Aadu was a flop film in theatres but later had a cult following among youth when its DVD released. I remember when I was in college many boys used to wear Shaji pappan attire and dance to his theme song in college day.
Inspired by the predecessor fan following, director Midhun Manuel Thomas and producer Vijay babu decide to come with its sequel.
Except Chemban vinod, Sandra Thomas and renji panicker, all the characters in the first part are there with addition to new characters of baiju, maamukoya, sethulakshmi, Anson Paul etc.
Does aadu 2 meet expectations?
Plus:
1. Performances:
Aadu 2 main plus point is the entertaining performance of the major cast. Jayasurya's Shaji pappan character had all the mass elements but wasn't used properly in the first part. But in aadu 2, his heroism is used to full extent such that even his minimal mannerisms bring thunderous applause and whistles among audience. Kudos to Jayasurya to maintain the same body language from the first part. The next one who shines is Vinayakan as dude. Everyone knows that vinayakan successfully made his place among audience after winning the state award for best actor in kammatipadam. His dude character this time also entertains the audience and he too has a buildup scene. Vijay babu's comic timing improves in this one. Saiju kurup is double funny as Abu and dharmajan is as usual hilarious. Only Sunny Wayne's performance is weak.
2. Comedy:
Aadu 1 had lot of unfunny jokes mostly. But aadu 2 has standard jokes which everyone would enjoy.
3. Songs and background score:
Shaan rahman's music helps in maintaining the festive mode of the film.
4. Direction:
Midhun Manuel Thomas rectified all the mistakes he had done in first part and made aadu 2 a well packaged entertainer.
Minus:
1. Story:
Story of the film begins only in the second half which is confusing. After watching aadu 2 if anyone asks you its story then you would be scratching your heads.
2. Length:
Film is very long and could have been trimmed especially in the first half as all of it features comedy of Shaji pappan gang.
Verdict:
I didn't like aadu 1 even after it became a cult film, but I really loved aadu 2. Though initial scenes made me feel like I am again going to watch a bizarre film,but after the entry of shaji papan gang it becomes a roller coaster ride of fun. After puli murugan, this was my best theatre experience not because it's a visual treat but because I saw it in a houseful theatre were people were applauding and cheering for each and every scene.
