Vijay Sethupathi’s much awaited Viduthalai Part 2 opened in theaters on December 20 and was met with both positive and negative reactions from both reviewers and fans. This Tamil period crime thriller, which was directed by Vetri Maaran, is the sequel to Viduthalai Part 1, which came out in 2023. The sequel, which adapts Jeyamohan’s critically acclaimed short tale Thunaivan, delves more into the brutal struggle between a loyal police officer and the leader of a separatist group. Vijay Sethupathi’s exceptional performance has been emphasized by fans, making the review of Viduthalai 2 a popular topic on the internet.
One user expressed their awe, writing:
“Vetri Maaran, what a craft. I’m speechless. This is not just a film; it’s an experience everyone should witness. Every dialogue is powerful, and every actor lived their character. Vijay Sethupathi, special mention. Ilaiyaraaja—the god of music” (#Viduthalai2).
Another fan tweeted:
“Viduthalai Part 2 with a banger screenplay, political satire, and an amazing Vetri-VJS-Soori combo.”
While many heralded the movie as a “Vetri Maaran cult classic,” some were less impressed. A critical review stated:
“A weakly written and directed work that’s overlong and mostly uses montage-like storytelling. Functions more as a political class than a narrative film.”
One of the users was shocked by the film and expressed what did not work for him. “#Viduthalai2 #ViduthalaiPart2 A weakly written & directed work that’s overlong & mostly uses montage-like storytelling. Functions more as a political class than a narrative film. One of the blandest films of the year. A colossal waste of talent, time & resources.”
A Strong Contender for Awards?
Fans are already speculating about a National Award for Vijay Sethupathi’s intense portrayal in the film. The emotional depth and unique shades he brings to his character have left many in awe.