
Sandakozhi 2(2018)
Sandakozhi 2 is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by N. Linguswamy. It stars Vishal, Rajkiran, Keerthy Suresh, and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar. The story follows Balu, who returns to his village in Theni after seven years in the USA. He learns that a woman named Pechi is hunting a young man named Anbu for revenge. Balu must protect Anbu while keeping the peace during a temple festival. The film explores themes of caste violence, family loyalty, and forgiveness. It received mixed reviews from critics but won an award for Varalaxmi Sarathkumar's performance as Best Villain - Female. The film was released on 18 October 2018 and was also dubbed in Telugu as Pandem Kodi 2.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play, Plex
- OTT Release Date
- 18 October 2018
- Theatrical Release
- 18 October 2018
- Director
- N. Linguswamy
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Rating
- 5.6/10
Storyline
Balu returns to his village after seven years in America. He finds his father protecting a young man named Anbu from a vengeful woman named Pechi. Pechi wants to kill Anbu for a past crime. Balu must save Anbu and stop a war between families.
“A son's promise, a father's honor.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Sandakozhi 2
Cast reunions in this film: Ganja Karuppu & Soori (5 films together), Vishal & Soori (4 films together), Ganja Karuppu & Vishal (3 films together), Rajkiran & Soori (3 films together), Soori & Keerthi Suresh (3 films together), and Ganja Karuppu & Rajkiran (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's climax was shot in the cold desert of Ladakh, a rare location for a Tamil action movie.
- Director N. Linguswamy originally planned to make 'Sandakozhi 2' much earlier, but it was delayed for several years.
- Actress Keerthy Suresh, who plays the female lead, was also the heroine in the first 'Sandakozhi' film.
- The movie features a cameo appearance by actor Vishal from the first film, linking the two stories.
- It was one of the few Tamil films in 2018 to extensively use real locations in North India for its action sequences.
- The title 'Sandakozhi' refers to a breed of rooster used in rural cockfights, symbolizing fierce combat.
- Composer Yuvan Shankar Raja returned to score the music, marking his continued collaboration with Linguswamy.
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