The new chapter feels like a time‑warp, with Rajinikanth’s larger‑than‑life charisma still the engine for the film’s appeal. Nelson Dilipkumar returns with a script that leans into slapstick beats, yet critics note the second half drags and the writing sometimes loses its way.
The box‑office numbers confirm the star power is still alive: 42.35‑crore net on day five across 15,215 shows—a 4% dip from day four but still a record for a Tamil‑language sequel.
The Tamil version alone pulled ₹31.4 crore from 7,853 shows, while the Telugu and Hindi trims contributed ₹7.15 crore and ₹3.35 crore respectively. The Hindi version’s glitch at PVR‑Inox over an OTT‑window dispute hurt its haul, but the overall worldwide total sits at ₹477.75 crore.
With fans clamoring for a sequel, the next move could be a cross‑language franchise. Meanwhile, the film’s music, composed by Anirudh, is already climbing the charts, proving that even a blockbuster’s soundtrack can become a cult hit.