Kamal Haasan, Cinematography, Production ValuesKamal Haasan, Cinematography, Production ValuesToo may sub plots, First Half, Screenplay lags, Unwanted desi stuff, Nowhere near the first part
The legendary actor Kamal Haasan is back on screen 3 years after his last release Thoongavanam hit screens, with the most expected Sequel to his 2013 controversy filled blockbuster Vishwaroopam, Vishwaroopam 2. This time around, Kamal as the agent Wisam Ahmad kashmiri is all set to confront Omar bhai played by Rahul Bose face to face, and who's gonna win? Here's team AP Herald's exclusive first on net Vishwaroopam 2 review.

Vishwaroopam 2 begins from where exactly the part 1 ended, as the war between Indian agent Wisam Ahmad kashmiri (Kamal Haasan) and Al Qaeda leader Omar bhai (Rahul Bose) shifts from US to India, and the knots of part 1 including the complete identity of Wisam, the family angle of Wisam including his mother (Waheeda Rehman) and wife Nirupama (Pooja Kumar), the bonding between him and Ashmitha (Andrea Jeremiah) and Shekar Kapur, are revealed, and it's a cat and mouse chase game between Wisam and Omar, as each of them want to  overpower each other and eliminate, and Wisam has to not just save his family but also protect London and Delhi which are under bomb threats by Omar. Was Omar able to exact his revenge or Wisam played spoilsport to his plans is what Vishwaroopam 2 is all about.

Kamal Haasan as Wisam is energetic and at 63 looks handsome and super fit and perfect in the stunning action sequences, while also acing the emotions as always in several sentimental sequences. Pooja Kumar is extremely hot and sensuous, while Andrea Jeremiah is a vital part of the proceedings, and impresses with her histrionics. Waheeda Rehman is adequate, while Rahul Bose and Jaideep Ahlawat who looked menacing in part 1 are made to look like loud caricatures in this sequel. Shekar Kapur and Nasser are underutilized in insignificant roles. 

Background score by Ghibran is pulsating and sets the mood of the movie and of his songs, the naanagiya nadhimoolame and Sathi matham are hum worthy while the rehash of yaarendru therigiratha fails to appeal. Cinematography by Sanu Varghese is top notch capturing the stunning action sequences and thrilling chases to perfection, while editing by Mahesh Narayan is fine. Ulaga nayagan Kamal Haasan had donned the director's hat earlier for Vishwaroopam, and in this sequel coming after 5 years, the director has tried to unravel mysteries in part 1 and reveal major backstories of all lead characters and in that attempt has messed up badly. 

Vishwaroopam 2 suffers from excessive number of stories to open up , and lacks continuity or the finishing, and though the film is just around 2 hours and 24 minutes, it looks dragged giving the feel of a 4 hours long flick. Vishwaroopam 2 boasts of stunning Hollywood level action episodes, underwater fight and mid sky action, and unlike part 1, director Kamal has tried to make the sequel desi as possible with romance, family sentiments, comedy, but the attempt goes haywire with too many subplots marring the impact.


While Kamal delivers a honest performance, hotties Pooja Kumar and Andrea serve as eye candy and the pivot perfectly, while the movie which must have focused more on action spends a fair share of runtime on dialogue episodes as well. And this being a case of a prequel and a sequel together ( Wisam and family's past/origin as well as Wisam's life after Vishwaroopam 1), required a breathing space for the characters and the plot to establish, as director Kamal Haasan has stuffed too many episodes and too many political/ terror scenarios in too little runtime. All said, Vishwaroopam 2 is an excellent technical product, with towering acts by Kamal Haasan, Pooja Kumar and Andrea,  lacking on screenplay and the engagement factor.

Kamal Haasan,Pooja Kumar,Andrea Jeremiah,S Chandrahasan,GhibranKamal alone stands tall in this espionage sequel that loses track with too many subplots.

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