Odela 2 movie review: Tamannaah Bhatia starrer fails in impressing the audience

Tamannaah Bhatia starrer Odela sequel is released in the theatres

Odela 2 is a supernatural horror thriller starring Tamannaah Bhatia, directed by Ashok Teja under the supervision of Sampath Nandi. It is a sequel to Odela Railway Station and continues the story with more intense horror and thrilling moments. The film has hit theatres today, and let's see how the film is!

Story 

The story starts from the place where  Odela Railway Station ends. Tirupati (Vasishta N. Simha) is killed in the first movie and now his soul does not get peace. The villagers of Odela punish his dead body with a harsh ritual ignoring the pleas of his family. As a result, Tirupati's angry spirit begins to seek revenge.

He targets newly married women in the village by taking on different forms and brutally attacking them. The scared villagers approach a spiritual saviour named Shivashakti (Tamannaah), who returns to Odela to help them. Shivashakti faces Tirupati’s powerful ghost, trying to stop his terror. Her sister Radha (Hebah Patel) also returns to assist her. How Shivashakti controls the spirit, what challenges she faces and how the story ends with peace in Odela from the rest of the plot.

Performances and Technical Aspects 

Tamannaah enters the story after an hour but delivers a powerful performance, especially in the second half. She plays Shivashakti with strong emotional depth and energy. Hebah Patel’s role is limited but crucial as her character turns the story in a new direction. Vasishta’s character is mostly voice-based, which might feel like a drawback for some viewers. Murali Sharma as Pakir Alla Bhakshu doesn’t have much impact.

Director Ashok Teja handles the horror elements decently, but the screenplay could have been tighter. Sampath Nandi's supervision helps bring some thrilling sequences, but overall, the story has few logical loopholes. Ajaneesh Loknath’s background music and songs are okay. The visual effects (VFX) are average; better graphics could have enhanced the ghost scenes.

Analysis 

The first half builds the suspense slowly with backstories and emotional flashbacks. It connects well with the previous movie. The second half picks up pace with Tamannaah’s entry and includes some engaging horror scenes. However, some scenes feel inspired by movies like Arundhati and Akhanda, which may reduce the originality.

The climax is emotional and satisfying, giving a good end to the ghost’s story. Still, some parts lack logic and might not impress all audiences. The film's strength lies in the concept of revenge, spirituality and the emotional bond between the sisters.

Verdict 

Odela 2 is a watchable supernatural thriller with strong performances by Tamannaah and an emotional storyline. While it has flaws in the screenplay and VFX, the second half and climax make it a decent horror film for fans of the genre.

Bottom Line: Spirit vs Ghost – Worth a Watch for the Second Half

Rating: 2.5/5

Cast: Tamannaah Bhatia, Vasishta Simha

Director: Ashok Teja

Producer: Sampath Nandi