Veera Dheera Soora – Part 2

Veera Dheera Soora – Part 2 is a rural action drama starring Chiyaan Vikram, directed by Chinna fame S.U. Arun Kumar. The film generated curiosity with its unique title—Part 2—despite Part 1 not being made yet. Essentially, it’s a sequel before the prequel. Let’s dive in and see if it lives up to the intrigue.

Plot:

Veera Dheera Sooran: Part 2 follows Kaali (Vikram), a former henchman who has left his past behind to run a provision store and live a peaceful family life. However, during the night of a village Jathara, his old boss Ravi (30 Years Prudhvi) seeks his help to protect his son Kanna (Suraj) from SP Arunagiri (SJ Suryah), who is planning an encounter against him. Will Kaali return to his violent past to save Kanna? What happens over the course of the night forms the crux of the story.

Performances:

Chiyaan Vikram delivers a stellar performance, effortlessly shifting between subtle emotions and explosive action. The tension he portrays while protecting his family amidst chaos is compelling. Dushara Vijayan, as his wife, plays her role well in the flashback portions and also during the climax. SJ Suryah delivers a more restrained performance compared to his previous films, with a touch of humor and innocence in his role. 30 Years Prudhvi gets a lengthy and important role as ‘Peddayana’, delivering a good enough performance. Suraj, as Kanna, is also good in his role.

Technical Aspects:

One of the film’s strongest aspects is its cinematography by Theni Eswar. Since majority of the movie is shot at night, it was challenging to light up all the open locations, but the execution is exceptional. The film also features many lengthy single-take sequences, including a 12+ minute action sequence captured in one continuous shot. The steady-cam shots during fights are handled very naturally.

GV Prakash Kumar’s music is another major asset to the film. His background score enhances the fight sequences and maintains the rush and thrill throughout. Editing is adequate, though some sequences feel slow. Director S.U. Arun Kumar takes his time setting up the premise, but once the story unfolds, it grips the audience with an engaging screenplay.

Positives:

Vikram & lead cast performances
Engaging screenplay
Well-executed fight sequences
Powerful background score
Stunning cinematography

Negatives:

Simple story
Very lengthy establishment
Slow pace at times

Analysis:

Usually, in movies like this, a world is set up first, characters are introduced, and then a conflict arises. However, here, we are thrown directly into the main conflict first, and the characters unfold as the movie progresses. The director treats the film with a lot of style, delivering high-octane moments when needed. While some twists are predictable, their timing makes them more impactful.

The interval sequence is particularly unique. Typically, mass thrillers have a big bang at the interval mark, but here, after an intense turn in the story, Vikram casually walks away from SJ Suryah as a text appears on-screen: ‘An Incident that Occurred a Decade Back’. Just when you expect a break, the director takes a different route, extending the sequence for another 10 minutes before finally cutting to the interval.

While the film maintains a single agenda with intense storytelling, there are occasional drops in pace where the story doesn’t progress much, and some built-up moments lack proper payoff. The action is solid throughout, though the climax feels a bit redundant.

Veera Dheera Soora is a surprise package this weekend, offering an intense action drama that stays raw and rustic at its core. Vikram finally gets a film that justifies his efforts. Watch it if you are a fan of mass action thrillers.

Bottom Line: Vikram Is Back With Raw & Intense Thriller

Rating: 2.75/5