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Time of India
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Desingu Raja 2 Movie Review: Comedy that forgot the comedy part
The Times of India TNN, Jul 11, 2025, 1:26 PM IST 1.5 Desingu Raja 2 Movie Synopsis : A beheaded rowdy's missing head and a minister's blackmail video somehow connect three agricultural college friends who've taken different life paths. Desingu Raja 2 Movie Review: Watching Desingu Raja 2 feels like being trapped in a room with someone firing a joke machine gun at you, except all the bullets are blanks. Director Ezhil unleashes a relentless barrage of gags that land with the grace of a drunk elephant, each one more cringe-inducing than the last. The film looks like it time-traveled from some alternate universe where comedy evolved differently, and badly. You'll spend half the runtime face-palming at jokes so outdated they feel archaeological. Plot? Good luck finding one in this cluster of random scenes masquerading as a story. Every police officer is portrayed as a bumbling, corrupt idiot, which might work if the comedy actually landed. Instead, it's just awkward watching grown adults fail this spectacularly at being funny. Vemal sleepwalks through whatever his role is supposed to be, and the rest follow his lead. At two-plus hours, this isn't just a bad sequel–it's an endurance test that makes you question your life choices. Written By: Abhinav Subramanian
The Hindu
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Director Ezhil interview: On completing 25 years in films, working with Ajith and Vijay
Director Ezhil is synonymous with comedy. Try watching his Tamil film Vellainu VandhuttaVellakaran (2016), starring Vishnu Vishal and comedian Soori, and you'll probably be LOL-ing all the time. It is a streak that started in 2000 when he teamed up with comedian Vivekh and Prabhu Deva for his sophomore effort, Pennin Manadhai Thotu. But this is not to say that he is only into comedy; in fact, his debut film, 1999's Thullatha Manamum Thullum had Vijay and Simran starring in an emotional film. Twenty-five years later, Ezhil gears up for the release of Desingu Raja 2 this week. The filmmaker promises that there will be a little of both these emotions and humour in his project. 'It revolves around three college friends who are forced to part following an unsavoury incident. They meet up after many years,' says Ezhil, giving us a glimpse into the storyline of the film, which stars Vemal, Jana, Pujita Ponnada and Harsitha Bandlamuri in lead roles. Ezhil is quick to clarify that Desingu Raja 2 has nothing to do with his previous effort, Desingu Raja (2013). 'When Vemal was cast in the lead role in this project, the producer requested the title, and I accepted. The similarities end there.' Ezhil's cinematic worlds are usually set in towns and villages, with rural entertainers being his forte. 'Making someone laugh is the most difficult thing in this world. But the truth is that producers who have roped me in request these kind of subjects,' says Ezhil, who grew up watching comedians Chandrababu and Nagesh on the big screen. Among his favourites are Kadhalika Neramillai and Neer Kumuzhi. With 25 years of experience, including films with actors Vijay and Ajith, Ezhil has witnessed the tides of change in Tamil cinema. 'In the Nineties, changes seemed to happen at a slow pace. Buying a cycle or a cellphone was a huge event. Today, changes are instant and happen in a jiffy. I feel that the current generation has great, simple taste, but they are always in a hurry to discover new things,' he explains, 'As filmmakers, it is important that we adapt to this pace.' Working with Vijay and Ajith in films like Thullatha Manamum Thullum and Poovellam Un Vaasam respectively has given him several fond memories. 'They (Ajith and Vijay) are both genial people. When they do action sequences, there is a certain magic that easily clicks with audiences.' Up next for Ezhil are two options. 'I have a horror-comedy subject up my sleeve,' he reveals, 'There's also another biggie I've written, which requires a budget of Rs 75-80 crores, for which I'm scouting for appropriate actors. I'm also ready to explore web-series or other feature offers.'
Pink Villa
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
8 South films to watch in theaters this week: Freedom to Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama
South Indian films are gearing up for release in theaters, offering a variety of movies to choose from. If you're still unsure about what to watch, here's a list of films that you should check out. 8 South Indian movies to watch in theaters this week Title Director Release Date Advertisement Freedom Sathyasiva July 10, 2025 Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama Ram Godhala July 11, 2025 Soothravakyam Eugien Jos Chirammel July 11, 2025 Oho Enthan Baby Krishnakumar Ramakumar July 11, 2025 Desingu Raja 2 Ezhil S July 11, 2025 Paramapadha Sopanam Naga Shiva July 11, 2025 Doora Theera Yaana Mansore July 11, 2025 Maayakoothu AR Raghavendra July 11, 2025 1. Freedom (Tamil) Cast: Sasikumar, Lijomol Jose, Sudev Nair, Malavika Avinash, Bose Venkat Director: Sathyasiva Release Date: July 10, 2025 Freedom is a historical action thriller starring Sasikumar in the lead role. The movie features the story of a group of refugees who are wrongfully accused of a high-profile assassination case. Despite being proven innocent, the people are imprisoned in the Vellore Fort for years. After enduring for years, 43 prisoners decide to escape, with some being recaptured and others escaping to foreign lands. How they manage to acquire freedom is the main narrative of the film. 2. Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama (Telugu) Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama is a romantic drama starring Suhas in the lead role. The movie features the story of Ram, a young man who dreams of settling abroad. However, his life takes a turn when Sathyabhama enters his life. With her unpredictable nature, the girl brings Ram to the world of cinema. Once aspiring to be a storyteller, the rest of the film focuses on how the man rediscovers his passion for films. Why did he leave his dream and how the entire journey heals him is the central focus of the movie. 3. Soothravakyam (Malayalam) Soothravakyam features the story of Christo Xavier, a police officer who transforms the lives of Class 11 students. In the process, the man changes his station into a community center while also investigating a case of a missing man. 4. Oho Enthan Baby (Tamil) Oho Enthan Baby is an upcoming Tamil-language movie featuring Vishnu Vishal 's brother Rudra in his debut. The movie narrates the tale of Ashwin, an aspiring filmmaker who believes he has found his perfect love. However, his emotional blindness drives his partner away, with Ashwin using it to craft a story as he feels heartbroken. With his story left incomplete, the man must choose whether to find his lost love or deal with it on his own. 5. Desingu Raja 2 (Tamil) Cast: Vemal, Jana Nathan, Pujita Ponnada, Harshitha Bandlamuri, Pugazh, Sneha Gupta Director: Ezhil S Release Date: July 11, 2025 Desingu Raja 2 features the story of 3 friends who graduated from an agricultural college together but led to different jobs over the years. However, when one of them becomes a top police officer, another transforms into an inspector, and the third one a notorious goon. How all three of their lives cross with each other and the hilarious moments that emerge from it narrate the rest of the story. The movie is expected to be a standalone sequel to Vemal 's Desingu Raja (2013). 6. Paramapadha Sopanam (Telugu) Paramapadha Sopanam features the story set in the village of Palakadali, where the Sarpanch, VRO, and medical officer succumbed to their deaths in mysterious manners. In a perplexing moment, the first two victims had 30 different fingerprints while the last case had only one. In this twisted situation, the police intensify their search, which leads them to uncover hidden details. 7. Doora Theera Yaana (Kannada) Cast: Vijay Krishna, Priyanka Kumar, Sruthi Hariharan, Sharath Lohitashwa, Arun Sagar, Sudha Belawadi Director: Mansore Release Date: July 11, 2025 Doora Theera Yaana is a Kannada language musical romantic drama featuring the story of Akash and Bhoomi. Both being musicians and techies, they have been in a relationship for 5 years. However, as they inch closer to marriage, they question their union, only to find clarity with a soul-searching journey. 8. Maayakoothu (Tamil) Cast: Nagarajan Kannan, Delhi Ganesh, Mu Ramaswamy, Sai Deena, SK Gaayathri, Rekha Kumanan Director: AR Raghavendra Release Date: July 11, 2025 Maayakoothu is an upcoming Tamil-language fantasy adventure drama. The film features the story of a writer whose creation takes us through a mystical journey of an unknown world.
