Thalainagaram 2 review: Dhorai’s directorial has a promising start, but falters half way

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By Manigandan KR

23/06/2023

Director Dhorai, who is best known for having made critically-acclaimed films like Mugavaree (2000), showcases a completely different style of filmmaking with Thalainagaram 2.

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In Thalainagaram 2, three notorious gangsters —Nanjunda, Vamsi and Maaran — vie with one another to gain control of the city of Chennai.

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Although Thalainagaram 2 is a sequel to the popular hit film Thalai Nagaram (2006), it has a completely different story.

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The only two common factors between the films are the character “Right” (Sundar C) and the gory, blood-curdling action sequences, which were aplenty in the first part as well.

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Each of the three gangsters’ characters in the conflict is well-defined, and the conflict too is interesting. The story proceeds at a brisk pace right till the interval.

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However, the second half is not as impressive. This is because Sitara is seen showing a romantic interest in Right. Also, the successful Comedy in the first film is missing in this one.

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Sundar C as the measured but majestic Right, does a clean job. In fact, he alone carries the film on his shoulders.

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Providing him with some support is Thambi Ramaiah, who plays the role of Manik Bhai. “Baahubali” Prabhakar as Nanjunda, too, impresses with his fear-inducing performance.

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To cut a long story short, Thalainagaram 2 gets off to an impressive start but it fails to keep you interested right to the end.

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