Kumki 2

Kumki 2
Theatrical release poster
Directed byPrabhu Solomon
Written byPrabhu Solomon
Produced byDhaval Gada
Jayantilal Gada (presenter)
StarringMathi
Arjun Das
Shrita Rao
CinematographyM. Sukumar
Edited byBuvan
Music byNivas K. Prasanna
Production
company
Distributed byPen Marudhar Cine Entertainment
Release date
  • 15 November 2025 (2025-11-15)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Kumki 2 (transl. Trained elephant 2) is a 2025 Indian Tamil-language adventure children's drama film written and directed by Prabhu Solomon and produced by Pen Studios. A spiritual successor to the director's Kumki (2012),[1] the film stars Mathi (in his debut as lead actor), Arjun Das and Shrita Rao.

Production for Kumki 2 began in 2017 and was completed in 2018, but the film faced delays. It was eventually released in theatres on 15 November 2025, and received mixed reviews from critics.

Plot

Bhoomi (Mathi) a rural boy rescues a baby elephant trapped in a ditch. and nurtures it. The calf follows him around with devotion, the duo inseparable. But at a point the calf goes missing, leaving Bhoomi broken hearted. It shifts to five years later where Bhoomi returns home after completing his college studies. Learning about an elephant roaming in the forest, he with renewed hope sets out in search of his old companion. Its the various challenges Bhoomi faces on his journey.

Cast

Production

Following the disappointing response to Thodari (2016), director Prabhu Solomon chose to finish scripting the sequel to his Kumki (2012) and registered the title Yaanai for a production for Eros International during the final quarter 2016.[4] The film marks the debut of Mathiyazhagan, N. Lingusamy's nephew.[5][6] In mid-2017, Shivani Rajashekar and Mirnaa (then known as Adhiti Menon) were initially considered to star in the film.[7][8][9][10] Arjun Das plays a role with shades of grey.[11] Pen India Limited took over as producers and Nivas K. Prasanna was signed as the music composer, before the start of the shoot in August 2017 in Thailand.[6][12] The film was shot in mid-2018 at Shivanasamudra Falls, with the last Tamil film to be shot there being Idhayakkani (1975).[5] Production ended in late 2018.[13] Dubbing of the film was recorded during and after the COVID-19 pandemic in May 2020.[14]

Music

Kumki 2
Soundtrack album by
Nivas K. Prasanna
GenreFeature film soundtrack
LanguageTamil
LabelJunglee Music
ProducerNivas K. Prasanna
Nivas K. Prasanna chronology
Bison Kaalamaadan
(2025) 		Kumki 2
(2025) 		Thaai Kizhavi
(2026)
Singles from Kumki 2
  1. "Pothi Pothi"
    Released: 1 November 2025
  2. "Hey Kurinjiye"
    Released: 12 November 2025

The music was composed by Nivas K. Prasanna in his second collaboration with Prabhu Solomon after Sembi (2022).

The first single titled "Pothi Pothi" was released on 1 November 2025.[15][16] The second single "Hey Kurinjiye" was released on 12 November 2025.[17]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Pothi Pothi"Mohan RajanNivas K. Prasanna 
2."Hey Kurinjiye"Mohan RajanR. Sivatmikha 

Release

Kumki 2 was scheduled to release in theatres on 14 November 2025,[18] but a few days before, the Madras High Court put a stay on the release over unpaid dues to a third party.[19] On 15 November, the court cleared the film's release.[20]

Reception

Abhinav Subramanian of The Times of India gave 2+1⁄2 out of 5 stars and wrote "The core issue isn't the premise but the execution. Prabhu Solomon stitches scenes together without organic flow, leaving characters underdeveloped. [...] Thankfully, we're also free of pointless romantic tangents. Beyond those positives, the film never quite gels."[21] Prashanth Vallavan of Cinema Express gave 1+1⁄2 stars out of 5 and wrote "Kumki 2 is a collection of unintentionally hilarious sequences and several bizarre and random creative choices, but the worst part is the first twenty minutes, [...] so you stay and give it a shot, hoping it gets better, but it only gets worse by the minute."[22]

References

  1. ^ Hussain, M A Fahad (4 October 2025). "Kumki 2 is not a 'conventional sequel; it has zero romance: Prabu Solomon". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 19 February 2026. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
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  3. ^ "Sasikumar lends his voice for Prabu Solomon's Kumki 2". Cinema Express. 18 October 2025. Archived from the original on 16 November 2025. Retrieved 19 October 2025.
  4. ^ "Forthcoming releases" (PDF). Eros International. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 January 2017. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
  5. ^ a b Subramanian, Anupama (3 August 2018). "Kumki 2 shot at old MGR film locale". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 12 August 2024. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
  6. ^ a b "'Kumki 2' shoot begins in Thailand". Sify. 8 September 2017. Archived from the original on 25 October 2017. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
  7. ^ Jonnalagedda, Pranita (16 June 2017). "Shivani to sign Kumki 2?". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 5 December 2024. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
  8. ^ "Actor Rajashekar's daughter in talks for 'Kumki 2'". Sify. 16 June 2017. Archived from the original on 25 October 2017. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
  9. ^ "Shivani to debut with Kumki 2?". Cinema Express. 16 June 2017. Archived from the original on 18 November 2025. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
  10. ^ K, Janani (29 July 2017). "Adhiti Menon bags Kumki 2". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 18 November 2025. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
  11. ^ "Arjun Das is excited to make his acting debut". The Times of India. 16 October 2019. Archived from the original on 17 October 2019. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
  12. ^ "Nivas Prasanna to score music for Kumki 2". The Times of India. 15 July 2017. Archived from the original on 2 May 2023. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
  13. ^ "'Kumki 2' wraps up the shoot". The Times of India. 2 November 2018. Archived from the original on 23 August 2020. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  14. ^ Kumar, Pradeep (12 May 2020). "'Master', 'Indian 2' among other Tamil films to start post-production work". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 25 July 2020. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  15. ^ "பிரபுசாலமனின் "கும்கி 2" படத்தின் பர்ஸ்ட் சிங்கிள் வெளியீடு" [The first single from Prabhu Solomon's Kumki 2 has released]. Dina Thanthi (in Tamil). 1 November 2025. Archived from the original on 18 November 2025. Retrieved 1 November 2025.
  16. ^ "'Pothi Pothi' from Kumki 2 is a celebration of the man-animal bond". Cinema Express. 2 November 2025. Archived from the original on 14 November 2025. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
  17. ^ "'Hey Kurinjiye' song from Kumki 2 is a soothing melody". Cinema Express. 13 November 2025. Archived from the original on 7 December 2025. Retrieved 13 November 2025.
  18. ^ "'Kumki 2': Mathi introduced as lead; Prabhu Solomon's film slated for release on November 14". The Times of India. 4 October 2025. Retrieved 9 October 2025.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  19. ^ "Madras HC orders interim stay on release of Prabu Solomon's Kumki 2". Cinema Express. 12 November 2025. Archived from the original on 19 November 2025. Retrieved 13 November 2025.
  20. ^ "Madras HC clears hurdles for Prabu Solomon's Kumki 2, film releases in theatres". Cinema Express. 15 November 2025. Archived from the original on 16 November 2025. Retrieved 16 November 2025.
  21. ^ Subramanian, Abhinav (15 November 2025). "Kumki 2 Movie Review: Well-meaning tale hampered by weak craft". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 19 February 2026. Retrieved 16 November 2025.
  22. ^ Vallavan, Prashanth (15 November 2025). "Kumki 2 Movie Review: Bizarre concoction of melodrama, randomness, and poor choices". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 21 November 2025. Retrieved 16 November 2025.
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