Gripping in parts

“Suzhal 2”

-Movie Review

The webseries opens with Nandini (Aishwarya Rajesh) in prison for the murder of her sister’s abuser using SI Sakkarai aka Chakravarthy’s (Kathir) service revolver (as seen in Season 1).

Lawyer Chellappa (Lal), who’s like a father to Sakkarai, is now fighting Nandini’s case and is hoping to get her released but things take a drastic turn when Chellappa is found shot dead in his cottage.

Muthu (Gouri Kishan) is found hiding in the cottage with the murder weapon but as soon as she is arrested by Sakkarai and team, seven other girls come forward in different towns claiming to be the murderer. Who really killed Chellappa? Who are these girls? How are they connected forms the core plot of the series.

Directed by directors Bramma and Sarjun KM the murder mystery element is maintained throughout the eight episodes.

While it may not completely rely on its first season’s storyline, writers Pushkar and Gayatri attempt to give more freshness in the storytelling.

The initial episodes of Suzhal are gripping, as it slowly introduces you to the umpteen characters and their intentions.

The series shows how a victim is made to recount her experience multiple times in court, how an all-women prison is not safe and how killing your abuser or taking revenge is not the right solution.

Kathir has done well as the cop. Aishwarya Rajesh as Nandhini is good in her role. But, it is Lal and Saravanan who steal the show with their exceptional performances. Among the eight women, Monisha, Gouri Kishan and Harini (of Lover fame) get meaty roles to prove themselves.

The cinematography by Abraham Joseph and music by Sam CS must be mentioned as they really elevate the series and bring alive aspects like the Ashtakaali festival.

Rating: 3.75/5
By Naveen
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