Kalidas Jayaram Regrets Missing Vaazha II in Theatres, Calls It Soulful

Actor Kalidas Jayaram lauded the Malayalam film Vaazha II in a heartfelt Instagram post, calling it a soulful watch. He expressed regret for not seeing it in theatres, praising its direction, writing, and performances. Jayaram highlighted key emotional scenes, including sibling bonds and parent-child relationships. The film, a sequel to Vaazha: Biopic of a Billion Boys, has reportedly earned over Rs 200 crore worldwide.

Key Points: Kalidas Jayaram Regrets Missing Vaazha II in Theatres

  • Kalidas Jayaram praises Vaazha II as deeply moving
  • He regrets missing the theatrical release
  • Highlights emotional scenes with parents and sibling dynamics
  • Calls the film "food for the soul" with perfect direction and writing
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"I'm kicking myself for not watching it in theatres": Actor Kalidas Jayaram lauds Vaazha II

Actor Kalidas Jayaram shares an emotional review of Vaazha II on Instagram, calling it "food for the soul" and regretting not watching it in theatres.

"I'm kicking myself for not watching Vaazha 2 in the theatres. - Kalidas Jayaram"

Thiruvananthapuram, May 11

Actor Kalidas Jayaram lauded Savin SA directorial 'Vaazha II', describing it as a soulful watch of his life. He also expressed his regret about not watching the movie in theatres.

From Hashir's scene with his mother in the first half to Alan's heartwarming gesture with his father in the second half of the film, Jayaram shared his unfiltered review on 'Vaazha II'.

Taking to his Instagram handle, the actor penned a long note about the movie. Titled 'Vaazha 2', Kalidas Jayaram wrote, "I'm kicking myself for not watching Vaazha 2 in the theatres. I finally caught it on OTT, and I'm still sitting here trying to process how a film could move me this deeply. It's not just a movie, it's food for the soul. From the very first scene where young Hashir discovers his mom overfed his pet fish, I was hooked. That tiny moment set the tone for a film that is pitch-perfect in its direction, writing, and performances. But it was the second half that truly took my heart and stayed there."

He added, "That moment where Alan goes to hug his father, only for his dad to break it off saying, 'It's time for the flight, ' it was so real it hurt. It's that unspoken, restrained love we see in our own homes. Hashir telling his brother, "It's easy to get a bad name, but very difficult to get rid of it," is a line that will stay with me for a long time. The Alan-Ashna dynamic reminded me so much of my own relationship with my sister @malavika.jayaram. When he says, "Who else but me?" that's the essence of a sibling bond right there."

He also gave a huge shoutout to the lead cast and director of the film, which includes Hashir HAlan Bin Siraj, Ajin Joy, Vinayak V and Savin SA. Take a look at the post here,

'Vaazha II: Biopic of a Billion Bros' is a Malayalam-language comedy drama film directed by Savin SA (in his directorial debut) and written by Vipin Das. It is a sequel to Vaazha: Biopic of a Billion Boys (2024). According to the director, the movie has earned over Rs 200 crore worldwide.

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Priya S
I'm so glad Kalidas reviewed this. His description of the sibling bond is exactly how I feel with my brother. That "Who else but me?" line hit home for me too. Planning to watch it with my family this weekend. Vaazha universe is something else.
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Deepak U
Honestly, I found the first Vaazha overhyped. But if Kalidas is saying this about part 2, maybe I should give it a chance. His taste is usually good. What's the OTT platform it's on? Would love to check it out without the theatre crowd.
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Michael C
This might be the first time I see an actor openly admit regret about missing a theatrical release. Respect for that honesty. The review makes me want to watch it. The emotional depth in Indian films is often underrated by the West. Good on Kalidas for sharing.
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Swati Y
The way Kalidas describes that father-son scene... "unspoken, restrained love" is such an accurate take. That's the typical Indian family dynamic. We don't always say 'I love you', but gestures speak louder. Definitely streaming this tonight. 🎬
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Raghav A
I have mixed feelings. While Kalidas's review is heartfelt, I wish more Malayalam films got wider releases in Hindi-speaking states. The OTT release is great, but nothing beats the theatre experience for such emotional films. Hope the team considers pan-India distribution next time.

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