Earlier this week, we apprised our readers about the world premieres of the Indian films which are being showcased at the 2024 edition of the prestigious International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR), which is scheduled to conclude to 4th February. And that list includes ‘Viduthalai Part 1 & 2’ under the Limelight segment of the film fest.
As per the latest update and in delightful news for Indian cinephiles, ‘Viduthalai Part 1 & 2’ have received a phenomenal response from the audiences present at International Film Festival Rotterdam. Vetrimaaran’s directorial ventures have got a standing ovation from the viewers at IFFR 2024.
The first film ‘Viduthalai Part-1’ was released in theatres last year in the month of March. The movie garnered unanimous acclaim from critics and audiences and was commercially successful as well. Not just that, the movie also attracted international attention and it cracked the coveted Letterboxd Top 50 international films list.
Written and directed by Vetrimaaran, ‘Viduthalai Part 1’ is a period crime thriller movie which follows the story of an upright and righteous police driver Kumareson (played by Soori). After a deadly train bombing, the newly recruited police constable becomes a part of a mission called ‘Operation Ghosthunt’ to capture Perumal Vaathiyar (Vijay Sethupathi) – the leader of the revolutionary group which is allegedly responsible for the bombing.
After the widespread appreciation and success of ‘Viduthalai Part-1’, movie buffs are now eagerly waiting for its sequel ‘Viduthalai Part 2’, which is expected to be released in theatres in 2024 itself. And now that it has got a big thumbs-up from the International Film Festival Rotterdam audience, the anticipation factor is bound to become more intense from now on. Stay tuned to Binged for the latest updates on ‘Viduthalai Part-2’ released date and other details about the upcoming film.