With some solid writing, relatable characters and engrossing moments, 'Suzhal 2' doesn't spoil the legacy of the first season.
A poster of the film 'Suzhal 2'. (X)
Suzhal, which was dropped on Amazon Prime in 2022, is one of the most popular crime dramas to have been released in Tamil.
The mystery thriller helmed by Bramma and Anucharan had its story and screenplay penned by the popular filmmaker duo Pushkar-Gayathri. They hinted at a sequel to the successful series during one of their media interactions a couple of years ago.
The makers dropped a promo video of Suzhal 2 recently along with its release date. Fans of the first season have been eagerly awaiting ever since the announcement was made.
Nandini, who has been arrested for killing her abuser, is undergoing trial in court. She is aided by senior lawyer Chellappa and her friend Sub-inspector Chakravarthy aka Sakkarai.
Chellappa enjoys a high reputation in his village and is a fatherly figure to Sakkarai. His sudden death leaves the entire village in shock.
Needless to say, Nandini and Sakkarai are equally affected. The police nab a girl from the crime spot, but what leaves the department startled is the unexpected surrender of seven young women in different stations, taking responsibility for the murder.
As if this isn’t enough, the women aren’t connected, but their confessions are surprisingly the same.
A still from the series ‘Suzhal 2’. (X)
Suzhal 2 begins where the first season ends. A furious Nandini (Aishwarya Rajesh), who finished off the demon in her life, is now regretting the fact that she took someone’s life, though her action is justified as per her lawyer’s argument.
Sakkarai (Kathir), the sub-inspector, who has been associated with the mystery incidents in the first season, too, is here, lending a helping hand to her.
These two characters have been retained from the first installment and we wonder how the makers are going to come up with another mysterious story involving the two of them.
The premise of the story is established quickly. Lawyer Chellappa (Lal), a highly regarded figure hailing from a small coastal town based out of south Tamil Nadu, who shares a close bond with Nandini and Sakkarai, gets killed under peculiar circumstances. Sakkarai, who is on leave, is assigned the case, leaving Moorthy (Saravanan), the local cop, dejected.
The investigation part is presented swiftly and intriguingly. There are ample moments that leave the viewers glued to the screen. The unexpected surrender of a few young women in connection with the murder offers an edge-of-the-seat experience.
The backstories of the women, their motives and the case inquiry are portrayed quite grippingly to a good extent. The chemistry between the two cops who attempt to crack the case keeps the proceedings afloat. The introduction of a couple of crucial characters after the midpoint and sporadic twists manage to engage the viewers.
Aishwarya Rajesh in ‘Suzhal 2’. (X)
The convincing performances from the cast and emotional connection, too, work in favour of the story. The suspense-laden background score elevates a few sequences and impressive visuals help viewers immerse in the small town where the story proceeds.
Quite similar to the first season, the story of this season, too, unravels in a festival backdrop. The makers succeed in developing a meaningful connection between some of the characters and the festival this time as well.
On the downside, the two much-awaited revelations that happen towards the end aren’t underwhelming, but lack punch. The reason for the perpetrators to commit the crime is believable and the suspense factor has been kept alive until the final act.
However, the surprise the twist offers at the end doesn’t leave us thrilled despite sincere efforts from the writers and the directors. The action episode involving several women on the prison premises isn’t something we have experienced before, but it is stretched beyond a certain point.
Kathir is yet again effective in the portrayal of a sincere cop who is after the loose ends of a sensational case. Aishwarya puts up another interesting performance that requires her to become smart and emotional.
Saravanan, as the local cop, steals the show in many sequences with his natural expressions and body language while Lal’s restrained depiction of a dutiful lawyer is one of the backbones of the story.
Manjima and Chandran are apt in their respective roles in a cameo; the former comes up with one of her best performances to date.
Ashwini Nambiar and Chandini Tamilarasan are okayish in their less explored roles while the likes of Gouri, Samyuktha, Rini and Monisha Blessy stand out.
With some solid writing, relatable characters and engrossing moments, Suzhal 2 doesn’t spoil the legacy of the first season.
A few minor flaws do not dampen the overall experience the second season offers. The effort in character designing is evident and it pays off.
The superlative performances outsmart the mediocre climax. A worthwhile attempt!
(Views expressed here are personal, edited by Sumavarsha)
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