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Naadodigal 2
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Wikipedia article
'Naadodigal 2' is a 2020 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Samuthirakani and produced by S Nandagopal under the banner of Madras Enterprises. It stars Sasikumar and Anjali. The film released on 31 January 2020. The film is a namesake sequel to the highly successful 2009 film 'Nadodigal'.
Plot
Jeeva, Sengodi, Paandi, and a few others work towards social reforms in their casteism dominated town near Madurai. The comrades endure physical pain and become outcasts but still go on with their ambitions helping a transgender become a noteworthy citizen and also build a growing casteless group of likeminded people. Jeeva is past the marriage age, and his life principles come in the way of getting a girl. After several attempts, a rich girl Sowmya, who is from his own caste, agrees to marry him. On the wedding night Sowmya's behavior not only destroys Jeeva's personal life but also poses a challenge for what he stood for all his life. Does the hero win in his selfless goals or not forms the rest of the story.
Cast
* Sasikumar as Jeeva
* Anjali as Sengodi
* Athulya Ravi as Soumya
* Bharani as Paandi
* Pawan as Soumya's uncle
* Esakki Barath as Soumya's lover
* Vikram Anand as Vikram
* E. Ramdoss as Jeeva's uncle
* Namitha Marimuthu as Priya
* Tulasi as Jeeva's mother
* Sriranjani as Sengodi's mother
* Subhashini Kannan as Soumya's aunt
* Lizzie Antony as Soumya's mother
* Madhushree as Soumya's cousin
* G. Gnanasambandam as Mariyadum Perumal
* Namo Narayana as Selfie Chinnamani
* Anil Murali
* Thavasi as Priya's father
* Pichaikkaran Moorthy
* Porali Dileepan as Police inspector
* Naadodigal Gopal as Gopal
* V. K. Vijayakumar as Villager
* Benjamin as Head constable
* Pallavarajan as Sakthi
* Samuthirakani as Bus driver (special appearance; also voice-over)
Production
The announcement of the film was made in early January 2018 by director Samuthirakani but refused earlier that the film will not be a sequel to the film 'Naadodigal'. The production of the film went on floors in March 2018. Samuthirakani also revealed that the film would be quite similar to the first part but with a different storyline. Bharani and Namo Narayana who were part of the prequel film were also added to the cast.
While being busy with the shooting for the film 'Naadodigal 2', a sequel to the 2009 film 'Naadodigal', M. Sasikumar chose to work with the director Maruthupandian for the film 'Asuravadham'. The post production of the film was completed in around June 2018.
Soundtrack
The film's soundtrack is composed by Justin Prabhakaran who earlier composed for the director's 'Thondan', replacing Sundar C Babu who worked as the music director of the film's predecessor. The album features seven songs, with lyrics for the film are written by Yugabharathi, G. Logan and Arivu. The song "Shambo Shiva Shambo" from the predecessor was used in the film. The audio rights of the film are secured by Sony Music India.
The first single track, titled "Adhuva Adhuva" was released on 18 July 2019. The remaining songs and the full album was released on 19 September 2019 at Prasad Film Labs, with the album was made available at music streaming platforms on the next day.
Distribution
On 24 January 2020, the producers announced that Linda Big Pictures was selected as the film's distribution partner for Tamil Nadu region, followed by Red Giant Movies for City and Salem region, Dhanam Pictures for Chengalpet region, S Picture for North and South Arcot region and Gopuram Films for Coimbatore and Madurai region.
Release
Initially, it was slated for July 2019 release, but later postponed. It was announced by the producer that the film will be released on 31 January 2020. The Satellite Rights Of the Film Was Acquired By Sun TV.
References
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