Naadodigal 2

Naadodigal 2 (transl. Nomads 2) is a 2020 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Samuthirakani and produced by S Nandagopal under the banner of Madras Enterprises. It stars Sasikumar and Anjali.[1] The film released on 31 January 2020.[2] The film is a namesake sequel to the highly successful 2009 film Nadodigal.

Naadodigal 2
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Samuthirakani
Produced by	S Nandagopal
Written by	Samuthirakani
Starring	Sasikumar Anjali Athulya Ravi
Music by	Justin Prabhakaran
Cinematography	NK Ekambaram
Edited by	A. L. Ramesh
Production company	Madras Enterprises
Release date	31 January 2020
Country	India
Language	Tamil

Plot

The plot revolves around four protagonists who are against caste and what happens when they unite against caste elements in society.

Cast

• Sasikumar as Jeeva
• Anjali as Sengodi
• Athulya Ravi as Soumya
• Bharani as Paandi
• Pawan as Soumya's uncle
• Esakki Barath as Soumya's lover
• Vikram Anand as Vikram
• E. Ramdoss as Jeeva's uncle
• Namitha Marimuthu as Priya
• Tulasi as Jeeva's mother
• Sriranjani as Sengodi's mother
• Subhashini Kannan as Soumya's aunt
• Lizzie Antony as Soumya's mother
• Madhushree as Soumya's cousin
• G. Gnanasambandam as Mariyadum Perumal
• Namo Narayana as Selfie Chinnamani
• Anil Murali
• Thavasi as Priya's father
• Pichaikkaran Moorthy
• Porali Dileepan as Police inspector
• Naadodigal Gopal as Gopal
• V. K. Vijayakumar as Villager
• Benjamin as Head constable
• Pallavarajan as Sakthi
• Samuthirakani as Bus driver (special appearance; also voice-over)

Production

The announcement of the film was made in early January 2018 by director Samuthirakani but refused earlier that the film will not be a sequel to the film Naadodigal.[3] The production of the film went on floors in March 2018. Samuthirakani also revealed that the film would be quite similar to the first part but with a different storyline.[4] Bharani and Namo Narayana who were part of the prequel film were also added to the cast.[5]

While being busy with the shooting for the film Naadodigal 2, a sequel to the 2009 film Naadodigal, M. Sasikumar chose to work with the director Maruthupandian for the film Asuravadham.[6] The post production of the film was completed in around June 2018.[7]

Soundtrack

Naadodigal 2
Soundtrack album by Justin Prabhakaran
Released	20 September 2019
Recorded	2019
Genre	Feature film soundtrack
Length	24:35
Language	Tamil
Label	Sony Music India
Justin Prabhakaran chronology
Dear Comrade (2019) Naadodigal 2 (2019) Othaikku Othai (2019)
Singles from Naadodigal 2
"Adhuva Adhuva" Released: 18 July 2019

The film's soundtrack is composed by Justin Prabhakaran who earlier composed for the director's Thondan, replacing Sundar C Babu who worked as the music director of the film's predecessor. The album features seven songs, with lyrics for the film are written by Yugabharathi, G. Logan and Arivu. The song "Shambo Shiva Shambo" from the predecessor was used in the film. The audio rights of the film are secured by Sony Music India.

The first single track, titled "Adhuva Adhuva" was released on 18 July 2019.[8] The remaining songs and the full album was released on 19 September 2019 at Prasad Film Labs, with the album was made available at music streaming platforms on the next day.[9]

No.	Title	Lyrics	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Adhuva Adhuva"	Yugabharathi	Shweta Mohan, Sooraj Santhosh	3.22
2.	"Raila Raila"	Yugabharathi	Achu Rajamani	4:10
3.	"Varungaalam Engaladhu"	G. Logan, Arivu	G. Logan, Arivu, Gana Ulagam Dharini, Isaivani	3:46
4.	"Aana Varudha Paarungadi"	Yugabharathi	Reema	3:42
5.	"Paga Paga"	Yugabharathi	Mark Thomas	4:12
6.	"Adhuva Adhuva (Rain Version)"	Yugabharathi	Shweta Mohan, Sooraj Santhosh	3:11
7.	"Naadodigal 2 (Theme)"	Instrumental	Justin Prabhakaran	2:12
Total length:				24:35

Distribution

On 24 January 2020, the producers announced that Linda Big Pictures was selected as the film's distribution partner for Tamil Nadu region, followed by Red Giant Movies for City and Salem region, Dhanam Pictures for Chengalpet region, S Picture for North and South Arcot region and Gopuram Films for Coimbatore and Madurai region.[10]

Release

Initially, it was slated for July 2019 release, but later postponed. It was announced by the producer that the film will be released on 31 January 2020.[11][2].The Satellite Rights Of the Film Was Acquired By Sun TV.

References

1. BookMyShow. "Naadodigal 2 Movie (2018) | Reviews, Cast & Release Date in Pallipalayam - BookMyShow". BookMyShow. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
2. "Sasikumar's sequel gets a release date!". Indiaglitz. 25 January 2020. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
3. KR, Manigandan. "P Samuthirakani and M Sasikumar to collaborate for Naadodigal 2?". Cinestaan. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
4. "Anjali, Athulya to play the female leads in Naadodigal 2 - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
5. "Samuthirakani and Sasikumar to reunite for Naadodigal 2". 16 January 2018. Retrieved 12 October 2018.
6. "One more announcement from Sasikumar's Asura Vadham". Top 10 Cinema. 14 March 2018. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
7. "Samuthirakani Wraps Up The Shoot Of Naadodigal 2". Silverscreen.in. 8 June 2018. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
8. @MadrasEnterpriz (15 July 2019). "1st single of #naadodigal2 from July 18th at 5:30pm!! @thondankani @SasikumarDir @yoursanjali @AthulyaOfficial @justin_tunes @eka_dop @SonyMusicSouth" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
9. "All Praise For Director Samuthirakani At The Audio Launch Of Nadodigal 2". Silverscreen India. 20 September 2019. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
10. @MadrasEnterpriz (24 January 2020). "#Naadodigal2 Tamil Nadu release @LindaBigPicture Honourable Distributors for #Naadodigal2 @RedGiant_Movies @DhanamPictures #spicture @gopuram_films" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
11. "Samuthirakani's 'Naadodigal 2' to hit screens this July!". Indiaglitz. 1 July 2019. Retrieved 25 January 2020.

External links

• Naadodigal 2 at IMDb