Thalainagaram 2 () is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language action crime film written and directed by V. Z. Durai. It stars Sundar C. and Pallak Lalwani with Thambi Ramaiah, Prabhakar, Aayira, Jaise Jose, Vishal Rajan and Seran Raj in supporting roles.

The film is a standalone sequel to the 2006 film Thalai Nagaram.

Premise 
After the events of the previous film, Right becomes an real-estate agent and doesn't indulge in violence, but goes back to his old ways in order to finish three gangsters who framed him for their crimes.

Cast 
 Sundar C. as Right
 Pallak Lalwani as Sitara 
 Thambi Ramaiah as Malik
 Prabhakar as Nanjunda
 Aayira as Parveen
 Jaise Jose
 Vishal Rajan
 Seran Raj as Selvam

Production 
The film was produced by S. M. Prabakaran and V. Z. Durai under the banner of Right Eye Theatres, while it was co-produced by Madhuraj. The cinematography was done by E. Krishnasamy, while editing was handled by R. Sudharsan. The production of the film started on 23 September 2021. This film is the second collaboration between Sundar C. and V. Z. Durai after Iruttu. The film was shot in Chennai. The shooting of the film wrapped up on 27 June 2022. The first-look poster was released on 14 January 2022. The teaser for the film was released on 14 December 2022. The trailer was released on 11 June 2023.

Music 
The music of the film was composed by Ghibran.

Release 
The film was released on 23 June 2023.

Home media 
The film was also premiered on Amazon Prime Video.

Reception

Critical response 
Logesh Balachandran of The Times of India gave 2 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Thalainagaram 2 could have been better if the team had worked a bit on the conflicts and the way things unfolded." Vikatan gave the film a mixed review, noting it was an outdated gangster revenge story. Manigandan K. R. of The South First gave 2.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "Thalainagaram 2 gets off to an impressive start but it fails to keep you interested right to the end." Pachi Avudayappan of ABP Nadu gave 2.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "It can be said that all the actors except Sundar C have played their characters perfectly" A critic from Dinamalar gave it 2.25 out of 5 stars and wrote, "The climax was predictable."

Navein Darshan of Cinema Express gave 2 out of 5 stars and wrote "Sundar C, the actor who took a little long to return to the Thalainagaram universe and without the right writing, playing Right isn't possibly the right move at the moment. " Dina Thanthi wrote that "The ending of the story is predictable but the lively screenplay makes it forgettable.".Hindu Tamil Thisai gave 3 out of 5 stars and stated that "Although the characters, their problems, the dice game they play to get their way and settle the blame are interestingly depicted" Raghav Kumar of Kalki Online wrote "The lack of this in this film is a minus. Although there are few sentimental scenes, Thalainagaram 2 has become a film that justifies violence beyond this." Thinaboomi wrote "The second part is about the same as the first part as usually the police related scenes and attitude are weak. However, director VZ Durai's work is unexpected at many places and the film captivates the audience." Ananda Vikatan gave mixed reviews.

References

External links 

2020s Tamil-language films
2023 films