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MAD 2 Review: The Narne Nithin, Ram Nithin, and Sangeeth Shoban film has passable comedy, but the second half is forced. Only youth who love over-the-top comedies will like it.
Last Updated: 03.40 PM, Mar 28, 2025
MAD 2 Story
MAD revolved around a group of college friends. In MAD 2, the friends are now busy with their professional lives but reunite for their friend Laddu’s (Vishnu Oi) wedding. Upon arriving, the trio—Manoj (Ram Nithin), Ashok (Narne Nithiin), and Damodhar (Sangeeth Sobhan)—create a ruckus, causing trouble for everyone. As if that weren’t enough, they also end up getting framed for a robbery. The rest of the story follows how the group works together to clear their names.
MAD 2 Review
MAD 2 is directed by Kalyan Shankar, who attempts to narrate this comedy caper in a fresh setting. While the first part was set in a college, MAD 2 takes place at one of the friends' weddings. However, the chaos and humor do not match the charm of the first installment. MAD had organic comedy and a solid romantic track, whereas MAD 2 relied solely on humor. While this approach works to an extent, much of the comedy fails to leave a lasting impact.
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Comedy capers typically do not have strong storylines, and MAD 2 is no exception. The plot is plain, lacking twists or surprises. Instead, a few simple moments are inserted purely to generate laughs. However, the humor feels excessive in places, making it seem forced, particularly in the Goa sequences. The film takes too many cinematic liberties, which feel out of place in the given setup.
The second half offers little scope for elevating the comedy, yet the director tries too hard to create humorous situations. As a result, the film often feels silly and outdated. The lead cast does well within the film’s setup, successfully evoking laughter.
Coming to the performances, Narne Nithiin delivers a decent performance, supporting the others effectively. Ram Nithin is also neat in his role. However, it is Sangeeth Shoban who stands out with a well-defined character and impressive comedic timing. Veteran comedian Sunil, returning to a comedy role after a long time, fails to make an impact, and his performance ends up irritating the audience.
That said, the true highlight of the film is Vishnu Oi. His helpless expressions and tense demeanor add solid comedic value. Muralidhar Goud, who has been appearing in almost every film lately, is hilarious in his role. The rest of the cast delivers average performances.
The film boasts decent production values, with Goa being showcased in a vibrant and lively manner. However, the music is a major letdown, with no memorable tracks. The background score is excessively loud, likely an intentional choice to amplify the comedy, but a more balanced approach would have been better. The screenplay is just passable, and the film could have benefited from a more structured story to support the humor.
Ultimately, MAD 2 feels like an attempt to capitalize on the brand name rather than offering fresh content. While the comedy works in bits and pieces, it lacks the charm, story, and emotional depth that made the first part more enjoyable.
MAD 2 Verdict
On the whole, MAD 2 is a youthful comedy that has a few good moments that impress. There is no story or hilarious moments that stand out. But the comedy that is well-paced in the first half makes up for a passable watch, especially for the youth.
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