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Raghuvaran Is Back
Tamil · Action, Comedy
2h 9m · 11 Aug 2017
Music: Sean Roldan | DOP: Sameer Thahir | Writer: Dhanush, Anand Goradia, Swati Goradiya
Ratings
Our Rating
2.5
Velaiyilla Pattathari 2 continues the story of Raghuvaran, an unemployed civil engineer who has now become a successful entrepreneur. The film explores his challenges in balancing his professional ambitions with personal relationships, especially after marrying his love interest, played by Kajol. The narrative focuses on his efforts to maintain his integrity in a corrupt business environment while dealing with family dynamics and societal expectations.
Velaiyilla Pattathari 2 attempts to build on the success of its predecessor by delivering a mix of drama and social commentary. The content revolves around themes of ambition, integrity, and the struggles of entrepreneurship, but the story lacks the freshness and emotional depth that made the first film resonate with audiences.
The screenplay is straightforward but suffers from predictable plot points and a lack of engaging conflict, which affects the pacing, especially in the second half where the narrative tends to drag. The first half is relatively more engaging with light moments and character introductions, but the momentum dips as the film progresses.
Musically, Sean Roldan's compositions are pleasant but not particularly memorable. The songs integrate well into the narrative but do not stand out as highlights. The background score supports the emotional beats adequately but does not elevate the overall cinematic experience.
Cinematography by Sameer Thahir captures the urban settings effectively, but the film's visual appeal is standard and does not add significant value to the storytelling. Overall, the film feels like a routine sequel that lacks the spark and innovation expected from a follow-up to a popular film.
Dhanush: Delivers a sincere performance but is limited by the weak script and character development.
Kajol: Makes a commendable Tamil debut with a natural presence, though her role is underwritten.
Vivek: Provides comic relief but the humor is inconsistent and sometimes forced.
Samuthirakani: Offers a solid supporting performance, adding gravitas to the narrative.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Soundarya Rajinikanth's direction is competent but lacks the narrative tightness and emotional engagement needed to elevate the film. The writing is straightforward but does not offer new perspectives or compelling conflicts, resulting in a sequel that feels safe but uninspired.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 40% |
| Neutral | 30% |
| Negative | 30% |
Critics generally gave mixed reviews, praising the performances but criticizing the weak screenplay and pacing. The film was seen as a disappointing follow-up to the original Velaiyilla Pattathari.
Final Box-Office Result
Velaiyilla Pattathari 2 released on 11 August 2017 (2017).
Velaiyilla Pattathari 2 is declared a BELOW AVERAGE at the box office.
Velaiyilla Pattathari 2 is available on Sun NXT, Prime Video, JioHotstar, MX Player, YouTube. OTT date will be updated soon.
Velaiyilla Pattathari 2 directed by Soundarya Rajinikanth. Produced by Dhanush, S. Thanu.
Velaiyilla Pattathari 2 stars Dhanush, Kajol, Vivek, Samuthirakani, Amala Paul.
Tollybo rates Velaiyilla Pattathari 2 2.5/5. Verdict: BELOW AVERAGE.
Music for Velaiyilla Pattathari 2 composed by Sean Roldan.
Velaiyilla Pattathari 2 — Genre: Action, Comedy, Runtime: 129 minutes, Language: Tamil.