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Kick 2

21 August 2015Telugu2h 42mPart 2 of the Kick series
out of 10
Mixedlukewarm or divided
Monk Score · 8 critic reviews

A fun first half gives way to a sluggish second, leaving Kick 2 short of its predecessor.

Verdict tier Mixed, lukewarm or divided, on a scale of Unfavorable, Mixed, Recommended, Exceptional.

  • Praised: entertaining first half, Ravi Teja's presence
  • Criticised: weak, slow-paced second half

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What 8 critics are saying

Critical reception for Kick 2 is mixed, with most reviewers landing in the average-to-decent range. The film's first half draws the most consistent praise for its fun, emotional tone and Ravi Teja's screen presence, while the second half is widely cited as a drag due to its slower pace and over-reliance on action sequences. Several critics note the film defies logic to an extent that strains credibility, and many feel it falls short of the original Kick. It functions as a passable mass entertainer for fans of the genre but offers little beyond familiar formula.

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Critic reviews (8)

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  1. AP Today

    Film review ·

    'Kick 2' garnered a massive 1150 screen release and hence it is expected to register career-best openings for Raviteja. In the full run, It has to generate a share of Rs 31 crore to attain a hit status. Prospects appear good in Mass Circuits and the final outcome depends mostly on the revenues in the First Weekend.
  2. 123Telugu

    Film review ·

    Kick 2 is yet another mass Ravi Teja film which has entertainment and emotions in equal doses. But lack of basic entertainment in the second half let's down the film to an extent. However, a hilarious first half, beautiful songs and Ravi Teja's strong screen presence in the film over shadow these flaws and decently entertain you with its emotional content.
  3. Bollywood Life

    Film review ·

    Baahubali=Grand. Srimanthudu=Simplicity. Kick 2= Unabashed craziness. Ravi Teja's latest flick is a 'leave your brains at home' entertainer that is high on fun factor. Kick 2 defies logic, defies physics and is ten times over the top than a Rohit Shetty film. But it is amazingly entertaining too. Watch it just to add some masti to your mundane day to day routine.
  4. Deccan Chronicle

    Film review ·

    Kick 2 offers some entertainment here and there. It's a typical Ravi Teja film with his mass dialogues and action, which attracts the front benchers. But when compared, Kick was far better than the sequel.
  5. FilmiBeat

    Film review ·

    Tollywood appears to have missed a hat-trick with Kick 2 after blockbusters like Baahubali and Srimanthudu. But it did not miss its winning streak. Kick 2 comes out as a winner if you are comfortable watching the same old slapstick comedy and emotional drama, with a bit of twist here and there.
  6. Times Of India

    Film review ·

    The first half of the film is definitely the more enjoyable part due to being high on emotions, laced with elements of fun and has the necessary dash of villainy. However, the pace slows in second half and so does the entertainment quotient as the focus shifts to the action sequences. The music gives the film a nice mood with the background score giving some scenes an elevation. However, improper placement of the songs - especially the title track, an item song - proves to be a turn off.
  7. Great Andhra

    Film review ·

    A better screenplay, better entertainment would have made some difference to this predictable story. All in all, Kick 2 is not half good as the original Kick.
  8. India Today

    Film review ·

    It is of course not fair to ask for logic in commercial entertainers, and also watching a film needs willing suspension of disbelief, but Kick 2 asks for willing suspension of common sense to enjoy it.

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