Ko 2(2016)
Ko 2 is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language political thriller film co-written and directed by Sarath. The film stars Bobby Simha, Prakash Raj, and Nikki Galrani in lead roles. The story follows Shakti, a young man who kidnaps the chief minister of the state to expose his corruption and seek justice for his murdered family. Set in a politically charged environment, the film explores themes of power, truth, and courage. Ko 2 is a stand-alone sequel to the 2011 film Ko and received mixed reviews for its performances and political commentary. The film was released on 11 November 2016 in theatres across Tamil Nadu.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ZEE5, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 13 May 2016
- Director
- Sarath mandava
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Rating
- 4.8/10
Storyline
A young man named Shakti kidnaps the chief minister during a public rally. He demands a live confession of the chief minister's crimes. The police and the media race to stop him. But Shakti has a personal reason for his shocking act. He wants justice for his murdered father and girlfriend.
“One man's fight for truth.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Ko 2
Cast reunions in this film: Nassar & Prakash Raj (41 films together), Nassar & Mayilsamy (11 films together), Bobby Simha & Karunakaran (9 films together), Prakash Raj & Mayilsamy (8 films together), Ilavarasu & Mayilsamy (8 films together), and Nassar & Ilavarasu (7 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally planned as a sequel to the 2011 hit 'Ko', but it features a completely new story and characters.
- Actor Bobby Simha, who played a key role in the first 'Ko', does not appear in this film despite the shared title.
- The movie's climax was shot in a specially constructed large set to resemble a government secretariat building.
- Director Sarath Mandava also wrote the screenplay, drawing inspiration from political thrillers and hostage dramas.
- The film's release faced delays due to post-production work and scheduling conflicts with other big Tamil movies.
- A real-life former police officer was consulted to ensure authenticity in the hostage negotiation scenes.
- The soundtrack by Leon James included a song that was promoted as a 'political love anthem' for the story.
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