Story
Babu Mohan (Sri Simha Koduri) and Yesu Dasu (Satya) manage to join a specialized police division known as the "HE TEAM." However, they continue their old habit of stealing, skimming a portion of the ransom money whenever they solve kidnapping cases. Their dishonesty catches up with them when they attempt a scam during one such case, leading to serious trouble. The rest of the story revolves around how they find themselves trapped and the ways they try to free themselves from the mess they've created.

Artists Performance

Sri Simha Koduri delivers a performance marked by maturity and spontaneity in this film, showcasing his strong acting skills. Satya steals the show with his comic timing, providing many hilarious moments through his expressions, body language, and dialogue delivery. While Vennela Kishore is good, the comedy expectations set by the teaser were higher. Sunil shines in a serious role with a touch of eccentricity, fitting the part perfectly. Faria Abdullah impresses as a gun-wielding cop. Ajay, who had more of a guest role in the first part, plays a pivotal character here with a well-developed backstory. Rohini, Raja Chembolu, Jhansi, Srinivasa Reddy, Jhansi and Gundu Sudarshan deliver solid performances, while Rohini (Jabardasth) and her team are funny in the soap opera sequences.

Story - screenplay - direction: Ritesh Rana, who approached his debut film Mathu Vadalara with an amateur indie style, has taken a more polished and stylized approach in this film while preserving the essence of the original. He skillfully integrates characters from the first part—Sri Simha Koduri, Satya, Vennela Kishore, Ajay, and Gundu Sudarshan—using them logically and providing plenty of references to the original. The first half focuses on establishing the conflict, infused with a lot of humor, while the second half adopts a whodunit style with an investigative approach. Although the humor is toned down in the second half, Rana keeps the suspense alive throughout. He takes the story seriously, ensuring that everything ties together logically by the climax. The quirky writing remains intact, with several jokes and memes that may require multiple viewings to fully appreciate. The use of Pavala Shyamala’s voice for the statutory warning before the second half is a delightful touch. Rana seizes every opportunity to insert cleverly written memes, and his references to Megastar films reach a new level when a drugged Satya dances to the Padaharella Vayasu song from Lankeswarudu alongside Athulya Chandra (the heroine from the first part, in a kind of crossover) during the film's climax.

Other departments: Kaala Bhairava's background music is outstanding, while Suresh Sarangam’s cinematography adds a stylish visual flair. The dialogues are cleverly written, packed with humor, and Karthika Srinivas R's editing is sharp. Narni Srinivas delivers a sleek and sophisticated production design. The production values from Clap Entertainment and Mythri Movie Makers are exceptional and of the highest quality.

Analysis: Mathu Vadalara 2 is a logical continuation of the first part, and it's beneficial to watch part 1 on OTT (Amazon Prime Video) beforehand. The film's strengths include a hilarious first half, Satya's outstanding performance, Kaala Bhairava’s background music, and Ritesh Rana’s creative writing. On the downside, the second half becomes a bit too serious for an otherwise fun film. Overall, Mathu Vadalara 2 is a solid sequel and delivers wacky entertainment, making it worth watching in theaters.