Soodhu Kavvum 2: Nadum Naatu Makkalum...(2024)
Tamil129 mins
A gang of kidnappers find they have bitten off more than they can chew.
Director:S. J. Arjun
Mood:
funnysuspensefuldark
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 13 December 2024
- Director
- S. J. Arjun
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Rating
- 3.5/10
Storyline
A group of kidnappers get in over their heads when their latest scheme goes wrong. They find themselves dealing with unexpected complications and dangerous people. Their simple crime quickly spirals into a chaotic and risky situation.
“A kidnapping crew meets their match.”
Film Details
3.5Rating
129Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date13 December 2024
Also Known AsSoodhuKavvum 2: Nadum Naatu Makkalum... · சூதுகவ்வும் 2: நாடும் நாட்டு மக்களும்...
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
funnysuspensefuldark
Themes
corruptionfriendshipsurvivaljustice
Tonesatirical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion2
Humor4
Rewatchability4
Cast & Crew
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Yog JappieACP K. Bramma
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Harisha JestinAmmu
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Radha RaviChief Minister of Tamil Nadu Sathyaseelan
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Vagai ChandrasekarKannabiran
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ShivaGurunath
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KarunakaranG Arumai Pragasam
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AruldossRowdy Doctor
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M. S. BhaskarGnanodayam
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#10K
Kalki RajaKaali
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Ramesh ThilakActor
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#12S
S. J. ArjunDirector
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C. V. KumarCrew
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T. YogarajaCrew
→Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Soodhu Kavvum 2: Nadum Naatu Makkalum...
Cast reunions in this film: Karunakaran & Ramesh Thilak (9 films together), M. S. Bhaskar & Radha Ravi (7 films together), M. S. Bhaskar & Karunakaran (7 films together), Radha Ravi & Karunakaran (7 films together), M. S. Bhaskar & Aruldoss (6 films together), and M. S. Bhaskar & Ramesh Thilak (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title is a direct nod to the 2013 cult hit 'Soodhu Kavvum', but it is not a direct sequel in terms of story.
- Director S. J. Arjun also wrote the screenplay, continuing his collaboration with composer Santhosh Narayanan from the first film.
- The movie was shot extensively in and around Madurai to capture a specific 'Nadum Naatu' (middle-country) rustic atmosphere.
- Actor Karunakaran, known for his comedic roles, plays a key character, marking a reunion with several cast members from the original.
- A minor controversy arose during release as some fans felt the title leveraged the original's fame for a largely standalone plot.
- The production faced delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, pushing its release schedule back by several months.
- The film uses a distinct color palette and retro styling in its visuals to differentiate its tone from the darker original.