Coming into watching Kick 2 there are certain expectations set because the film is the sequel of the highly successful Kick. The same actors, and team are back for the sequel, but can they match the entertainment, the greatness of the original, because the prequel is regarded as a classic and rightly so. Well Kick 2 might not be a classic, and its not as great as the original but as a stand alone film or even as the formers sequel its a highly entertaining, mass entertainer. One goes into the theatre relaxes, and enjoys the highly stylish action and amazing comedy, the film doesn't have a dull moment, but mind you the film is a mindless entertainer .The Ravi Teja and Brahmanandam comedy in the first half is films highlight, they are a riot together. This is also probably the most stylish and slick shot telugu film ever,the screen always looks beautiful.
Story wise the film talks about the son of Kalyan from the original kick. Unlike Kalyan, who looked for a kick in everything he did, his son looks for comfort. His son Robin Hood needs to feel comfortable in every situation, no matter what. He even becomes a doctor so he feels comfortable, knowing his life is in his own hands. In parallel runs the story of a rustic village in Bihar that is terrorized by a man named Sulieman Singh. He has destroyed the villagers houses, and has made all the teenagers/younger children of the village into drug addicts so that he can have control over them, and make them into his soldiers. In short he has village in his palm.Then it is shown that Robin Hood comes to India to get his land back that is being disputed for, while this is going on he falls in love with a girl. The girl however tricks him into loving her so she can take him back to the Bihar village so he can help village kill Sulieman Singh. What happens next is what forms the films crux, to know more rush to theatres.
Acting wise Ravi Teja is at his energetic best.He is a live wire on screen, and is easily one of the most entertaining actors not only in the telugu film industry but in all of India. Brahmanandam is at his comic best his scenes are the best ones in Kick 2, his and Ravi Teja's chemistry is superb. Rakul Preet Singh is good and looks beautiful. Ravi Kishan as the villain was good. It was nice seeing 2 seasoned Bollywood actors Sanjay Mishra and Rajpal Yadav in a Telugu film, they were great.
Coming from the Surrender Reddy and Vakkantham Vasmi staple they have made another entertainer and winner. But you would think after Race Gurram this film would be notches above, but its has a lesser of a story but more entertainment so it evens out.
The one thing missing in Kick 2 is a great story like the former. This film is not close to greatness of the original, the story is kind of run of the mill, where man saves a village. But as a stand a lone film Kick 2 is winner because its entertaining the whole way through , its a perfectly made mass entertainer. For logic seeking audience however beware.
Overall if your looking for entertainment and a good relaxing time at theatres watch Kick 2 without a worry, laughs are guaranteed. And if your also a Ravi Teja fan like me then just rush to the theatres because this one of his best acts.
2.5/5* or 5/10
