Vijay Sethupathi and Vetrimaaran’s Viduthalai Part 2 will have a lengthy runtime

Vijay Sethupathi and Vetrimaaran’s upcoming much anticipated period crime thriller sequel Viduthalai Part 2 is set to have a lengthy runtime.

Pan Indian sensational actor Vijay Sethupathi, who recently impressed audiences with his outstanding performance in recent crime thriller Maharaja, is all set to entertain cinelovers again with his upcoming action sequel Viduthalai Part 2 directed by Vetrimaaran.

Recently the period crime thriller has completed its censor formalities, receiving an A certificate with a runtime of 172 minutes (2 hours and 52 minutes). Compared to the first part, this sequel is just 2 minutes longer.

Vijay Sethupathi in Vetrimaaran’s Viduthalai Part 2

Vijay Sethupathi's riveting first look in Viduthalai Part 2

However, the sequel’s lengthy runtime became a major talking point during the release of Vidudala Part 1 in Telugu, as its slow-paced narration divided audiences. Despite having standard content, the action drama received mixed reactions from the Telugu audience.

Vetrimaaran known for unique filmography, brilliant execution and methodical storytelling, but the extended runtime might once again pose a challenge, potentially hindering the film’s emotional connection with viewers. Whether this will prove to be a drawback or audiences will embrace it remains to be seen.

Vijay Sethupathi in Vetrimaaran’s Viduthalai Part 2

The film is produced as a joint venture between RS Infotainment and Grassroot Film Company, with music composed by the legendary Ilaiyaraaja. It is the second of a two-part adaptation of Jeyamohan’s short story Thunaivan . It follows a police constable’s conflict with the leader of a separatist group.

The film’s ensemble star cast includes Soori, Vijay Sethupathi, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Bhavani Sre, Rajiv Menon, Ilavarasu, Balaji Sakthivel, Saravana Subbiah, Chetan and Munnar Ramesh reprise their role from the first film, with Manju Warrier, Kishore, Anurag Kashyap, Bose Venkat, Vincent Asokan, Ken Karunas , Vasu Dev Menon and Vijay Sethupathy joining the ensemble cast. The film is set to debut in theatres worldwide on 20 December 2024 in Tamil and Telugu.