Odela 2 Movie Review | Kairam Vaashi | THR India

Kairam Vaashi reviews "Odela 2," a supernatural thriller created by Sampath Nandi and directed by Ashok Teja, featuring Tamannaah Bhatia as a naga sadhu battling an evil spirit. In this review, Kairam examines how the film builds on its predecessor with an intriguing premise about a criminal's spirit returning to haunt the village of Odela after being denied proper cremation through "Samadhi Shiksha," setting up a battle between Tantra and Mantra, Atma and Paramatma.

Kairam highlights a few positive elements including Ajaneesh Loknath's impressive background score with Kannada folk influences and the interesting pairing of Tamannaah's Bhairavi with Murali Sharma's Muslim occult specialist. However, the review notes that despite these sparks and Tamannaah's committed physical performance, the film is weighed down by relentless violence, clichés, and a puzzling randomness that prioritizes shock value over genuine scares. While the premise had potential, "Odela 2" ultimately settles for visual excess, making it "a largely forgettable watch."