oodhu Kavvum 2: Naatum Naatu Makkalum

Soodhu Kavvum 2 is the textbook example of a sequel that nobody asked for-and it shows. While it makes a commendable effort to connect with the original (props for that slickly executed throwback scene featuring Shiva in the OG footage), the film stumbles hard on almost every other front. The humor? Mostly flat, with barely a couple of chuckle-worthy moments sprinkled across a sea of cringe. Shiva's performance is more grating than charming, and the screenplay meanders without purpose, leaving you wondering, "Why does this even exist?" Ultimately, this unnecessary sequel does little more than tarnish the legacy of a cult classic. Hard pass. 3/10.