Khuda Haafiz 2 Review: Terrible Screenwriting Plays the Spoilsport!

Directed by Faruk Kabir, Khuda Haafiz 2, aka Khuda Haafiz: Chapter II – Agni Pariksha marks the return of Vidyut Jammwal as Sameer Chaudhary and Shivakeeka Oberoi as Nargis, and that’s the only similarity you’ll find from Khuda Haafiz: Chapter I. Inspired by the Historical Epic “Ramayana,” Chapter I is more of a personal story of Sameer and Nargis, but Chapter II spreads its wings and doesn’t limit itself. This 2022 movie is more of a social drama with action and emotions running simultaneously. However, it comes with a lot of flaws and doesn’t seem like an Agni Pariksha from any aspect.

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Khuda Haafiz 2 begins with Sameer, who, after rescuing his wife, Nargis, from an global women trafficking ring, tries to lead a peaceful life to not much success. The adoption of a girl child, Nandini, makes things better for the couple. However, tragedy strikes again immediately when Nandini gets kidnapped by a landlady’s henchmen while returning from school. Sameer ventures out to save his daughter and seeks vengeance against the landlady (Sheeba Chaddha), while Nargis parts ways, blaming Sameer for the loss.

With a pretty neat and simple first half, Khuda Haafiz 2 explores multiple emotions of a middle-class family in an effective way. Everything makes sense until a minute before the interval block. The same film that seemed overwhelming a minute ago emerges illogical for a multitude of reasons. The second half of the film, seems outdated and will remind you of many 80s and 90s masala films.

Performance wise, Vidyut Jammwal shows a bit of improvement from the previous film. Chapter 2 provided him space to explore as an actor in the first half, in contrast to what we see during the second half, which is more of the classic Jammwal we are used to watching. Shivaleeka Oberoi had to look more grieving at the beginning, and does a serviceable job. Riddhi Sharma as Nandini is impressive, Sheeba Chaddha’s character is more of a letdown, as I expected more for such a powerhouse actress.

The trio of Mithoon, Vishal Mishra, and Shabbir Ahmed composed a good situational music album for the film. Jitan Harmeet Singh’s camera work is impressive in action scenes, alongside Sandeep Francis’ editing, which is impressive only during the first half. To sum it up, Watching Khuda Haafiz: Chapter I at home was nothing extraordinary and never excited me or the majority of the audience for a sequel. However, Faruk Kabir decided to go ahead with the sequel with a socially relevant point, but the screenwriting played the spoilsport.

‘Khuda Haafiz 2’ Rating – 2/5

Review by @samthebestest_
Edited by Surya Komal

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