Writer And Director - SU Arun Kumar
Cast – Vikram, SJ Suryah, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Dushara Vijayan and Prudhvi Raj
Duration – 162 Minutes
 
Imagine this: You walk into a party, and everyone’s buzzing about this mysterious guy who’s been the talk of the town. You don’t know his story, but you’re hooked just by the energy. That’s exactly how Veera Dheera Sooran - Part 2 kicks off—no formal introduction, just straight into the chaos. Directed by SU Arun Kumar, this film starts with a bang, drops you into a web of crime, betrayal, and a lot of "wait, what just happened?" moments.
 
The plot kicks off with a woman knocking on the door of Periyavar (Prudhvi Raj, breaking typecast with a serious role), a local big shot with criminal connections. She’s convinced her husband’s dead at his hands. But plot twist: the husband’s out there, filing a missing person report, which catches the attention of SP Arunagiri (SJ Suryah), whose grey moral compass makes him the perfect “good-bad” cop. His vendetta against Periyavar leads to an encounter plot, and that’s where our hero, Kaali (Vikram), enters—an ex-gangster turned peaceful family man. You’d think he’d be sipping chai in peace, but nope, life has other plans.
 
The film’s first half is a tense cat-and-mouse game. Arun Kumar keeps the suspense alive, skillfully making Kaali vulnerable. He’s not the invincible hero here—he’s human, flawed, and desperate to protect his family, which adds layers to the narrative. The ‘Sudhakar sambavam’—an incident from the past—looms like an unsolved mystery, keeping us guessing. And just when you think you’ve got the hang of it, the film throws in landmines (or “kezhangu,” because why not add some local spice) and a whistle-worthy showdown that’ll have you nodding in appreciation.
 
But here’s the twist—literally. After building all that tension, Arun Kumar decides to take a detour into the past. The backstory, which was so tantalizingly elusive, finally unfolds. And... well, it’s like opening a gift only to find socks. Not bad, but not exactly what you were hoping for. The mystery loses its charm because the backstory feels routine, like they ran out of ideas and decided to play it safe.
 
However, the film tries to redeem itself with an ambitious one-shot action sequence that’s pure cinematic magic. Theni Eswar’s cinematography shines here, especially with the night-time shots that make every frame look like a masterpiece. The action is intense, the stakes high, and for a moment, you think, “Okay, this is where the film takes off.” But alas, the climax falls flat, like a rock skipping on water—promising but ultimately sinking.
 
The third act? A bit of a disappointment. It’s like a rollercoaster that suddenly hits a bump and loses all its momentum. Kaali’s “superhuman” recovery after being shot and beaten? Yeah, that’s where the suspension of disbelief gets tested. And the final nostalgic Vikram song? It’s like putting glitter on a crumbling cake—sure, it’s shiny, but it doesn’t fix the fact that it’s falling apart.
 
So, where does that leave us? Veera Dheera Sooran - Part 2 is a film that starts strong, grips you with its raw tension, and then...stumbles. It’s like that friend who’s amazing at starting stories but can’t stick the landing. Still, it’s got enough highs to keep you entertained, even if it doesn’t stick the landing.