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Shareek 2

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Shareek 2

The narrative opens in flashback with an elderly Jaswant Singh Randhawa, also known by his stage as Jassa (Jimmy Sheirgill), acting as the storyteller to his son, who has come to exact revenge for the murder of his mother at Jassa’s hands many years earlier. What follows is a story of treachery, retaliation, and miscommunication that has left both the families of Jassa and his stepbrother, Gurbaz, in a bloodbath (Dev Kharoud). The plot in Shareek 2 is a masterpiece; it is engrossing, captivating, and intriguing, all of which are due to the author. The film weaves the well-known land dispute in Punjab, which has infamously split families for ages, but it does not address a novel issue; rather, it presents it to viewers while drenched in unforeseen intrigue.

The actors playing the roles of Jimmy, Dev, and Sharan Kaur, who plays Rupi, do this drama perfect credit. After a few years, Jimmy has returned to Punjabi cinema, and what a comeback! His subtle acting as the patriarch of the legitimate Randhawa dynasty and the gravitas with which he portrays Jassa, juggling the roles of a devoted spouse and a man who resorts to honour killing, are magnificent. His performance of Jassa serves as a sharp reminder of the necessity for him to appear in more Punjabi movies.

Dev Kharoud, who has so effortlessly converted audiences from wrath to sympathy for Gurbaz as he navigates the transitions his character goes through from being a son seeking harsh retribution to a sincere lover who forgives his lady even though she is poisoning him, plays yet another grey shade. Dev may be reproducing the intensity of his past roles, a skill he has mastered, but in this movie, his role variances are noteworthy.

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In Shareek 2, Mukul Dev, who plays the shakuni chacha and never lets the tension between the two stepbrothers die down, is the only (surprise) bad character. Congratulations to Mukul for maintaining the suspense in the story without actually revealing what his future steps will be.

Sharan is a relative newcomer to Punjabi cinema, but in Shareek 2 she demonstrates maturity beyond her years and experience by handling Rupi’s part, which is essential to the brothers’ animosity toward one another. Amar Noori, who plays Gurbaz’s mother, is especially deserving of praise for her pathos-filled portrayal of a wife denied a respectable position in society. Despite having a small role in Shareek 2—Bhupinder Singh Randhawa—Yograj Singh’s presence is a must-see delight.

The soundtrack, which is both captivating and profound, enhances the captivating narrative of the story and maintains the mood of melancholy.

The credit for Shareek 2 ultimately falls to filmmaker Navaniat Singh, who skillfully and elegantly edited a story from Punjab’s rural interior. Anyone who questions if the Punjabi film industry has enough content should see this movie.

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Viduthalai Part 2 movie review: Vijay Sethupathi shines in a highly sermonising story

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Viduthalai Part 2 movie review: Vijay Sethupathi shines in a highly sermonising story

Viduthalai Part 2 movie review: Vijay Sethupathi again puts up a class act with the Vetrimaaran film fails to live up to part 1.
Viduthalai Part 2 movie review: Director Vetrimaaran often portrays the underrepresented sections of society, including the poor, working class, and marginalized. His films depict the harsh realities of life, focusing on themes like caste, class divide, corruption, and systemic oppression. And while these form the core themes of his films, his characters stand out for their brilliant emotional depth and complexity. When Viduthalai Part 1 came out in 2023, it not only established Soori as a highly talented actor, but also spoke about the emergence of extremist groups and where they stem from. (Also read: Viduthalai Part 2 Twitter review: Vijay Sethupathi deserves National Award for his performance, say fans)

Viduthalai Part 2, which was released on December 20, takes off from the first part with the clash between the tribals and government forces and revolves around Perumal (Vijay Sethupathi), the leader of the extremist group Makkal Padai (People’s Army). While part 1 was about Kunaresan, this moves beyond him to the main figure in contention.

What is Viduthalai Part 2 about

The police nab Perumal, and we get told this school teacher’s back story and why he became who he is. Shaped by the communist ideology, Perumal fights for what he believes is unjust, and the director has been quite clever in showcasing empathy within the revolutionary movement as well. As the story of Perumal unfolds, there is a heavy infusion of politics and emotionally charged dialogues to make us empathise with Perumal and his fight.

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Director Vetrimaaran has also added many intricate political and social touches to the characterisations. For instance, Perumal’s wife, fellow comrade Mahalakshmi (Manju Warrier), cuts her hair short because she feels long hair would make her more fragile. We are also shown how Karuppan (Ken Karunas) bestows a name on himself. We are also shown the power play between those in power and those who are weak and how one exploits the other at will.

On the whole, Viduthalai Part 2 seems to be an ode to people like Vaathiyar aka Perumal, who stand up for a cause and the downtrodden. Perumal embraces lal salaam and, along with it, renounces many of the toxic values that society holds dear. For instance, he marries Mahalakshmi, who was married before, but he never questions her about it – it’s inconsequential to him.

What Viduthalai Part 2 lacks

While Viduthalai Part 2 has many aspects that one appreciates, it’s not as stellar as Part 1 as it gets very sermonising. In part 1, Soori’s character was beautifully crafted, and one expected to see more of him in part 2, and that was a letdown. Viduthalai Part 2 is all about Vijay Sethupathi and he has carried the film able on his shoulders. Unfortunately, Vetrimaaran, the astute writer, seemed to be missing in this film and that was disappointing. Viduthalai Part 2 carries a strong ideological theme and is another socially relevant film from Vetrimaaran.

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