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Mohiniyattam Sequel: A Family's Dark Secret Unraveled
16 May
Summary
- Family covers up accidental murder by merging victim's ashes with relative's.
- Sequel shifts from family humor to a suspenseful crime thriller.
- A Rs 1.5 crore extortion plot leads to a fatal confrontation.
Saiju Kurup's film 'Bharathanatyam 2: Mohiniyattam' has found renewed interest following its Over-The-Top release, marking a significant genre shift from its predecessor.
Unlike the first installment's focus on family humor, the sequel delves into a suspenseful crime thriller narrative, blending elements of suspense, crime, and black comedy. Directed by Krishnadas Murali, the story takes a dark turn when Govindan, played by Suraj Venjaramoodu, appears to demand a hefty sum related to a fraudulent temple scheme.
An accidental confrontation leads to Govindan's death at the hands of Saraswati. What follows is a tense, albeit quirky, cover-up orchestrated by Saiju Kurup's character, Sasidharan Nair, and his relatives.
Their elaborate plan involves disposing of the body with assistance and fabricating a story of disappearance. The shocking conclusion sees the victim's ashes surreptitiously mixed with those of their deceased relative, leaving the family in disbelief.
