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Pichaikkaran 2
Pichaikkaran 2
Soundtrack album by Vijay Antony
Released	2023
Recorded	2022–2023
Genre	Feature film soundtrack
Length	20:48
Label	Saregama
Producer	Vijay Antony
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Pichaikkaran 2
Pichaikkaran 2
	Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Vijay Antony
Written by	Vijay Antony; K Palani; Paul Antony;
Story by	Vijay Antony
Produced by	Fatima Vijay Antony
Starring	Vijay Antony; Kavya Thapar;
Cinematography	Om Narayan
Edited by	Vijay Antony
Music by	Vijay Antony
Production; company	Vijay Antony Film Corporation
Distributed by	Vijay Antony Film Corporation
Release date	19 May 2023;
Running time	160 minutes
Country	India
Language	Tamil

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Pichaikkaran 2 (transl. Beggar 2) also known as Pichaikkaran 2: Anti Bikili is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language science fiction action film written and directed by Vijay Antony in his directorial debut.^[2] The film stars Antony in a dual role, alongside an ensemble cast of Kavya Thapar, Radha Ravi, Yogi Babu, Hareesh Peradi, Dev Gill, John Vijay, Y. G. Mahendran and Mansoor Ali Khan.^[3] It is a standalone sequel to the 2016 film Pichaikkaran.

While directing and acting in the film, Vijay Antony also handled the editing and music composition for the film. The cinematography was handled by Om Narayan.

Pichaikkaran 2 was released on 19 May 2023. It received negative reviews from critics.^[4]^[5]

Plot

Sathya is a beggar, who is searching for his long-lost sister Raani as she was sold by human traffickers under the guise of people running an orphanage. One day, Sathya is kidnapped by mercenaries, and the doctors transplant his brain into the body of Sathya's doppelganger Vijay Gurumoorthy, a renowned business tycoon. Sathya's brain is transplanted into Vijay's body. Later, Sathya regains consciousness and is shocked to see his new persona. After this, Vijay's business partners Aravind, Illango and Dr. Shiva, who are the main masterminds behind the transplant, meet Sathya and force him to act as Vijay.

Sathya reluctantly accepts and begins his new life as Vijay, where he meets Vijay's girlfriend Hema. One day, Sathya sneaks into the police station and tells a police officer about his real identity and the brain transplant done by Aravind, Illango and Shiva, but the officer doesn't believe him. Sathya is caught by Aravind, Illango and Shiva, where he is brought to an island and is brutally tortured by the trio. However, Sathya gets agitated, he kills and dumps Aravind, Illango and Shiva's bodies in the island and returns to Chennai. Due to an incident regarding a girl's death by a politician, Sathya decides to take Vijay's place and starts a non-profit foundation named Anti Bikili, which will help solve the poor people's problems and eradicate poverty in the state.

The Anti Bikili Foundation becomes a success, and Sathya receives admiration and respect from the public. One night, the police find Aravind, Illango and Shiva's corpses, while helping the survivors in a plane crash. The police officer learns about the trio and informs Sathya's earlier conversation in the police station to the CM, who blackmails Sathya in giving him a share of the money, but Sathya refuses and reveals his real identity to Hema. Sathya surrenders to the court. After a heavy court case, the court declares Vijay's properties to be transferred to Hema (who is pregnant with Vijay's child), thus saving the Anti Bikili foundation, while Sathya is sentenced to 10 years in prison for the murders. Sathya thanks Hema for her timely help and finally meets Raani, along with her married husband and her daughter, who is also named Sathya. Sathya apologies to Raani and promises to reunite with her after his release from prison.

Cast

Vijay Antony in a dual role as
- Vijay Gurumoorthy
- Sathya
Kavya Thapar as Hema
Dev Gill as Aravind
John Vijay as Ilango
Hareesh Peradi as Dr. Shiva
Yogi Babu as Maddy
Radha Ravi as Chief Minister
Mansoor Ali Khan as ACP Gopal
Y. G. Mahendran as M. Krishna Iyer, Vijay Gurumoorthy's father's secretary
Mohan Raman as Public Prosecutor Krishnaswamy
Raja Krishnamoorthy as Dr. Mehta
Sheela Rajkumar as Raani, Sathya's sister
Sai Dheena as Police Inspector
Madhesh
Shivanya as Poongodi
Chandrasekar Koneru as IG of Police
Priyadarshini Rajkumar
Fawaz Zayani as Avinash
"Yaanai Joke" Kathir
Shivangi Verma as a dancer (cameo appearance in "Nana Buluku" song)

Production

Development

After the success of Pichaikkaran, Vijay Antony planned to make a sequel for the film in 2020 and had approached Sasi to direct the sequel, but he was busy with other commitments,^[6]^[7] due to which Antony searched for directors and chose Priya Krishnaswamy.^[8] The first look poster was released on 24 July 2020. The crew announced that the film will be dubbed in Telugu and titled Bichagadu 2.^[9]^[10] However, Priya opted out of the film crew. In 2021, while acting in Kodiyil Oruvan, Antony asked the director Ananda Krishnan to direct Pichaikkaran 2. Later, Vijay Antony himself wrote the script with co-writers K. Palani and Paul Antony, where he finally decided to make his directorial debut with this film.^[11] The film was produced by Fatima Vijay Antony under the banner of Vijay Antony Film Corporation. This film is the tenth production of Vijay Antony Film Corporation. The character look poster for Pichaikkaran 2: Anti Bikili was released on 12 March 2022.^[12]

Filming

Principal photography began on 1 September 2021.^[13]^[14] The film was shot in Chennai, Malaysia, Kolkata, Georgia, and Dubai.^[15] On 13 December 2022, three of the film's technicians were arrested for taking a shot with a drone camera above the Madras High Court without permission from authorities.^[16]^[17] On 16 January 2023, the film crew revealed that while filming a final sequence of the song^[18] "Kaloorum Poove" in Langkawi,^[19] Antony and lead actress Kavya Thapar were riding a water scooter when another boat collided with it,^[20] leaving Antony with a broken jaw and nose.^[21] Thapar suffered a fractured nose and injuries to her face and forehead.^[22]^[23] Both of them underwent treatment and recovered.^[24]^[25] The cinematography of the film was done by Om Narayan, and the editing of the film was done by Vijay Antony. The action sequences of the film are choreographed by Rajasekar, who earlier worked on the film Ayyappanum Koshiyum, and Mahesh Mathew, who earlier worked with Vijay Antony on Kodiyil Oruvan. A four-minute promotional sneak peek video of the film released on 10 February 2023.^[26] The trailer for the film was released on 29 April 2023.^[27]

Music

The music of the film was composed by Vijay Antony.^[28]

Track listing
No.	Title	Lyrics	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Bikili"	Vijay Antony	Vijay Antony	3:58
2.	"Koyil Silaye"	Arun Bharathi	Nivas	4:15
3.	"Anti Bikili Theme"	Vijay Antony	Shenbagaraj, Sarath Santosh, Saisharan, Narayanan, Vignesh Narayanan	2:28
4.	"Nana Buluku"	Arun Bharathi	Kharesma Ravichandran	4:19
5.	"Kalloorum Poove"	Arun Bharathi	Sarath Santhosh, Madhushree	3:57
6.	"Iraivan Uruvil"	Thamizhanangu	Vikram Pitty, Aravind Kameshwaran, Kaushik Sridharan, Vrusha, Pavitra Chari, Lakshmi, Surabhi	1:51
Total length:				20:48

Release

Theatrical

The makers had earlier announced that the film would release along with dubbed versions of the film in Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi on 14 April 2023, but it was postponed due to a copyright violation allegation. The film later released on 18 May 2023.^[29]^[30]^[31]

The overseas distribution rights for the film in the United Kingdom were acquired by Ahimsa Entertainment, while the Malaysian and Sri Lankan distribution rights were secured by Lotus Five Star and MCC Group Pvt. Ltd.^[32] It was released in Europe by Friday Entertainment.^[33]

Plagiarism allegations

After the release of the sneak peek video of Pichaikkaran 2, V. Rajaganapthy, the producer of Aaivukkoodam, filed a petition in the Madras High Court against Vijay Antony Film Corporation, stating that the story of the film Pichaikkaran 2 was copied from the story of Aaivukkoodam. V. Rajaganapthy also requested that the film not be released until the issue is solved. The court rejected Rajaganapathy's request stating that the brain transplant concept has already been used in many films; except for that concept, there is no similarity between the films.^[34]^[35]^[36]^[37]

Home media

The film's satellite and digital rights were bagged by Star Network and Disney+ Hotstar.^[38]^[39]

Reception

Logesh Balachandran of The Times of India gave it 2.5 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Pichaikkaran 2 doesn't really beg for our attention and nearly manages to hold us for an average watch."^[40] Thinkal Menon of OTTplay gave it 3 out of 5 stars and wrote, "The film doesn't offer any innovative story or performances, but its packaging works to a decent extent which makes it a one-time watchable fare."^[41]

Janani K. of India Today gave it 2 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Vijay Antony, who has donned the hat of a director, actor, writer and producer with Pichaikkaran 2, failed in his first attempt. The story is far-fetched, while the film is a shoddy affair."^[42] Kirubhakar Purushothaman of The Indian Express gave it 1 out of 5 stars and wrote, "For some time now even Ajith and Vijay have been steering clear of these one-man-saves-all films, and there was a respite from the nonsense. The break is over with Pichaikkaran 2."^[43]

Gopinath Rajendran of The Hindu wrote "With ‘Pichaikkaran 2’, Vijay Antony takes over directing duties too, but it’s the acting part where he shines the most."^[44] Sowmya Rajendran of The News Minute gave it 1.5 out of 5 stars and wrote, "While Pichaikkaran 2, directed by Vijay Antony himself, has a lot of empty rhetoric on poverty, some crucial plot threads are left hanging."^[45]

Navein Darshan of Cinema Express gave it 1.5 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Apart from directing, producing and starring in Pichaikkaran 2, Vijay has also taken care of editing, screenplay, dialogues, story, and music composing in true T Rajendar style. However, the biggest TR element the film carries is the 'Thangachi sentiment'." He also criticized the term Bikili by adding, "Films that milk the emotions of the poor to make money!"^[46]

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External links

Pichaikkaran 2 at IMDb

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-| native_name    = பிச்சைக்காரன் 2
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-| narrator       =
 | music          = Vijay Antony
 | cinematography = Om Narayan
 | editing        = Vijay Antony
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-| distributor    = Vijay Antony Film Corporation (Tamil Nadu)
+| distributor    = Vijay Antony Film Corporation
-| released       = {{Film date|df=y|2023|5|18|ref1=<ref>{{cite web |title=Trailer of Pichaikkaran 2 out |website=[[Cinema Express]] |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/apr/29/trailer-ofpichaikkaran-2-out-42833.html |access-date=30 April 2023 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230501040741/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/apr/29/trailer-ofpichaikkaran-2-out-42833.html |archive-date=1 May 2023}}</ref>}}
+| released       = {{Film date|df=y|2023|5|19|ref1=<ref>{{Cite web |title=Trailer of Pichaikkaran 2 out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/apr/29/trailer-ofpichaikkaran-2-out-42833.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230501040741/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/apr/29/trailer-ofpichaikkaran-2-out-42833.html |archive-date=1 May 2023 |access-date=30 April 2023 |website=[[Cinema Express]]|date=29 April 2023 }}</ref>}}
-| runtime        = 148 minutes
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-| gross          = {{INR|36}} crore<ref>{{cite web
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-'''''Pichaikkaran 2''''' ({{translation|Beggar 2}}) also known as '''''Pichaikkaran 2: Anti Bikili''''' is a 2023 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[science fiction film|science fiction]] [[action film]] written and directed by [[Vijay Antony]] in his directorial debut.<ref>{{cite news |date=25 July 2021 |title=Vijay Antony to debut as director with Pichaikkaran 2 |work=DTNext |url=https://www.dtnext.in/lifestyletopnews/2021/07/25/vijay-antony-to-debut-as-director-with-pichaikkaran-2 |access-date=19 April 2023 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419184108/https://www.dtnext.in/lifestyletopnews/2021/07/25/vijay-antony-to-debut-as-director-with-pichaikkaran-2 |archive-date=19 April 2023}}</ref> The film stars an [[ensemble cast]] of [[Vijay Antony]] in a [[dual role]] as [[doppelgangers]] alongside [[Kavya Thapar]], [[Radha Ravi]], [[Yogi Babu]], [[Hareesh Peradi]], [[Dev Gill]], [[John Vijay]], [[Y. G. Mahendran]], and [[Mansoor Ali Khan (actor)|Mansoor Ali Khan]] .<ref>{{cite news |date=26 July 2021 |title=Vijay Antony to direct Pichaikkaran 2 |work=[[The New Indian Express]] |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2021/jul/26/vijay-antonyto-direct-pichaikkaran-2-2335296.html |access-date=19 April 2023 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419191112/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2021/jul/26/vijay-antonyto-direct-pichaikkaran-2-2335296.html |archive-date=19 April 2023}}</ref> The film is a [[standalone sequel]] to the 2016 film ''[[Pichaikkaran]]''.
+'''''Pichaikkaran 2''''' ({{translation|Beggar 2}}) also known as '''''Pichaikkaran 2: Anti Bikili''''' is a 2023 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[science fiction action film]] written and directed by [[Vijay Antony]] in his directorial debut.<ref>{{Cite news |date=25 July 2021 |title=Vijay Antony to debut as director with Pichaikkaran 2 |url=https://www.dtnext.in/lifestyletopnews/2021/07/25/vijay-antony-to-debut-as-director-with-pichaikkaran-2 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419184108/https://www.dtnext.in/lifestyletopnews/2021/07/25/vijay-antony-to-debut-as-director-with-pichaikkaran-2 |archive-date=19 April 2023 |access-date=19 April 2023 |work=[[DT Next]]}}</ref> The film stars Antony in a dual role, alongside an [[ensemble cast]] of [[Kavya Thapar]], [[Radha Ravi]], [[Yogi Babu]], [[Hareesh Peradi]], [[Dev Gill]], [[John Vijay]], [[Y. G. Mahendran]] and [[Mansoor Ali Khan (actor)|Mansoor Ali Khan]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=26 July 2021 |title=Vijay Antony to direct Pichaikkaran 2 |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2021/jul/26/vijay-antonyto-direct-pichaikkaran-2-2335296.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419191112/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2021/jul/26/vijay-antonyto-direct-pichaikkaran-2-2335296.html |archive-date=19 April 2023 |access-date=19 April 2023 |work=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref> It is a [[standalone sequel]] to the 2016 film ''[[Pichaikkaran]]''.
-While directing and acting in the film, Vijay Antony also handled the editing and music composition for the film. Cinematography was handled by Om Narayan.
+While directing and acting in the film, Vijay Antony also handled the editing and music composition for the film. The cinematography was handled by Om Narayan.
-''Pichaikkaran 2'' was released on 18 May 2023, where it received mixed reviews from critics and became a commercial success at the box office.<ref name=":0">{{cite web |title=Pichaikkaran 2 to release on this date |website=[[Cinema Express]] |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/apr/28/pichaikkaran-2-to-release-on-this-date-42780.html |access-date=30 April 2023 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230501040646/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/apr/28/pichaikkaran-2-to-release-on-this-date-42780.html |archive-date=1 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=ஒரே நாளில் மோதும் விஜய் சேதுபதி – விஜய் ஆண்டனி படங்கள்! {{!}} Vijay sethupathi – Vijay Antony movies releasing on a day |url=https://cinema.dinamalar.com/tamil-news/113246/cinema/Kollywood/Vijay-sethupathi---Vijay-Antony-movies-releasing-on-a-day.htm |website=[[Dinamalar]] |access-date=14 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230513141653/https://cinema.dinamalar.com/tamil-news/113246/cinema/Kollywood/Vijay-sethupathi---Vijay-Antony-movies-releasing-on-a-day.htm |archive-date=13 May 2023 |language=ta |date=13 May 2023}}</ref>
+''Pichaikkaran 2'' was released on 19 May 2023. It received negative reviews from critics.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Pichaikkaran 2 to release on this date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/apr/28/pichaikkaran-2-to-release-on-this-date-42780.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230501040646/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/apr/28/pichaikkaran-2-to-release-on-this-date-42780.html |archive-date=1 May 2023 |access-date=30 April 2023 |website=[[Cinema Express]]|date=28 April 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=13 May 2023 |title=ஒரே நாளில் மோதும் விஜய் சேதுபதி – விஜய் ஆண்டனி படங்கள்! |trans-title=Vijay Sethupathi – Vijay Antony movies releasing on the same day! |url=https://cinema.dinamalar.com/tamil-news/113246/cinema/Kollywood/Vijay-sethupathi---Vijay-Antony-movies-releasing-on-a-day.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230513141653/https://cinema.dinamalar.com/tamil-news/113246/cinema/Kollywood/Vijay-sethupathi---Vijay-Antony-movies-releasing-on-a-day.htm |archive-date=13 May 2023 |access-date=14 May 2023 |website=[[Dinamalar]] |language=ta}}</ref>
 ==Plot==
-Sathya is a beggar who is searching for his long-lost sister Raani as she was sold by [[human trafficking|human traffickers]] in guise of people running an orphanage. One day, Sathya is kidnapped by mercenaries where the doctors [[brain transplant|transplants his brain]] into the body of Sathya's doppelganger, the renowned business tycoon Vijay Gurumoorthy. While Vijay's dead brain is transplanted into Sathya's body. Later, Sathya regains consciousness and is shocked to see his new persona. After this, Vijay's business partners Aravind, Illango, and Dr. Shiva, who are the main masterminds behind the transplant, meets Sathya, and forces him to act as Vijay.
+Sathya is a beggar, who is searching for his long-lost sister Raani as she was sold by [[human trafficking|human traffickers]] under the guise of people running an orphanage. One day, Sathya is kidnapped by mercenaries, and the doctors [[brain transplant|transplant his brain]] into the body of Sathya's doppelganger Vijay Gurumoorthy, a renowned business tycoon. Sathya's brain is transplanted into Vijay's body. Later, Sathya regains consciousness and is shocked to see his new persona. After this, Vijay's business partners Aravind, Illango and Dr. Shiva, who are the main masterminds behind the transplant, meet Sathya and force him to act as Vijay.
-Sathya relucantly accepts and begins his new life as Vijay, where he meets Vijay's girlfriend Hema. One day, Vijay sneaks into the police station and tells a police officer about his real identity and the brain transplant by Aravind, Illango, and Shiva, but the officer doesn't believe him. Sathya is caught by Aravind, Illango, and Shiva, where he is brought to an island and is brutally tortured. However, Sathya gets agitated where he kills and dumps Aravind, Illango, and Shiva's bodies in the island and returns to Chennai. Due to an incident regarding a girl's death by a politician, Sathya decides to take Vijay's place and starts a [[foundation (nonprofit)|non-profit foundation]] named ''Anti Bikili'', which will help solve the poor people's problems and eradicate poverty in the state.
+Sathya reluctantly accepts and begins his new life as Vijay, where he meets Vijay's girlfriend Hema. One day, Sathya sneaks into the police station and tells a police officer about his real identity and the brain transplant done by Aravind, Illango and Shiva, but the officer doesn't believe him. Sathya is caught by Aravind, Illango and Shiva, where he is brought to an island and is brutally tortured by the trio. However, Sathya gets agitated, he kills and dumps Aravind, Illango and Shiva's bodies in the island and returns to Chennai. Due to an incident regarding a girl's death by a politician, Sathya decides to take Vijay's place and starts a [[foundation (nonprofit)|non-profit foundation]] named ''Anti Bikili'', which will help solve the poor people's problems and eradicate poverty in the state.
-The Anti Bikili foundation becomes a success where Sathya receives the admiration and respect from the public. One night, the police finds Aravind, Illango, and Shiva's corpses while helping the survivors in a plane crash, where the police officer learns about the trio and informs Sathya's earlier conversation in the police station to the [[Chief minister (India)|CM]], who blackmails Sathya in giving him a share of the money, but Sathya refuses where he reveals his real identity to Hema and surrenders to the court. After a heavy court case, the court declares Vijay's properties to be transferred to Hema (who is pregnant with Vijay's child), thus saving the Anti Bikili foundation while Sathya is sentenced to 10 years in prison for the murders. Sathya thanks Hema for her timely help, where he finally meets Raani, along with her married husband and her daughter also named Sathya. Sathya apologies to Raani and promises to reunite with her after his release from prison.
+The Anti Bikili Foundation becomes a success, and Sathya receives admiration and respect from the public. One night, the police find Aravind, Illango and Shiva's corpses, while helping the survivors in a plane crash. The police officer learns about the trio and informs Sathya's earlier conversation in the police station to the [[Chief minister (India)|CM]], who blackmails Sathya in giving him a share of the money, but Sathya refuses and  reveals his real identity to Hema. Sathya surrenders to the court. After a heavy court case, the court declares Vijay's properties to be transferred to Hema (who is pregnant with Vijay's child), thus saving the Anti Bikili foundation, while Sathya is sentenced to 10 years in prison for the murders. Sathya thanks Hema for her timely help and finally meets Raani, along with her married husband and her daughter, who is also named Sathya. Sathya apologies to Raani and promises to reunite with her after his release from prison.
 ==Cast==
+{{Castlist|
-* [[Vijay Antony]] in a [[dual role]] as
-**Vijay Gurumoorthy, Sathya's [[doppelganger]].
+* [[Vijay Antony]] in a [[dual role]] as
-**Sathya, Vijay Gurumoorthy's [[doppelganger]].
+** Vijay Gurumoorthy
+** Sathya
 * [[Kavya Thapar]] as Hema
 * [[Dev Gill]] as Aravind
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 * Madhesh
 * Shivanya as Poongodi
+* Chandrasekar Koneru as IG of Police
 * Priyadarshini Rajkumar
 * Fawaz Zayani as Avinash
 * "Yaanai Joke" Kathir
-* [[Shivangi Verma]] as a dancer (cameo appearance in "[[Nana Buluku]]" song)
+* [[Shivangi Verma]] as a dancer (cameo appearance in "Nana Buluku" song)}}
 ==Production==
 ===Development===
-After the success of ''[[Pichaikkaran]]'', [[Vijay Antony]] planned to make a sequel for the film in 2020 and had approached [[Sasi (director)|Sasi]] to direct the sequel, but he was busy with other commitments,<ref>{{cite news |date=26 May 2020 |title=Vijay Antony turns writer for Pichaikkaran sequel |work=[[Cinema Express]] |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2020/may/26/vijay-antony-turns-writer-for-pichaikkaran-sequel-18616.html |access-date=19 April 2023 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419184107/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2020/may/26/vijay-antony-turns-writer-for-pichaikkaran-sequel-18616.html |archive-date=19 April 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=25 July 2020 |title=Pichaikkaran 2 to be directed by Baaram filmmaker Priya Krishnaswamy |work=[[The New Indian Express]] |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2020/jul/25/pichaikkaran-2-to-be-directed-by-baaram-filmmaker-priya-krishnaswamy-2174384.html |access-date=19 April 2023 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419191113/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2020/jul/25/pichaikkaran-2-to-be-directed-by-baaram-filmmaker-priya-krishnaswamy-2174384.html |archive-date=19 April 2023}}</ref> due to which Antony searched for directors and chose [[Priya Krishnaswamy]].<ref>{{cite web |date=24 July 2020 |title=Pichaikkaran 2 to be directed by Baaram filmmaker Priya |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2020/jul/24/pichaikkaran-2-to-be-directed-by-baaram-filmmaker-priya-19489.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419055458/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2020/jul/24/pichaikkaran-2-to-be-directed-by-baaram-filmmaker-priya-19489.html |archive-date=19 April 2023 |access-date=19 April 2023 |website=[[Cinema Express]]}}</ref> The first look poster was released on 24 July 2020. The crew announced that the film will be dubbed in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] and titled ''Bichagadu 2''.<ref>{{cite web |date=24 July 2020 |title=Vijay Antony announces 'Pichaikkaran 2' with a first look poster |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/pichaikkaran-2-announced/article32179880.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200731212750/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/pichaikkaran-2-announced/article32179880.ece |archive-date=31 July 2020 |access-date=19 April 2023 |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=24 July 2020 |title=Pichaikkaran 2 poster out: Vijay Antony announces new film with director Priya Krishnaswamy |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/pichaikkaran-2-poster-out-vijay-antony-announces-new-film-with-director-priya-krishnaswamy-1703934-2020-07-24 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419072612/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/pichaikkaran-2-poster-out-vijay-antony-announces-new-film-with-director-priya-krishnaswamy-1703934-2020-07-24 |archive-date=2023-04-19 |access-date=19 April 2023 |website=[[India Today]]}}</ref> However, Priya opted out of the film crew. In 2021, while acting in ''[[Kodiyil Oruvan]]'', Antony asked the director [[Ananda Krishnan (director)|Ananda Krishnan]] to direct ''Pichaikkaran 2''. Later, Vijay Antony himself wrote the script with co-writers K. Palani and Paul Antony, where he finally decided to make his directorial debut with this film.<ref>{{cite news |date=24 July 2021 |title=Vijay Antony to make directorial debut with 'Pichaikkaran 2' |work=[[The News Minute]] |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vijay-antony-make-directorial-debut-pichaikkaran-2-152878 |access-date=19 April 2023 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419184107/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vijay-antony-make-directorial-debut-pichaikkaran-2-152878 |archive-date=19 April 2023}}</ref> The film was produced by Fatima Vijay Antony under the banner of Vijay Antony Film Corporation. This film is the tenth production of Vijay Antony Film Corporation. The character look poster for ''Pichaikkaran 2: Anti Bikili'' was released on 12 March 2022.<ref>{{cite web |date=14 March 2022 |title=Vijay Antony's look from Pichaikkaran 2 out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/mar/14/vijay-antonys-look-from-pichaikkaran-2-out-30263.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419091240/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/mar/14/vijay-antonys-look-from-pichaikkaran-2-out-30263.html |archive-date=19 April 2023 |access-date=19 April 2023 |website=[[Cinema Express]]}}</ref>
+After the success of ''[[Pichaikkaran]]'', [[Vijay Antony]] planned to make a sequel for the film in 2020 and had approached [[Sasi (director)|Sasi]] to direct the sequel, but he was busy with other commitments,<ref>{{Cite news |date=26 May 2020 |title=Vijay Antony turns writer for Pichaikkaran sequel |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2020/may/26/vijay-antony-turns-writer-for-pichaikkaran-sequel-18616.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419184107/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2020/may/26/vijay-antony-turns-writer-for-pichaikkaran-sequel-18616.html |archive-date=19 April 2023 |access-date=19 April 2023 |work=[[Cinema Express]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=25 July 2020 |title=Pichaikkaran 2 to be directed by Baaram filmmaker Priya Krishnaswamy |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2020/jul/25/pichaikkaran-2-to-be-directed-by-baaram-filmmaker-priya-krishnaswamy-2174384.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419191113/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2020/jul/25/pichaikkaran-2-to-be-directed-by-baaram-filmmaker-priya-krishnaswamy-2174384.html |archive-date=19 April 2023 |access-date=19 April 2023 |work=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref> due to which Antony searched for directors and chose [[Priya Krishnaswamy]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 July 2020 |title=Pichaikkaran 2 to be directed by Baaram filmmaker Priya |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2020/jul/24/pichaikkaran-2-to-be-directed-by-baaram-filmmaker-priya-19489.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419055458/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2020/jul/24/pichaikkaran-2-to-be-directed-by-baaram-filmmaker-priya-19489.html |archive-date=19 April 2023 |access-date=19 April 2023 |website=[[Cinema Express]]}}</ref> The first look poster was released on 24 July 2020. The crew announced that the film will be dubbed in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] and titled ''Bichagadu 2''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 July 2020 |title=Vijay Antony announces 'Pichaikkaran 2' with a first look poster |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/pichaikkaran-2-announced/article32179880.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200731212750/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/pichaikkaran-2-announced/article32179880.ece |archive-date=31 July 2020 |access-date=19 April 2023 |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=24 July 2020 |title=Pichaikkaran 2 poster out: Vijay Antony announces new film with director Priya Krishnaswamy |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/pichaikkaran-2-poster-out-vijay-antony-announces-new-film-with-director-priya-krishnaswamy-1703934-2020-07-24 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419072612/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/pichaikkaran-2-poster-out-vijay-antony-announces-new-film-with-director-priya-krishnaswamy-1703934-2020-07-24 |archive-date=2023-04-19 |access-date=19 April 2023 |website=[[India Today]]}}</ref> However, Priya opted out of the film crew. In 2021, while acting in ''[[Kodiyil Oruvan]]'', Antony asked the director [[Ananda Krishnan (director)|Ananda Krishnan]] to direct ''Pichaikkaran 2''. Later, Vijay Antony himself wrote the script with co-writers K. Palani and Paul Antony, where he finally decided to make his directorial debut with this film.<ref>{{Cite news |date=24 July 2021 |title=Vijay Antony to make directorial debut with 'Pichaikkaran 2' |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vijay-antony-make-directorial-debut-pichaikkaran-2-152878 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419184107/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vijay-antony-make-directorial-debut-pichaikkaran-2-152878 |archive-date=19 April 2023 |access-date=19 April 2023 |work=[[The News Minute]]}}</ref> The film was produced by Fatima Vijay Antony under the banner of Vijay Antony Film Corporation. This film is the tenth production of Vijay Antony Film Corporation. The character look poster for ''Pichaikkaran 2: Anti Bikili'' was released on 12 March 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 March 2022 |title=Vijay Antony's look from Pichaikkaran 2 out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/mar/14/vijay-antonys-look-from-pichaikkaran-2-out-30263.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419091240/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/mar/14/vijay-antonys-look-from-pichaikkaran-2-out-30263.html |archive-date=19 April 2023 |access-date=19 April 2023 |website=[[Cinema Express]]}}</ref>
 ===Filming===
-[[Principal photography]] began on 1 September 2021.<ref>{{cite web |date=2 September 2021 |title=Vijay Antony's Pichaikkaran 2 movie launched |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2021/sep/02/vijay-antonys-pichaikkaran-2-movie-launched-26403.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419055457/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2021/sep/02/vijay-antonys-pichaikkaran-2-movie-launched-26403.html |archive-date=19 April 2023 |access-date=19 April 2023 |website=[[Cinema Express]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=1 September 2021 |title=Vijay Antony begins shooting for Pichaikkaran 2 |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/vijay-antony-begins-shooting-for-pichaikkaran-2/9d9450597a843 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419055458/https://www.ottplay.com/news/vijay-antony-begins-shooting-for-pichaikkaran-2/9d9450597a843 |archive-date=19 April 2023 |access-date=19 April 2023 |website=[[OTTPlay]]}}</ref> The film was shot in [[Chennai]], [[Malaysia]], [[Kolkata]], Georgia, and [[Dubai]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Vijay Antony on directing Pichaikkaran 2: The story I wrote led to the decision; never aspired to direct a film |website=[[Cinema Express]] |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2021/jul/24/vijay-antony-on-directing-pichaikkaran-2-the-story-i-wrote-led-to-the-decision-never-aspired-to-di-25657.html |access-date=19 April 2023 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419055458/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2021/jul/24/vijay-antony-on-directing-pichaikkaran-2-the-story-i-wrote-led-to-the-decision-never-aspired-to-di-25657.html |archive-date=19 April 2023}}</ref> On 13 December 2022, three of the film's technicians were arrested for taking a shot with a drone camera above the [[Madras High Court]] without permission from authorities.<ref>{{cite news |date=14 December 2022 |title=சென்னை உயர்நீதிமன்றத்தை படம்பிடித்த ட்ரோன்: பிச்சைக்காரன்-2 படக்குழுவினர் 3 பேர் கைது |language=Ta |work=Hindu Tamil Thisai |url=https://kamadenu.hindutamil.in/cinema/drone-filming-chennai-high-court-3-crew-members-of-pichaikaran-2-arrested |access-date=19 April 2023 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419184109/https://kamadenu.hindutamil.in/cinema/drone-filming-chennai-high-court-3-crew-members-of-pichaikaran-2-arrested |archive-date=19 April 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=13 December 2022 |title=Film crew booked for flying drone without permission in Chennai |work=DTNext |url=https://www.dtnext.in/city/2022/12/13/film-crew-booked-for-flying-drone-without-permission-in-chennai |access-date=19 April 2023 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419184108/https://www.dtnext.in/city/2022/12/13/film-crew-booked-for-flying-drone-without-permission-in-chennai |archive-date=19 April 2023}}</ref> On 16 January 2023, the film crew revealed that while filming a final sequence of the song<ref>{{cite web |title=Kalloorum Poove Song – Vijay Antony |website=Twitter |url=https://twitter.com/vijayantony/status/1659177443188674560 |access-date=18 May 2023 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230518130654/https://twitter.com/vijayantony/status/1659177443188674560 |archive-date=18 May 2023}}</ref> "Kaloorum Poove" in [[Langkawi]],<ref>{{cite web |date=8 May 2023 |title=Location Diaries: In Troubled Waters – Kavya Thapar for Pichaikkaran 2 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/interviews/2023/may/08/location-diaries-in-troubled-waters-kavya-thapar-for-pichaikkaran-2-43186.html |access-date=15 May 2023 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230509043602/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/interviews/2023/may/08/location-diaries-in-troubled-waters-kavya-thapar-for-pichaikkaran-2-43186.html |archive-date=9 May 2023}}</ref> Antony and lead actress [[Kavya Thapar]] were riding a [[Personal watercraft|water scooter]] when another boat collided with it,<ref>{{cite news |date=13 May 2023 |title=பிச்சைக்காரன் -2 படப்பிடிப்பின் போது மரணத்தின் எல்லைக்கு சென்று திரும்பிய காவ்யா தாப்பர் |language=Ta |work=[[Maalai Malar]] |url=https://www.maalaimalar.com/cinema/cinemanews/tamil-cinema-actress-kavya-thapars-accident-during-the-shooting-of-pichaikaran-2-608355 |url-status=live |access-date=15 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230513175823/https://www.maalaimalar.com/cinema/cinemanews/tamil-cinema-actress-kavya-thapars-accident-during-the-shooting-of-pichaikaran-2-608355 |archive-date=13 May 2023}}</ref> leaving Antony with a broken jaw and nose.<ref>{{cite web |title=Vijay Antony meets with accident on Pichaikkaran 2 sets; Family reaches Malaysia as he's under observation |website=PINKVILLA |date=17 January 2023 |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/vijay-antony-meets-with-accident-on-pichaikkaran-2-sets-family-reaches-malaysia-as-hes-under-observation-1206518#:~:text=Vijay%20Antony%20has%20been%20shooting,nearby%20and%20is%20under%20observation. |access-date=19 April 2023 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419055500/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/vijay-antony-meets-with-accident-on-pichaikkaran-2-sets-family-reaches-malaysia-as-hes-under-observation-1206518#:~:text=Vijay%20Antony%20has%20been%20shooting,nearby%20and%20is%20under%20observation. |archive-date=19 April 2023}}</ref> Thapar suffered a fractured nose and injuries to her face and forehead.<ref>{{cite news |date=16 January 2023 |title=Vijay Antony injured on sets of Pichaikkaran 2 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/vijay-antony-injured-on-sets-of-pichaikkaran-2-8385635/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230116161601/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/vijay-antony-injured-on-sets-of-pichaikkaran-2-8385635/ |archive-date=16 January 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=3 February 2023 |title=Vijay Antony resumes shooting of Pichaikkaran 2 after surgery |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/vijay-antony-says-i-am-90-cured-after-surgery-resumes-pichaikkaran-2-shoot-6985885.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419055458/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/vijay-antony-says-i-am-90-cured-after-surgery-resumes-pichaikkaran-2-shoot-6985885.html |archive-date=19 April 2023 |access-date=19 April 2023 |website=[[News18]]}}</ref> Both of them underwent treatment and recovered.<ref>{{cite web |date=17 January 2023 |title=Vijay Antony gets injured on the sets of Pichaikkaran 2 |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/jan/17/vijay-antony-gets-injured-on-the-sets-of-pichaikkaran-2-38845.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419055459/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/jan/17/vijay-antony-gets-injured-on-the-sets-of-pichaikkaran-2-38845.html |archive-date=19 April 2023 |access-date=19 April 2023 |website=[[Cinema Express]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=9 May 2023 |title=Kavya Thapar says she wears her scars proudly as she explains the accident at Pichaikkaran 2 |website=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kavya-thapar-says-she-wears-her-scars-proudly-as-she-explains-the-accident-at-pichaikkaran-2/articleshow/100100573.cms |access-date=15 May 2023 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230509221859/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kavya-thapar-says-she-wears-her-scars-proudly-as-she-explains-the-accident-at-pichaikkaran-2/articleshow/100100573.cms |archive-date=9 May 2023}}</ref> The cinematography of the film was done by Om Narayan, and the editing of the film was done by Vijay Antony. The action sequences of the film are choreographed by Rajasekar, who earlier worked on the film ''[[Ayyappanum Koshiyum]]'', and Mahesh Mathew, who earlier worked with Vijay Antony on ''[[Kodiyil Oruvan]]''. A four-minute promotional sneak peek video of the film released on 10 February 2023.<ref>{{cite news |date=9 February 2023 |title=பணம் உலகை காலி பண்ணிடும்.. கவனம் ஈர்க்கும் விஜய் ஆண்டனி பதிவு |work=[[Maalai Malar]] |url=https://www.maalaimalar.com/cinema/cinemanews/tamil-cinema-vijay-antony-post-goes-viral-570570 |access-date=19 April 2023 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419184110/https://www.maalaimalar.com/cinema/cinemanews/tamil-cinema-vijay-antony-post-goes-viral-570570 |archive-date=19 April 2023}}</ref> The trailer for the film was released on 29 April 2023.<ref>{{cite web |title='Pichaikkaran 2' trailer released; Watch glimpse of Vijay Antony's directorial debut |website=[[The Economic Times]] |date=29 April 2023 |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/pichaikkaran-2-trailer-released-watch-glimpse-of-vijay-antonys-directorial-debut/articleshow/99870288.cms?from=mdr |access-date=30 April 2023 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230501040640/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/pichaikkaran-2-trailer-released-watch-glimpse-of-vijay-antonys-directorial-debut/articleshow/99870288.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=1 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Trailer of Pichaikkaran 2 out |website=[[Cinema Express]] |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/apr/29/trailer-ofpichaikkaran-2-out-42833.html |access-date=11 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230430051011/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/apr/29/trailer-ofpichaikkaran-2-out-42833.html |archive-date=30 April 2023}}</ref>
+[[Principal photography]] began on 1 September 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 September 2021 |title=Vijay Antony's Pichaikkaran 2 movie launched |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2021/sep/02/vijay-antonys-pichaikkaran-2-movie-launched-26403.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419055457/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2021/sep/02/vijay-antonys-pichaikkaran-2-movie-launched-26403.html |archive-date=19 April 2023 |access-date=19 April 2023 |website=[[Cinema Express]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=1 September 2021 |title=Vijay Antony begins shooting for Pichaikkaran 2 |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/vijay-antony-begins-shooting-for-pichaikkaran-2/9d9450597a843 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419055458/https://www.ottplay.com/news/vijay-antony-begins-shooting-for-pichaikkaran-2/9d9450597a843 |archive-date=19 April 2023 |access-date=19 April 2023 |website=[[OTTPlay]]}}</ref> The film was shot in [[Chennai]], [[Malaysia]], [[Kolkata]], Georgia, and [[Dubai]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Vijay Antony on directing Pichaikkaran 2: The story I wrote led to the decision; never aspired to direct a film |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2021/jul/24/vijay-antony-on-directing-pichaikkaran-2-the-story-i-wrote-led-to-the-decision-never-aspired-to-di-25657.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419055458/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2021/jul/24/vijay-antony-on-directing-pichaikkaran-2-the-story-i-wrote-led-to-the-decision-never-aspired-to-di-25657.html |archive-date=19 April 2023 |access-date=19 April 2023 |website=[[Cinema Express]]|date=24 July 2021 }}</ref> On 13 December 2022, three of the film's technicians were arrested for taking a shot with a drone camera above the [[Madras High Court]] without permission from authorities.<ref>{{Cite news |date=14 December 2022 |title=சென்னை உயர்நீதிமன்றத்தை படம்பிடித்த ட்ரோன்: பிச்சைக்காரன்-2 படக்குழுவினர் 3 பேர் கைது |url=https://kamadenu.hindutamil.in/cinema/drone-filming-chennai-high-court-3-crew-members-of-pichaikaran-2-arrested |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419184109/https://kamadenu.hindutamil.in/cinema/drone-filming-chennai-high-court-3-crew-members-of-pichaikaran-2-arrested |archive-date=19 April 2023 |access-date=19 April 2023 |work=Hindu Tamil Thisai |language=Ta}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=13 December 2022 |title=Film crew booked for flying drone without permission in Chennai |url=https://www.dtnext.in/city/2022/12/13/film-crew-booked-for-flying-drone-without-permission-in-chennai |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419184108/https://www.dtnext.in/city/2022/12/13/film-crew-booked-for-flying-drone-without-permission-in-chennai |archive-date=19 April 2023 |access-date=19 April 2023 |work=DTNext}}</ref> On 16 January 2023, the film crew revealed that while filming a final sequence of the song<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kalloorum Poove Song – Vijay Antony |url=https://twitter.com/vijayantony/status/1659177443188674560 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230518130654/https://twitter.com/vijayantony/status/1659177443188674560 |archive-date=18 May 2023 |access-date=18 May 2023 |website=Twitter}}</ref> "Kaloorum Poove" in [[Langkawi]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 May 2023 |title=Location Diaries: In Troubled Waters – Kavya Thapar for Pichaikkaran 2 |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/interviews/2023/may/08/location-diaries-in-troubled-waters-kavya-thapar-for-pichaikkaran-2-43186.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230509043602/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/interviews/2023/may/08/location-diaries-in-troubled-waters-kavya-thapar-for-pichaikkaran-2-43186.html |archive-date=9 May 2023 |access-date=15 May 2023 |website=[[Cinema Express]]}}</ref> Antony and lead actress [[Kavya Thapar]] were riding a [[Personal watercraft|water scooter]] when another boat collided with it,<ref>{{Cite news |date=13 May 2023 |title=பிச்சைக்காரன் -2 படப்பிடிப்பின் போது மரணத்தின் எல்லைக்கு சென்று திரும்பிய காவ்யா தாப்பர் |url=https://www.maalaimalar.com/cinema/cinemanews/tamil-cinema-actress-kavya-thapars-accident-during-the-shooting-of-pichaikaran-2-608355 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230513175823/https://www.maalaimalar.com/cinema/cinemanews/tamil-cinema-actress-kavya-thapars-accident-during-the-shooting-of-pichaikaran-2-608355 |archive-date=13 May 2023 |access-date=15 May 2023 |work=[[Maalai Malar]] |language=Ta}}</ref> leaving Antony with a broken jaw and nose.<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 January 2023 |title=Vijay Antony meets with accident on Pichaikkaran 2 sets; Family reaches Malaysia as he's under observation |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/vijay-antony-meets-with-accident-on-pichaikkaran-2-sets-family-reaches-malaysia-as-hes-under-observation-1206518#:~:text=Vijay%20Antony%20has%20been%20shooting,nearby%20and%20is%20under%20observation. |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419055500/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/vijay-antony-meets-with-accident-on-pichaikkaran-2-sets-family-reaches-malaysia-as-hes-under-observation-1206518#:~:text=Vijay%20Antony%20has%20been%20shooting,nearby%20and%20is%20under%20observation. |archive-date=19 April 2023 |access-date=19 April 2023 |website=PINKVILLA}}</ref> Thapar suffered a fractured nose and injuries to her face and forehead.<ref>{{Cite news |date=16 January 2023 |title=Vijay Antony injured on sets of Pichaikkaran 2 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/vijay-antony-injured-on-sets-of-pichaikkaran-2-8385635/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230116161601/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/vijay-antony-injured-on-sets-of-pichaikkaran-2-8385635/ |archive-date=16 January 2023 |work=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=3 February 2023 |title=Vijay Antony resumes shooting of Pichaikkaran 2 after surgery |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/vijay-antony-says-i-am-90-cured-after-surgery-resumes-pichaikkaran-2-shoot-6985885.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419055458/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/vijay-antony-says-i-am-90-cured-after-surgery-resumes-pichaikkaran-2-shoot-6985885.html |archive-date=19 April 2023 |access-date=19 April 2023 |website=[[News18]]}}</ref> Both of them underwent treatment and recovered.<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 January 2023 |title=Vijay Antony gets injured on the sets of Pichaikkaran 2 |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/jan/17/vijay-antony-gets-injured-on-the-sets-of-pichaikkaran-2-38845.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419055459/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/jan/17/vijay-antony-gets-injured-on-the-sets-of-pichaikkaran-2-38845.html |archive-date=19 April 2023 |access-date=19 April 2023 |website=[[Cinema Express]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=9 May 2023 |title=Kavya Thapar says she wears her scars proudly as she explains the accident at Pichaikkaran 2 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kavya-thapar-says-she-wears-her-scars-proudly-as-she-explains-the-accident-at-pichaikkaran-2/articleshow/100100573.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230509221859/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kavya-thapar-says-she-wears-her-scars-proudly-as-she-explains-the-accident-at-pichaikkaran-2/articleshow/100100573.cms |archive-date=9 May 2023 |access-date=15 May 2023 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> The cinematography of the film was done by Om Narayan, and the editing of the film was done by Vijay Antony. The action sequences of the film are choreographed by Rajasekar, who earlier worked on the film ''[[Ayyappanum Koshiyum]]'', and Mahesh Mathew, who earlier worked with Vijay Antony on ''[[Kodiyil Oruvan]]''. A four-minute promotional sneak peek video of the film released on 10 February 2023.<ref>{{Cite news |date=9 February 2023 |title=பணம் உலகை காலி பண்ணிடும்.. கவனம் ஈர்க்கும் விஜய் ஆண்டனி பதிவு |url=https://www.maalaimalar.com/cinema/cinemanews/tamil-cinema-vijay-antony-post-goes-viral-570570 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419184110/https://www.maalaimalar.com/cinema/cinemanews/tamil-cinema-vijay-antony-post-goes-viral-570570 |archive-date=19 April 2023 |access-date=19 April 2023 |work=[[Maalai Malar]]}}</ref> The trailer for the film was released on 29 April 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 April 2023 |title='Pichaikkaran 2' trailer released; Watch glimpse of Vijay Antony's directorial debut |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/pichaikkaran-2-trailer-released-watch-glimpse-of-vijay-antonys-directorial-debut/articleshow/99870288.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230501040640/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/pichaikkaran-2-trailer-released-watch-glimpse-of-vijay-antonys-directorial-debut/articleshow/99870288.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=1 May 2023 |access-date=30 April 2023 |website=[[The Economic Times]]}}</ref>
 ==Music==
-The music of the film was composed by Vijay Antony.<ref>{{cite web |title=Pichaikkaran 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – EP by Vijay Antony, Arun Bharathi & Thamzihanangu |website=[[Apple Music]] |date=27 May 2023 |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/pichaikkaran-2-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-ep/1689729487 |access-date=13 June 2023 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230613124446/https://music.apple.com/us/album/pichaikkaran-2-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-ep/1689729487 |archive-date=13 June 2023}}</ref>
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+The music of the film was composed by Vijay Antony.<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 May 2023 |title=Pichaikkaran 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – EP by Vijay Antony, Arun Bharathi & Thamzihanangu |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/pichaikkaran-2-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-ep/1689729487 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230613124446/https://music.apple.com/us/album/pichaikkaran-2-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-ep/1689729487 |archive-date=13 June 2023 |access-date=13 June 2023 |website=[[Apple Music]]}}</ref>
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 ===Theatrical===
-The makers had earlier announced that the film would release along with dubbed versions of the film in [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Malayalam]], [[Kannada]], and [[Hindi]] on 14 April 2023, but it was postponed due to a copyright violation allegation. The film later released on 18 May 2023.<ref>{{cite web |title=Vijay Antony's Pichaikkaran 2 gets release date |website=[[Cinema Express]] |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/feb/27/vijay-antonyspichaikkaran-2-gets-release-date-40445.html |access-date=19 April 2023 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419172735/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/feb/27/vijay-antonyspichaikkaran-2-gets-release-date-40445.html |archive-date=19 April 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=21 December 2022 |title=Vijay Antony announces release plan for Pichaikkaran 2 |work=[[Cinema Express]] |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/dec/21/vijay-antony-announces-release-plan-for-pichaikkaran-2-37961.html |access-date=19 April 2023 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419184108/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/dec/21/vijay-antony-announces-release-plan-for-pichaikkaran-2-37961.html |archive-date=19 April 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Chennai HC Asks Vijay Antony To Respond To Plea Seeking Ban On Pichaikkaran 2 |website=News18 |date=8 April 2023 |url=https://www.news18.com/entertainment/chennai-hc-asks-vijay-antony-to-respond-to-plea-seeking-ban-on-pichaikkaran-2-7499719.html |access-date=11 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230409052624/https://www.news18.com/entertainment/chennai-hc-asks-vijay-antony-to-respond-to-plea-seeking-ban-on-pichaikkaran-2-7499719.html |archive-date=9 April 2023}}</ref>
+The makers had earlier announced that the film would release along with dubbed versions of the film in [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Malayalam]], [[Kannada]], and [[Hindi]] on 14 April 2023, but it was postponed due to a copyright violation allegation. The film later released on 18 May 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Vijay Antony's Pichaikkaran 2 gets release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/feb/27/vijay-antonyspichaikkaran-2-gets-release-date-40445.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419172735/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/feb/27/vijay-antonyspichaikkaran-2-gets-release-date-40445.html |archive-date=19 April 2023 |access-date=19 April 2023 |website=[[Cinema Express]]|date=27 February 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=21 December 2022 |title=Vijay Antony announces release plan for Pichaikkaran 2 |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/dec/21/vijay-antony-announces-release-plan-for-pichaikkaran-2-37961.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419184108/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/dec/21/vijay-antony-announces-release-plan-for-pichaikkaran-2-37961.html |archive-date=19 April 2023 |access-date=19 April 2023 |work=[[Cinema Express]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=8 April 2023 |title=Chennai HC Asks Vijay Antony To Respond To Plea Seeking Ban On Pichaikkaran 2 |url=https://www.news18.com/entertainment/chennai-hc-asks-vijay-antony-to-respond-to-plea-seeking-ban-on-pichaikkaran-2-7499719.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230409052624/https://www.news18.com/entertainment/chennai-hc-asks-vijay-antony-to-respond-to-plea-seeking-ban-on-pichaikkaran-2-7499719.html |archive-date=9 April 2023 |access-date=11 May 2023 |website=News18}}</ref>
+The overseas distribution rights for the film in the United Kingdom were acquired by Ahimsa Entertainment, while the Malaysian and Sri Lankan distribution rights were secured by [[Lotus Five Star]] and MCC Group Pvt. Ltd.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pichaikkaran 2 |url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/pichaikkaran-2-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmdezmzm2 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230518184224/https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/pichaikkaran-2-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmdezmzm2 |archive-date=2023-05-18 |access-date=2023-05-18 |website=bbfc.co.uk}}</ref> It was released in Europe by Friday Entertainment.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Europe release by Friday Entertainment |url=https://twitter.com/FridayEntmt/status/1663655072369090564/photo/1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230601083959/https://twitter.com/FridayEntmt/status/1663655072369090564 |archive-date=1 June 2023 |access-date=1 June 2023 |website=Twitter}}</ref>
-===Overseas release===
-The overseas distribution rights for the film in the United Kingdom were acquired by Ahimsa Entertainment, while the Malaysian and Sri Lankan distribution rights were secured by [[Lotus Five Star]] and MCC Group Pvt. Ltd.<ref>{{cite web |title=Pichaikkaran 2 |website=bbfc.co.uk |url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/pichaikkaran-2-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmdezmzm2 |access-date=2023-05-18 |archive-date=2023-05-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230518184224/https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/pichaikkaran-2-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmdezmzm2 |url-status=live }}</ref> It was released in Europe by Friday Entertainment.<ref>{{cite web |title=Europe release by Friday Entertainment |website=Twitter |url=https://twitter.com/FridayEntmt/status/1663655072369090564/photo/1 |access-date=1 June 2023 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230601083959/https://twitter.com/FridayEntmt/status/1663655072369090564 |archive-date=1 June 2023}}</ref>
 ===Plagiarism allegations===
-After the release of the sneak peek video of ''Pichaikkaran 2'', V. Rajaganapthy, the producer of ''Aaivukkoodam'', filed a petition in the [[Madras High Court]] against Vijay Antony Film Corporation, stating that the story of the film ''Pichaikkaran 2'' was copied from the story of ''Aaivukkoodam''. V. Rajaganapthy also requested that the film not be released until the issue is solved. The court rejected Rajaganapathy's request stating that the [[brain transplant]] concept was invented in 1908 and has already been used in many films; except for the concept of brain transplant, there is no similarity between the films.<ref>{{cite web |title=No stay, decks cleared for release of Vijay Antony's 'Pichaikkaran 2': Madras High Court |website=[[The New Indian Express]] |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2023/may/06/no-stay-decks-cleared-for-releaseof-vijay-antonys-pichaikkaran-2-madras-high-court-2572490.html |access-date=11 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230506103234/https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2023/may/06/no-stay-decks-cleared-for-releaseof-vijay-antonys-pichaikkaran-2-madras-high-court-2572490.html |archive-date=6 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Pichaikkaran 2: Madras High Court quashes case against the Vijay Antony-starrer |website=OTTPlay |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/pichaikkaran-2-madras-high-court-quashes-copyright-violation-case-against-the-vijay-antony-starrer/c6d97dc751700 |access-date=11 May 2023 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230511085721/https://www.ottplay.com/news/pichaikkaran-2-madras-high-court-quashes-copyright-violation-case-against-the-vijay-antony-starrer/c6d97dc751700 |archive-date=11 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=S |first1=Mohamed Imranullah |date=5 May 2023 |title=Madras High Court clears decks for release of Vijay Antony-starrer 'Pichaikkaran 2' |website=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/madras-high-court-clears-decks-for-release-of-vijay-antony-starrer-pichaikkaran-2/article66815152.ece |access-date=11 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230505110012/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/madras-high-court-clears-decks-for-release-of-vijay-antony-starrer-pichaikkaran-2/article66815152.ece |archive-date=5 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=18 April 2023 |title=Pichaikkaran 2: Delay in release causes mental agony, claims Vijay Antony |website=[[DT Next]] |url=https://www.dtnext.in/city/2023/04/18/pichaikkaran-2-delay-in-release-causes-mental-agony-claims-vijay-antony |access-date=11 May 2023 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230420233146/https://www.dtnext.in/city/2023/04/18/pichaikkaran-2-delay-in-release-causes-mental-agony-claims-vijay-antony |archive-date=20 April 2023}}</ref>
+After the release of the sneak peek video of ''Pichaikkaran 2'', V. Rajaganapthy, the producer of ''Aaivukkoodam'', filed a petition in the [[Madras High Court]] against Vijay Antony Film Corporation, stating that the story of the film ''Pichaikkaran 2'' was copied from the story of ''Aaivukkoodam''. V. Rajaganapthy also requested that the film not be released until the issue is solved. The court rejected Rajaganapathy's request stating that the [[brain transplant]] concept has already been used in many films; except for that concept, there is no similarity between the films.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 May 2023 |title=No stay, decks cleared for release of Vijay Antony's 'Pichaikkaran 2': Madras High Court |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2023/may/06/no-stay-decks-cleared-for-releaseof-vijay-antonys-pichaikkaran-2-madras-high-court-2572490.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230506103234/https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2023/may/06/no-stay-decks-cleared-for-releaseof-vijay-antonys-pichaikkaran-2-madras-high-court-2572490.html |archive-date=6 May 2023 |access-date=11 May 2023 |website=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=5 May 2023 |title=Pichaikkaran 2: Madras High Court quashes case against the Vijay Antony-starrer |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/pichaikkaran-2-madras-high-court-quashes-copyright-violation-case-against-the-vijay-antony-starrer/c6d97dc751700 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230511085721/https://www.ottplay.com/news/pichaikkaran-2-madras-high-court-quashes-copyright-violation-case-against-the-vijay-antony-starrer/c6d97dc751700 |archive-date=11 May 2023 |access-date=11 May 2023 |website=[[OTTPlay]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=S |first=Mohamed Imranullah |date=5 May 2023 |title=Madras High Court clears decks for release of Vijay Antony-starrer 'Pichaikkaran 2' |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/madras-high-court-clears-decks-for-release-of-vijay-antony-starrer-pichaikkaran-2/article66815152.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230505110012/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/madras-high-court-clears-decks-for-release-of-vijay-antony-starrer-pichaikkaran-2/article66815152.ece |archive-date=5 May 2023 |access-date=11 May 2023 |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=18 April 2023 |title=Pichaikkaran 2: Delay in release causes mental agony, claims Vijay Antony |url=https://www.dtnext.in/city/2023/04/18/pichaikkaran-2-delay-in-release-causes-mental-agony-claims-vijay-antony |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230420233146/https://www.dtnext.in/city/2023/04/18/pichaikkaran-2-delay-in-release-causes-mental-agony-claims-vijay-antony |archive-date=20 April 2023 |access-date=11 May 2023 |website=[[DT Next]]}}</ref>
 ===Home media===
-The film's satellite and digital rights were bagged by [[STAR India|Star Network]] and [[Disney+ Hotstar]].<ref>{{cite news |date=1 April 2023 |title=Vijay Antony's Pichaikkaran 2 not hitting screens for Tamil New Year? Read here |work=OTTPlay |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/vijay-antonys-pichaikkaran-2-not-hitting-screens-for-tamil-new-year-read-here/9583ba3602548 |access-date=19 April 2023 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419185617/https://www.ottplay.com/news/vijay-antonys-pichaikkaran-2-not-hitting-screens-for-tamil-new-year-read-here/9583ba3602548 |archive-date=19 April 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Bichagadu 2 OTT Release Date: ఓటీటీలోకి వ‌చ్చేస్తోన్న బిచ్చ‌గాడు -2 – స్ట్రీమింగ్ డేట్ ఇదే |publisher=Hindustan Times Telugu |url=https://telugu.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/vijay-antony-bichagadu-2-to-stream-on-disney-plus-hotstar-from-june-23-121685523019330.html |access-date=31 May 2023 |archive-date=6 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230606084605/https://telugu.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/vijay-antony-bichagadu-2-to-stream-on-disney-plus-hotstar-from-june-23-121685523019330.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The film was premiered on the platform from 17 June 2023.
+The film's satellite and digital rights were bagged by [[STAR India|Star Network]] and [[Disney+ Hotstar]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=1 April 2023 |title=Vijay Antony's Pichaikkaran 2 not hitting screens for Tamil New Year? Read here |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/vijay-antonys-pichaikkaran-2-not-hitting-screens-for-tamil-new-year-read-here/9583ba3602548 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419185617/https://www.ottplay.com/news/vijay-antonys-pichaikkaran-2-not-hitting-screens-for-tamil-new-year-read-here/9583ba3602548 |archive-date=19 April 2023 |access-date=19 April 2023 |work=OTTPlay}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Bichagadu 2 OTT Release Date: ఓటీటీలోకి వ‌చ్చేస్తోన్న బిచ్చ‌గాడు -2 – స్ట్రీమింగ్ డేట్ ఇదే |url=https://telugu.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/vijay-antony-bichagadu-2-to-stream-on-disney-plus-hotstar-from-june-23-121685523019330.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230606084605/https://telugu.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/vijay-antony-bichagadu-2-to-stream-on-disney-plus-hotstar-from-june-23-121685523019330.html |archive-date=6 June 2023 |access-date=31 May 2023 |publisher=[[Hindustan Times Telugu]]}}</ref>
 ==Reception==
-Logesh Balachandran of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave it 2.5 out of 5 stars and wrote, "''Pichaikkaran 2'' doesn't really beg for our attention and nearly manages to hold us for an average watch."<ref>{{cite news |title=Pichaikkaran 2 Movie Review : Pichaikkaran 2 is not rich enough, but can't be ignored right away |website=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/pichaikkaran-2/movie-review/100352060.cms |access-date=19 May 2023 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230519103614/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/pichaikkaran-2/movie-review/100352060.cms |archive-date=19 May 2023}}</ref> Thinkal Menon of ''[[OTTplay]]'' gave it 3 out of 5 stars and wrote, "The film doesn't offer any innovative story or performances, but its packaging works to a decent extent which makes it a one-time watchable fare."<ref>{{cite web |title=Pichaikkaran 2 review: Vijay Antony's tried-and-tested formula works in parts |website=OTTPlay |url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/pichaikkaran-2-review-vijay-antonys-tried-and-tested-mass-formula-offers-sporadic-entertainment/ab28fdb02c675 |access-date=19 May 2023 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230519105147/https://www.ottplay.com/review/pichaikkaran-2-review-vijay-antonys-tried-and-tested-mass-formula-offers-sporadic-entertainment/ab28fdb02c675 |archive-date=19 May 2023}}</ref>
+Logesh Balachandran of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave it 2.5 out of 5 stars and wrote, "''Pichaikkaran 2'' doesn't really beg for our attention and nearly manages to hold us for an average watch."<ref>{{Cite news |title=Pichaikkaran 2 Movie Review : Pichaikkaran 2 is not rich enough, but can't be ignored right away |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/pichaikkaran-2/movie-review/100352060.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230519103614/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/pichaikkaran-2/movie-review/100352060.cms |archive-date=19 May 2023 |access-date=19 May 2023 |work=The Times of India}}</ref> Thinkal Menon of ''[[OTTplay]]'' gave it 3 out of 5 stars and wrote, "The film doesn't offer any innovative story or performances, but its packaging works to a decent extent which makes it a one-time watchable fare."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pichaikkaran 2 review: Vijay Antony's tried-and-tested formula works in parts |url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/pichaikkaran-2-review-vijay-antonys-tried-and-tested-mass-formula-offers-sporadic-entertainment/ab28fdb02c675 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230519105147/https://www.ottplay.com/review/pichaikkaran-2-review-vijay-antonys-tried-and-tested-mass-formula-offers-sporadic-entertainment/ab28fdb02c675 |archive-date=19 May 2023 |access-date=19 May 2023 |website=OTTPlay}}</ref>
-Janani K. of ''[[India Today]]'' gave it 2 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Vijay Antony, who has donned the hat of a director, actor, writer and producer with ''Pichaikkaran 2'', failed in his first attempt. The story is far-fetched, while the film is a shoddy affair."<ref>{{cite web |title=Pichaikkaran 2 Movie Review: Vijay Antony's film begs for attention, but hardly gets any |website=India Today |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/pichaikkaran-2-movie-review-vijay-antonys-film-begs-for-attention-but-hardly-gets-any-2381490-2023-05-19 |access-date=19 May 2023 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230519113550/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/pichaikkaran-2-movie-review-vijay-antonys-film-begs-for-attention-but-hardly-gets-any-2381490-2023-05-19 |archive-date=19 May 2023}}</ref> Kirubhakar Purushothaman of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' gave it 1 out of 5 stars and wrote, "For some time now even [[Ajith Kumar|Ajith]] and [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] have been steering clear of these one-man-saves-all films, and there was a respite from the nonsense. The break is over with ''Pichaikkaran 2''."<ref>{{cite web |title=Pichaikkaran 2 movie review: Vijay Antony fails to pull off a silly and dated Shankar film |website=The Indian Express |date=19 May 2023 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/pichaikkaran-2-movie-review-vijay-antony-fails-to-pull-off-a-silly-and-dated-shankar-film-8618373/ |access-date=19 May 2023 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230519131557/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/pichaikkaran-2-movie-review-vijay-antony-fails-to-pull-off-a-silly-and-dated-shankar-film-8618373/ |archive-date=19 May 2023}}</ref>
+Janani K. of ''[[India Today]]'' gave it 2 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Vijay Antony, who has donned the hat of a director, actor, writer and producer with ''Pichaikkaran 2'', failed in his first attempt. The story is far-fetched, while the film is a shoddy affair."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pichaikkaran 2 Movie Review: Vijay Antony's film begs for attention, but hardly gets any |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/pichaikkaran-2-movie-review-vijay-antonys-film-begs-for-attention-but-hardly-gets-any-2381490-2023-05-19 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230519113550/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/pichaikkaran-2-movie-review-vijay-antonys-film-begs-for-attention-but-hardly-gets-any-2381490-2023-05-19 |archive-date=19 May 2023 |access-date=19 May 2023 |website=India Today|date=19 May 2023 }}</ref> Kirubhakar Purushothaman of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' gave it 1 out of 5 stars and wrote, "For some time now even [[Ajith Kumar|Ajith]] and [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] have been steering clear of these one-man-saves-all films, and there was a respite from the nonsense. The break is over with ''Pichaikkaran 2''."<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 May 2023 |title=Pichaikkaran 2 movie review: Vijay Antony fails to pull off a silly and dated Shankar film |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/pichaikkaran-2-movie-review-vijay-antony-fails-to-pull-off-a-silly-and-dated-shankar-film-8618373/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230519131557/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/pichaikkaran-2-movie-review-vijay-antony-fails-to-pull-off-a-silly-and-dated-shankar-film-8618373/ |archive-date=19 May 2023 |access-date=19 May 2023 |website=The Indian Express}}</ref>
-Gopinath Rajendran of ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote "With ‘''Pichaikkaran 2''’, Vijay Antony takes over directing duties too, but it’s the acting part where he shines the most."<ref>{{cite web |title='Pichaikkaran 2' movie review: Vijay Antony fails to recreate his magic, due to a mediocre story and insipid writing |website=The Hindu-IN |date=19 May 2023 |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/pichaikkaran-2-movie-review-vijay-antony-fails-to-recreate-his-magic-due-to-a-mediocre-story-and-insipid-writing/article66870629.ece |access-date=20 May 2023 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230520093845/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/pichaikkaran-2-movie-review-vijay-antony-fails-to-recreate-his-magic-due-to-a-mediocre-story-and-insipid-writing/article66870629.ece |archive-date=20 May 2023}}</ref> Sowmya Rajendran of ''[[The News Minute]]'' gave it 1.5 out of 5 stars and wrote, "While ''Pichaikkaran 2'', directed by Vijay Antony himself, has a lot of empty rhetoric on poverty, some crucial plot threads are left hanging."<ref>{{cite web |title=Pichaikkaran 2 review: Vijay Antony's anti-money film is a dull, insincere rant |website=The News Minute |date=19 May 2023 |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/pichaikkaran-2-review-vijay-antony-s-anti-money-film-dull-insincere-rant-177418 |access-date=20 May 2023 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230520110404/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/pichaikkaran-2-review-vijay-antony-s-anti-money-film-dull-insincere-rant-177418 |archive-date=20 May 2023}}</ref>
+Gopinath Rajendran of ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote "With ‘''Pichaikkaran 2''’, Vijay Antony takes over directing duties too, but it’s the acting part where he shines the most."<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 May 2023 |title='Pichaikkaran 2' movie review: Vijay Antony fails to recreate his magic, due to a mediocre story and insipid writing |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/pichaikkaran-2-movie-review-vijay-antony-fails-to-recreate-his-magic-due-to-a-mediocre-story-and-insipid-writing/article66870629.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230520093845/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/pichaikkaran-2-movie-review-vijay-antony-fails-to-recreate-his-magic-due-to-a-mediocre-story-and-insipid-writing/article66870629.ece |archive-date=20 May 2023 |access-date=20 May 2023 |website=The Hindu-IN}}</ref> Sowmya Rajendran of ''[[The News Minute]]'' gave it 1.5 out of 5 stars and wrote, "While ''Pichaikkaran 2'', directed by Vijay Antony himself, has a lot of empty rhetoric on poverty, some crucial plot threads are left hanging."<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 May 2023 |title=Pichaikkaran 2 review: Vijay Antony's anti-money film is a dull, insincere rant |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/pichaikkaran-2-review-vijay-antony-s-anti-money-film-dull-insincere-rant-177418 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230520110404/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/pichaikkaran-2-review-vijay-antony-s-anti-money-film-dull-insincere-rant-177418 |archive-date=20 May 2023 |access-date=20 May 2023 |website=The News Minute}}</ref>
-Navein Darshan of ''[[Cinema Express]]'' gave it 1.5 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Apart from directing, producing and starring in ''Pichaikkaran 2'', Vijay has also taken care of editing, screenplay, dialogues, story, and music composing in true [[T. Rajendar|T Rajendar]] style. However, the biggest TR element the film carries is the 'Thangachi sentiment'." He also criticized the term Bikili by adding, "Films that milk the emotions of the poor to make money!"<ref>{{cite web |title=Pichaikkaran 2 Movie Review: Overdose of melodrama brings down this mishmash of genres |website=[[Cinema Express]] |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/review/2023/may/19/pichaikkaran-2-movie-reviewoverdose-of-melodrama-brings-down-this-mishmash-of-genres-43640.html |access-date=20 May 2023 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230519170614/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/review/2023/may/19/pichaikkaran-2-movie-reviewoverdose-of-melodrama-brings-down-this-mishmash-of-genres-43640.html |archive-date=19 May 2023}}</ref>
+Navein Darshan of ''[[Cinema Express]]'' gave it 1.5 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Apart from directing, producing and starring in ''Pichaikkaran 2'', Vijay has also taken care of editing, screenplay, dialogues, story, and music composing in true [[T. Rajendar|T Rajendar]] style. However, the biggest TR element the film carries is the 'Thangachi sentiment'." He also criticized the term Bikili by adding, "Films that milk the emotions of the poor to make money!"<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pichaikkaran 2 Movie Review: Overdose of melodrama brings down this mishmash of genres |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/review/2023/may/19/pichaikkaran-2-movie-reviewoverdose-of-melodrama-brings-down-this-mishmash-of-genres-43640.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230519170614/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/review/2023/may/19/pichaikkaran-2-movie-reviewoverdose-of-melodrama-brings-down-this-mishmash-of-genres-43640.html |archive-date=19 May 2023 |access-date=20 May 2023 |website=[[Cinema Express]]|date=19 May 2023 }}</ref>
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