Viduthalai Part 2 (transl. Liberation: Part 2; stylised as Viduthalai Part II) is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language period crime thriller film directed and co-produced by Vetrimaaran, under RS Infotainment and Grass Root Film Company. A direct sequel to Viduthalai Part 1 (2023), it is the second of a two-part adaptation of Jeyamohan's short story Thunaivan (transl. Companion). It follows a police constable's conflict with the leader of a separatist group. Soori, Vijay Sethupathi, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Bhavani Sre, Rajiv Menon, Ilavarasu, Balaji Sakthivel, Saravana Subbiah, Chetan and Munnar Ramesh reprise their role from the first film, with Manju Warrier, Kishore, Anurag Kashyap, Bose Venkat, Vincent Asokan, Ken Karunas and Surya Vijay Sethupathy joining the ensemble cast.
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| Directed by | Vetrimaaran |
| Screenplay by |
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| Based on | Thunaivan by B. Jeyamohan Vengaichami by Thangam |
| Produced by | Elred Kumar Vetrimaaran |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | R. Velraj |
| Edited by | R. Ramar |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
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| Distributed by | Red Giant Movies |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Viduthalai was originally announced as a single film in April 2021, while the principal photography had commenced in the previous December, shooting predominantly in Sathyamangalam and Chengalpattu. In September 2022, however, the film was announced to be split into two parts. The filming of the first part was wrapped by late-December 2022, while the filming of this part wrapped by early October 2024. The film has music composed by Ilaiyaraaja, cinematography handled by R. Velraj and editing by R. Ramar.
Viduthalai Part 2, along with the first part, was screened on 31 January 2024 in the International Film Festival Rotterdam. The film is scheduled to release in theatres on 20 December 2024.
Cast
edit- Soori as Constable Kumaresan (#1563)
- Vijay Sethupathi as Perumal "Vaathiyaar", the leader of Makkal Padai
- Manju Warrier as Mahalakshmi, Perumal's wife
- Kishore as Perumal's father
- Bhavani Sre as Tamilarasi alias Paapa, Kumaresan's love interest
- Gautham Vasudev Menon as DSP Sunil Menon I.P.S
- Rajiv Menon as A. Subramaniyan I.A.S., Chief Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu
- Attakathi Dinesh
- Bose Venkat
- Vincent Asokan
- Ravi Mariya
- Anurag Kashyap
- Prakash Raj
- Ilavarasu as PWD Minister Ilavarasu
- Balaji Sakthivel as Village Person
- Saravana Subbiah as the Collector of Arumapuri District
- Tamizh as Sub-inspector Amudan
- Chetan as V. Ragavendar, Officer-in-Charge (OC) of E-Company
- Aryan as Constable Aari
- Munnar Ramesh as Sub-inspector "Chow Chow" Ramasamy
- Pavel Navageethan as a photojournalist at the train derailment spot
- Sardar Sathya as Sub-inspector Velmurugan
- Ken Karunas as Karuppan
- Manimegalai as Tamilarasi's paternal grandmother ("Appathaa")
- Bala Hasan as a constable[1]
- S. Chandran as Head constable Chandran[2]
- Asuran Krishna
- Sundareswaran CVC as T.A.,[3]
- R. Ganesh Gurung as Natarajan[4]
- Surya Vijay Sethupathi[5]
Production
editViduthalai was originated to be a single film. However, in July 2022, it was reported that it would be split into two parts due to the film becoming overlong and not wanting to trim the film tampering the story,[6] which was officially announced on Vetrimaaran's birthday (4 September 2022).[7] Both parts were shot back-to-back, with the first part's shooting wrapping up in November, and the film releasing on 31 March 2023,[8] but with the second part still having to shoot a few portions, which resumed in July.[9][10] As of July 2024, the filming was in its final stages.[11] The dubbing process began on 10 October with a puja.[12] On 6 December 2024, the makers announced that the background score work had been completed.[13]
Music
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| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Language | Tamil | |||
| Label | Sony Music Entertainment India Pvt. Ltd. | |||
| Producer | Ilaiyaraaja | |||
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| Singles from Viduthalai Part 2 | ||||
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| Viduthalai Part 2 – Jukebox on YouTube | ||||
The film's soundtrack is composed by Ilaiyaraaja, who also composed the first part. He had composed the songs for the film in his newly launched music studio in Kodambakkam, after his fallout with Prasad Studios where he recorded songs for nearly four decades;[14] It marks his first work being recorded at his new studio where music composition of the film began in February 2021.[15] As of May 2021, Ilaiyaraaja recorded three out of eight songs being planned for the film and are touted to be "situational numbers" as per sources.[16] The music rights were purchased by Sony Music India.[citation needed] The first single "Dhinam Dhinamum" sung and written by Ilaiyaraaja was released on 17 November 2024.[17] The second single "Manasula" was released on 27 November 2024.[18] The third single "Poruthadhu Podhum" was released on 28 November 2024.[19]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Manasula" | Ilaiyaraaja | Sanjay Subrahmanyan, Ananya Bhat | 4:08 |
| 2. | "Poruthadhu Podham" | Yugabharathi | Yogi B | 4:34 |
| 3. | "Dhinam Dhinamum" | Ilaiyaraaja | Ilaiyaraaja, Ananya Bhat | 5:44 |
| 4. | "Iruttu Kaattula" | Yugabharathi | Suganthi | 5:34 |
Release
editPremiere
editThe film along with its predecessor had its world premiere at 53rd International Film Festival Rotterdam on 31 January 2024.[20][21]
Theatrical
editViduthalai Part 2 is scheduled for a theatrical release on 20 December 2024.[22] The distribution rights for Tamil Nadu were acquired by Red Giant Movies.[23]
Home media
editThe streaming rights of the film were acquired by ZEE5, while the satellite rights were acquired by Kalaignar TV.[24]
References
edit- ^ நான் monitor பாக்கும்போது பயந்துட்டேன் 😱 | Viduthalai Actor Bala Hasan Interview | VJ Dhanush. Provoke TV. 11 April 2023. Archived from the original on 11 May 2023. Retrieved 11 May 2023 – via YouTube.
- ^ Viduthalai -க்கு உயிரையே கொடுத்திருக்கார் Soori!. Cinema Vikatan. 14 April 2023. Archived from the original on 15 April 2023. Retrieved 10 May 2023 – via YouTube.
- ^ " வெற்றி மாறனோட அரசியலே வேற " – Viduthalai Makkal Padai Round Table | Vetrimaaran | Soori. SS Music. 2 April 2023. Archived from the original on 9 May 2023. Retrieved 9 May 2023 – via YouTube.
- ^ Vetrimaran's 'Viduthalai' to release in two parts. Provoke TV. 2 September 2022. Archived from the original on 1 May 2023. Retrieved 1 May 2023 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Vijay Sethupathi's son Surya to make his acting debut in stunt choreographer Anal Arasu's debut film". The Times of India. 21 June 2023. Archived from the original on 26 July 2023. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
- ^ "Soori and Vijay Sethupathi starrer 'Viduthalai' to release in two parts". The Times of India. 14 July 2022. Archived from the original on 26 July 2023. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
- ^ RS Infotainment [@rsinfotainment] (4 September 2022). "We wish our director #VetriMaaran a very happy birthday ❤️ and on this special day we are elated to announce that #Viduthalai starring @VijaySethuOffl and @sooriofficial is being produced as a Two part epic" (Tweet). Retrieved 15 August 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ "It's a wrap for Vetri Maaran's 'Viduthalai'". The Times of India. 16 November 2022. Archived from the original on 26 July 2023. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
- ^ "'Viduthalai 2' shoot to resume once Vetri Maaran returns from London". The Times of India. 6 May 2023. Archived from the original on 26 July 2023. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
- ^ "'Viduthalai 2' shoot begins, Soori shares a video!". The Times of India. 18 July 2023. Archived from the original on 26 July 2023. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
- ^ "'Viduthalai Part 2' first look: Vetri Maaran's sequel to showcase highs and lows of Vijay Sethupathi's past". The Hindu. 17 July 2024. Archived from the original on 29 August 2024. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- ^ "Vetrimaaran's Viduthalai Part 2 dubbing kickstarts". Cinema Express. 10 October 2024. Archived from the original on 17 November 2024. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ Kumar, Akshay (6 December 2024). "Background score work for Viduthalai Part 2 complete". Cinema Express. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
- ^ "Ilayaraja sets up own music studio, begins work on Vetrimaaran's film, see pics". Hindustan Times. 3 February 2021. Archived from the original on 2 June 2021. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
- ^ "Ilaiyaraaja opens own studio in Kodambakkam after Prasad studio row". The News Minute. 3 February 2021. Archived from the original on 18 May 2021. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
- ^ CR, Sharanya (3 February 2021). "Ilaiyaraaja begins work at his new studio; composes song for Vetri Maaran's film". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 18 May 2021. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
- ^ "'Dhina Dhinamum' song from Vidhuthalai Part 2 out". Cinema Express. 17 November 2024. Archived from the original on 17 November 2024. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- ^ Kumar, Akshay (27 November 2024). "Lyrical video of 'Manasula' from Vetrimaaran's Viduthalai Part 2 out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
- ^ "'Poruthadhu Podhum' song from Viduthalai Part 2 out". Cinema Express. 28 November 2024. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
- ^ "Viduthalai Part 2 to premiere at International Film Festival Rotterdam 2024". The Indian Express. 27 December 2023. Archived from the original on 31 January 2024. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
- ^ "Viduthalai I & II – The Film". International Film Festival Rotterdam. Archived from the original on 31 January 2024. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
- ^ "Vetri Maaran's 'Viduthalai Part 2' to release on December 20". The Times of India. 29 August 2024. Archived from the original on 29 August 2024. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
- ^ "Watch: Vetri Maaran's 'Viduthalai' gets standing ovation at Rotterdam film festival". India Today. 1 February 2024. Archived from the original on 29 August 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ Viduthalai: வெற்றிமாறனின் விடுதலை படம் குறித்த சூப்பர் அப்டேட்! [Viduthalai: Super Update on Vetrimaran's Viduthalai!]. News18 (in Tamil). 1 September 2022. Archived from the original on 19 July 2023. Retrieved 10 September 2022.
