Devi 2 Review: Yet another sequel that has failed to meet the expectations!

Sequels to a hit movie can be easily problematic, if proper care is not taken in the making.

Devi 2 is yet another example and we have had quite some over the past couple of years!

Devi was a refreshing attempt – a different kind of a horror comedy. The movie was kid friendly, as there was not much of a horror – but only witty horror that anyone could enjoy.

With Devi, we could easily connect to and empathize with all of the characters.

With Devi 2, we are unable to connect and even accept most of the things that happen on screen.

Story

In Devi, Tamannaah was haunted by the ghost of Ruby, an aspiring, wannabe actor.

In Devi 2, it is Prabhu Deva who is haunted by ghosts (yes, in plural).

PD starts to express the characteristics of the ghosts within him and that becomes very problematic.

How Devi (Tamannaah), PD’s wife handles the situation forms the story.

The storyline is wafer thin. And there is not much depth to the characters or the story itself in the movie.

The whole movie travels on a lite note, which is good – but after a few minutes we begin to sense no seriousness at any point.

Screenplay

The pace is very very slow. Devi had a nice, fluid pace that’s not so fast, but fast enough to keep us entertained.

That’s missing in Devi 2. And you will get bored for sure due to this.

There are ample logical loopholes. For instance, to start with, we are shown that PD doesn’t leave the house himself and doesn’t allow Devi to leave the house too.

Remember the agreement made with Ruby in Devi?

But now they have a 3 year old daughter and I wonder if it is anywhere near possible to stay inside and not leave the house during pregnancy, childbirth and post childbirth.

The makers of the movie seem to have realized the no-logic fact, and mock themselves. We have Kovai Sarala uttering the dialogue, don’t look for logic, just enjoy the magic.

But unfortunately, even though we decide to forego the logic, there isn’t any magic to enjoy.

Acting by cast

Prabhu Deva looks odd in Devi 2 – even his makeup doesn’t suit him. He tries his best to look comfy in the role of a possessed man, but that doesn’t work out much.

His variation in acting when he is possessed by different ghosts is not brought out clearly. This leaves us confused.

Tamannah does her job neatly.

Kovai Sarala has delivered her usual templated comedy. But she is too loud and beyond a point the repetitive mannerism gets annoying.

RJ Balaji comes in a very brief role and delivers decently.

Technicals

The songs and BGM and not much helpful to the movie as a whole. None of the songs sit well in our minds and they are somewhat jarring.

Dance choreography is decent though and Prabhu Deva has tried his usual best. Sadly, that doesn’t help much either.

Cinematography is decent and the locations are pictured quite beautifully.

Editing is somewhat on point, but could have helped make the movie a little bit less lengthier.

Devi 2: Final Verdict

Some sequels are better left unmade. Devi 2 is one of them.

Devi was refreshing and crowd pleasing. So naturally that puts the expectations high on Devi 2.

When a sequel fails to live up to the expectations, there is no point in making one.

But wait, it seems Devi 3 might come along too!