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Tamil Padam 2(2018)

7.0/10
Tamil145 mins

Tamizh Padam 2 is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language parody film written and directed by C. S. Amudhan. It stars Shiva, Iswarya Menon, Sathish, and Disha Pandey. The film is a sequel to the 2010 film Tamizh Padam. It parodies Tamil cinema clichés, mass hero films, and real-world politics. The plot follows Shiva, a universal cop, who must stop the immortal don P. It includes time travel, a dance-off in 300 BC, and a satire of demonetisation. The film received positive reviews for its humour and performances. It was a commercial success, grossing over ₹17 crore in its opening weekend. The film was released on 13 July 2018.

Mood:
funnysatiricaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Amazon Prime Video
OTT Release Date
1 January 2018
Theatrical Release
12 July 2018
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 25m
Rating
7.0/10

Storyline

Shiva is a super-cop who cannot catch a break. His wife is killed by the don P. He must rejoin the police force. But P is immortal. Their enmity is 76 generations old. Shiva must travel back in time to win a dance-off. Only then can he break P's immortality. But every woman he loves ends up dead.

The spoof that spares no one.

Film Details

7.0Rating
145Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date12 July 2018
Also Known AsTamizh Padam 2.0 · Tamil Padam 2.0 · Thamizh Padam 2 · Thamizh Padam 2.0

Parental Guide

Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnysatiricaluplifting
Themes
corruptionjusticefamilyfriendship
Tonesatirical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence2
Emotion2
Humor5
Rewatchability4

Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Tamizh Padam 2' is a direct parody of the popular 'Thuppakki' franchise, which uses a similar naming pattern.
  • Director C.S. Amudhan included a spoof of the 'blue filter' visual style common in many 2010s Tamil action films.
  • A major plot point parodies the 'memory loss' trope, a common device in many commercial Tamil movies of that era.
  • The film features a cameo by actor Shiva, who is known for his comedic roles, playing a parody of a serious cop character.
  • It was shot extensively in and around Chennai to mimic the typical urban settings of the films it was spoofing.
  • The movie references over 50 specific Tamil films, including hits from actors like Vijay, Ajith, and Rajinikanth.
  • Despite being a parody, it performed well commercially, showing the audience's appreciation for the genre satire.

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