Kanchana 2 is a Tamil comedy horror film directed and written by Raghava Lawrence, who also plays the lead role. Tollywood producer Bellamkonda Suresh produces the film. It is the third part in the Muni franchise, following Muni and Muni 2: Kanchana.The movie was initially titled Muni 3 but was later rechristened Kanchana 2.

Story

As we all know Kanchana 2 is the third installment of the much liked Muni series and hence the plot is pretty predictable. What is really important here is how the film is narrated.

Raghava Lawrence works as a camera man in a TV channel with an interesting bunch of colleagues played by Taapsee, Mayilsamy, Manobala and 'Jangiri' Madhumitha.

 As they go about their business, one day they are forced to enter a haunted house(unintentionally) as a part of their work schedule and return after witnessing a horror unfold in front of their eyes.

Needless to say, after a few days they discover that both Raghava Lawrence and Taapsee are possessed by different spirits seeking vengeance. Who are those ghosts and what do they want forms the crux of the story.

Performance

Raghava Lawrence has once again come up with magnificent performance in this comedy-horror flick. He literally cast a magical spell on the audiences with his perfect sense of comedy timing. His intense performance as devil-possessed guy makes you feel scary sending shivers down your spine. Kovai Sarala, the very name evokes laughter in you. Need we say about her performance? She is a veteran in delivering comical punches in her dialogues.

Plus Points

The story is told in a brilliant manner. The screenplay left no loopholes. Lawrence as director really rocked making the movie more engrossing and racy; so much so that you really feel possessed by Kanchana 2.

Minus Points

If there are any minus points, technically speaking are drowned down in the intensity of Raghava’s performance and his amazing directorial abilities.

Technical

One can say, amidst all that rib-tickling comedies and heart-stopping horror moments, Kanchana 2 is also a technically sound movie(better than its prequels), for the visual effects are convincing.

Raghava Lawrence, has come a long way as a director and sure knows how to fabricate an interesting screenplay. However, the second half is tiring in parts and the flashback sequences are over-dramatized. Climax looks a tad blunt and incomplete.

Music by Leon James, C. Sathya, S. Thaman and Ashwamithra has delivered the goods as the background score helps to up the fear factor, though it gets too loud at times.
Cinematography by Rajavel Olhiveeran is precise and has done justice to the horror genre. Editing is crisp especially in the first half but given the length of the movie, one might feel a few more portions could've faced the virtual scissors.

Analysis

The story deals with the subject of superstitious beliefs, demonic possessions and the fear it causes in people.

Final Word

Kanchana 2 is definitely an entertaining movie but could've easily been much better with a better second half. Perhaps Lawrence should let go of his flashback formula in 'Muni 4'.