Chithiram Pesuthadi 2

Chithiram Pesuthadi 2 (lit. 'The Picture Speaks 2') is a 2019 Indian Tamil-language hyperlink drama film written and directed by Rajan Madhav. It features an ensemble cast including Vidharth, Ajmal Ameer, Ashok, Nivas Adithan, Gayathrie, Radhika Apte, Nivedhitha and newcomers Nandan and Priya Banerjee. The film has music composed by Sajan Madhav, cinematography by Padmesh and editing by K.Venkatramanan. The film is a connection of four different stories that happen in 48 hours.

The film which began production in 2013 under the title Ula was shot in and around Chennai, and the film was released in 15 February 2019. Although the title may suggest it as a sequel to the 2006 blockbuster Chithiram Pesuthadi, the storyline is entirely different, hence proving no apparent relationship between the two films, even though both films were produced by same producer. The film received highly negative reviews and was declared a disaster.

Cast

 * Vidharth as Thiru
 * Ajmal Ameer as Vicky
 * Ashok as Salim
 * Nivas Adithan
 * Nandan as Kathir
 * Gayathrie as Priya
 * Radhika Apte as Durga
 * Nivedhitha as Dhanalakshmi
 * Priya Banerjee as Nanditha
 * Blade Shankar as Senthil Palani
 * Vatsan Chakravarthy
 * Ganeshkar
 * Shammi Thilakan
 * Dwayne Bravo (Special appearance)

Production
In July 2012, actor Prasanna revealed that Rajan Madhav had finished his next script and that he would be a part of the cast. The film was titled as Ula in August 2012 and was said to be a multi-starrer. Thaman was signed to compose the film's score and soundtrack, while Padmesh and Praveen K. L.-N. B. Srikanth were picked as the cinematographer and the editors. In a turn of events, the film changed a number of technicians with a new editor and music composer being recruited.

The shoot of the film began in March 2013. Along with Prasanna, Narain was supposed to play the lead roles, but the pair were subsequently replaced with Ajmal and Ashok, while Gayathrie was selected to play the female lead. Ajmal stated that he played a rockstar in the film and that he was paired with Mumbai-based Priya Banerjee. In August 2013, a song, penned by Madhan Karky, was to be shot. Vidharth said that he played the role of a rowdy gang leader. Gayathrie in October 2013 stated that every character in the film comes in shades of grey and that seventy per cent of the film had been completed. West Indies cricketer Dwayne Bravo had agreed to dance for a song in the film, which was shot in October 2013.

After four years of delay, in October 2018, the film's title was changed from Ula to Chithiram Pesuthadi 2.

Reception
Srivatsan S of The Hindu derided the film for being outdated.

Soundtrack

 * Dal Meni Dal Meni – Gaana Bala, Dwayne Bravo