Viduthalai Part 2 Explained

Director:Vetrimaaran
Based On:
Producer:Elred Kumar
Vetrimaaran
Cinematography:R. Velraj
Editing:R. Ramar
Music:Ilaiyaraaja
Distributor:Red Giant Movies
Country:India
Language:Tamil

Viduthalai Part 2 (; stylised as Viduthalai Part II) is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language period crime thriller film directed and co-produced by Vetrimaaran, under RS Infotainment and Grass Root Film Company. A direct sequel to Viduthalai Part 1 (2023), it is the second of a two-part adaptation of Jeyamohan's short story Thunaivan . It follows a police constable's conflict with the leader of a separatist group. Soori, Vijay Sethupathi, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Bhavani Sre, Rajiv Menon, Ilavarasu, Balaji Sakthivel, Saravana Subbiah, Chetan and Munnar Ramesh reprise their role from the first film, with Manju Warrier, Kishore, Anurag Kashyap, Bose Venkat, Vincent Asokan, Ken Karunas and Surya Vijay Sethupathy joining the ensemble cast.

Viduthalai was originally announced as a single film in April 2021, while the principal photography had commenced in the previous December, shooting predominantly in Sathyamangalam and Chengalpattu. In September 2022, however, the film was announced to be split into two parts. The filming of the first part was wrapped by late-December 2022, while the filming of this part wrapped by early October 2024. The film has music composed by Ilaiyaraaja, cinematography handled by R. Velraj and editing by R. Ramar.

Viduthalai Part 2, along with the first part, was screened on 31 January 2024 in the International Film Festival Rotterdam. The film is scheduled to release in theatres on 20 December 2024.

Production

Viduthalai was originated to be a single film. However, in July 2022, it was reported that it would be split into two parts due to the film becoming overlong and not wanting to trim the film tampering the story,[1] which was officially announced on Vetrimaaran's birthday (4 September 2022).[2] Both parts were shot back-to-back, with the first part's shooting wrapping up in November, and the film releasing on 31 March 2023,[3] but with the second part still having to shoot a few portions, which resumed in July.[4] [5] As of July 2024, the filming was in its final stages.[6] The dubbing process began on 10 October with a puja.[7]

Music

Viduthalai Part 2
Type:soundtrack
Artist:Ilaiyaraaja
Genre:Feature film soundtrack
Language:Tamil
Label:Sony Music Entertainment India Pvt. Ltd.
Producer:Ilaiyaraaja
Prev Title:Jama
Prev Year:2024
Year:2024
Next Title:Gift
Next Year:TBA

The film's soundtrack is composed by Ilaiyaraaja, who also composed the first part. He had composed the songs for the film in his newly launched music studio in Kodambakkam, after his fallout with Prasad Studios where he recorded songs for nearly four decades;[8] It marks his first work being recorded at his new studio where music composition of the film began in February 2021.[9] As of May 2021, Ilaiyaraaja recorded three out of eight songs being planned for the film and are touted to be "situational numbers" as per sources.[10] The music rights were purchased by Sony Music India. The first single "Dhinam Dhinamum" sung and written by Ilaiyaraaja was released on 17 November 2024.[11] The second single "Manasula" was released on 27 November 2024.[12] The third single "Poruthadhu Podhum" was released on 28 November 2024.[13]

Release

Premiere

The film along with its predecessor had its world premiere at 53rd International Film Festival Rotterdam on 31 January 2024.[14] [15]

Theatrical

Viduthalai Part 2 is scheduled for a theatrical release on 20 December 2024.[16] The distribution rights for Tamil Nadu were acquired by Red Giant Movies.[17]

Home media

The streaming rights of the film were acquired by ZEE5, while the satellite rights were acquired by Kalaignar TV.[18]

Notes and References

  1. News: 14 July 2022 . Soori and Vijay Sethupathi starrer 'Viduthalai' to release in two parts . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230726224550/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/soori-and-vijay-sethupathi-starrer-viduthalai-to-release-in-two-parts/articleshow/92874331.cms?from=mdr . 26 July 2023 . 26 July 2023 . The Times of India.
  2. 1566282480508096512 . rsinfotainment . We wish our director #VetriMaaran a very happy birthday ❤️ and on this special day we are elated to announce that #Viduthalai starring @VijaySethuOffl and @sooriofficial is being produced as a Two part epic. . RS Infotainment . RS Infotainment . 15 August 2023.
  3. News: 16 November 2022 . It's a wrap for Vetri Maaran's 'Viduthalai' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230726224553/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/its-a-wrap-for-vetri-maarans-viduthalai/articleshow/95553610.cms?from=mdr . 26 July 2023 . 26 July 2023 . The Times of India.
  4. News: 6 May 2023 . 'Viduthalai 2' shoot to resume once Vetri Maaran returns from London . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230726224554/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/viduthalai-2-shoot-resumes-without-vetri-maaran/articleshow/100005609.cms?from=mdr . 26 July 2023 . 26 July 2023 . The Times of India.
  5. News: 18 July 2023 . 'Viduthalai 2' shoot begins, Soori shares a video! . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230726224553/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/viduthalai-2-shoot-begins-soori-shares-a-video/articleshow/101849891.cms?from=mdr . 26 July 2023 . 26 July 2023 . The Times of India.
  6. News: 17 July 2024 . 'Viduthalai Part 2' first look: Vetri Maaran's sequel to showcase highs and lows of Vijay Sethupathi's past . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240829121558/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/viduthalai-part-2-first-look-vetri-maarans-sequel-to-showcase-highs-and-lows-of-vijay-sethupathis-past/article68413214.ece . 29 August 2024 . 17 July 2024 . . en-IN.
  7. Web site: 10 October 2024 . Vetrimaaran's Viduthalai Part 2 dubbing kickstarts . live . https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20241117141127/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Oct/10/vetrimaarans-viduthalai-part-2-dubbing-kickstarts . 17 November 2024 . 10 October 2024 . . en .
  8. Web site: 3 February 2021 . Ilayaraja sets up own music studio, begins work on Vetrimaaran's film, see pics . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210602070259/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/music/ilayaraja-sets-up-own-music-studio-begins-work-on-vetrimaaran-s-film-see-pics-101612351278355.html . 2 June 2021 . 18 May 2021 . Hindustan Times.
  9. Web site: 3 February 2021 . Ilaiyaraaja opens own studio in Kodambakkam after Prasad studio row . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210518142719/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/ilaiyaraaja-opens-own-studio-kodambakkam-after-prasad-studio-row-142726 . 18 May 2021 . 18 May 2021 . The News Minute.
  10. News: CR . Sharanya . 3 February 2021 . Ilaiyaraaja begins work at his new studio; composes song for Vetri Maaran's film . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210518143114/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/ilaiyaraaja-begins-work-at-his-new-studio-composes-song-for-vetri-maarans-film/articleshow/80651911.cms . 18 May 2021 . 18 May 2021 . The Times of India.
  11. Web site: 17 November 2024 . 'Dhina Dhinamum' song from Vidhuthalai Part 2 out . live . https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20241117141142/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Nov/17/dhina-dhinamum-song-from-vidhuthalai-part-2-out . 17 November 2024 . 17 November 2024 . . en .
  12. Web site: Kumar . Akshay . 2024-11-27 . Lyrical video of 'Manasula' from Vetrimaaran's Viduthalai Part 2 out . 2024-11-28 . . en.
  13. Web site: 2024-11-28 . 'Poruthadhu Podhum' song from Viduthalai Part 2 out . 2024-11-28 . . en.
  14. Web site: 27 December 2023 . Viduthalai Part 2 to premiere at International Film Festival Rotterdam 2024 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240131040105/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/viduthalai-part-2-to-premiere-at-international-film-festival-rotterdam-2024-9084540/ . 31 January 2024 . 31 January 2024 . . en.
  15. Web site: Viduthalai I & II – The Film . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240131040105/https://iffr.com/en/iffr/2024/films/viduthalai-i-ii-%E2%80%93-the-film . 31 January 2024 . 31 January 2024 . International Film Festival Rotterdam.
  16. News: 29 August 2024 . Vetri Maaran's 'Viduthalai Part 2' to release on December 20 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240829120415/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vetri-maarans-viduthalai-part-2-to-release-on-december-20/articleshow/112898303.cms . 29 August 2024 . 29 August 2024 . The Times of India.
  17. Web site: 1 February 2024 . Watch: Vetri Maaran's 'Viduthalai' gets standing ovation at Rotterdam film festival . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240829121558/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/vetri-maaran-film-viduthalai-1-and-2-gets-standing-ovation-at-rotterdam-film-festival-2496154-2024-02-01 . 29 August 2024 . 1 February 2024 . . en.
  18. Web site: 1 September 2022 . ta:Viduthalai: வெற்றிமாறனின் விடுதலை படம் குறித்த சூப்பர் அப்டேட்! . Viduthalai: Super Update on Vetrimaran's Viduthalai! . https://tamil.news18.com/news/entertainment/cinema-vetrimaaran-viduthalai-will-be-released-by-udhayanidhi-stalin-red-giant-movies-794855.html . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230719164607/https://tamil.news18.com/news/entertainment/cinema-vetrimaaran-viduthalai-will-be-released-by-udhayanidhi-stalin-red-giant-movies-794855.html . 19 July 2023 . 10 September 2022 . . ta.

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