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{{Infobox film
| name = Pasanga 2: Haiku
| image = Suriya Pasanga 2 Poster.jpg
| caption = Film poster
| native_name = {{film name|Tamil|பசங்க-2}}
| director = [[Pandiraj]]
| producer = [[Suriya]] [[Pandiraj]]
| writer = [[Pandiraj]]
| screenplay =
| story =
| based_on =
| starring = Nishesh Vaishnavi [[Ramdoss]] [[Karthik Kumar]] [[Vidya Pradeep]] [[Bindu Madhavi]]
| narrator =
| music = [[Arrol Corelli]]
| cinematography = [[Balasubramaniem]]
| editing = [[Praveen K. L.]]
| studio = [[2D Entertainment]] Pasanga Productions
| distributor = [[Studio Green]] [[Escape Artists Motion Pictures]]
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2015|12|24}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Tamil
| budget = {{INR}}4.3 crores
| gross = {{INR}}52 crores
}}
'''''Pasanga 2 : Haiku'''''<ref name=toi-haiku>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Pandirajs-film-titled-Pasanga%202/articleshow/46209504.cms|title=Pandiraj's film titled Haiku|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=9 March 2015}}</ref> is a 2015 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[children's film]] written, co produced and directed by [[Pandiraj]]. A thematic sequel to ''[[Pasanga]]'' (2009), the film focuses on the issue of [[attention deficit hyperactivity disorder]] (ADHD) amongst children and is set in the city, unlike ''Pasanga''. The film, starring debutante child actors Nishesh and Vaishnavi in lead alongside [[Ramdoss]], [[Vidya Pradeep]], [[Karthik Kumar]] and [[Bindu Madhavi]]. This film is produced by [[Suriya]], who also appears in an supporting role along with [[Amala Paul]]. The film was the last film of year 2015 and was declared as a "year end blockbuster".<ref name="times">{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/I-experience-closeness-to-my-art-when-I-make-childrens-films/articleshow/47403614.cms|title=I experience closeness to my art when I make children's films - Times of India}}</ref> The film will mark Pandiraj's last of the ''trilogy for children'', following ''[[Pasanga]]'' and ''[[Marina (2012 film)|Marina]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/regional/haiku-to-be-last-of-pandiraj-s-trilogy-for-children/article1-1316141.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150212133807/http://www.hindustantimes.com/regional/haiku-to-be-last-of-pandiraj-s-trilogy-for-children/article1-1316141.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=12 February 2015|title=Haiku to be last of pandiraj's trilogy for children|publisher=[[The Hindustan Times]]|access-date=10 March 2015}}</ref> A Telugu dubbed version, titled Memu, was released simultaneously in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on 8 July 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telangananewspaper.com/surya-memu-movie-release-date-review-confirmed/|title=Memu Movie release date |access-date=8 July 2016}}</ref>

==Plot==
Kavin (Nishesh) and Naina (Vaishnavi) are two children who get pushed out of schools because of their hyperactive activities. Their parents are not able to bear the attitude of their children and transfer them through many schools. Accidentally, they end up with a child psychiatrist Thamizh Nadan ([[Suriya]]) and his wife Venba ([[Amala Paul]]). The two children were sent to a hostel, where they miss their parents dearly. They escape from the hostel and follow Thamizh and Venba’s children to their home. Thamizh suggests that Kavin and Naina join a school where Venba is a teacher, where they let children be themselves. Their parents think and reluctantly send them to the school. While Kavin and Naina study there, they are selected, along with Venbas son Abhiman, to participate in a talent show. There, Kavin dances and Naina tells the story of her life. Once the competition is over, Tamizh and Venba leave immediately, along with their children. When Kavin and Naina's parents questioned them why they did so, they replied with full satisfaction that all they needed was for the children to participate and not to win. The parents then realise their mistakes. Kavin and Naina also regret their mischievous behaviour. The film ends with an ambulance honking, and they prayed. The families lived happily.

==Cast==
{{colbegin}}
* Nishesh as Kavin
* Vaishnavi as Naina
* [[Ramdoss]] as Kathir
* [[Karthik Kumar]] as Akhil
* [[Vidya Pradeep]] as Divya Kathir
* [[Bindu Madhavi]] as Vidya Akhil
* [[Suriya]] as Dr. Thamizh Nadan
* [[Amala Paul]] as Venba Thamizh Nadan
* Aarush as Abhiman
* Tejaswini as Kamakshi
* [[Vinodhini Vaidyanathan]] as Sailaja
* [[Dheepa Ramanujam]] as Principal
* [[George Maryan]] as Hostel Warden
* [[Delhi Ganesh]]
* [[Imman Annachi]]
* [[G. Gnanasambandam]]
* Ramakrishnan
* Ravishankar
* Gajaraj as a baby's father
* [[Thamizh (actor)|Pandi]] as Bully (guest appearance)
* [[Soori (actor)|Soori]] as [[Ghajini (2005 film)|Sanjay Ramasamy]] (guest appearance)
* [[Jayaprakash]] (guest appearance)
* [[Samuthirakani]] as a girl's father (guest appearance)
* [[R. V. Udayakumar]] (guest appearance)
* [[Manoj Kumar (Tamil film director)|Manoj Kumar]] (guest appearance)
* [[Sirpy]] (guest appearance)
* [[Seenu Ramasamy]] (guest appearance)
* [[Namo Narayana]] (guest appearance)
* [[Shabareesh Varma]] (guest appearance)
{{colend}}

==Production==
By June 2014, Suriya launched his second production under his then new-launched studio 2D Entertainment, a children's film by [[Pandiraj]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/actor-suriya-to-produce-childrens-film/article6173573.ece|title=Actor Suriya to produce children's film|last=Ians|date=3 July 2014|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> Suriya had wanted to begin 2D Entertainment with a newcomer's film and listened to over 50 scripts but said that he was impressed by Pandiraj's script only, adding that his story was entertaining and had a message.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/coming-soon-film-starring-suriya-jyotika-together/article7227313.ece|title=Platter full of movies|first=Y. Sunita|last=Chowdhary|date=20 May 2015|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref>

According to the director, the film will offer a beautiful experience to all".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/haiku-another-tamil-film-on-children/article6888346.ece|title=Haiku, another Tamil film on children|date=13 February 2015|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> Pandiraj was searching for nearly eight months for suitable children to play the protagonists, meeting about 150 children, before selecting Nishesh, Vaishnavi and Aarush.<ref name="times"/> [[Bindu Madhavi]], who had worked with Pandiraj in ''[[Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga]]'', was given a lead role and [[Karthik Kumar]] was cast as her romantic interest.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Bindu-Madhavi-in-Pandirajs-next/articleshow/37642457.cms|title=Bindu Madhavi in Pandiraj's next - Times of India}}</ref> [[Suriya]] besides producing the film agreed to play Tamil Naadan, a social activist.<ref name=sify/> A source from the film's unit revealed that his role was not a cameo, but one of 40 minutes length.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/suriya-not-playing-a-cameo-in-pasanga-2/|title=Suriya not playing a cameo in 'Pasanga 2'|date=9 September 2015}}</ref> Paired opposite Suriya was [[Amala Paul]], who enacted the role a teacher named Venba.<ref name=sify>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/haiku-suriya-plays-a-social-activist-amala-is-a-teacher-news-tamil-pfikmJegbicaa.html|title=Haiku-Suriya plays a social activist, Amala is a teacher}}</ref> Before Amala Paul was signed for the role, [[Jyothika]] was under consideration, with Pandiraj stating that it "would be nice" if Jyothika played that role.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/140601/entertainment-kollywood/article/jyothika-daughter-diya-pandiraj%E2%80%99s-film|title=Jyothika with daughter Diya in Pandiraj's film?|date=2 June 2014}}</ref>

The director initially shot for few days in July 2014 but then had to put it back to complete ''[[Idhu Namma Aalu (2015 film)|Idhu Namma Aalu]]''.<ref name=toi-haiku/> Principal photography with Suriya commenced on 25 February 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/tv/surya-started-shooting-for-haiku-34971|title=Suriya started shooting for Haiku|publisher=[[The International Business Times]]|access-date=9 March 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/suriya-starts-shoot-for-pandiraj-s-haiku-news-tamil-pczj5Ojbfaeci.html|title=Suriya started shooting for Haiku|publisher=Sify|access-date=9 March 2015}}</ref> In May 2015, a song was filmed on Suriya and over 60 children.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Suriya-shoots-a-song-with-60-kids-for-Pandirajs-film/articleshow/47317230.cms|title=Suriya shoots a song with 60 kids for Pandiraj's film - Times of India}}</ref> Suriya and Amala Paul's portions were wrapped up later that month.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/pandiraj-praises-haiku-team-news-tamil-pfwjB1adibfgd.html|title=Pandiraj praises 'Haiku' team!}}</ref> In August, Pandiraj announced that the title "Haiku" would not be retained, and that he would come up with a new title to take exploit the [[Tamil Nadu Government]]'s rule of entertainment tax exemption for films with Tamil titles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-15/suriya-pandirajs-haiku-title-to-change-for-tax-exemption-purposes.html|title=Suriya - Pandiraj's Haiku title to change for tax exemption purposes|date=23 August 2015}}</ref> The title was later revealed to be "Pasanga 2".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.moviecrow.com/News/9348/title-change-for-haiku|title=Title change for Haiku|website=www.moviecrow.com}}</ref>

Indiaglitz mentioned that the film offers umpteen infotainment and the messages are conveyed without being preachy. Apt stress has been made on the importance of the complete dedication and involvement of both the parents and family in various phases of growth of a kid.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/pasanga-2---haiku-tamil-movie-review-19490.html|title=Pasanga 2 - Haiku review. Pasanga 2 - Haiku Tamil movie review, story, rating - IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album
| name = Pasanga 2
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Arrol Corelli]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 17 October 2015
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length =
| label = [[Sony Music India]]
| producer = [[Arrol Corelli]]
| prev_title = [[Pisaasu]]
| prev_year = 2014
| next_title = [[Savarakathi]]
| next_year = 2016
}}

Music and soundtracks were composed Pisaasu fame Arrol Corelli. The soundtrack features for songs, the lyrics for which are written by [[Na. Muthukumar]], [[Madhan Karky]] and [[Yugabharathi]]. Behindwoods rated the album 3 out of 5 and called it "Pasanga 2 is a feel good album which stays true to the film’s theme".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/pasanga-2/pasanga-2-songs-review.html|title=Pasanga-2 (aka) Haiku songs review|website=Behindwoods}}</ref>
{{tracklist
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length =

| title1 = Chotta Bheema
| extra1 = Yazhini, A. L. Srikanth
| length1 = 4:05
| title2 = Tham Tham
| extra2 = Anand Halve
| length2 = 4:47
| title3 = Kattukkulla Kannakkatti
| extra3 = Anand Halve
| length3 = 3:06
| title4 = Pookkalai Killi Vandhu
| extra4 = [[Yazin Nizar]]
| length4 = 3:47
| title5 = Pasanga 2 (Theme)
| extra5 = [[Arrol Corelli]]
| length5 = 4:29
|lyrics_credits=|music_credits=|note1=|writer1=|note2=|writer2=|note3=|writer3=|note4=|writer4=|all_writing=|title6=|length6=|title7=|length7=|title8=|length8=|title9=|length9=|title10=|length10=|title11=|length11=|title12=|length12=|title13=|length13=|title14=|length14=|title15=|length15=|title16=|length16=|title17=|length17=|title18=|length18=|title19=|length19=|title20=|length20=}}

==Release==
The satellite rights of the film were sold to [[Jaya TV]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=y9d1jYmU13s |title=Ajith's Vedhalam Distributor Jaya TV Acquires Satellite Rights Of Pasanga 2 Suriya — Tamil Focus |publisher=Youtube |date=27 October 2015 |access-date=14 April 2016}}</ref>

==Critical reception==
The film received mixed reviews from critics.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/pasanga-2-bhooloham-first-day-box-office-collection-jayam-ravi-suriyas-films-off-good-start-660862|title=Pasanga 2, Bhooloham first day box office collection: Jayam Ravi, Suriya's films off to good start|last=IBTimes|date=2015-12-25|website=International Business Times, India Edition|language=en|access-date=2020-04-19}}</ref> Behindwoods rated the film 3.5 out of 5 and wrote, "Do a favor to Tamil cinema, watch Pasanga 2, let other superstars try what Suriya has!".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/pasanga-2/pasanga-2-review.html|title=Pasanga-2 (aka) Haiku review|website=Behindwoods}}</ref> Indiaglitz rated the film 3.25 out of 5 and wrote, "An enjoyable and enlightening ride into the world of kids".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/pasanga-2-haiku-tamil-movie-review-19490.html|title=Pasanga 2 - Haiku review. Pasanga 2 - Haiku Tamil movie review, story, rating - IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref> Kollytalk rated the film 3.5/5, stating "Message for everyone".<ref>{{Cite web|title = Pasanga -2 Review — KOLLY TALK|url = http://www.kollytalk.com/review/pasanga-2-review-351638.html|website = KOLLY TALK|access-date = 2016-01-03|language = en-US}}</ref> ''[[The Times of India]]'' rated 3 out of 5 stars stating "The film will certainly appeal to an undemanding viewer."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/pasanga-2/movie-review/50319963.cms|title=Pasanga 2|date=2015-12-24|access-date=2020-05-25}}</ref> [[Sify]] rated 3 out of 5 stars stating "Pasanga 2 is a neat family entertainer and a must watch for both parents and current generation kids."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/pasanga-2-review-tamil-pmyr24fgibfjd.html|title=Pasanga-2|date=2015-12-28|access-date=2020-05-25}}</ref> ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' rated 2 out of 5 stars stating "Pandiraj’s Pasanga 2 starring Surya and Amala Paul has a novel core plot but the film takes an awfully long time to get to the point, and when it does, it spins out of focus, weighing us down with inane incidents and slapstick humour."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/pasanga-2-review-a-lost-opportunity/story-d3JR1QPjr1DMvdrc4LjqkI.html|title=Pasanga 2 review: A lost opportunity|date=2015-12-28|access-date=2020-05-25}}</ref> ''[[India Today]]'' rated 3 out of 5 stars stating "While many directors in Kodambakkam worry about the corruption in India, here is Pandiraj who has sincere concern for our families and kids. His worries about the commercialisation of education, deprivation of 'family time' in a busy urban lifestyle and rank-oriented education are all apparent in this film, and it has a simple storyline."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/pasanga-2-movie-review-pandirajs-film-is-a-series-of-good-lectures-on-child-care-278984-2015-12-26|title=Pasanga 2 movie review: Pandiraj's film is a series of good lectures on child care|website=India Today|date=2015-12-26}}</ref> ''[[Deccan Chronicle]]'' rated 3 out of 5 stars stating "Pandiraj has packaged several issues in an entertaining manner without being preachy."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/151226/entertainment-movie-review/article/movie-review-pasanga-2-educative-film-worth-watching|title=Movie Review 'Pasanga 2': An educative film worth watching|date=2015-12-26}}</ref>

==Online Release==
Herotalkies has legally released Pasanga 2 Tamil movie on their online movie streaming portal to overseas customers.<ref>https://www.herotalkies.com/pasanga-2 'pasanga-2 movie online'</ref>

==Box office==
The film performed well at the box office and three weeks after release, the makers announced that the film would be screened free for children under ten years old.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/no-tickets-required-for-children-below-10-years-to-watch-pasanga-2.html|title=No tickets required for children below 10 years to watch Pasanga 2|date=9 January 2016}}</ref> The movie grossed over {{INR}}50 crore worldwide theatrical ran 75 days.

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==External links==
*{{IMDb title|5285050}}
{{Pandiraj}}
{{2D Entertainment}}

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[[Category:Indian children's films]]
[[Category:2015 films]]
[[Category:Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:2010s Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:Films directed by Pandiraj]]
[[Category:Child characters in film]]
[[Category:Indian pregnancy films]]

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