OMG 2 Skillfully Balances Tradition and Education, Avoids Delving into Complex God and Atheism Themes
In the 2012 film OMG, Akshay Kumar played Kanji Lalji Mehta, a man who sued God in a court of law and won. The film was a critical and commercial success, and it sparked a debate about the role of religion in society. 11 years later, the sequel OMG 2 is set to release. This time, Pankaj Tripathi plays Kanti Sharan Mudgal, a devout Shiva devotee who cannot afford to go against God or religion.
The film’s trailer suggests that Kanti will be challenged to his faith when his daughter is diagnosed with a terminal illness. He will have to decide whether to trust in God or take matters into his own hands. OMG 2 is directed by Umesh Shukla and produced by Akshay Kumar. It is scheduled to release on July 29, 2023. In the 2012 film OMG, Akshay Kumar played a man who sued God in a court of law and won. The film was a critical and commercial success, and it sparked a debate about the role of religion in society.
Now, 11 years later, the sequel OMG 2 is set to release. This time, Pankaj Tripathi plays a devout Shiva devotee who cannot afford to go against God or religion. The film’s trailer suggests that Kanti will be challenged to his faith when his daughter is diagnosed with a terminal illness. He will have to decide whether to trust in God or take matters into his own hands. But what if Kanti doesn’t have to choose? What if he can find a way to challenge God without going against him?
That’s the question that OMG 2 seems to be asking. It’s a film about faith, hope, and the power of the human spirit. It’s a film that will make you think, and it’s a film that will stay with you long after you’ve seen it.
In a climate where outrage and offense are becoming daily staples, Amit Rai’s OMG 2 plays it safe. The film does not return to the original premise of atheism, which would be too risky in the religiously charged climate in India today. It also does not endorse worshipping, as that would negate what the franchise stood for in the first place. Instead, the film finds a sweet spot in traditionalism.
