The highly anticipated sequel starring Kamal Haasan, hit theatres on July 12, but critical reception has been less than stellar. The film, directed by Shankar, brings back the iconic character Senapathy, a former freedom fighter turned vigilante who wages war against corruption. This time, Senapathy joins forces with a young activist who utilises online videos to expose corrupt politicians.
However, despite the intriguing premise, reviews haven't been kind. Critics have labelled the film 'outdated' and 'forced', suggesting a failure to capture the magic of the original. Some reviewers found the social commentary heavy-handed, while others felt the story lacked emotional depth.
. : "The commentary on politics on is too heavy-handed. It seems like a force-fit and frankly, unconvincing in many places.
Of course, the corrupt government official has questionable morals because he goes to Thailand for a massage. Of course the lustful man hooking up with multiple women on a cruise is a thief. Pray, where is the room for nuance? You might as well give these men devil horns so we know for sure that they are evil.
" : " desperately tries to combine the old and the new, to present to us a story that’ll be appealing to the younger audience. Kamal Haasan says he’s fighting for India’s second Independence in the film. But the audience is left fighting to figure out what’s good in this misfire of a film.
" . : "The dismal falls short of the high standards set by its predecessor. Moreo.