After
a
long
time
Kollywood
is
witnessing
a
major
clash
between
two
highly
anticipated
films.
Though
it
is
difficult
to
tell
which
one
will
come
out
on
top,
what
we
can
tell
you
is
how
these
movies
have
panned
out.
After
OK
Kanmani,
it
is
now
time
for
Kanchana
2
review.
Kanchana
2
Plot:
As
we
all
know
Kanchana
2
is
the
third
installment
of
the
much
liked
Muni
series
and
hence
the
plot
is
pretty
predictable.
What
is
really
important
here
is
how
the
film
is
narrated.
Raghava
Lawrence
works
as
a
camera
man
in
a
TV
channel
with
an
interesting
bunch
of
colleagues
played
by
Taapsee,
Mayilsamy,
Manobala
and
'Jangiri'
Madhumitha.
As
they
go
about
their
business,
one
day
they
are
forced
to
enter
a
haunted
house(unintentionally)
as
a
part
of
their
work
schedule
and
return
after
witnessing
a
horror
unfold
in
front
of
their
eyes.
Needless
to
say,
after
a
few
days
they
discover
that
both
Raghava
Lawrence
and
Taapsee
are
possessed
by
different
spirits
seeking
vengeance.
Who
are
those
ghosts
and
what
do
they
want
forms
the
crux
of
the
story.
Performances:
Lead
actors
have
shone
in
the
movie
with
Raghava
Lawrence
literally
stealing
the
show
all
the
way.
Kovai
Sarala,
as
usual
is
at
her
comical
best
and
Taapsee
too
has
done
a
fair
job.
Nithya
Menon
has
played
a
special
character
and
has
delivered,
so
much
so
that
one
might
think
about
her
character
while
exiting
the
cinema
hall.
She
surely
creates
an
impact
even
though
her
character
is
short
lived.
Comedy
plays
an
important
part
in
the
film
and
hence
all
the
comedians
have
been
given
enough
screen
space
which
has
been
utilized
well.
One
can
say,
amidst
all
that
rib-tickling
comedies
and
heart-stopping
horror
moments,
Kanchana
2
is
also
a
technically
sound
movie(better
than
its
prequels),
for
the
visual
effects
are
convincing.
Raghava
Lawrence,
has
come
a
long
way
as
a
director
and
sure
knows
how
to
fabricate
an
interesting
screenplay.
However,
the
second
half
is
tiring
in
parts
and
the
flashback
sequences
are
over-dramatized.
Climax
looks
a
tad
blunt
and
incomplete.
Music
by
Leon
James,
C.
Sathya,
S.
Thaman
and
Ashwamithra
has
delivered
the
goods
as
the
background
score
helps
to
up
the
fear
factor,
though
it
gets
too
loud
at
times.
Cinematography
by
Rajavel
Olhiveeran
is
precise
and
has
done
justice
to
the
horror
genre.
Editing
is
crisp
especially
in
the
first
half
but
given
the
length
of
the
movie,
one
might
feel
a
few
more
portions
could've
faced
the
virtual
scissors.
Kanchana
2
is
definitely
an
entertaining
movie
but
could've
easily
been
much
better
with
a
better
second
half.
Perhaps
Lawrence
should
let
go
of
his
flashback
formula
in
'Muni
4'.
Check
out
some
of
the
best
scenes
from
the
movie
in
the
slides
below:
Raghava
Lawrence
began
work
on
the
third
installment
of
the
Muni
franchise,
titled
Ganga
in
2012.
He
had
said
that
he
had
two
different
story
lines
for
the
sequel
to
Muni
Raghava
Lawrence
And
Taapsee
Taapsee
was
roped
in
to
play
the
female
lead.
Anjali
was
signed
up
for
a
cameo
role
but
she
was
later
replaced
by
Nithya
Menon
Raghava
The
Craven
It
was
reported
that
Lawrence
would
introduce
his
brother
Vino
in
the
film,
who
would
dance
in
a
song.
Lawrence
was
said
to
have
six
different
roles.
Lawrence
With
Kovai
Sarala
Kovai
Sarala
has
played
Raghava's
mother
right
from
the
first
installment
and
is
still
continuing
to
do
a
fabulous
job.
The
veteran
actress
also
contributes
heavily
to
the
humour
section.
One
Of
The
Best
Scene
Pooja
Ramachandran
was
roped
in
to
play
the
role
of
an
anchor,
who
is
a
drama
queen.
She
has
done
a
good
job
indeed.
The
Lead
Pair
With
Mayilsamy
Mayilsamy
and
Manobala
were
seen
briefly
in
Kanchana.
This
time
around
though
they
have
played
much
prominent
roles
and
have
been
given
decent
screen
space.
Lawrence
The
Little
Girl
Lawrence's
performance
once
again
defines
the
movie.
His
expressions
as
different
ghosts
is
as
good
as
it
can
get.
Raghava
Lawrence
And
Taapsee
In
October,
Lawrence
injured
himself
while
filming
a
stunt
sequence
and
the
shooting
was
stopped
for
three
months.
It
was
later
resumed
once
the
director
had
recovered
completely.
Business
End
Of
The
Movie
Climax
of
the
film
has
a
surprise
factor
which
will
probably
be
liked
by
the
audience.
It
is
also
powerful
enough
to
evoke
fear.
Taapsee's
Role
Taapsee
has
done
a
good
job.
Thankfully,
she
has
a
role
to
play
and
has
not
been
sidelined
only
for
songs
which
is
refreshing
to
see.