Viduthalai Part 2 review: Netizens hail Vijay Sethupathi's on-point ...

Viduthalai Part 2, featuring Vijay Sethupathi and Soori, premiered on December 20, generating excitement among fans. Directed by Vetrimaaran, the intense crime drama captivated audiences with its gripping trailer and realistic storytelling. The movie progresses with the second segment of the two-part transformation of Jeyamohan's short narrative Thunaivan, exploring further the fierce confrontation between a law enforcement officer and the leader of a separatist faction. The illustrious cast features Soori, Vijay Sethupathi, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Bhavani Sre, and Rajiv Menon returning to their previous roles, while Manju Warrier, Kishore, and Anurag Kashyap are added to the ensemble for the continuation.

The film has been met with a blend of reactions from audiences, with some referring to it as Vetri Maaran's "masterpiece."

Vijay Sethupathi's earnest performance has earned enthusiastic praise from fans and supporters who eagerly anticipated seeing the actor on the big screen again. While a portion of the viewers appreciated the "dynamic screenplay," others were captivated by the actor's compelling action scenes. Vijay Sethupathi's performance has earned enthusiastic praise from fans and supporters who eagerly anticipated seeing the actor on the big screen again. While a portion of the viewers appreciated the "dynamic screenplay," others were captivated by the actor's compelling action scenes.

Another user tweeted, " Life Saga of a Communist Comrade, @VijaySethuOffl
gave his blood n sweat for Perumal character.Starts with an high, takes the story proceeding in preachy route. End had the necessary impact.Conversation between Perumal and the Police officers is the best part, Might or not the work for everyone but its a MUST WATCH."

Some reviewers were not so encouraging. One wrote, "#Viduthalai2 #ViduthalaiPart2 A weakly written & directed work that’s overlong & mostly uses montage-like storytelling. Functions more as a politics class than a narrative film. One of the blandest films of the year. A colossal waste of talent, time & resources (sic).”

Vetrimaaran, celebrated for acclaimed films like Visaranai and Vada Chennai, directs this compelling sequel. Soori, primarily known for comedic roles, stars as a constable, portraying a character vastly different from his previous performances.

Vijay Sethupathi, affectionately called "Makkal Selvan," plays a political leader. Renowned for standout roles in 96, Super Deluxe, and Jawan, Sethupathi adds depth to the ensemble cast. Other notable actors include Manju Warrier, Kishore, Prakash Raj, Rajiv Menon, and Anurag Kashyap.

Ilaiyaraaja, a legendary composer behind classics like Thalapathi and Nayagan, handles the music. R Ramar oversees editing, while Velraj serves as the cinematographer.

A continuation of Viduthalai Part 1, the sequel delves deeper into a conflict between an ordinary constable and the leader of a separatist group, layered with socio-political themes. Based on Jeyamohan's short story Thunaivan, the two-part franchise explores intense drama and moral dilemmas.