MUMBAI: MUMBAI, India—January 18, 2024— Prime Video, India’s most-loved entertainment destination, today announced the exclusive global streaming premiere of the Tamil crime action-thriller Viduthalai Part 2, directed by five-time National Award winner Vetri Maaran. This critically acclaimed film has been brought to life by a powerhouse cast, including Vijay Sethupathi, Manju Warrier, Soori, Gautam Vasudev, Rajiv Menon, and Anurag Kashyap. With its emotionally charged storytelling, awe-inspiring cinematography, and powerful performances, complemented by Vetri Maaran’s directorial finesse and a soul-stirring score by Ilaiyaraaja, the film masterfully weaves together themes of resistance, systemic oppression, and the moral complexities of revolution. Starting January 19, audiences can watch Viduthalai Part 1 and the second installment, Viduthalai Part 2 on the streaming service in India and across 240 countries and territories worldwide in Tamil, with dubs in Telugu.
Viduthalai Part 2 picks up right after the events of the first part, following the intense fallout of Perumal’s (Sethupathi) arrest. Through gripping flashbacks, Perumal recounts his life story to a group of policemen while being transferred to another location. The film explores Perumal's transformation from a school teacher to a revolutionary leader, shedding light on the personal and ideological battles that shaped his life. As his blood-soaked, ideology-dripping narration deeply impacts constable Kumaresan, he finds himself torn between his duty and his ideals, sparking a deep inner conflict.
“The journey of Viduthalai has been an incredibly special one for me. With Part 2, we’ve delved even deeper into the story, exploring the complexities of these characters and the world they inhabit. We aimed to showcase the moral and ideological struggles of people fighting for what they believe in while questioning the systemic forces that define their existence. Collaborating with such an extraordinary cast and crew has been an absolute delight, especially with creative maestros like Ilaiyaraaja whose passion was reflected in every beat of the film’s music. I am beyond excited for global audiences to witness this film on Prime Video, a service that takes stories like ours beyond borders and to viewers worldwide,” said director Vetri Maaran.
Actor Vijay Sethupathi shared his thoughts on being a part of the riveting sequel, saying, “Working on Viduthalai has been a deeply transformative experience for me as an actor. Vaathiyar’s character is highly complex, a man who fights for the oppressed, who is committed to remind the world how society was once different, and a leader who is fearless. Adding to it was Vetri Maaran’s commitment to the story and the film, which pushed me to dive deeper into the psyche of Vaathiyar. I hope audiences globally can feel the same emotional and ideological resonance that we experienced during its creation when part 1 and 2 stream on Prime Video. This story might not be of a straight-cut hero, but the tale of his perseverance and courage deserves to be witnessed by the world.”
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