Bharateeyudu 2 (2024) : “A Legendary Return with Lagging Moments”

Director: Shankar

Starring: Kamal Hassan, Siddharth, Rakul Preet Singh, Samuthirakani

Music: Anirudh Ravichander

Producers: Subaskaran Allirajah, K. Karunamoorthy

Cinematographer: Ravi Varman

Genre: Action, Drama

Language: Tamil

Runtime: 3 hours

Plot:

 The plot of Bharateeyudu 2 revolves around the return of the vigilante Senapathy, played by Kamal Hassan. As he tries to clean up corruption, he faces new challenges and adversaries in a modern setting. The story attempts to blend the legacy of the original Bharateeyudu with contemporary issues.

Performances:

Kamal Hassan: Delivers an okay performance as Senapathy but fails to match his iconic portrayal in the original Bharateeyudu.

Siddharth: Stands out in emotional scenes, providing a solid performance.

Rakul Preet Singh:  Small role but dailogues by her was eyeopening and hardhitting.

Samuthirakani: Consistently good, adding value to the film.

Supporting Cast: The friends of Siddharth’s character perform well, adding depth to the narrative.

Technical Aspects:

Director:

Shankar returns with a vision to infuse the spirit of Bharateeyudu in today’s youth. However, despite the grand narrative, the film suffers from excessive lag and irrelevant scenes that diminish its impact.

Cinematography:

Handled by Ravi Varman, the cinematography is satisfactory but not particularly impressive.

Music:

Anirudh Ravichander’s score is underwhelming, especially when compared to A.R. Rahman’s unforgettable music from the original Bharateeyudu.

Production Values:

The production values are decent but nothing extraordinary.

Strengths:

• Kamal Hassan’s presence

• Strong supporting cast

• A.R. Rahman’s music from the original Bharateeyudu

Weaknesses:

• Excessive lagging scenes

• Unnecessary fight sequences

• Unattractive Senapathy scenes

My Personal Take on the Cinema:

‘Bharateeyudu 2’ offers little. The director tried to bring a compelling concept but left too many lagging scenes, seemingly saving the best for Bharateeyudu 3. This could have been better if it was a standalone movie. Kamal Hassan couldn’t carry his legendary character; the Senapathy aura is missing. A.R. Rahman’s music outshines Anirudh’s. Overall, Bharateeyudu 2 is an avoidable film.

Rating: 2/5