Naan Avanillai 2 is a forthcoming Tamil film directed by Selva.The film is a remake of K. Balachander’s classic of the same title starring matinee idol Gemini Ganesan, which was produced three decades ago.Jeevan will reprise the lead role, while the female roles will be enacted by Sangeetha, Lakshmi Rai, Shweta Menon and Hema Malini, who starred in the film Indira Vizha.

‘Naan Avan Illai’ depicted the hatred and greed of a young man’s dogmatic way of life. But, the reason behind him exploiting women was not unveiled. This time around, the makers have
planned to reveal the flashback behind the vengeance in this sequel.

Imman is the music composer and Bala Murugan is the cinematographer of the sequel.

Here goes the story…

A conman man, who marries four women one after another to rob them of their wealth, argues in court that he is not that man (Naan Avanillai).

The story begins in a police station. The police receive a complaint against Jeevan (Annamalai) that he is an imposter who has tricked four women into marrying him and cheated
them. The police are after him but he gives them the slip. The bus in which he is escaping meets with an accident. When Jeevan is undergoing treatment in hospital for the injuries, he
is arrested by the police and produced in court.

Four women cheated by him Malavika (Priya), Jyothirmayi (Ammu Kutti), Keerthi Chawla (Radha) and Namitha (Monica) take the witness stand and tell each of their experiences with Jeevan. Jeevan appears in person without engaging a professional lawyer. ‘Naan Avanillai” is his clever argument.

The modus operandi of crafty Jeevan is different in each case which makes the film interesting. His first victim is Malavika who is a glamorous model. He introduces himself to her as Vignesh, an entrepreneur from London, marries her and swindles lakes of rupees and jewels.

Next, he barges into a marriage hall calling himself Madhava Menon, the son of the chief minister’s sister, and abducts Kerala danseuse Jyothirmayi.

Industrialist Namitha, a multi-millionaire, and judge Lakshmi’s daughter Sneha fall prey to Jeevan’s antics in the names of Sham Prasad and renowned artist Zakir Hussain.

On top of all this, Keerthi Chawla, who is deeply religious, is taken for a ride by Jeevan posing as North Indian godman, Hariharadas, a reincarnation of Lord Krishna. Jeevan excels

in all these episodes with his expressions, dialogue delivery and body language. He plays each role with consummate skill.

Keeping the Sneha-Jeeva episode a separate track is laudable. Sneha brought to bear all her Dubai charm on dance scenes with Jeevan. Malavika, Jyothirmayi, Keerthi Chawla and Namitha play their roles with aplomb oozing glamour.

Vijay Antony’s music is just passable. Cinematographer Senthilkumar has done an excellent job.

One has to agree with Jeeva’s comment in a latest media interview that the film gives the feeling that it is like seeing five different movies five-in-one.