Chandramukhi 2 (UAE Cinemas): ‘Chandramukhi’ (2005), starring Rajinkanth, Jyothika, Prabhu and Vadivelu, turned out to be a blockbuster that imprinted itself on Tamil pop culture and revived the superstar’s career. Nearly two decades later, P Vasu, who directed the original, returns with a sequel, this time with Raghava Lawrence, an actor-choreographer and a self-proclaimed Rajini fan, in the lead, and a similar plot. Expect themes such as a haunted house, spirits of a bygone era and gags from Vadivelu, whose comedy track from the original was the stuff of legend. Kangana Ranaut plays a key role in the movie, whose cast is rounded by Mahima Nambiar, Lakshmi Menon, Radhika Sarathkumar and Suresh Menon. MM Keeravaani, who won an Oscar for best original song (‘RRR’) this year, composes the music for ‘Chandramukhi 2’.
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