Chandramukhi 2 Movie Synopsis: The Vettaiyapuram palace welcomes a wealthy family who plans to renovate their ancestral temple and perform a puja. However, this decision may result in the re-emergence of the ghost Chandramukhi and the release of the ruthless Vettaiyan as well.
Chandramukhi 2 Movie Review: Back in 2005, P Vasu’s “Chandramukhi” made a significant impact on Tamil cinema as it introduced the concept of horror comedies, which were relatively new at the time. Moreover, the film marked the comeback of Superstar Rajinikanth after a three-year break, adding to its appeal. Fast forward 17 years, and horror comedy has become a saturated genre. Now, Raghava Lawrence takes the lead in this sequel, who has previously achieved stardom with another horror comedy franchise, the “Kanchana” films. The big question is, how does this new film fare?
As the film commences, it feels like a throwback to the early 2000s, transporting us through time. The customary hero-introduction fight and song, which have gone out of style nowadays, resurface. Unfortunately, the attempts at comedy fall flat, and it becomes painful to witness the once-great Vadivelu’s desperate efforts to inject humor into the scenes with his antics. Surprisingly, the scenes that genuinely amuse us are the ones that aim for drama. For instance, the scene where Raghava Lawrence earnestly advocates for setting aside religious differences.
Regrettably, the plot discards the progressive elements that the first film embraced, as it is based on the acclaimed Malayalam film “Manichitrathazhu.” While the ghost in the original film had a psychological aspect, this sequel brushes that angle aside and settles for a standard pei padam (ghost film), inundated with mumbo jumbo about aatma (soul) and deiva shakti (divine power). The characters become mere archetypes, and the performances are strictly functional. Even someone as accomplished as Radikaa Sarathkumar appears as an ordinary presence due to weak character development.
Yet, despite all these flaws, the film manages to avoid being categorically bad. The credit for this success goes to P Vasu, who skilfully expands the backstory of Vettaiyan and Chandramukhi. The major portions of the second half delve into this backstory, building upon the legend established in the first film. We witness events that we had either heard about or imagined as scenes in “Chandramukhi” play out as minor variations of what we already know. Keeravani’s music also follows this approach, capturing the essence of Vidyasagar’s original work. Although Kangana Ranaut and Raghava Lawrence might not match the charisma of Rajinikanth, they manage to captivate the audience with their on-screen presence. In the end, the film transforms into a mirror of the viewer’s mood. Those seeking a fleeting diversion might find it acceptable, while those in search of something more substantial may feel underwhelmed.
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