• Pandem Kollu 2 Movie
• Pandem Kollu 2015

Overall, pandem Kollu is a decent outlet for Dhanush in Tollywood. His incredible performance and an entertaining love track in the first half will be appreciated by the masses. However, a slow and dragged second half too and Tamil nativity could limit the scope of the film. Pandem Kodi 2 Review, Pandem Kodi 2 Telugu Movie Review, Ratings - The storyline of Pandem Kodi 2 is almost non-existent. Whatever we have is situations designed specifically to have action scenes. The opening block or the first fight of the hero, or the interval one, and ultimately the climax, the action blocks shine in the enterprise.

Dhanush has manged to earn a decent name with his latest hit Raghuvaran BTech. He is now back with the dubbed version of his national award winning film Pandem Kollu, which has hit the screens today. Let’s see how it is.

Story:-

The story of the film is based on the annual cock fights that takes place between Pothu Raju (Jay Palan) and Ram Swami (Naren) in the Palnadu area. Like every year, Ranga Swami gets defeated by Pothu Raju, who is ably supported by Durga (Kishore) and Lingam (Dhanush).

As time passes by, Lingam falls in love with Irin(Taapsee) and also develops a huge misunderstanding with Pothu Raju during one of the cock fights.Rest of the story is about how Lingam makes his way to the top, and also clears the misunderstanding with his boss.

Plus Points:-

Credit should go to director Vetrimaran for executing a script set up in the rural atmosphere. Major highlight of the film is the lead star Dhanush. The way he has gone about his role and has presented himself in a mass look is just outstanding. His expressions throughout the film are to die for and only proves the fact that he was the deserving winner of the National Award.

Taapsee is superb as the Aglo-Indian girl, and gives cute expressions throughout the film. Tamil actors Naren, Kishore and Jayapalan have done a decent job in their respective roles. First half of the film is quite entertaining. The way love track between Dhanush and Taapsee has been designed is hilarious. The cock fight which is showcased during the interval block is good. Human emotions during the second half will connect with the audience well.

Minus Points:-

Major drawback of the film is the excessive length. Second half is a tad long and has been stretched in many places. Like every other dubbed film, Pandem Kollu also suffers with the nativity factor. The characters showcased and the entire set up is a bit difficult for Telugu audience to digest.

Second half gets completely emotional as there is no proper entertainment during this part. Lack of known faces might also go against the reach of this film.

Technical Aspects:-

Director Vetrimaran walks away with the honours in the technical department. The way he has weaved the story with an intriguing line is good. He also succeeded in extracting superb performances from his artists and gives a realistic look to the film.

G V Prakash impresses with his background score which lifts the film to another level. Camerawork is sleek as the rural atmosphere is shown quite naturally. Production values are just about ok, and so is the dubbing for the film.

Verdict:-

On the whole, Pandem Kollu will be a decent outing for Dhanush in Tollywood. His amazing performance and an entertaining love track in the first half will be liked by the masses. However, a slow and dragged out second half and too much Tamil nativity might limit the reach of the film.

123telugu.com Rating : 3/5
Reviewed by 123telugu Team

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OUR RATING
2/5

CENSOR
‘U/A’ Certified, 2 hrs 30 mins

What Is the Film About?
When the husband of Bhavani (Varalakshmi Sharathkumar) is killed in a village fight that happens at the backdrop of a local village festival, she vows to destroy the entire family responsible for the murder. Her relatives do the deed, and only one guy remains alive. Raja Reddy’s (Raj Kiran) timely intervention prevents the death. He gives the word to protect the only surviving heir of the family much against the displeasure of Bhavani’s men. It leads to the festival being stopped. How Balu (Vishal) gets involved in all this and what happens, in the end, is what the film is all about?

How Is Vishal’s Performance?
A film like Pandem Kodi 2 is bread and butter for action hero like Vishal. He goes through the proceedings clinically and calmly without ever looking like putting an effort. There are multiple moments to show his fighting skills, and similarly, there are few to touch his dramatic and romantic side. The action dominates everything though.

Direction by Lingu Swamy?
The storyline of Pandem Kodi 2 is almost non-existent. Whatever we have is situations designed specifically to have action scenes. The opening block or the first fight of the hero, or the interval one, and ultimately the climax, the action blocks shine in the enterprise.

Apart from them, we also have a love track that begins well, but ultimately gets off the rails. Keerthy Suresh’s spirited act and music in sync with her overactive emotions make one like it. However, post-intermission, the turn it takes fizzles out all the build-up. It is the same with other subplots that fill the narrative during the second hour.

Ultimately, what we get is a film that begins well with various emotions shaping up. But, none, except the fights, manage to engage throughout. One after that other, either they feel repetitive or are derailed to have any proper connections.

In the end, Pandem Kodi 2 lacks the cohesive narration of the first part and is only good as long as the action lasts. It means, the climax also comes across as decent, but a vast stretch before that, one entirely loses interest. Watch it only if you are action movie lover and don’t mind recurring patches of boredom, especially in the second half.

Pandem Kollu 2 Movie

Shriya Saran and Others?
Keerthy Suresh has been given a hyperactive bubbly girl part that is almost hero like in its actions. She delivers the over action and in high doses. And yet, Keerthy Suresh manages to be endearing. The character, unfortunately, goes totally missing in the second half barring few scenes. Varalakshmi Sarathkumar is fantastic in whatever time she gets. In the climax, it is she who dominates the proceedings. Raj Kiran is perfect for his part. He also has elevation moments like the hero and the senior actor manages to pull them off without look odd. Ramdoss and Hareesh Peradi do their parts well. The rest are okay for their limited roles.

Music and Other Departments?
Yuvan Shankar Raja has given the music for the film. The songs are loud and quite frankly, noisy, but the background score is terrific. The music bit that comes every time Bhavani (Varalakshmi Sarathkumar) enters the screen is sensational. The climax bit also stands out. The cinematography could have been better. The editing is okay.

Highlights?
Action Blocks
First Half
Climax

Drawbacks?
Large parts of the second half
Heroine plot after the interval

Alternative Take
Interlinking the heroine subplot to the main track and proceeding without taking a clichéd route could have made the second half more interesting.

Did I Enjoy It?
In parts

Will You Recommend It?
Only for action lovers

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