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Genre: Adventure, Mystery & thriller, Action

Original Language: Telugu

Director: Chandoo Mondeti

Producer: T.G. Vishwa Prasad , Abhishek Agarwal

Writer: Chandoo Mondeti

Release Date (Theaters): Aug 12, 2022  limited

Runtime: 2h 30m

Distributor: People Media Factory

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Nikhil Siddharth

Anupama Parameswaran

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Article by Nanda Gopal Published by GulteDesk --> Published on: 10:10 am, 13 August 2022 | Updated on 1:51 am, 15 August 2022

2 Hrs 25 Mins   |   Thriller   |   13-08-2022

Cast - Nikhil Siddharth, Anupama Parameswaran, Anupam Kher

Director - Chandoo Mondeti

Producer - Abhishek Agarwal, TG Vishwa Prasad

Banner - Abhishek Agarwal Arts, People Media Factory

Music - Kaala Bhairava

Nikhil Siddhartha’s Karthikeya 2 is a franchise to his erstwhile blockbuster Karthikeya that stood out in his career. The second instalment got a bigger budget with two well-known production houses backing the film, grand visuals, big cast and all. But that is not an easy sail for the film till its theatrical release. After facing multiple postponements, Karthikeya 2 sees the light of the day and let’s check out our take on the film.

Karthikeya (Nikhil Siddhartha) completes his medical studies and becomes a doctor. His quest for knowledge and devotion is intact. He goes to Dwaraka on personal work, but later realises that he gets embroiled into a bigger issue of professor Rao’s muder. He is saved by Mugdha (Anupama Parameswaran) and he learns that Rao tasked him to find Lord Krishna’s sacred and powerful Anklet (Gandapenderam) that solves all the forthcoming problems of people. Karthikeya is on a mission to get the ancient Anklet of Lord Krishna. What are the obstacles he faces and will he overcome them? This forms the crux of Karthikeya 2.

Performances :

Nikhil Siddhartha as Karthikeya is perfectly apt for the role. He knows his best abilities and optimally uses his strengths. This played out well.  Anupama Parameswaran has a role (Mugdha) that is crucial in the story. But eventually, she gets sidelined and the protagonist Karthikeya takes the centrestage. They don’t share romantic or intimate moments but the romance is subtle. Comedian duo Srinivas Reddy (Sadanandam), Harsha Chemudu (Suleman) did a good job. They got the audience in splits in this serious and engaging adventure. Comedians Praveen and Satya get blink and miss roles. Anupam Kher’s cameo worked out well. Adithya Menone as baddie Shantanu is alright. The writing tones down his role. Tulasi as Nikhil’s mom serves the purpose. All the actors have a part in driving the story forward.

Technicalities Writer-director Chandoo Mondeti came up with a good story that is amplified with an engaging narration. The tense factor is maintained throughout the film. Kala Bhairava’s background music has elevated the film to the next level. He is a good asset for this thriller. There is only one proper song in the film that just gives good relief. Visuals are grand and VFX work is easy on the eyes. Editing is crisp, despite some slow moments here and there. Production-wise, the film looks rich, shot in picturesque locales of India and Europe.

Thumbs Up Story & Direction Tense Factor Background Music

Thumbs Down Slow At Some Portions Cinematic Liberties

Karthikeya 2 is haunted by a major jinx. That is, many Telugu filmmakers in the past failed to come up with good sequels or franchises to the originals. Naturally, this is what pinches the franchise lovers. But here comes Nikhil and Chandoo who successfully broke the jinx. Kudos to the duo who came up with a taut thriller that has tense moments, adventurous acts and some mystery. It has all the elements blended well and that adds up to the story’s narration.

The Dwarka portions are engaging. The journey of Karthikeya where he is on a mission to find Lord Krishna’s Anklet acts as the main layer that gives good edge-of-the-seat moments. Audiences cheer, clap to dialogues on heritage and history mouthed by the protagonist. Though Karthikeya and Mugdha don’t have much romance, their chemistry in finding the powerful Anklet worked. The first half of the film sets the tone and mood of the film whereas the real story is unleashed in the second-half. Nowhere, the makers have not at all deviated from the main plot point which worked out.   Like any other film, Karthikeya 2 has its own shortcomings.The villain has a strong desire but that is not seen in his actions other than sending some bunch of goons to trace the hero and tie the hero to a tree upside down. The villain isn’t as powerful as he was perceived to be. He becomes a mute spectator. The climax appears to be dragged. The attempt to give lead to Karthikeya 3 (franchise) might be a little stretchy. Also, there are cinematic liberties which are conveniently used by makers.

On the eve of 75th Independence Day, Karthikeya 2 is unintentionally a film that revolves around Mera Bharat Mahan. The film is woven around our heritage. It highlights the culture. It also stresses the disconnect between the younger generation and our history and attempts to connect them. In the end, the hero says that “Lord Krishna is our Ancestor. Our Gods are our history.” This sums up the belief of the Karthikeya 2 makers. To an extent, all this looks preachy, but it is told in a convincing way that is where the director and hero succeeded.

Having said all this, Karthikeya 2 has a strong factor – story and engaging narration. The tense factor is maintained throughout. Dialogues do work in the film’s favour. Duo Nikhil and Chandoo once again chose an interesting story – Devotional Treasure Hunt – backed by visuals and terrific background score. They succeeded in getting the franchise right that ought to be watched with families and kids. Go for this, Karthikeya 2 gives you a thrilling ride. Overall, it hits the right chords.

Bottom-line: Devotional Treasure Hunt !

Rating: 3/5

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Karthikeya 2 Review: A Sequel That Promises A Satisfying Thriller Ride

Karthikeya 2 is the sequel to the blockbuster movie with the same name. Director Chandoo Mondeti made the audience sit at the edge of their seats with his thriller elements in the prequel. He made the lead actor Nikhil chase down the mystery relating it to the mythological plot and devotional elements. Now, in the sequel too, he picked the same point but the story shifts to Dwaraka and Nikhil begins his chase to solve Lord Krishna's mystery…

This time the director Chandoo Mondeti picked Lord Krishna's plot and thus, the story takes us to Dwaraka… Nikhil aka Karthikeya is introduced as a doctor but his characterisation is quite interesting. He always shows interest in solving puzzles and runs after the questions. In the first half, the character introduction took the major part but after a poojari advice Karthikeya's mother to seek the blessings of Lord Krishna in Dwaraka, the story takes a turn. But at the beginning itself, the director makes us witness that a few people are back of Lord Krishna's anklet and leaves it there for the second half. This way the presence of many threads and characters ends the first half.

But just before the interval, a big twist makes the audience sit at the edge of their seats. At the beginning of the second half itself, the speed of the plot raises curiosity. Karthikeya is all determined to know the mystery behind an archaeologist's murder. He starts chasing down the mystery through the clues and research done by the archaeologist. The clue that is found in Govardhana Giri cave, Madhura takes him to the Abhira tribe. From there, his adventurous journey starts. Be it snowy hills or the trekking part, it showcases Karthikeya's strong willpower. Even the pre-climax twist and the climax element finally make the audience experience a complete meal of thriller.

First of all, we need to speak about Nikhil Siddhartha... His neatly punched dialogues and curiosity to chase the mystery made the movie more elevating. Anupam Kher shows him the right direction when he is stuck with no option and Anupama Parameswaran along with Srinivas Reddy supports him in his adventurous journey. Tulasi, Viva Harsha, Praveen and Satya add humour to the plot while Kala Bhairava's BGM and music took the plot to the next level.

Conclusion:

Karthikeya 2 is a must-watch movie as it makes the audience experience a complete thriller meal!

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Karthikeya 2 Review: History and Mystery

Movie: Karthikeya 2 Rating: 2.5/5 Banner: Abhishek Agarwal Arts & People Media Factory, Cast: Nikhil Siddartha, Anupama Parameswaran, Anupam Kher, Aditya Menon, KS Sridhar, Srinivas Reddy, Satya, Praveen, Harsha Chemudu, and others Music: Kaala Bhaiarava DOP: Karthik Ghattamaneni Production Designer: Saahi Suresh Producers: TG Vishwa Prasad, Abhishek Agarwal Written and Directed by: Chandoo Mondeti Release Date: Aug 13, 2022

Director Chandoo Mondeti gained a name with “Karthikeya”, a thriller. It took him eight years to make a sequel. The film’s trailer was a roaring success. Nikhil is hoping to gain pan-Indian success with this thriller.

Let’s find out its merits and demerits.

Story: Karthikeya (Nikhil Siddharth), a doctor, gets suspended from the hospital when he beats up a mayor for performing yagam in ICU. His mother takes him to Dwaraka in Gujarat for mokku.

In Dwaraka, an archaeologist before breathing his last tells Karthikeya that he is the savior and the chosen one to complete a mission.

The archaeologist’s granddaughter Mugdha (Anupama Parameswaran) rescues him and they dig deeper into the mysterious incidents that happened. They discover a secret society that protects Lord Krishna’s anklet.

Artistes' Performances: As an actor, Nikhil has given what is required for the role. The role requires him to do simple acts, and he does it neatly.

Anupama Parameswaran is more of a companion to Nikhil like Srinivasa Reddy and Harsha Chemudu. She gets her due in one or two scenes, though. 

Aditya Menon’s role lacks clarity. Anupam Kher appears as a blind professor and leaves an impact in the final moments.

Technical Excellence: Music, production design, and cinematography should be at the top class for these kinds of thrillers. Director Chandoo Mondeti fails to extract the right output from the music department. No scene was elevated with Kala Bhairava's background score leaving the audience without experiencing any goosebumps moment.  

Karthik Ghattamaneni’s camera work is sufficient for the theme. The editing should have been sharper. The dialogue writing serves the purpose. The visual effects are sufficient. The producers have put in a lot of money for the grand look of the movie. 

Highlights: The theme The final 30 minutes Grand production

Drawback: Inconsistency in the first half Too many cinematic liberties

Analysis When Chandoo Mondeti’s “Karthikeya” was released in 2014, it stunned many for its theme and convincing narration. It was a riveting thriller with all commercial elements. The first part is rich in content and narration.

The second film in the franchise doesn’t talk about the first part, and has a different setting and altogether new mission for the protagonist. Like in the first part, the protagonist is the same Karthik, who believes in science rather than religion and god. 

“Karthikeya 2”, however, focuses on the transformation of Karthik from a non-believer to a believer. This one is mounted on a grand scale to appeal to the pan-Indian audiences, especially the Hindi audiences, and a high dose of Hindu mythology and religion are incorporated. Lately, Hindi audiences are embracing films that glorify our culture, Hinduism, and our great history.  

“Karthikeya 2” is a calculated effort. However, director Chandoo Mondeti has a story that is based on historical and mythological references, which have enough scope for drama and suspense. The film goes the same way as Steven Spielberg’s Indiana Jones series with the elements of “The Da Vinci Code”. 

The film takes plenty of time to come to the point. The first half is loose. The narration turns gripping from the second half. With the story moving forward to different locations, the grand visuals and visual effects enthrall the audience. The story behind Lord Shri Krishna’s anklet and the mystery surrounding a telescope and a metal statue of a peacock draws us into it.

But the overall graph of the film lacks consistency. It has many ups and downs. Gopichand starrer “Sahasam” has a similar narrative structure. So, a bit of déjà vu appears. 

Despite these faults, the final moments make up everything and the grander is another asset.

All in all, the film has engaging moments in the second half and grand production values. Despite the inconsistency in narrative and logical issues, the film makes a passable watch.  

Bottom line: Engages in parts

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What’s it about?

Dr.Karthikeya (Nikhil Siddharth) and his mother are on a pilgrimage tour in Dwaraka. An archeology professor Ranganath Rao gets killed, and the police take Karthikeya in custody as CCTV footage shows the professor was last seen with Karthikeya. The professor’s granddaughter Mugdha (Anupama Parameswaran) helps him run away from the police. 

The two embark on a journey to find out why the professor was killed, and to know the connection between a metal peacock they found and Lord Krishna.

“Karthikeya 2”, the second in the franchise of “Karthikeya”, begins with a disclaimer: the work of fiction with a historical backdrop. The film also drives a message in the end: What many dismiss as myth is actually our history and the Hindu gods like Krishna and Rama are also our ancestors.

Director Chandoo Mondeti presented this message with the elements of a mystery thriller. If you have seen or read “The Da Vinci Code”, you quickly realize that Chandoo just copied everything from it and added the Hindu mythology. 

In “The Da Vinci Code”, talks about secret societies and the Holy Grail. The protagonist in “The Da Vinci Code” is a symbologist and a murdered professor’s granddaughter helps him find the real mystery. “Karthikeya 2” has the same – the secret societies, a clan named Adheera that kills anyone who touches the statue of Lord Krishna, a doctor and a professor’s daughter digging deep to unravel the mystery. Well, Christian mythology turns into Hindu mythology.

Chandoo Mondeti liberally adds Lord Sree Krishna tattva into the story to give a local touch. There are also references from adventure thriller movies like “Indian Jones”. 

Forget about influences and inspirations, as the film “Karthikeya 2” holds our attention only with the final twenty or thirty minutes. The final act is riveting enough and thus makes the film a decent watch. The grandeur setup and the Hindu mythology have given the film a different look, but the narration is not that gripping in the preceding part of the movie. 

Inconsistency, logical issues, lack of a strong nemesis, and editing are the film’s major problems. 

Adventure thrillers like these don’t require actors to perform strongly but do justice to their defined characters. Nikhil Siddharth plays his part well. So is Anupama Parameswaran. All other actors do just routinely. 

The film has richness in frames (cinematography and decent VFX). Kaala Bhairava shines with background music as some sequences get elevated with his BGM. 

Bottom-line: ‘Karthikeya 2’ makes a decent watch thanks to its final 30 minutes and grand production values. But the film is essentially an Indian remix version of the Hollywood mystery thriller, The Da Vinci Code.

Rating: 2.75/5

Review by: Jalapathy Gudelli

Film: Karthikeya 2 Cast: Nikhil Siddartha, Anupama Parameswaran, Anupam Kher, and others Dialogues: Srujanamani DOP: Karthik Gattamneni Music: Kaala Bhairava Art Director: Sahi Suresh Co-Producer: Vivek Kuchibotla Producers: TG Vishwa Prasad, Abhishek Agarwal  Directed by: Chandoo Mondeti Release Date: Aug 13, 2022

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Karthikeya 2 Movie Review: A film more interested in teaching than thrilling

Rating: ( 2.5 / 5).

Even the disclaimer of Chandoo Mondeti’s Karthikeya 2 is loud and yells the film's objective: “A WORK OF FICTION BASED ON HISTORY!” The film is, naturally, fiction, and it wants us to care about our Gods so much that it feels like we are consistently switching between National Treasure on Star Movies and a pravachanam on Bhakti TV. In fact, Anupam Kher, playing an accomplished man of science, delivers a passionate monologue about the greatness of Krishna, hailing him as a pioneer of several professions—from medicine to entertainment to technology. The problem is, the film wouldn’t be affected in the tiniest degree without this sensationalisation. In fact, the whole devotional angle of this film wouldn’t result in any impact on Karthikeya 2 —which is supposed to be an adventure film—as the writing keeps trying to sustain the mystery anyway.

Starring: Nikhil Siddartha, Anupama Parameswaran, Srinivasa Reddy Director: Chandoo Mondeti So, how are the adventure ideas and scenes? Some are effective; many are not. Let’s go through some of the ideas: A newly discovered artifact doubles up as a key to an ancient tomb that has been the home of secrets for thousands of years—we have seen it already. Inside the cave, just when the characters wonder about the exact location of the treasure, the universe drops hints and leads them to their destination—we have seen this too. An evil big-shot is hunting for the same artifact—is this new? The plot devices are no different in their lack of novelty. What works though is the Indianisation of the adventure. For instance, the idea to introduce a violent tribe of Krishna’s devotees, oppressed back in the day, is quite interesting. This idea even questions whether religion and caste have been serving as catalysts for man’s savagery from time immemorial. However, I am not sure if this question comes from the filmmaker. This film needed many more such ideas.

Nikhil’s Karthikeya is a doctor in this film, and he still suffers from a ‘disease’ called curiosity. He places logic over faith. After busting the myth about a cursed temple in the first, a much more contained film, he now moonlights as, well, myth-buster. When he reluctantly visits Dwaraka with his mother, Karthikeya is framed for the death of an archaeologist who was on a path to prove the existence of Krishna. He embarks on a journey to defend himself and what follows is intended to be a gripping adventure.

The film saves the best for the last. The final 20 minutes of the film nearly compensate for the earnest yet hackneyed earlier portions. It’s only in the climax that we see the fruition of the film’s intentions to create a home-grown Indiana Jones; it’s when we get the confluence of spectacle and heroism. The scene is set on a frozen river in the Himalayan terrain. Karthikeya has to be saved from a sinking car after the ice breaks. He makes the jump and a saffron kanduva (scarf) and a muslim man’s shemagh come in unison to his rescue. This is the second time we see the union of these fabrics. The first time, they aid the central characters to escape from a possible threat. Both scenes allude to the strength of unity, and both moments—especially the second, more cinematic moment—are quick sojourns in a film that is committed to propagating the richness of Hindu mythology.

Thanks to Karthik Gattamaneni’s cinematography, easily the strongest aspect of the film, Karthikeya 2 comes close to realising its spectacular vision. A sequence that utilises light beams in an old temple right before the intermission stands out. Kaala Bhairava’s music, on the other hand, screams at you—to highlight the barbarity of an ancient tribe. While there’s a sense of epicness to it, I wish the filmmaker had allowed silence to enhance tension, especially in the sequence where Kartikeya has to carefully trudge through a village of deadly snakes. Nikhil Siddartha plays Karthikeya with exaggerated swag. At some points, it even feels like he is showboating for the camera, by the need to ‘appear’ heroic in every scene.

Karthikeya 2 is ambitious and aspires to be grand, both on the page and the screen. This is why the sequel must not be compared with the original, which harboured no such lofty ambitions and was content being a thriller. The sequel needed to wow us, but all we can muster is a “Meh”.

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Release Date : August 13, 2022

123telugu.com Rating : 3.25/5

Starring: Nikhil Siddharth, Anupama Parameswaran ,Anupam Kher

Director: Chandoo Mondeti

Producers: Abhishek Agarwal , TG Vishwa Prasad

Music Directors : Kaala Bhairava

Cinematography : Karthik Ghattamneni

Editor: Karthik Ghattamneni

Karthikeya 2 has been in the making for the last few years. After a huge round of promotions, the film has hit the screens today. Let’s see how it is.

The film starts with lord Krishna forecasting the future and penning all the solutions to the problems in a special Kankanam. Cut to present, Karthikeya(Nikhil) is a doctor who goes to Dwaraka along with his mother. There, he gets embroiled in a mystery which is related to the special Kankanam. What is this special mystery ? How did Karthikeya solve it? Where does Anupama Parameswaran feature in this setup? To know the answers, you need to watch the film on the big screen.

Plus Points

Nikhil and Chandoo Mondeti are a hit pair and they have done it once again with Karthikeya 2. Kudos to director Chandoo Mondeti for penning an intriguing thriller and connecting the past and present worlds quite well. His writing is fine and gives the audience moments filled with thrills and suspense.

It has been quite some time since we have seen Nikhil on screen and he makes it for the gap with a solid performance. He has matured a lot with his acting and is quite settled in his approach towards his character. He has a very key role and has to convince the audience what we are seeing is actually true and not fiction. In this department Nikhil scores full marks.

The surprise package of the film is Kaala Bhairava and his stunning music score. He shocks the audience with spell binding BGM which elevates the film to another level altogether. Even the ordinary scenes create interest for the audience with the enchanting BGM.

Not only does the film have thrills but the director added fun through the roles of Srinivasa Reddy and Viva Harsha who are solid in their roles and evoke good fun. Anupama Parameswaran gets a good role and she is neat in her given part. Anupam Kher gets a small but impactful role and shines.

What makes Karthikeya 2 interesting is the intriguing factor as to what will happen next. The quest to find the truth holds the attention of the audience. The director does not deviate from the main theme and keeps the audience engaged for the most part.

Minus Points

Though all the links are ended properly, there is a bit of confusion in the beginning of the film. The whole concept of lord Krishna and how the present generation is after a special Kankanam is not well established. Probably, the director should have added a character or a few scenes to make the audience understand what the actual plot is all about.

The pace in the second half goes down a bit as the director fails to elevate the villain’s angle properly. The plot goes through various stages and this journey could have been narrated in an even easier manner to make the common people understand.  

Technical Aspects

The production values of the film are top notch and special mention to the cameraman Karthik. His visuals and color tone used for the adventure scenes is very good. The editing part is also impressive as the scenes do not have much lag.

The dialogues are pretty good and the ones used for Anupam Kher are amazing. The production design is rich and the VFX used is quite realistic. The costume design, props used and the locations chosen are quite good.

Coming to the director Chandoo Mondeti, he has done a very good job with the film. One can say that Karthikeya 2 is his best film to date. He takes a plot with a backdrop of mythology and setting it up in the present day world was not easy. Not only has he done that well but he made sure the film has comedy, thrill, and suspense in equal proportions. His screenplay is good but the usage of a few sub plots and their connections in the end should have been more clear from the beginning.  

On the whole, Karthikeya 2 is a well made adventure thriller filled with great visuals and engaging narration. The backdrop, BGM, and performances create an intriguing factor. Baring a confusing first few minutes, this film makes up for an enjoyable watch and will be lapped by the audience this long weekend. Go for it.

123telugu.com Rating: 3.25/5

Reviewed by 123telugu Team

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Karthikeya 2 Detailed Review & Analysis

Gist of the Story

A follow-up to the mystic thriller Karthikeya that focuses on Karthik’s internal struggles and his resolutions. The force of the traditional Indian religious beliefs and the Tatva of Lord Sri Krishna are revealed to him as a result of his search for the truth.

Doctor Karthikeya (Nikhil Siddharth), who assaulted a mayor for conducting yagam in the intensive care unit, was expelled from the hospital. His mother drives him to Gujarat’s Dwaraka for mokku. Before passing away at Dwaraka, an archaeologist tells Karthikeya that he is the chosen one to perform a mission and is the rescuer. Mugdha (Anupama Parameswaran), the archaeologist’s granddaughter, saves him, and together they investigate the strange events that took place. They learn that Lord Krishna’s anklet is guarded by a covert organization.

Performance

Karthikeya is played by Nikhil Siddhartha, who is ideal for the part. He is aware of his strengths and makes the greatest use of them. This resulted in success. He has acted with a lot more maturity and is quite calm in how he approaches his part. He plays a crucial part in persuading the audience that what we are seeing is real and not made up. In her position, Anupama Parameswaran is effective. Anupama Parameswaran is nice in the role she is assigned and receives a good role. Good performances were given by Srinivas Reddy and Harsha Chemudu. The towering Aditya Menon left an impression. Bollywood star Anupam Kher was cast in a significant and influential role. His talks on the importance of Lord Krishna, spirituality, customs, and culture have been well received. He had a significant impact.

Direction / Technical Side

The 2014 publication of “Karthikeya” by Chandoo Mondeti astounded many with its concept and compelling storytelling. It was a suspenseful thriller with every kind of marketing in it. The second installment in the series doesn’t discuss the first one and takes place in a different location with a whole new goal for the protagonist. The story was well-written and directed by Chandoo Mondeti, and the narration added interest to it. The tension is sustained throughout the entire movie. The magnificent music score by Kaala Bhairava is the film’s surprise attraction. He astounds the audience with mesmerizing BGM, which takes the movie to a completely new level. The VFX are excellent, and Karthik Ghattamaneni’s cinematography is mesmerizing. His editing could have been better because the tempo occasionally dragged.

Karthikeya 2 has flaws of its own. Other than sending some men to track down the hero and tie him to a tree upside down, the villain’s intense desire is not evident in his deeds. The bad guy isn’t as strong as people thought. He becomes a silent observer. It seems like the conclusion lingered.

Verdict; Karthikeya 2 is an all-around competently produced adventure thriller with stunning visuals and engrossing storytelling. Huge in scope, the execution of the script is noteworthy. Satisfying Watch!

Karthikeya 2 Review – Satisfying Mythological Ride

Satisfying Mythological Ride

OUR RATING 3/5

CENSOR ‘U/A’Certified, 2h 25m.

Karthikeya 2, an adventure thriller’s core story, is centered around Sri Krishna’s anklet. What is its history? Where is it now? Who are after it, and how Dr Karthikeya inadvertently finds him deeply involved in mystery related to it is the movie’s basic plot.

Performances

Nikhil has been doing movies selectively and giving his best to them for the last few years. It is no different with Karthikeya 2. The actor comes up with a neat act devoid of typical heroism. He delivers according to the context without going overboard anywhere. There are also no commercial trappings which makes the job much more focused and intense. The quality makes this role stand out in his films even though there are no massive ‘performance’ moments that stand out.

Anupama Parameswaran being a heroine is a mere technicality. She is another vital part of the narrative rather than a heroine in the typical sense. She is an essential gang member, and her character is designed to help progress the main story. Anupama does well in the limited score she gets.

Director Chandoo Mondeti burst on the scene with Nikhil starrer Karthikeya. Yes, the original movie marked his debut. Now years later, he has come up with a second chapter.

For the uninitiated, Karthikeya 2 has nothing to do with the first part. It is a standalone film where the main lead from the first part is on a different journey. So, Karthikeya, aka Karthik, is now a doctor and taking on a new case of sorts.

A significant difference between Karthikeya and Karthikeya 2 is the shift in tone. The first one was genuinely a small-scale thriller with horror and mystery elements. The second chapter is an upgrade in all the departments. It is now turned into an adventure genre with the features of mystique and thrill in place. It is in the space of Indiana Jones, and we have a doctor leading the expedition.

The introduction, therefore, is not to be missed. It sets up the basic premise and the adventure that ensures. Shree Krishna’s anklet is what everyone is after, and it is narrated convincingly despite the presence of many threads and characters.

The first thing that strikes positively is the background and the location. They add to the spiritual feel and give a fresh feeling throughout. The entire first half progresses interestingly, mixing the various threads and bringing the hero to the front and centre of the core theme.

The interval bang is alright. It does the job of raising the curiosity for the second half.

Post intermission, things move to Mathura, and the narrative becomes more focused on the core drama. The quest is neatly punctuated with dialogues related to God and humanity. This aspect elevates the proceedings along with the accompanying background score.

The problem, minor ones, arrives via some rushed bits. They appear cinematic and slightly unconvincing. It is what we call the screenplay of convenience. Things just happen to further the narrative without giving a proper feel. But, it isn’t the case entirely and is merely a tiny blip in the larger scheme of things.

Also, when it comes to adventure dramas, the narrative turns formulaic and lacks engagement when one thing leads to another conveniently. That is not the case here, as there is more to it than just the formula. The ending neatly encapsulates it.

Overall, Karthikeya 2 is a bigger, better and more focused narrative than the first one. It delivers mostly and leaves us satisfied watching a fresh product. It should be easily the first choice of viewing this weekend, for sure.

Karthikeya 2 is a content-driven fare where the hero takes the most of the heavy lifting. There are other characters, but they are mostly bits and pieces type. But, the important thing is that these small pieces are necessary to make the film come alive as a whole. Be it Anupama Parameswaran or Aditya Menon, they have small parts but do their work neatly.

Srinivas Reddy plays a supporting role that provides comic relief in places. Viva Harsha is alright. He could have been utilized better. Anupam Kher making his Telugu debut is seen in a critical block. He justifies his presence with an impactful delivery. It stays within the context of the movie and doesn’t look much on the surface but is nonetheless vital to the proceedings. The rest of the actors are okay in minor appearances.

Kaala Bhairava provides the music for the movie. Considering the mystery thriller genre, the young musician has done a very effective job. It helps in creating the right mood and impact. The sacred chants and slokas blend well into the narrative and generate the divine feel necessary for the story.

Karthik Ghattamaneni takes care of both cinematography and editing. Both are adequate. The former especially is enhanced further by the locations. The team has done a fabulous job in selecting the locales. It adds to the grandeur and makes the movie look like a biggie. The writing is good. The critical portions involving God and divinity hook the audience. The production values are fab, and as mentioned previously, it makes the film look much bigger in scope.

Highlights?

Fresh Story Nikhil’s Composed Act Writing Locations BGM

Missing logic in places Rushed In Parts Villain track could have been better

Will You Recommend It?

Karthikeya 2 Movie Review by M9News

Final Report:

After an interesting first half, director Chandoo Mondeti is successful in maintaining the tempo in the second half, as well. Karthikeya 2, coming with a fresh backdrop, gets it right, mostly. There are barring minor blemishes, but they don’t change the final impact.

— The reason why Karthikeya is the chosen one to undertake (and unearth) the mystery could have been better.

First Half Report:

The first half of Karthikeya 2 is interesting with a fresh backdrop and content. The director successfully brings several elements together without confusion and generates an adventure-related excitement.

A lot depends on the second half now to see how convincingly thrills are unfolded, taking the experience to the next level.

— Kartikeya 2 show started off interestingly. The story shifts to current. Dr. Kartik is just not a curious man but a problem solver.

Karthikeya 2 USA Premiere will begin shortly. Stay tuned for the report.

Karthikeya 2 Pre-Release Talk:

Nikhil Siddharth of Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada and Arjun Suravaram fame is back with a new outing, Karthikeya 2. Chandoo Mondeti directs the supernatural thriller. It is a sequel to his 2014 film Karthikeya and hits cinemas on August 13th, 2022.

The sequel factor is the biggest USP of Karthikeya 2. Chandoo Mondeeti, who directed the original, directs the sequel as well. He has upped the scale as well as the background of the movie. The director hopes the intriguing element involving the mythology clicks with the audience.

Nikhil Siddharth, who has had only a couple of failures in the last decade (post-2012), is hoping that the audience continues to patronage him as they did before the pandemic. The subject is also right down his alley. The sequel factor further helps his cause.

Kaala Bhairava provides the music for the mystery thriller. Success here will take him along with the hero and the heroine to the next level. Anupama Parameswaran plays the heroine, whereas Anupam Kher makes his Telugu debut in a critical role. The fact that horror-comedy has become outdated and yet Karthikeya 2 is intriguing to the audience speaks of the strength of the content. It should suffice to say how well the story has been liked.

As always, M9News will bring you the ‘First-On -Net’ Karthikeya 2 review genuinely and honestly. Keep watching this space for our updates.

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Movie Review:  Karthikeya 2

Director :  Chandoo Mondeti

Producer :   TG Vishwa Prasad and Abhishek Agarwal

Music :   Kaala Bhairava

Starring :    Nikhil Siddharth, Anupama Parameswaran, Anupam Kher

Release date:  13th August 2022

Rating :   3/5

Karthikeya 2 movie review:  Nikhil Siddharth, Anupama Parameswaran, Anupam Kher and others starrer most awaited movie Karthikeya 2 has finally hit the theaters today on 13th August. Let’s see the story of Karthikeya 2.

 Story:  Karthikeya (Nikhil Siddharth) is a doctor by profession. A group of people are in search of Lord Sri Krishna’ ornaments. Karthikeya  is called to Dwaraka and he meets his uncle. He  with Swati (Anupama Parameswaran) plunges into the action to solve a mystery. What is the mystery? Will Karthikeya be able to solve it ? That forms the rest of the story.

Plus points:

·         Engaging story

·         Narration

·         Performance

·         BGM

·         Cinematography

 Minus Points:

·         Little bit rushed in part

 Performance:  Coming to Nikhil, he suits in the role of doctor perfectly. It is quite surprising and impressive to see him perform the way he did. He had a lot of scope to showcase his talent and he delivers it with a lot of ease. Anupama Parameswaran  as Mugdha is crucial to unravel the mystery. Anupam Kher plays an important role in assisting Karthikeya as he justifies with his role. Srinivas Reddy entertains with a few jokes in between the action sequences.  Praveen and Satya, who play Nikhil’s buddies are fine. Viva Harsha is ok. The rest of the cast perform accordingly.

Technical:  The film owes a lot to cinematographer Karthik Ghattamaneni and music director, Kaala Bhairava for creating the right ambience and mood for a suspense thriller like this. Karthikeya 2 is shot in some stunning locations that fit the plot perfectly. Camerawork is superb as the entire set up is designed exceptionally well by the art department.  The good thing about Karthikeya 2 is that it sticks to its storyline and everyone seems to know what they are doing. It is one of the finer films made in the recent past and in times like these, that in itself is like a big compliment. Major plus point of this film is the interesting story. Dialogues written are decent, and suit the mood of the film. Coming on the work of Chandoo Mondeti, he  made a brilliant choice when he chose to incorporate the most precious anklet of Lord Krishna as the narrative’s bridge between  the Dwaraka and modern world.

 Analysis:  Karthikeya 2 is technically a brilliant film. It is an interesting mystery which makes you stick to your seats with its racy narration. The suspense factor and mythological touch have been superbly executed.

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Karthikeya 2: Release Date, Trailer, Songs, Cast

• Release Date 12 August 2022
• Language Telugu
• Dubbed In Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada
• Genre Mystery, Thriller
• Duration 2h 17min
• Cast Nikhil Siddharth, Anupama Parameswaran, Anupam Kher, Srinivasa Reddy, Harsha Chemudu, Adithya Menon
• Director Chandoo Mondeti
• Writer Chandoo Mondeti
• Cinematography Karthik Ghattamaneni
• Music Kaala Bhairava
• Producer Abhishek Agarwal, T.G. Vishwa Prasad
• Production Abhishek Agarwal Arts, People Media Factory
• Certificate 13+

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