Review: Demonte Colony 2
If the film works, it is primarily because of its lead cast. Priya Bhavani Shankar, in particular, stands out with a brilliant performance. This is probably her finest work and she seems to be getting better with each film that she works on.
Film: Demonte Colony 2
Writer & Director: Ajay R Gnanamuthu
Creative Producer: Ajay R Gnanamuthu
Starring – Arulnithi, Priya Bhavanishankar, Antti Jaaskelainen, Tsering Dorjee, Arunpandian, Muthukumar, Meenakshi Govindarajan, Sarjano Khalid, Archana Ravichandran
Music: Sam CS
DOP: Harish Kannan
Editor: Kumaresh D
Rating : 3.5 stars
Synopsis:
Demonte Colony 2 begins from the place the first part ends, with Srinivasan (Arulnithi), who falls from the building, going into a coma, even as we get to know that he has an identical twin brother called Raghu (Arulnithi) and a step sister ( Archana Ravichandran). What spices up proceedings is the fact that Srinivasan’s father, who has just passed away, has left a whopping 70 per cent of his wealth to Srinivasan and has only given the other two siblings a pittance of the inheritance. Angered by the size of their shares, they decide to pick a fight with Srinivasan.
Meanwhile, Debbie (Priya Bhavani Shankar), is mourning the loss of her soulmate Sam, a cancer survivor who chose to commit suicide. Debbie, who is unable to let go of Sam, strongly feels that Sam’s soul is trying to reach out to her. She convinces her father-in-law (Arun Pandian) to let her try one last time to seek the help of a Buddhist monk to help her speak to Sam’s soul. He reluctantly agrees. What happens then is what Demonte Colony 2 is all about.
Let me not beat around the bush and get straight to the point. Director Ajay R Gnanamuthu succeeds in his efforts to impress you with Demonte Colony 2.
The franchise seems to be emerging as a goldmine for Ajay R Gnanamuthu with the second instalment from it also turning out to be as good as the first, if not better.
What’s more the climax of the film, which is exactly how it should be — gripping and intense, provides good scope for a third instalment as well.
Having said that the film works, lets take a look at the factors that make it work.
A climax that keeps you spell bound…
Ajay Gnanamuthu has a well laid out plot that really aids his cause. But what actually wins the day for him is the manner in which his climax has been conceived, picturised and presented.
In fact, the intense manner in which the developments are showcased during the last half an hour of the film makes you forget any lags that might have occurred earlier in the film.
The way he builds tension, right up to the climax and the way the climax ends is what makes this film a winner.
Priya Bhavani Shankar, Arulnithi, Tsering Dorjee impress…
If the film works, it is primarily because of its lead cast. Priya Bhavani Shankar, in particular, stands out with a brilliant performance. This is probably her finest work and she seems to be getting better with each film that she works on.
As Debbie, a practical and bold girl who is unable to let go of the memories of a loved one, Priya Bhavani Shankar is more than impressive.
Arulnithi too makes his presence felt with his measured performance as does Tsering Dorjee as a Buddhist monk.
Ajay Gnanamuthu’s narration also impressive. There is a point in the first half when he looks to establish the connection between the Debbie-Sam story and the Srinivasan-Raghunandan story. He brilliantly freezes a frame as Raghu is seated near a tea shop and pans the camera along the road to reach Debbie’s car as she hurries to meet a Buddhist monk.
Sam C S’s background score works as it gells with the story and hardly stands out.
In all, Demonte Colony 2 is a film worthy of your time, money and attention.
