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Tamizh Padam 2

Tamizh Padam 2 2018

Box Office

$233K

Budget

$100M

Runtime

145 mins

Language

Tamil

Tamil

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Tamizh Padam 2 Plot Summary

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Tamizh Padam 2 Timeline

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Return to Cinemapatti and forced reentry into duty

Shiva leaves the police and returns to his hometown Cinemapatti, where a crisis pulls him back into action. After the situation is resolved, Police Commissioner Yezhusaamy offers him a return to the force, but he refuses and walks away.

beginning Cinemapatti

Priya's death by P via cell phone bomb

Priya is killed by a cell phone bomb planted by P, shattering Shiva's life. The murder becomes the catalyst that drags him back into action and sets him on P's trail.

immediately after Cinemapatti

Shiva re-enters the police chase against P

Shiva is forced to rejoin the police to address the growing threat from P. He plunges back into the investigation with renewed resolve, stepping onto a dangerous cat-and-mouse path with the mastermind.

early stages

Ramya appears as a potential bride and proposal

Shiva begins his search for a suitable wife per his grandmother's wishes and spots Ramya, whom he initially suspects is crazy. With help from his friends, he proposes to her in a whirlwind moment.

early in the pursuit

P's bus bomb plot unveiled and the mole exposed

Shiva uncovers P's plan to plant a bus bomb that will explode if the bus speed deviates by more or less than five kilometers per hour. He prevents the catastrophe and saves the passengers onboard. Meanwhile, Wasim Khan is killed by Rithika, and the department's mole Inbashekhar is exposed, leading to Shiva's suspension.

during the investigation

Ramya revealed as psychiatrist; breakup and reunion in Central Park

Shiva discovers Ramya is a psychiatrist and ends their relationship. Despite his friends' advice, he travels to America to find her, and they reunite later in Central Park.

after Ramya's departure Central Park, USA

Ramya's kidnapping and grandmother's ominous promises

Ramya is kidnapped and killed by P during the mission in America, leaving Shiva devastated. His grandmother extracts promises from him to kill P, marry a woman better than Ramya, and provide a great-grandchild.

during the mission America

Demonetisation plan and a new lookalike

Shiva sketches a plan to catch P by demonetising 500 and 1000 rupee notes with government support. At Bharath's temple wedding, he meets Gayathri—a lookalike of Ramya—and proposes to her within two minutes.

after Ramya's death Temple, Bharath's wedding

Demonetisation trap culminates at Kovalam

Shiva executes the demonetisation trap and corners P, ultimately catching him at Kovalam Beach Resort. He kills P, but P returns alive and later becomes the CM-elect.

post-demonetisation Kovalam Beach Resort

Time travel to 300 BC and the dance-off

Saint Bodhi reveals that the feud with P spans 76 generations and that P is immortal. Shiva uses a time-travel watch to journey to 300 BC, where he defeats Piyaar in a divine dance-off and retrieves the jackfruit and Khaleesi before returning to 2018.

300 BC Ancient Kovai (300 BC)

Immortality undone and return to 2018

Shiva returns to 2018 with proof that P is mortal again. He learns that P had kidnapped Gayathri in the interim and wrestles with the consequences as the modern feud resumes.

2018 Chennai, 2018

Final confrontation and P's downfall

In a tense confrontation, Gayathri is killed by P while she tries to aid Shiva, who then kills P. Shiva is arrested after the battle.

climax of 2018 Chennai, 2018

After credits: 25 years later and grandmother's act

During the credits, Shiva is released from prison after 25 years. His worried grandmother then kills him to prevent further tragedies caused by his relationships with other women.

25 years later Prison

Tamizh Padam 2 Characters

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Shiva (Shiva)

A fearless, witty police officer who returns to Cinemapatti to resolve a crisis. He is determined, impulsive, and loyal to friends and family, navigating love, duty, and a penchant for unorthodox methods. His arc blends action-heavy heroics with self-aware humor as he pursues P and grapples with personal loss.

🛡️ Hero 💔 Lover

Priya (Disha Pandey)

Shiva’s wife, whose death by a cellphone bomb sets off the central quest for revenge. She is portrayed as a loving partner whose fate intensifies Shiva’s resolve. Her legacy drives the emotional core of the story, even after her death.

💔 Wife 🧭 Catalyst

Ramya (Iswarya Menon)

A psychiatrist who becomes Shiva’s love interest. Initially appearing as a hospital patient, her true profession is revealed, and she later travels to America, where she is kidnapped and killed by P. Her character adds romance and a twist of professional mystery.

💗 Love interest 🧠 Psychiatrist

Gayathri (Iswarya Menon)

Ramya’s lookalike who becomes the instant love interest after a makeover twist. She embodies a fresh, bubbly presence that triggers Shiva’s quick engagement, echoing the film’s satirical energy.

💖 Lookalike 🎭 Doppelgänger

Wasim Khan (O. A. K. Sundar)

P’s clever henchman who carries out clever deceptions and helps fix the bomb. He is eventually killed by Rithika, highlighting the film’s over-the-top danger satire.

🗡️ Henchman

Inbasekhar (Nizhalgal Ravi)

A mole inside the police department feeding information to P. Shiva uncovers him and eliminates the traitor, restoring his own standing—at least temporarily.

🕵️‍♂️ Mole

Barath (Sundarrajan)

Shiva’s friend who participates in the personal and wedding-related moments, providing support and camaraderie. His role grounds the film’s social humor and community vibe.

👥 Friend 🎉 Wedding

Kalairani

Shiva’s grandmother who imposes traditional expectations and ultimately orchestrates a shocking twist about his romantic life, testing his loyalties and fate.

🧓 Grandmother 🗡️ Vengeful guidance

Adhiyaman (Ajay Rathnam)

The ancient king who sets the stage for the mythic past. His decision triggers a dance-off that leads to immortality and the jackfruit legend, shaping the modern revenge myth.

👑 King 🕺 Legacy

Piyaar / P

The main antagonist whose demonic dance and ancient immortality scheme drives the plot. His unyielding pursuit of power escalates the war between myth and modernity.

🗡️ Villain 🧪 Immortality

Rithika

P's henchwoman who kills Wasim Khan, marking a violent turn in the web of loyalties and cementing P's control over his criminal network.

🗡️ Henchwoman

Tamizh Padam 2 Settings

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Time period

2018; 300 BC

The present-day action centers on 2018, including events like demonetisation and modern urban life. A time-travel premise zips Shiva back to 300 BC for a legendary dance-off that grants immortality. The film thus juxtaposes contemporary satire with mythic history, creating a comic fusion of eras.

Location

Cinemapatti, Chennai, Kovalam beach resort, Central Park, America

Shiva's hometown Cinemapatti serves as the intimate starting point for the story. The narrative shifts between Chennai, a coastal Kovalam resort, and even Central Park in America, highlighting a playful mix of locales. The plot also moves into mythic ground with a 300 BC sequence via time travel, blending contemporary satire with ancient legend.

🎭 Small-town setting 🗺 Urban & travel locales 🏖 Beach resort 🗽 Iconic landmarks

Tamizh Padam 2 Themes

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Time travel

The story uses a time-travel premise to splice modern spoof with ancient myth, creating humorous contrasts between eras. The 300 BC journey is central to reclaiming the mythic Jackfruit of immortality and shaping the final showdown. This theme underpins the film’s parody of epic narratives while driving the hero’s quest.

🗡️

Revenge

Shiva’s mission is driven by the death of his wife Priya, setting off a relentless pursuit against P. The plot toyingly escalates vigilante justice with outlandish schemes and pop-culture gags. The revenge arc is both personal and socially satirical, critiquing institutions and corruption.

💫

Immortality

Immortality is framed as a legendary prize tied to a jackfruit and a ancient dance-off with Piyaar. The theme satirizes blockbuster mythmaking while exploring desire for everlasting life. In the end, mortality asserts itself in the modern world, adding a dark comedic twist to the fantasy.

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Tamizh Padam 2 Spoiler-Free Summary

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In a bustling Tamil town where cinema and daily life blur into a larger-than-life playground, a hard‑nosed police officer returns to the force with a singular purpose. Shiva is a no‑nonsense cop whose reputation for relentless determination precedes him, and his methods often tip the line between strict law‑enforcement and out‑landish improvisation. The city itself feels like a character, humming with colorful locals, chaotic traffic, and a perpetual sense that anything—no matter how absurd—might just happen at any moment.

The backdrop is a vivid mix of gritty urban realism and tongue‑in‑cheek homage to classic Tamil film tropes. Yezhusaamy, the police commissioner, embodies the bureaucratic pressure that constantly pushes Shiva toward conformity, while the officer’s own convictions keep him dancing to a different beat. The tone is a lively blend of satire and action, with rapid‑fire comedy layered over moments of genuine tension, creating a rhythm that feels both familiar and wildly unpredictable.

Beyond his badge, Shiva wrestles with personal expectations, especially those set by his grandmother, who dreams of seeing him settle down with a lively, unconventional partner. This familial pressure adds a heartfelt counterpoint to his professional crusade, hinting at a softer side that surfaces amid the chase. Along the way, a charismatic yet enigmatic woman named Ramya catches his eye, offering a glimpse of romance that feels both bright and bewildering in this whirlwind world.

All the while, a shadow looms over the city: a notorious figure whose influence threatens the very fabric of society. Shiva’s pursuit of this elusive threat promises a cascade of daring schemes, clever tactics, and the kind of over‑the‑top spectacle that defines the film’s spirit. The stage is set for a relentless cat‑and‑mouse game where humor, heroism, and a touch of chaos converge, leaving the audience eager to see just how far the determined cop will go to restore order.

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