Jaihind 2 (also known in Tamil as Arjunin Jaihind 2) is a 2014 Indian action drama film written, produced and directed by Arjun Sarja, who also stars in the lead role.[1] It is the sequel of his previous film Jai Hind, and was simultaneously made in Telugu and Kannada with the latter titled as Abhimanyu.[2][3]
| Jaihind 2 (Tamil, Telugu) Abhimanyu (Kannada) | |
|---|---|
 Poster in Tamil | |
| Directed by | Arjun Sarja |
| Written by | Arjun Sarja |
| Produced by | Arjun Sarja |
| Starring | Arjun Sarja Surveen Chawla Rahul Dev Charlotte Claire |
| Cinematography | H. C. Venugopal |
| Edited by | Kay Kay |
| Music by | Arjun Janya |
Production company | |
Release date |
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Running time | 155 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Languages | Tamil Telugu Kannada |
Jaihind 2/Abhimanyu was released on 7 November 2014 and became a commercial success in Kannada, but did not perform well in Tamil and Telugu. The film's Kannada version won the Karnataka State Film Award for Second Best Film.[4]
The film explores India becoming a superpower, as it appeared in A. P. J. Abdul Kalam's dreams, and also tries to tackle the issues in the education system.
Premise
editAbhimanyu, a computer engineer and martial artist, gets disturbed by the death of a poor child's parents due to moneymaking schemes of private schools, where he sets out to fight for the rights of children to free and compulsory education.
Cast
edit| Actor (Tamil) | Actor (Telugu) | Actor (Kannada) | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arjun Sarja | Abhimanyu | ||
| Surveen Chawla | Nandhini | ||
| Rahul Dev | |||
| Charlotte Claire | Simran | ||
| Atul Mathur | Vikram Tagore | ||
| Yuvina Parthavi | Parvathi | ||
| Brahmanandam | Jahangir | ||
| Mayilsamy | Ali | P. D. Sathish Chandra | |
| Manobala | Raghu Babu | Nandhini's father | |
| Vinaya Prasad | Nandhini's mother | ||
| Shafi | Chandru, Parvathi's father | ||
| Vaijanath Biradar | Parvathi's grandfather | ||
| Bose Venkat | Ramnath | ||
| Yogi Babu | Private School Association Member | ||
| Pei Krishnan | Army officer | ||
| Gowtham Sundararajan | All India Private School Owners Association owner | ||
| Kotesh Manava | Private School Association Member | ||
| Amit Tiwari | Nandhini's brother | ||
| Shruti Reddy | student | ||
| Pavan | student | ||
| Master Bharath | student | ||
| Sujatha | Abhimanyu's mother (in portrait) | ||
| Sampath Ram | (special appearance in "Ayya Padichavare"/"Ayya Chandruda"/"Kathala Manayolage") | ||
| Scissor Manohar | |||
- Tamil version
- Brahmanandam as Ezhumalai
- Mayilsamy as Kulfi Gopalan
- Gana Bala (special appearance in "Ayya Padichavare")
- Jahangir (special appearance in "Ayya Padichavare")
Production
editThe film shoot was launched on 9 June 2013 in a grand manner in Mumbai and budgeted at ₹20 crore.[3][5] The huge set resembling a jail was erected by art director Sasidhar at a cost of ₹25 lakh.[6] A high-octane action sequence was filmed in a former army facility in Bangkok.[7]
Soundtrack
editAll music is composed by Arjun Janya
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Hriva Ninna Naguva" | Jayant Kaikini | Karthik, Saindhavi | 4:00 |
| 2. | "Ivan Yaarivano" | K Kalyan | Karthik, Priya | 4:01 |
| 3. | "Kathala Manayolage" | V Nagendra Prasad | L. N. Shastry, Rajesh Krishnan | 5:13 |
| 4. | "Naguve Manasaara" | Arjun Sarja | Ravi Varma | 1:20 |
| Total length: | 14:34 | |||
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ayya Padichavare" | Kaviperarasu Vairamuthu | Gana Bala, Rajesh Krishnan | 5:14 |
| 2. | "Mazhaye Malarage" | Elakkiyan | Ravi Varma | 1:20 |
| 3. | "Ivan Yaarivan" | Pa. Vijay | Karthik, Priya | 4:02 |
| 4. | "Adada Nenjil Adada" | Pa. Vijay | Karthik, Saindhavi | 4:00 |
| Total length: | 14:36 | |||
- Telugu Track listing[8]
- "Edige Ma Chinni" - Ravi Varma
- "Idi Pranayama" - Karthik
- "Manasa Nee Madhurima" - Saindhavi
- "Ayya Chandruda" - Manikka Vinayagam
Release
editHome media
editThe satellite rights of the Tamil and Kannada version were sold to Zee Tamil and Colors Kannada.
Tax Exemption Issue
editThe Tamil version did not get tax exemption, due to the claim that "Jai Hind" is not a Tamil word. Despite arguing to the committee members, Arjun Sarja was unsuccessful in the attempt.
Critical reception
editJaihind 2 received mixed reviews from critics.[9]
Jaihind 2
editTamil version
editThe Hindu stated "Arjunin Jai Hind 2 is the kind of film about which you shrug and say, “Well, if you liked Jai Hind…”. If you have to watch a film about a one-man army, you could do worse than watch one with Arjun in it. He totally pulls it off".[10] The Times of India gave 2.5 stars out of 5 and wrote, "For most parts, Arjunin Jai Hind 2 plays like a collage of various Arjun films...What's interesting, however, is that instead of telling his story as a straightforward narrative, Arjun presents it as events from the lives of different individuals who come into Abhimanyu's life...The problem with the film is that it tells a predictable story and in a rather longwinded manner".[11]
The New Indian Express wrote, "The film conveys a relevant message, but one that could have been better executed. The saving grace is Arjun who has penned the plot and screenplay, directed and produced the film. The actor tackles his role with cool intensity. His physique well toned, the action king is a delight to watch in the fights-stunt scenes as he packs a powerful punch at his tormentors. If only his screenplay had matched the lofty message".[12] Rediff gave 2 stars out of 5 and wrote, "Unfortunately, Arjun fails as a director. Despite the good storyline, he struggles to keep the audience involved. The real issue seems lost in all the unnecessary twists and drama surrounding the characters. Patriotic action dramas have been his forte, but Jai Hind 2 neither creates empathy for the characters and their situation, nor has entertainment value".[13]
Telugu version
edit123telugu wrote, "On the whole, Jai Hind 2 is an out and out Arjun film right till the end. Be it his acting, stunts or direction, he handles every department convincingly. But an extended run time, forced comedy track and tedious first half an hour stops this film from becoming an complete action entertainer. Finally, all those who love serious films with a social message will end up liking this one".[14] Full Hyderabad wrote "Take a chance with this one only if you are a die-hard Arjun fan, and carry enough popcorn and soda to while away the time".[15]
Abhimanyu
editAbhimanyu received positive reviews from critics.
Bangalore Mirror wrote, "Abhimanyu may not be unique in how the story is told, but the idea is novel and is appealing enough".[16] Indiaglitz gave 8 out of 10 and wrote, "Terrific action, tolerable narration, appealing in contents – Arjun Sarja in his first direction in Kannada has given a 'paisa vasool' cinema Abhimanyu".[17] The New Indian Express wrote "Abhimanyu is a taut action film with a strong social message. The subject would not have lost its grip if he was a little focussed on what exactly he wanted to say. However, Arjun has put enough effort into the film to make it a worthy one-time watch".[18]
References
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- ^ a b "Arjun launches 'Jai Hind 2 '". Sify. Archived from the original on 13 June 2013. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
- ^ Khajane, Muralidhara (13 February 2016). "Film awards: a balance between main and independent film-making streams". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 14 February 2016. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
- ^ "Arjun to chant Jai Hind again". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 8 January 2014. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
- ^ "Home". Deccan Chronicle. 13 July 2015. Archived from the original on 8 January 2014. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
- ^ "Arjun shoots 'Jai Hind 2' in Bangkok's former army facility". Business Standard India. 6 January 2014. Archived from the original on 8 January 2014. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
- ^ "Jai Hind 2 Telugu - Play & Download All MP3 Songs @WynkMusic". Archived from the original on 27 January 2022. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
- ^ "Jai Hind 2 (2014) - Movie Review". Tamil Studios. 7 November 2014. Archived from the original on 13 November 2014. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
- ^ "Arjunin Jai Hind 2: Well, if you liked Jai Hind…". The Hindu. 7 November 2014. Archived from the original on 3 December 2014. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
- ^ "Arjunin Jai Hind 2 Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 7 November 2014. Archived from the original on 12 November 2014. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
- ^ Mannath, Malini. "Great Message, But Marred By Sloppy Execution". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 10 November 2014. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
- ^ "Review: Jai Hind 2 fails to impress - Rediff.com Movies". Rediff.com. 10 November 2014. Archived from the original on 10 November 2014. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
- ^ "Review : Jai Hind 2 – Arjun's show all the way". 123telugu. 7 November 2014.
- ^ Girotra, Deepa. "Jai Hind 2 Review". Full Hyderabad. Archived from the original on 17 November 2023. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
- ^ "Movie review: Abhimanyu". Bangalore Mirror. 7 November 2014. Archived from the original on 17 November 2023. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
- ^ "Abhimanyu review. Abhimanyu Kannada movie review, story, rating". IndiaGlitz.com. 8 November 2014. Archived from the original on 9 November 2014. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
- ^ "When Realism Met Entertainment". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 10 November 2014. Retrieved 12 January 2016.