Rating:2.75/5
Cast: Manoj Bajpayee, Samantha Akkineni, Priyamani, Sharad Kelkar, Gul Panag, Sundeep Kishan, and others
Music: Sachin-Jigar
Director: Raj and DK, Suparn S Verma
OTT Platform: Amazon Prime
Release date: 4 June 2021
What's Behind
The Family Man, created, directed, and produced by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna.DK created a sensation on Amazon Prime. Following the success of the first season, the makers came with the second season and it generated immense interest as it featured Samantha in it. The trailer generated immense interest and also created a lot of controversies. Season two started streaming on Amazon Prime and let us see what thrills this espionage action thriller offers to viewers.
Story Review
Srikanth Tiwari (Manoj Bajpayee), a middle-class man who works as an intelligence officer for the Threat Analysis and Surveillance cell (TASC), a branch of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) quits his job and joins a software company.
Despite his health issues, he behaves normally and tries to keep his family happy. However, his family always remains disappointed. In the meantime, political developments happen thick and fast. Srilankan government seeks the help of Indian PM Basu, a steely resolved woman to nab the old but dreaded Bhaskaran (Mime Gopi), the forgotten and once feared but revered leader of the LTTE. Indian PM agrees even as Raji aka Rajalakshmi (Samantha Akkineni), LTTE fighter known for her ruthless and merciless acts awaits to explode waiting for the orders from their top brass. To find out where all this leads to enjoy The Family Man season 2 on Amazon Prime.
Artists, Technicians Review
Raj and DK turn The Family Man season 2 even more interesting and exciting. This time they not only included the twists and turns based in Pakistan but also showed that evolving in Srilanka. Though one could guess the final outcome of the story, Raj and DK with their screenplay made it interesting and thrilling. But for all their efforts the ending turned out to be extremely predictable. Raj and DK came with powerful dialogues loaded with intense patriotism and also at the same time added witty and sharp jokes to entertain everyone. Family Man 2 is fast passed and has its emotional elements. The technical values are top-notch. The cinematography of Eric Byson is captivating. He made the climax interesting with his cinematography. Background music elevated the scenes taking it to another level and editing is good but could have been better as there are drags that slowed the pace of the narration in the middle. The climax was rushed after the slow narration much to the disappointment of the viewers.
Manoj Bajpayee carried on from where he left in the first season. He slipped into the role as the family man showcasing his insecurities and at the same time humor perfectly. No other actor other than Manoj Bajpayee could do justice to the role. He showcased different expressions and emotions in a subtle manner with effortless ease. His transformation in various scenes is remarkable.
Samantha is the surprise pack and she stole the show with her powerful performance. She enacted high-octane action scenes effortlessly much to the surprise of all and is a delight for her fans. She showed the intensity perfectly but at times overdid it. Samantha is set to increase her fan base with her performance across the country, especially in the Hindi belt.
Priyamani for all her talent is underused. She played the role of Manoj Bajpayee's wife Suchi. Tiwari and Sharib Hashmi as JK with their humor emerged successful in entertaining viewers.
Advantages
Manoj Bajpayee, Samantha
Few thrills
Few Hilarious scenes
BGM
Drawbacks
Predictable plot
Ending
The slow pace in the middle
Rushed climax
Rating Analysis
Raj and DK The Family Man Season 2 continues in the same interesting manner taking over from the first season. They tried to make it even more interesting and exciting than the first season. Raj and DK succeeded in their efforts for the major part. However routineness, predictable ending spoiled everything. However, they are saved a little bit from the spirited performances from actors like Manoj Bajpayee, new inclusion Samantha and others. Compared to The Family Man 1, Family Man 2 is a bit disappointing. Now one has to wait eagerly for what Raj and DK offer in Family Man 3 with Manoj Bajpayee and Samantha Akkineni.
Punchline: Family Man 2 attracts with its thrills and frills.