Review: Odela 2 - Boring and Bizarre

 

 

Movie: Odela 2
Rating: 2/5

Cast: Tamannah Bhatia, Hebah Patel, Vasishta N Simha, and Others

Director: Sampath Nandi

Produced By: Sampath Nandi Team Works, Madhu Creations 

Release Date: April 17, 2025

Story:

In the village of Odela, the body of Tirupathi (Vasishta), a man responsible for a series of horrific rapes and murders, is entombed by the villagers in a bid to end his terror. However, six months later, his vengeful spirit returns, intent on wreaking havoc on the village. As women start to fall prey to gruesome murders once more, fear envelops the community. In their desperation, the villagers turn to Bhairavi (Tamannaah Bhatia), a formidable Shiva Shakti. She comes with a divine mission: to confront Tirupathi’s spirit and bring back peace. What were the true reasons behind Tirupathi’s death? What ties does Bhairavi have to Odela? And how will the ultimate clash between good and evil play out? These questions lie at the heart of the story.

Performances:

Tamannaah Bhatia appears in a role as Naga Sadhu, which is different from her usual glam doll roles. However, though her character's intro raises the curiosity, the effect is not continued, and her impact/performance both are limited to the basic level. Hebah Patel makes her presence felt despite having very little screentime. Vasishta N. Simha gives a convincing performance, but his character could have been etched better.

What worked for the film:

The initial scenes work well for the film, especially the first murder sequence, and the buildup around Bhairavi's intro at the interval came good. The tail end of the climax, where the Lord Shiva enters, is well-executed and delivers impact in an otherwise inconsistent film.

What did not work for the film:

The film struggles with a shallow plot and predictability. Although the good versus evil theme is a classic in Telugu cinema, the way it's presented here lacks the required punch. The spiritual elements fall flat, with Bhairavi's character looking not that strong before Tirupathi, and their face-off largely remains one-dimensional, which limits the necessary impact because of the loud and repetitive tone. A few characters, such as Murali Sharma, could have been more fully developed. The climax is stretched to the core with no impact whatsoever, except for the moment of the Lord Shiva's entrance.

Odela 2 Review and Verdict:

Odela 2 begins right after the first part, drawing us in with some engaging and emotional moments. However, it loses momentum in the latter half; the showdown between Thirupathi and Bhairavi feels underwhelming and lacks intensity. Tamannaah puts in effort but excels partially.