a man murdered inside Shankar’s tailoring shop. The rest of the movie provides a healthy mix of romance and comedy as the investigation hones in on Shankar while he tries his best to clear his name. You can watch ‘RK Nagar’ here .

13. Mehandi Circus (2019)

When two people fall in love, it is not just about the two who are involved; social implications shadow their love story, which has the potential to destroy lives. The tale of Mehandi (Shweta Tripathi) and Jeeva (Madhampatty Rangaraj) is tainted by caste differences and jealousy. Set in the 1990s, ‘Mehandi Circus’ is Saravana Rajendran’s directorial debut. He brings to life the fading art of the circus of which Mehandi is a part. Jeeva is the owner of a music shop in Kodaikanal where Mehandi’s circus troupe comes to perform. The circus troupe used in the film is Kamala Circus from Gujarat. The film’s color palette makes the scenes spectacular and conveys a sense of nostalgia. You may watch it here .

12. Sethum Aayiram Pon (2020)

Directed by Anand Ravichandran, this sweet and heartwarming film explores the relationship between an elderly rural woman named Krishnaveni (Srilekha Rajendran) and her 23-year-old estranged granddaughter Meera (Nivedhithaa Sathish), who arrives at her village from the city. While the friction is more than palpable at first, things slowly start to change between the two ladies in little ways. To find out how they do so, you can watch ‘Sethum Aayiram Pon’ here . One thing is for sure, this film will make you miss your grandparents.

11. Andhaghaaram (2020)

Translated as “Darkness,” ‘Andhaghaaram’ is a Tamil language supernatural movie that follows three seemingly unrelated individuals in Chennai. The first, Dr. Indran, is a doctor who was shot by a violent patient. Although the doctor survives, the patient massacres his whole family, leading to his license getting suspended. The second, Selvam, is a blind, honest man who lives with a severe kidney problem. However, being versed in the occult, he tries to get paid by capturing spirits in a seemingly haunted house. Finally, the third, Vinod, is a cricket coach who feels that he is to blame for gifting his friend, Pradeep, with a book on the occult, which appears to have given the latter some mental instability. As the movie progresses, it reveals how these three men live in different timelines and how the supernatural, or rather the spirit world, connects them. The rest of the movie is a thrilling watch as it reveals the current timeline and shows how the spirit world tries to use the living to wreak havoc on past wrongdoers. You can stream the movie here .

10. Spyder (2017)

‘Spyder’ is another AR Murugadoss directorial that is made simultaneously in Tamil and Telugu. Both versions have the Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu in the lead role. ‘Spyder’ also has the surprise characterization of director SJ Surya as Heath Ledger’s Joker-like psychopathic villain, Sudalai. Mahesh Babu plays a cunning intelligence officer who comes in between the deadly scheme of the villain. He has to save the city and its innocent inhabitants from imminent danger before the psychotic serial killer, Sudalai, unleashes horror. Sudalai loves to hear people’s screams of pain and suffering and plots a deadly scheme to stage his death opera. The cat-and-mouse game ensues and reveals the inner demons of both the cop and the villain. You can stream ‘Spyder’ here .

9. Irugapatru (2023)

Directed by Yuvaraj Dhayalan, ‘Irugapatru’ stars Saniya Iyappan, Abarnathi, Shraddha Srinath and Vikram Prabhu. It follows Mithra, a marriage counselor whose tips and tricks for maintaining a good marriage start taking a toll on her own married life. Side by side, we also get to see two other married couples undergoing relationship issues. Amid understanding and misunderstanding, we are provided with a big picture of what it means to be in a relationship wherein both parties are bound by the solemn oath. You can watch the film here .

8. Love Today (2022)

From director Pradeep Ranganathan comes a rom-com starring Ivana, Pradeep Ranganathan, Akshaya Udayakumar, Yogi Babu, and Sathyaraj. The story shows what happens when Nikitha’s father tells her and her boyfriend Uthaman to swap their phones for a day, after which, if they want to get married, they can. Uthaman’s parents are out of the picture here. While both Uthaman and Nikitha are hesitant at first, they swap and eventually unlock each other phones. And that’s when complications, complaints, and confusion creep in. While for us viewers, it is fun, the film makes it clear that it takes one to understand one who is in such a situation. It’s not about cheating but about hiding and/or not telling stuff to the person who you have decided to spend your whole life with. To find out what happens to Nikitha and Uthaman, you can watch the film here .

7. Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal (2020)

The story of two friends who con people by posing as app developers and their misadventures as they find love makes the film a fun watch. All four actors in the movie have been given enough space, which makes the film even more special. ‘Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal’ was shot in Delhi, Goa, and Chennai by the much-appreciated debutante director Desingh Periyasamy. The entertainer does not come across as preachy, nor does it hold guilt over any of the characters for what they have done. However, it does leave us with some “life lessons” through this funny yet filled-with-twists story. You may watch the film here .

6. Anjaan (2014)

Set in the narrow alleys of the Mumbai underworld, ‘Anjaan’ follows a disabled man named Krishna who travels to the metropolis in search of his brother, Raju Bhai. The brother goes missing under mysterious circumstances, and Krishna learns that Raju Bhai is a daredevil gangster. To make circumstances more chaotic, there are people still roaming around to kill Raju Bhai. Now, Krishna has to find the dubious connection between the disappearance of his brother and the dreaded don Imran Bhai and also save himself from the machetes and guns mistaking him as his criminal brother. Directed by N. Linguswamy, ‘Anjaan’ features the heartthrob of Tamil cinema, Suriya , in double roles, both as Krishna and Raju Bhai. Feel free to check out the movie here .

5. Jagame Thandiram (2021)

‘Jagame Thandiram,’ translated to “The Universe is a ruse,” revolves around Suruli, a gangster from Madurai who owns a restaurant. Although Suruli wants to tie the knot as soon as possible, he falls victim to fate as his bride learns of his criminal background and runs away. Alone, Suruli turns to crime and subsequently comes under the notice of John, who takes him to London to join Peter Sprott’s gang. Once in London, Suruli helps Peter kill a rival leader, gaining his boss’s support and trust. Gradually, the gangster from Madurai begins to thrive and even falls in love with a Sri Lankan Tamil girl, Attila. However, when Attila tries to nurse him back to health after a violent altercation, Suruli catches her trying to poison him to death. The reasoning behind Attila’s actions then makes up the rest of the film as the chain of events threatens to rock the underbellies of both Sri Lanka and London. You can check out the film here .

4. Maharaja (2024)

Directed by Nithilan Swaminathan, ‘Maharaja’ stars Vijay Sethupathi as the titular character. He is a single father/barber who ends up on the receiving end of a robbery that deprives him of his “Lakshmi.” What follows is his struggle to get the police to find Lakshmi, whom Maharaja’s daughter, Jyothi, loves. When requests don’t work, he turns to bribes to coerce the police into finding the culprits who have taken Lakshmi. However, what the police do not know is that Maharaja is looking for the culprits for a different reason, one propelled by the thirst for revenge that has resulted from a personal tragedy. Sethupathi’s performance uplifts the film from its regular revenge trope to a strong crime drama. Also co-starring are Anurag Kashyap, Mamta Mohandas, Sachana Namidass, and Natarajan Subramaniam. You can watch ‘Maharaja’ here .

3. Roja (1992)

A cult classic, with an important role played by its songs and score as composed by A. R. Rahman, ‘Roja’ is a romantic thriller directed by acclaimed filmmaker Mani Ratnam. It shows the desperate attempts of a woman (Madhoo) from Tamil Nadu to get the Indian government to rescue her husband (Arvind Swami), a RAW agent, who is kidnapped by Pakistani terrorists. Stellar performances, exemplary direction, and a praiseworthy story make ‘Roja’ one of the best Tamil films of all time. You can watch it here .

2. Sila Samayangalil (2016)

Also known as ‘Sometimes,’ this film narrates an unusual story of seven strangers who go to a clinic to get tested for AIDS and their anxiety as they learn that one of them is infected. It is human nature to be curious and to imagine possibilities or an alternative reality. As each of the characters reveals their story through conversations varying in-depth, we start to empathize with the characters and what they are going through. The film also highlights the stigma that surrounds AIDS and how it affects people, whether they have it or not. This is shown tactfully as the characters do not have inhibitions judging one another, although they are all standing in the same spot. The entire film is set in the waiting lounge of a clinic; therefore, the portrayal of the characters and the strength of storytelling carry the movie on its shoulders. You may watch ‘Sila Samayangalil’ here .

1. Jigarthanda Double X (2023)

One of the latest Tamil additions to Netflix, ‘Jigarthanda Double X,’ is directed by Karthik Subbaraj and stars Raghava Lawrence, SJ Surya, Nimisha Sajayan, and Shine Tom Chacko. The story is set in the 1970s and follows two characters: Alliyus Caesar, who is a gangster, and Kirubakar, who is a police sub-inspector tasked with apprehending Caesar. So when he comes to know that Caesar is looking for a director who shall direct a film with him as the lead, Kirubakar assumes the role of Ray Dasan, an assistant director of world-famous Indian director Satyajit Ray, and makes it through the audition. Whether Kirubakar is able to bring Caesar to justice while trying to make a film with him is what we see in this utterly entertaining movie with compelling performances by all actors. You can watch ‘Jigarthanda Double X’ here .

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Kamal Haasan’s Indian 2 Ending Explained & Spoilers

By Aditi Rathi

After a long wait of 28 years, Kamal Haasan returned to his beloved Indian film franchise. The actor took on a dual role in the 1996 movie and sent the viewers a message about honesty and justice. As almost three decades have gone by, his vigilante character of Senapathy returned to the silver screens and left everyone amazed.

Senapathy, who is now about 106 years old, is back to teach a harsh lesson to the corrupt officials of the country. However, once again, his method of bringing peace to society is controversial. Furthermore, he has to bear its consequences. Besides Haasan, the movie also stars Siddharth, SJ Suryah, Rakul Preet Singh, Priya Bhavani Shankar, and a cameo by Kajal Aggarwal.

Indian 2 ending & spoilers

Despite the massive buzz around the movie, it received mixed reviews from the audience. After its theatrical run, the movie has now arrived on Netflix . Per the streaming service, its synopsis reads, “As corruption becomes rampant in the country, a group of vloggers urges freedom fighter-turned-vigilante Senapathy to return to finish his mission.”

An explanation of Indian 2’s ending with spoilers is below.

Why does Senapathy return to action?

Indian 2 begins with the introduction of Chitra Aravindhan (played by Siddharth) and his friends, who run a YouTube channel named Barking Dogs in Chennai. They aim to expose the corrupt officials of the country, but when a woman kills herself due to the authorities, they seek more power to raise their voice against them. As a result, they call for Senapathy by beginning a campaign titled ‘Come Back Indian.’

It is then revealed that Senapathy has been running a school for Varma Kalai in Taipei. Despite having police on an active lookout for him, Senapathy returns to India and begins hunting for corrupt officials. He even addresses the audience and asks them to check if their family members are also corrupt.

In a turn of events in the movie , Chitra learns that his father, Varadharajan, who works for the Anti-Corruption and Vigilance Commission, is corrupt. He even realizes how the woman committed suicide due to his father. As a result, he reports him to the anti-corruption and vigilance team and gets him arrested. However, Chitra’s mother, ridiculed by shame, blames him for his father’s arrest and takes her own life.

This makes him turn against Senapathy, and he begins another campaign titled ‘Go Back Indian.’

In the end, Senapathy is attacked by a crowd at a metro station. He somehow escapes it using his skills in Varma Kalai. Furthermore, when Pramod and Elango try to capture him, they become victims of his Varma Kalai. Pramod is left paralyzed, and only Senapathy can cure him. Senapathy demands his freedom in return, and the court agrees. He then flees and promises to return.

Indian 2 end credits scene explained

In the end credits scene of Indian 2, Senapathy is seen talking about his parents, Veerasekaran Balram and Dakshayini. He reveals that his parents were also freedom fighters who fought against the British in the 1980s. It is further confirmed that the story of Senapathy’s parents will be explored in Indian 3. More updates on the upcoming movie are awaited. 

Always lookin' for what's cookin', Aditi is a fan of American sitcoms and Indian cinema. The combination is as eccentric as she is. Apart from writing, you can catch her playing with her street dogs, painting, or cooking.

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Anti Indian movie review: A scathing satire that doesn't take sides

Not just fortune, even Tamil audiences, it seems, favour the bold. Irrespective of content quality, anything fearless—be it an intimate romantic scene or expletive dialogues—is usually met with praise. It’s in such brazenness that Anti Indian, the directorial debut of YouTuber C Elamaran, stands out. It revels in its audacity, even at the cost of being oversimplified. There is no ‘kuriyeedu’ here; everything is straightforward and brazen.

The film opens with a close-up of the face of Basha (Elemaran), who has been murdered by unknown people for unknown reasons. The film or the characters don’t care about finding the culprits. This is intentional and leaves us with a lot to ponder about. After a long delay, his brother-in-law Ezhumalai (Jayaraj), a local upcoming politician, gets the body for burial. ‘Ezhumalai’ as a brother-in-law to ‘Basha’? That’s because their mother is a Hindu while the father is a Muslim. Due to the mixed religious identity, his body gets neither accepted in a Muslim burial ground nor a Hindu crematory ground.

Parallelly, we see how the Chief Minister (Radha Ravi) and the police department are preparing for an upcoming by-election, which they are most likely to lose. The opposition has the upper hand, and only superstar actor ‘Kabali’ can tilt the scale. So, the CM and the police have to come up with a plan to either win or stop the election altogether. The sequences involving the CM and the police officials create a sense of unease, given that they discuss sinister plans very casually. When the case of Basha’s body gets media attention, these men in power plan to use it for their benefit.

Since the Jallikattu protest of 2017, Tamil cinema has shown quite a bit of interest in the idea of political conspiracy and police brutality. Yet, most films have done so with a sense of caution. Even the recent blockbuster Maanaadu focussed more on the entertainment and less on such social issues. This is where Anti Indian distinguishes itself from the rest. It doesn’t mince words and is always in your face. Ezhumalai bears a saffron tilak on his head. His party leader is named Raja. And yet, the film is careful not to take sides. It paints Hindus, Muslims, Christians, media, police, and everyone in the film with the same brush.

The problem then is, what’s really the voice of the director? Perhaps, the nameless, black-clad character (Ghilli Maran), who takes digs at everyone, is the voice? He wanders around asking questions, like the one he poses to Ezhumalai: “How are all the leaders in your party fair while the followers are dark?” However, I wondered why this film steered clear of caste issues. Surely, this is a conscious decision from a filmmaker, who makes every other issue a target.

The craft is straightforward. With a limited budget, Maran has pulled off a decent film that isn’t worried about nuances. No aesthetic brilliance, no compositions that draw attention. It may be technically inferior, but the content makes up for this. The film only cares about its story, and I liked how a lot of it is shown and not told. There are expositions, sure, but they are decently executed. For instance, the idea of juxtaposing the impromptu gaana singing session at the funeral, while police and politicians devise evil plans is well done. It reminded me of Kaala’s climax—maybe it was supposed to. However, there are tonal inconsistencies. Predominantly, the film tries to be a satire, but at times, it does turn sober and realistic. At the end, it left me feeling admiration for the loudness and the boldness of its voice.

As a YouTuber, Maran has been notorious for his impertinent take on films, directors, and actors. As a filmmaker, he has taken on men of all religions and all types of politics… and ultimately, those who wield power. Perhaps the film’s greatest value lies in setting a new benchmark when it comes to freedom of expression in Tamil cinema.

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அந்தகன் கதை: அந்தாதூன் படத்தை பார்த்தவர்களுக்கு படத்தின் கதை மற்றும் கிளைமேக்ஸ் சஸ்பென்ஸ் என எல்லாமே தெரிந்து இருக்கும். ஆனால், படத்தை பார்க்காத தமிழ் ரசிகர்களுக்கு ஸ்பாய்லர் இல்லாத கதையாக அந்தகன் கதையை சொல்ல வேண்டும் என்றால், கண் தெரியாதவர் போல நடிக்கும் கிரிஷ் (பிரசாந்த்) நவரச நடிகர் கார்த்திக்கை அவரது இரண்டாவது மனைவியாக இருக்கும் சிம்ரன் கொலை செய்வதை பார்த்து விட அதற்கு மேல் சந்திக்கும் பிரச்சனைகளில் இருந்து பிரசாந்த் தப்பித்தாரா? இல்லையா? அவருடைய லட்சியத்தை அடைந்தாரா? இல்லையா? என்பது தான் இந்த படத்தின் கதை.

நடிகர்கள் தான் பலமே: பிரசாந்த்துக்கு இணையாக சிம்ரன், கார்த்தி, சமுத்திரகனி, பிரியா ஆனந்த், வனிதா விஜயகுமார், ஊர்வசி, கே.எஸ். ரவிக்குமார், யோகி பாபு என நடிகர்களை படத்தில் கொண்டு வந்த இடத்திலேயே இயக்குநர் தியாகராஜன் பாதி வேலையை முடித்து விட்டார் என்று சொல்லலாம். ஏற்கனவே அந்தாதூன் கதை இருக்கிறது. இந்த நடிகர்களை வைத்து அதை சரியாக படம் பிடித்தாலே படம் நல்லா வந்து விடும் என்கிற நம்பிக்கையில் எடுத்த முயற்சி நல்லாவே வொர்க்கவுட் ஆகியிருக்கிறது என்று தான் சொல்ல வேண்டும்.

படம் எப்படி இருக்கு?: கண் தெரியாத நபராக நடித்து அனுதாபத்தை பெற்று எப்படியாவது லண்டனுக்கு சென்று பியானோ கலைஞராக மாற வேண்டும் என நினைக்கும் பிரசாந்துக்கு ஒரு விபத்து மூலம் பிரியா ஆனந்த் தோழியாக மாறுகிறார். அவருடைய பாரில் பிரசாந்த் பியானோ வாசிக்க நவரச நாயகனாகவே படத்தில் வரும் நடிகர் கார்த்திக் தனது திருமண நாளை முன்னிட்டு மனைவிக்கு சர்ப்ரைஸ் கொடுக்க பிரசாந்தை இசையமைக்க வீட்டுக்கு வரச் சொல்கிறார். கார்த்திக்கின் வீட்டுக்குச் செல்லும் பிரசாந்துக்கு அங்கே சிம்ரன் மற்றும் போலீஸ் அதிகாரியான சமுத்திரகனியால் கார்த்திக் கொல்லப்பட்டுக் கிடப்பதை பார்த்து ஷாக் ஆகிறார்.

இதுதொடர்பாக போலீஸில் புகார் அளிக்க நினைத்து காவல் நிலையம் செல்ல அங்கே இன்ஸ்பெக்டராக சமுத்திரகனி இருக்க பிரசாந்துக்கு பிரச்சனை ஆரம்பிக்கிறது. பிரசாந்துக்கு கண் தெரியுமா? தெரியாதா? என சமுத்திரகனியும் சிம்ரனும் சோதனை செய்கின்றனர். பிரசாந்துக்கு உண்மையிலேயே கண் தெரியாமல் போகும் வேலையை சிம்ரன் பார்த்து விடுகிறார். கண் தெரியாமல் போகும் பிரசாந்த் கிட்னி திருடும் கும்பலாக வரும் கே.எஸ். ரவிக்குமார், ஊர்வசி மற்றும் யோகி பாபுவிடம் மாட்டிக் கொள்ள கடைசியில் அந்த கும்பலிடம் எப்படி தப்பித்தார். சிம்ரனை பழி வாங்கினாரா? லண்டனுக்கு சென்றாரா? அவருக்கு மீண்டும் பார்வை கிடைத்ததா? என ஏகப்பட்ட ட்விஸ்ட்டுகளுடன் படம் பரபரப்பாக உள்ளது.

பிளஸ்: இயக்குநர் தியாகராஜனின் இயக்கம் மற்றும் பிரசாந்த் மற்றும் சிம்ரனின் நடிப்பு படத்திற்கு பெரிய பலமாக அமைந்துள்ளது. முதல் பாதியில் கார்த்தி வரும் காட்சிகள், சமுத்திரகனி மற்றும் வனிதா விஜயகுமார் உடனான காட்சிகள், கண் தெரியாத நபராக பிரசாந்த் நடிப்பது, கிட்னி திருடும் டாக்டராக வரும் கே.எஸ். ரவிக்குமார் கும்பலிடம் மாட்டிக் கொள்வது என அந்தாதூன் ரீமேக்கை கச்சிதமாக படமாக்கியுள்ளனர். முதல் பாதியில் சில இடங்களில் காமெடி காட்சிகளும் வொர்க்கவுட் ஆகியுள்ளன. பிரசாந்தின் சட்டை இல்லாத உடம்பை பார்த்தால் 50 வயதை கடந்தும் என்ன மனுஷன் இப்படி இருக்காரே என நினைக்கத் தூண்டுகிறது. சிம்ரனின் நடிப்பு ரொம்ப காலம் கழித்து வாலி படத்தில் பார்த்ததை போல மிரட்டலாக உள்ளது.

மைனஸ்: படத்தின் ஆரம்பத்தில் லேக் அடித்து விடும் என சில எடிட்கள் செய்யப்பட்டது ஜம்ப் கட் காட்சிகள் போலத் தெரிகின்றன. பாடல்கள் படத்திற்கு பலமாக அமையவில்லை. முதல் பாதியில் இருந்த விறுவிறுப்பு இரண்டாம் பாதியில் படத்தை முடித்து விட வேண்டும் என்கிற நோக்கத்தில் இருந்ததே தவிர பல இடங்களில் பல கேள்விகளுடன் படம் முடிவடைந்ததை போலவே அப்படியே முடிந்து விட்டது மைனஸ் ஆக தெரிந்தாலும், பிரசாந்துக்கு இது நிச்சயம் கம்பேக் படம் தான். நிச்சயம் போரடிக்காமல் ஒரு முறை தியேட்டரில் பார்க்கலாம். சில குறைகளை இன்னமும் சரி செய்திருந்தால் பிளாக்பஸ்டர் படமாகவே மாறியிருக்கும்.

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Andhagan Movie Review: An effective star cast lights up this faithful remake

Andhagan ( 3 / 5).

Tributes and meta-references about actors are not uncommon in films. In  Andhagan , the official remake of Sriram Raghavan’s Andhadhun (2018), the most interesting tributes come along for actor Karthik, who plays himself in the film. He is married to Simi (a brilliant Simran), who we are told loves his film songs. His first entry comes with ‘ Panivizhum Malarvanam ’ song and then we get glimpses from his yesteryear hit Mouna Raagam and then another classic song ‘ Keeravani ’. We also get a passing reference to  Jeans when we are introduced to Yogi Babu’s character as he worships Aishwarya Rai. Such personal touches elevate a remake, make it relevant to its audience, and stand out from its predecessor.

Cast: Prashanth, Simran, Karthik, Priya Anand, Samuthirakani, Vanitha Vijaykumar, Manobala, Urvashi, Yogi Babu and Leela Samson Direction: Thiyagarajan In  Andhagan , Krish (Prashanth) is a blind pianist who is caught as a witness to a high-profile murder and the web of problems that come with it. Despite the lack of surprises,  Andhagan  holds on to its strongest feature—a solid screenplay. It traverses the story as a scene-by-scene remake with an experienced cast who come together and deliver each scene effectively. It has been a long time since we’ve seen Prashanth at his best and the actor slips into his character comfortably, playing a flustered pianist struggling to navigate a dark world. Simran who holds the fort as Simi, who brilliantly shows both the gritty and vulnerable side of her character.

Even actors with limited screen time deliver memorable performances. Urvashi, who plays Sarasu  akka  and Yogi Babu who plays Murali, pivot the plot to a crucial point that changes the entire second half. Samuthirakani as Manohar proves his range as he shifts from an angry and ruthless policeman at work to a loving husband at home. It is hard not to chuckle at the tom-and-jerry-like dynamic between the husband and wife.

Sriram Raghavan has a knack for including an underlying symphony in his storylines. There is always a melancholy travelling parallelly through the screenplay that makes it difficult for the audience to root for one particular character. At the same time, you tend to root for all of them. Thiyagarajan masterfully translates similar emotions from script to screen. The film has used Lydian Nadhaswaram's tunes to its strength to get the maximum emotion from any scene.

However,  Andhagan  isn't flawless. For some strange reason, Julie (Priya Anand) is extremely unidimensional. The camera cuts to Simi haphazardly while Julie is delivering a serious dialogue, so we fail to see her emoting well on screen. The black-and-white cat, who almost acts like an unpaid actor in  Andhadhun , could have also added a refreshing and metaphorical touch to  Andhagan  as well, but the makers, unfortunately, miss out on that. The jokes are mostly a mixed bag of very few hits and more misses. As much as we get an interesting world-building into the world of  Andhagan  up until the intermission, the second half jumps the gun and races through its twists and turns. This inconsistency in the pacing somewhat derails the murder mystery.

While the makers still pull off an efficient and faithful remake, the greatest strength of  Andhagan  perhaps lies in the time of its release. Even though the world has changed beyond recognition in six years, the story does not feel outdated, nor do the characters. It surprisingly acts as a refresher to the original, while holding onto Tamil sensibilities wherever necessary. Like the black and white keys in the piano,  Andhagan  plays to the tune of ‘ neenga nallavara kettavara ’ to its strength.

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Andhagan movie review: Prashanth and Simran's film is faithful but unengaging remake of Andhadhun

Andhagan movie review: prashanth’s film tries desperately to match andhadhun, which was a smartly crafted black comedy thriller, and falls short..

When Hindi film Andhadhun (The Blind Man) came out in 2018, it was hailed for its intricate screenplay and inspiring performances of Ayushman Khurana, Tabu and Radhika Apte. Tamil actor Prashanth’s father, actor-producer-director Thiagarajan bought the remake rights and had made it as Andhagan. While the movie was complete in 2022, it has taken two years for it to hit theatres. (Also Read: Santhosh Narayanan distances himself from Prashanth’s The Andhagan Anthem: ‘Audio label is also playing blind’ )

Prashanth essays the role of Krish, a blind piano player, in Andhagan. He lives alone with his cat and plays at a resto bar in the evenings to make his living. It is here that he meets Julie (Priya Anand) and the two become close. Yesteryear actor Karthick (who essays a similar role) is an also a frequent visitor to the bar and he falls in love with Krish’s music. Karthick invites Krish to his place for a private concert for his wedding anniversary to surprise his wife Simi (Simran). Landing up at the actor’s place, Krish finds he is not home and he receives a shock instead. There is a murder that is committed and Krish turns witness. What happens next?

The performances and more

Andhagan is a faithful remake of Andhadhun and director Thiagarajan has followed the script to a T. But having enjoyed the original Hindi film and the performances, the Tamil remake definitely falls short in numerous aspects including the casting and music.

Andhagan was a comeback vehicle for actor Prashanth who has not been seen in Tamil cinema for six years now. The 51-year-old actor who had some good films in his career, like Shankar’s Jeans, hasn’t had any big hits to speak of in the last two decades. In Andhagan, the actor looks jaded and not fresh and youthful which is imperative for the character of a charming piano player. This role was perhaps not what he should have chosen for a comeback though the movie has a good script.

Simran , on the other hand, is perfect as Simi, which was essayed by Tabu in the Hindi version. Priya Anand too is decent as Julie and numerous other characters, like Urvashi, Yogi Babu, Manobala, Leela Samson and Vanitha Vijayakumar, have been thrown to add weight and comic value to the film but this doesn’t do much for it. Yesteryear Tamil star Karthick is a misfit as Simi’s husband and moreover, his dubbing doesn’t match what he’s mouthing on screen which is very distracting. Again, Samuthirakani steps in as a cop - for the umpteenth time in Tamil cinema - and obviously it’s a cakewalk for him.

Music director Santhosh Narayanan is known for his spectacular songs and BGM but in Andhagan the songs are just terrible. Krish is a talented musician and plays at a bar for his livelihood but the songs he sings are tacky to say the least. This was quite unexpected from this talented music director who just gave us the massive Kalki 2898 AD .

Thiagarajan had to turn director for Andhagan after two directors walked out of the project. Having had a template already, it would have been easy to helm this film but Andhagan hasn’t been made exciting for the audience. The Tamil narrative is flat and the twists that come don’t pop on screen but play out very matter-of-fact for the audience. Had the director taken the script and made some changes to make it more engaging in Tamil it would have helped. The dialogues by Pattukotai Prabhakar also don’t evoke any emotions in the audience as they watch Krish’s character go through an emotional roller coaster from happiness to shock to fear.

Andhadhun was a smartly crafted black comedy thriller by Sriram Raghavan that kept you guessing and on the edge of your seat. Prashanth’s Andhagan tries desperately to match the original but falls short.

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எமோஷன், ஆக்‌ஷன், காதல், வஞ்சம் என எல்லா மோடிலும், தன் கதாபாத்திரத்தின் மீட்டர் மீறாமல் நடித்து, அக்கதாபாத்திரத்திற்கு நியாயம் செய்திருக்கிறார் பிரஷாந்த்.

பாண்டிச்சேரியில் வசித்துவரும் பார்வை சவால் கொண்ட பியானோ கலைஞர் கிருஷ்ணாவுக்கு (பிரஷாந்த்), லண்டனுக்குச் சென்று பெரிய இசைக் கலைஞர் ஆக வேண்டும் என்பது கனவு. விபத்தொன்றில், ஜூலியுடன் (பிரியா ஆனந்த்) நட்பாகி, அவரின் உணவகத்திலேயே பியானோ இசைக்கும் பணிக்குச் செல்கிறார். இந்நிலையில், அவ்வுணவகத்தின் வாடிக்கையாளரும் தமிழ் சினிமாவின் முன்னாள் கதாநாயகருமான கார்த்திக்கிற்கு (கார்த்திக்), கிருஷ்ணாவின் இசை திறன் பிடித்துப்போகிறது. அதனால், தன் திருமண நாளன்று தன் மனைவி சிமி (சிம்ரன்) முன்பு பிரத்யேகமாக இசைக்க வேண்டும் என்று கிருஷ்ணாவிடம் கோரிக்கை வைக்கிறார். கார்த்திக்கின் அழைப்பை ஏற்று, அவரின் வீட்டுக்குச் செல்லும் கிருஷ்ணா, அங்கே ஒரு பெரிய பிரச்னையில் தேவையில்லாமல் மாட்டிக்கொள்கிறார். அதிலிருந்து தப்பிக்க கிருஷ்ணா எடுக்கும் முயற்சிகள் என்னென்ன, கிருஷ்ணாவுக்குள் புதைந்திருக்கும் 'ரகசியம்' என்ன என்பதைப் பேசுகிறது இயக்குநர் தியாகராஜனின் 'அந்தகன்'.

பார்வை சவால் மாற்றுத்திறனாளிக்கான உடல்மொழியை உண்மைக்கு நெருக்கமாகவே கொண்டுவந்திருக்கிறார் பிரஷாந்த். எமோஷன், ஆக்‌ஷன், காதல், வஞ்சம் என எல்லா மோடிலும், தன் கதாபாத்திரத்தின் மீட்டர் மீறாமல் நடித்து, அக்கதாபாத்திரத்திற்கு நியாயம் செய்திருக்கிறார். வெல்கம் பேக் டாப் ஸ்டார்!

வில்லத்தனத்தில் மட்டுமில்லாமல் எமோஷனலான தருணங்களையும் சிறப்பாகக் கையாண்டு, திரையில் தனித்து நிற்கிறார் சிம்ரன். இவர்களுக்கிடையே சமுத்திரக்கனி மிரட்டும் உடல்மொழியோடு வில்லத்தனத்தையும், பயத்தில் நடுங்கும் உடல்மொழியில் சிரிப்பையும் குறைவின்றி கடத்தியிருக்கிறார். ஒரு சில காட்சிகளே வந்தாலும், தன் வசீகரமான நடிப்பால் மனதில் நிற்கிறார் கார்த்திக்.

கதாநாயகனின் காதலியாகத் துள்ளிக்குதித்துக்கொண்டே இருக்கும் பிரியா ஆனந்த், பெரிய அழுத்தத்தையும் தராமல், பாதகமாகவும் இல்லாமல் வந்து போகிறார். தன் மிகை நடிப்பையும் மீறிச் சில காட்சிகளை ஒற்றையாளாகக் கைபற்றி சிரிக்க வைக்கிறார் ஊர்வசி. அவருக்குத் துணையாக வரும் யோகி பாபு ஒரு சில இடங்களில் மட்டும் சிரிக்க வைக்கிறார். கே.எஸ்.ரவிக்குமார், வனிதா விஜயகுமார் ஆகியோர் தேவையான பங்களிப்பைத் தர, மறைந்த மனோபாலா இறுக்கமான இடங்களில் கிச்சு கிச்சு மூட்டுகிறார்.

ஒரு சஸ்பென்ஸ் படத்திற்குத் தேவையான பங்களிப்பை 'மட்டுமே' ரவி யாதவின் ஒளிப்பதிவு கொடுத்திருக்கிறது. ஒவ்வொரு காட்சியையும் அவசர அவசரமாக ஓடவிட்டிருக்கிறது சதீஷ் சூர்யாவின் படத்தொகுப்பு. சந்தோஷ் நாராயணனின் இசையில் 'என் காதலும்' பாடலும், 'கண்ணிலே' பாடலும் மட்டும் இதம் தருகின்றன. மற்றவை 'ப்ச்'! ஒரு பியானோ கலைஞரையும், பியானோ தொடர்பான முக்கியக் காட்சிகளையும் கொண்ட திரைப்படத்திற்கு, பிலோ ஆவரேஜான பின்னணி இசையைத் தந்திருக்கிறார். ஒன்றிரண்டு காட்சிகளில் மட்டும் பியானோவின் பின்னணி இசை அழுத்தம் சேர்த்திருக்கிறது.

ஆயுஷ்மான் குரானா நடிப்பில், ஶ்ரீராம் ராகவன் எழுதி, இயக்கிப் பெரு வெற்றிபெற்ற 'அந்தாதுன்' படத்தின் தமிழ் மறு ஆக்கத்திற்கான முயற்சியில் கௌரவமான வெற்றியைப் பெற்றிருக்கிறது தியாகராஜனின் இயக்கம். இதற்கு ஶ்ரீராம் ராகவன் - தியாகராஜன் - பட்டுக்கோட்டை பிரபாகர் கூட்டணியின் எழுத்து உறுதுணையாக இருந்திருக்கிறது. கச்சிதமான படத்தொகுப்பில்லாததால், போதுமான நிதானத்தோடு நகராமல் கடகடவென ஓடுகிறது தொடக்கக் கட்டத் திரைக்கதை. அதனால், ஒவ்வொரு காட்சியிலும், செயற்கைத்தனம் ஆங்காங்கே எட்டிப்பார்க்கிறது. பியானோவிற்குச் சம்பந்தமே இல்லாத பாடல்களும் தொந்தரவு செய்கின்றன.

கதையின் மையத்தைத் தொட்ட பிறகு, இந்த 'அவசர கதி' கதைசொல்லலின் பிரச்னைகளையும் தாண்டி, விறுவிறுவென நகரும் திரைக்கதையும், நடிகர்களின் பங்களிப்பும் பார்வையாளர்களைத் திரையோடு இணைக்கின்றன. இறுதிக்காட்சி வரைக்குமான அடுக்கடுக்கான ட்விஸ்ட்களும், அவற்றை நேர்த்தியாக அவிழ்த்த விதமும் ஒரு நல்ல சஸ்பென்ஸ் த்ரில்லருக்கான அனுபவத்தைத் தருகின்றன. இறுதிக்காட்சியில் தத்துவார்த்த ரீதியிலான உரையாடல்களைத் திணித்து வகுப்பெடுக்காமல், அவற்றைச் சில வசனங்களிலும், சில ஷாட்களிலும் சொல்லி நகர்கிறது திரைக்கதை.

நடிகர் கார்த்திக்கின் பாடல்களையும், படங்களையும் கச்சிதமாகப் பயன்படுத்தியதால், அவர் தொடர்பான காட்சிகள் 'நாஸ்டால்ஜியா' அனுபவமாக க்ளிக் ஆகியிருக்கின்றன. அதேநேரம், தனித்துவமும் அழுத்தமும் கொண்ட திரைமொழியும் நிதானமும் மிஸ் ஆவதால், போதுமான இறுக்கமும் உயிர்ப்பும் அக்காட்சிகளில் மிஸ் ஆகின்றன. இக்குறைகளை நடிகர்களே போராடி வெல்ல முயற்சி செய்கிறார்கள்.

குறைகளைத் தாண்டி, விறுவிறுப்பான திரைக்கதையாலும், நடிகர்களின் நடிப்பாலும் ஒரு சஸ்பென்ஸ் த்ரில்லராகத் தப்பிக்கிறார் இந்த `அந்தகன்'.

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