Kaali 2 is enthralling, profound thriller which looses its way somewhere in the middle but soon bounces back with an explosive climax. Kaali 1 was a runaway hit because its storyline of a single mother Kaali (brilliantly portrayed by Paoli Dam) going all out to earn money to bear the medical expenses for saving her hospitalized son resonated well with the audience. Season 2 carries the same story forward but this time ; the stakes are higher and the world around Kaali is more murkier. Hence, some renowned actors like Chandan Roy Sanyal, Abhishek Banerjee and Vidya Malvade add spice to the world of Kaali 2. In fact, the best moments of Kaali 2 are where you see Paoli and Chandan together on-screen. There is a palpable chemistry visible between the two, but, without any romantic inclinations.
In Season 2, we find Kaali living with a different identity along with her son and running a beauty parlor ; all thanks to witness protection programme of Kolkata Police. She is totally unaware of the dangers lurking ahead because of her murkier past. In Season 1, Kaali had to confront only the Kolkatta Police and the local drug dealers. But, this time stakes are much higher as not only Intelligence officer from Delhi has come to join forces with Kolkata Cops but Drug Cartels are also after Kaali. The story begins with Kaali running a massage parlor and looking after her son, Sunny who is still surviving on oxygen cylinders. Things are going fine until the day arrives when drug cartel leader Jinliang (Abhishek Banerjee) is to be transported for deportation. A special officer (Vidya Malvade) arrives from Delhi to Kolkatta to supervise this deportation. Meanwhile, Jinliang sends a notorious assassin who kidnaps Kaali along with her son due to her proximity with Special Branch Officer, Aniket (Rahul Banerjee). This ploy works as Jinliang is able to escape from Police custody. But, Kali is rescued from Jinliang's assassin by henchmen of another drug lord, Swapan (Chandan Roy Sanyal). What follows thereafter is an all out drug war for power in underbelly of Kolkata between drug lords, Cops with Kaali being an integral part of it. What is motive of Swapan behind rescuing Kaali, Will Cops be able to nail the drug lords, Will Kaali be able to save her son & Will Aniket, once again go out of his line of duty to protect Kaali, is what forms the rest of the story.
Without an iota of doubt, Paoli Dam is the soul of the series as Kaali as she keeps you invested in the series which speaks volumes about her acting prowess. She mostly emotes through her eyes which is a treat to watch. The transformation in her body language from a simple working single parent to a confident, clever, opportunistic and cold hearted lady is exemplary.
Chandan Roy Sanyal is one of those few actors who gets unto the skin of his character in an effortless way. He is such an actor that it becomes very difficult for us to distinguish between him and the character that he is portraying. He is so natural on-screen that it never seems like that he is acting.
Abhishek Banerjee carries on the rough, menacing look that he portrayed in his last web series, Pataal Lok. Watch out for him in the scene where he has a banter with a South East Asian guy who has come to replace him. Unfortunately, Abhishek's character in the series is not that well etched out and could have been more meatier.
Rahul Banerjee & Vidya Malvade both have enacted their respective characters in utmost convincing manner.
To sum it up, Kaali 1 was more pulsating because it revolved around Kaali and her efforts to keep her son alive with the help of Aniket. But, in Kaali 2, not only lot of characters have been added but the screenplay is also uneven. The saving grace is presence of some brilliant actors who keep your interest alive with effortless portrayal of their respective characters.
ROHIT SHARMA
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