''Yatra 2'' is a 2024 Indian

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written and directed by Mahi V. Raghav. It stars

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, reprising his role of Y. S. Rajasekhar Reddy, and

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in the role of

Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy Yeduguri Sandinti Jagan Mohan Reddy (born 21 December 1972), also known mononymously as Jagan, is an Indian politician, currently serving as the Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) representing Pulivendula Assembly constituency in the Andhra ...

. It is the direct sequel of ''

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'' (2019) and based on the padayatra of Jagan from 6 November 2017, to 9 January 2019, representing the

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for the

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. ''Yatra 2'' was released on 8 February 2024 to mixed to negative reviews.

Plot

The film narrates the events leading up to the rise of Jagan Reddy . After the demise of YS Rajasekhara Reddy, his son Jagan wants to console the people through 'Odarpu Yatra'. While some party members want him to be the next

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, the party high-command doesn't approve it. They file cases on Jagan and pressurize him to accept their decision. He disobeys them and launches his own political party. The party high-command and the opposition party join hands to bring him down. He loses

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but eventually wins

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to become the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.

Cast

Reception

''123telugu'' rated the film with 3/5 stars, stating, "Yatra 2 is an honest attempt to showcase the happenings in the personal and political lives of YS Jagan after his father Rajashekara Reddy’s demise. Mammootty and Jiiva shine in their roles. Music composer Santhosh Narayanan elevates the movie to the next level. On the flip side, the lack of emotional connection in a few intense scenes, a slow-paced second half, and a few untouched events in YS Jagan’s life serve as the drawbacks. If you are a fan of the respective leader, you will find Yatra 2 as the best biographical political movie, but if you watch it as a normal audience, you will walk out with the feeling of watching a decent film.". ''

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'' rated 3/5, writing "Yatra 2 is a thought-provoking exploration of political perseverance and personal resilience. Jiiva's portrayal of YS Jagan Mohan Reddy is powerful , offering a window into the complexities of political leadership and familial legacy. This political drama sheds light on the dynamics of power, and governance, appealing to viewers differently depending on their political affiliations". Raghu Bandi of ''

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'' rated the film with 1/5 stars and wrote "Yatra 2 is strictly for YSRCP and YS Jagan Mohan Reddy fans. There is not much of politics or biography here. It is just a drumroll supporting Jagan."

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, tt28325940
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