We have seen sequels becoming big business in the Hollywood. The sci fiction and graphic intensive expensive sequeled movies like Spider Man, Pirates of the Carribean and Harry Potter are known to have drawn worldwide attention and cash box ringing instantly. Even lower budget films like Home Alone, Meet the Fockers and Hangover have proven similar global wide success.
In India where sequel movie production is still in the initial stage, many felt that testing waters can be too costly for the artistes. Presumably because audiences' attention span fell too short and even a general myth existed in Bollywood that the audience usually demanded a connection between the original film and its sequel.
Over time starting from 2000s the Bollywood has gotten a huge positive responses for sequels from the hit block buster’s like the series of Dhooms, Dostana 2, Don 2, Raktha Charitra Part I and II. While predominantly the craze has seized Bollywood, on the contrary, down south there are only few upcoming films, namely Aayirathil Oruvan, Billa, Bavani and Chandramugi 1 and 2 where the latter is released in Telegu..
The Tamil Cinema directors shouldn’t hesitate making a sequel and mark a new milestone for the Tamil cinema. Well here are some suggestions for Tamil movies where producing a Part 2 wouldn’t harm the financial aspects nor could it be dampened with negative responses.
Moondram Pirai This movie was well received by the audiences despite its unconventional tear jerking ending. No doubt on its success when the film has been dubbed in Hindi, Telegu and given several awards for its Director Balu Mahendra and Kamal Hassan. However the heart wrenching ending could have, a sequel with “Happily Ever After” effect, if Sri Devi has learnt on how she has recuperated from her amnesia episodes under the care of Kamal. This time the plot can thicken on their search for each other by keeping the audiences guessing if they would ever get reunited again or not.
Anniyan ReturnsShankar hit movies linked with anti corruption sentiments is a must have. Towards the end of the film we have seen that Vikram’s character hasn’t recovered. Why spare a part 2 when the movie has captivated the audiences with unique fighting stunts along with his split personality disorder. We don’t see any reasons why a sequel may not go well with the audiences.
Kaaka Kaaka 2Who would forget the life story narrations of AnbuChelvam IPS and his team’s brutal encounters? Gautham Menon has once again carved his direction versatility in this action cop movie. Perhaps Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyadu should have been another series of Kaakha Kaakha and possibly renamed as “Kaaka Kaaka 2-Vettaiyaadyu Vilaiyadu”. Well this can be done only if Jyothika is substituted by another female lead. ;-P
Anbe SivamAnbe Sivam is a clear product of Kamal’s anti-theistic views. The atheist Kamal’s character has weaved its timeless magic in our minds. Our suggestion is that he should continue to spread his beliefs and this time Anbe Sivam 2 plot shall be set in overseas, where there are Non-Resident Indians.
GOAThe trios escapade to Goa may not have tasted big success back at home but it was a huge hit in overseas. Sharing a similar storyline of Hollywood hit Hangover, this time the same trio or another set of actors would end up at an holistic city like Pune. No matter where they are the unlucky trios doings have enthralled deeply in minds and who wouldn’t want to witness their funny mishaps again.
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PadamIf a Tamil movie takes a dig and mock the stereotypical of the other commercially success hit movies what could possibly happen? It would probably receive an overwhelming reception by grossing to 2.69 crores in Chennai Box Office. Though this movie, isn’t the first of its kind in Chennai, it has apparently fared better than its pioneer Quick Gun Murugan. Perhaps the sequel shall unleash the hits of 1970s-1980s.
Chennai 60028Venkat Prabhu is a genius when he introduces a total league of new faces in this creatively titled hit film. Having cricket as the movie’s main cast, the Shark team didn’t fail to amuse us with their fights, romances, funny gigs and even their lopsided cricket skills. The ending was left in suspense to the viewers’ discretion on the outcome of their final cricket match against a young but talented boys' team. Let let the Sharks emerge as the Champions in the Part 1. And Please raise your hands if you don't wish to see The Sharks team to be ambitious, tougher and perhaps participate in interstate tournaments.
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