The Tamil film industry has been abuzz with the incredible talent of Vijay Sethupathi, and his movie ‘Maharaja’ made a significant impact on OTT platforms. Now, another exceptional film of his is gearing up for release on OTT, this time in Hindi. Directed by Vetrimaaran, the Tamil film ‘Viduthalai Part 2’ hit the theaters on December 20, 2024. This political crime thriller features Vijay Sethupathi alongside Suriya, Manju Warrier, Kishore, and Rajiv Menon in pivotal roles. The film has received an impressive 8.0 rating on IMDb.
Vetrimaaran, the director, is known for his outstanding work in films like ‘Aadukalam’, ‘Visaranai’, ‘Vada Chennai’, and ‘Asuran’. He shares his thoughts on the film, saying, “This movie showcases the reality of people caught in the crossfire of power and existence. I’m excited to showcase this story to a wider audience through ZEE5. I hope every viewer, whether they’re old fans of Viduthalai or new ones, will be deeply impacted by the depth of this story in Hindi.”
For those eager to watch ‘Viduthalai’ and ‘Viduthalai Part 2’ in Hindi on OTT, the wait is almost over. The first part of ‘Viduthalai’ was released in March 2023 and received acclaim from both audiences and critics. Although ‘Viduthalai’ is already available on the ZEE5 platform, it wasn’t available in Hindi until now. Starting from March 28, both ‘Viduthalai’ and ‘Viduthalai Part 2’ will be streamed in Hindi on ZEE5.
The story of ‘Viduthalai’ revolves around the mysterious revolutionary Perumal. The second part of the film weaves together Perumal’s anger, empathy, and his fight against an oppressive system. Perumal transforms from a school teacher to a revolutionary leader. After his capture, he narrates his story, which puts constable Kumaresan (played by Suriya) in a dilemma between his duty and his empathy towards Perumal.
Vijay Sethupathi expresses his enthusiasm about showcasing ‘Viduthalai: Part 1 and 2’ in Hindi, saying, “I’m thrilled to show the audience ‘Viduthalai: Part 1 and 2’ in Hindi. This is a story of courage, of a man who stands up for his beliefs, no matter the consequences.” With the film’s release on ZEE5, fans can look forward to experiencing this powerful narrative in Hindi.