Movie Name : Vidudala Part 2
Release Date : December 20, 2024
Cast : Vijay Sethupathi, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Bhavani Sre, Rajiv Menon, Ilavarasu, Balaji Sakthivel, Manju Warrier, Kishore, Anurag Kashyap, Bose Venkat, Surya Sethupathy etc.
Director : Vetrimaaran
Music Director : Ilayaraja
Telugumopo.com Rating : 2.25/5
Story:
Perumal (Vijay Sethupathi) starts his life as a school teacher, but his strong sense of justice pushes him to fight against the oppressors. After marrying Mahalakshmi (Manju Warrier), a traumatic incident involving Karuppan alters the course of his life. He meets KK (Kishore), which leads him down a violent path, eventually becoming the leader of Makkal Padai. After years of evading capture, Perumal is finally arrested. As the police face challenges while transporting him to a secure location, the story takes a twist. During the journey, Perumal opens up about his past, explaining the events that turned him into a wanted man.
Review:
Soori impresses with his nuanced performance, which makes him embody the role of a cop so effortlessly with subtle expressions and a calm, composed demeanor that adds authenticity to his character. His realistic portrayal captures the essence of the role perfectly.
Manju Warrier just shines as the wife to Vijay Sethupathi, and in so many ways, adds the required emotional depth and authenticity to the film. She seems effortless at portraying the intricacies of the character she is essaying.
Once again, Vijay Sethupathi will not disappoint you. The raw emotion that he puts across is reflected in the intensity of the film with dialogue delivery, strong body language, and so much more. He is a scorching screen presence. Each scene leaves an imprint on the viewer’s psyche.
All these supporting cast members including Rajiv Menon, Ilavarasu, Balaji Sakthivel, Saravana Subbiah, Chetan, Munnar Ramesh, Kishore, Anurag Kashyap, Bose Venkat, Vincent Asokan, Ken Karunas, and Surya Vijay Sethupathy brought their respective characters to the big screen. Their performances helped flesh out the film with the texture and depth required for a cohesive and engaging narrative.
Vidudala 2 picks up where its predecessor left off, continuing to explore the struggles of the oppressed, particularly the downtrodden and lower-caste individuals, and the heavy consequences they face when they challenge authority. The film also explores the politics within the police and brings out how ego clashes and competition for credit often end up eclipsing justice. This is all happening in parallel with outlawed Naxals who are having their own fight against the system. Vetri Maaran directs this movie; the story starts with the capture of the protagonist, Perumal (Vijay Sethupathi), by the police, setting the tone for a story full of tension and power struggles.
The first half of the film is engaging, with Vijay Sethupathi’s character revealing his past through intense flashbacks. His journey of fighting against the powerful elite and the brutal violence he faces adds depth to the story. However, the second half falters, becoming slow and predictable. The lengthy dialogues and excessive violence take away from the pacing, with the brutal scenes at times feeling overdone.
Ilayaraja’s music is one of the film’s strong points as there are emotional tracks in this film that enhance the most poignant moments of the film. But the background score amplifies the intensity of the scenes, even though the slow pacing and repetitive nature of the story hampers the entire experience. Despite impressive production values, Vidudala 2 feels like a retread of familiar themes, offering little new. However, Vijay Sethupathi’s powerful performance remains the film’s anchor, giving it the emotional weight it needs.
Overall, Vidudala 2 addresses important issues but struggles to offer a fresh perspective, with its dragged-out pacing and predictable plot dampening its impact.
