Spoiler alert: This article contains significant plot details and spoilers.Bharathanatyam 2: Mohiniyattam‘. If you haven’t seen the movie yet and want to avoid spoilers, stop reading.Saiju Kurup starrer ‘Bharathanatyam 2: Mohiniyattam’ has found a new audience after its OTT release.Unlike the first film, which focused on family humor, the sequel moves into thriller territory. the director Krishnadas Muralithe story mixes suspense, crime and black comedy which is completely different from the first part.
Govindan’s arrival changes everything
The film follows Saiju Kurup’s character Sasidharan Nair or Sasi, as he travels with his family to Sreekandapuram to help Rukmini survive after Bharatan’s death. Their plans are interrupted when Govindan, played by Suraj Venjaramoodu, unexpectedly turns up.Govindan reveals that Bharatan was involved in a fraudulent temple scheme centered around Mohineeshwari Devi. He is asking for 1.5 million euros to keep the secret hidden. While the temple committee pays part of the amount, the rest is requested from Bharatan’s family.
Death that results in covering up
Tensions rise when Govindan tries to extract more money. In a chaotic confrontation Saraswati accidentally kills him while trying to reveal the truth.The story turns into a tense cover reminiscent of Mohanlal’s ‘Drishyam’ but in an odd way. Sasi and his relatives try to hide the body and eliminate all evidence.
Turn the pressure cooker
Mr. Subash and with the help of the butcher Eapen, the family removes Govindan’s remains from Subash Jr. and CI while avoiding Parthan’s suspicions. They also spread the story that Govindan stole the money from the temple and disappeared.The most startling revelation comes in Bharatan Nair’s last rites. Sasik gives Gopan Rs 30 lakh taken from the donation box of the temple. He then reveals that he burned the contents of the missing pressure cooker, which contained Govindan’s remains, and mixed the ashes with Bharatan before immersing him in the river.The family is stunned not realizing that the victim’s ashes were mixed with their relative’s.
ETimes review for star Saiju Kurup
ETimes gave the film 3.5 out of 5 stars. The review said: “Saiju is perfect as the person playing the family in a difficult situation, but is just as clueless as the rest. Baby Jean is a great addition to the mix. Suraj is subtle, yet raw and terrifying in every aspect of his villainy; so well acted. But while all the actors have done a good job, the script is really the real hero here and the director Krishnadak is to be commended.“The ending has been praised for combining suspense and dark humor.
