Before the Kalyug begins, Lord Krishna hands over an anklet that holds the answer to all of the world’s miseries. Years later a doctor finds himself in the thick of things when the pursuit of the anklet carries on. A doctor with a curious mind, Karthikeya, aka Karthik, believes in pursuing the truth. The quest leads Karthik to discover the power of the ancient Indian belief system and the essence of Krishna. 94% liked this film by Google users. IMDB rating 7.9.
Nikhil Siddhartha excels in his role throughout the film, genuinely staying true to the story of Karthikeya 2. In the movie, Nikhil plays Dr. Karthikeya, who is completely confined to his quest to uncover a mystery. In content movies like Karthikeya 2, it is crucial for an actor to put aside all the commercial progressions and remain committed to his role, keeping the subject at the forefront. Exactly this is what Nikhil did. He carries the film on his shoulder effortlessly.
Anupama Parmeshwaran is cute and did her part decently.
Anupam Kher got an important and powerful role. He made a strong impact and his dialogues on Lord Krishna’s prominence, spirituality, traditions, and culture draw applause.
Srinivas Reddy entertained with a few jokes in between the action-packed sequences. He provides humorous relief to keep the movie from becoming too serious. Praveen and Satya, who play Nikhil’s buddies, as well as Harsha in the role of Suleman, are just a little part of the narrative.
Aditya Menon made an impression with his towering presence. Tulasi in the mother’s role is ok.
