OMG 2 is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language comedy-drama film about sex education in India, written and directed by Amit Rai. It is a spiritual sequel to OMG – Oh My God! (2012), and stars Akshay Kumar, Pankaj Tripathi and Yami Gautam Dhar. The film was theatrically released on 11 August 2023 to positive reviews from critics. It has grossed over ₹220.49 crore (US$28 million) worldwide, emerging as the seventh highest-grossing Hindi film of 2023.
Plot
The film follows the story of Kanti Sharan Mudgal (Pankaj Tripathi), a devout father and a shopkeeper near the Mahakaal Temple in Ujjain. His life turns upside down when his son Vivek (Aarush Varma) is expelled from school for masturbating in the washroom and the video goes viral. Kanti decides to sue the school for violating his son’s right to privacy and dignity, with the help of a mysterious messenger of Lord Shiva (Akshay Kumar) who guides him along the way. The film explores the taboo and ignorance around sex education in India, and how it affects the lives of young people.
Cast
The film features an ensemble cast of talented actors, such as:
- Akshay Kumar as the messenger of Lord Shiva, who helps Kanti in his quest for justice. He also plays Lord Shiva in some scenes, but this was censored in the theatrical release due to religious objections1.
- Pankaj Tripathi as Kanti Sharan Mudgal, a devoted father and a shopkeeper who loves Lord Shiva. He is shocked and hurt by his son’s expulsion and decides to fight for his rights.
- Yami Gautam Dhar as Dr. Anjali Sharma, a sexologist and a counsellor who supports Kanti and Vivek in their ordeal. She also becomes Kanti’s love interest.
- Pavan Malhotra as Mr. Sharma, the chairman of Vivek’s school who expels him for obscenity. He is arrogant and conservative, and opposes Kanti’s lawsuit.
- Arun Govil as Justice Rameshwar Prasad, the judge who presides over Kanti’s case. He is fair and impartial, and listens to both sides of the argument.
- Govind Namdeo as Pandey Ji, a rich priest at the Mahakaal Temple and Kanti’s close friend. He initially advises Kanti to leave town and forget about his son, but later changes his mind and supports him.
- Brijendra Kala as Dr. Mishra, the doctor who treats Vivek when he faints due to excessive masturbation. He advises Kanti to be sensitive and understanding with his son.
- Geeta Agrawal Sharma as Mrs. Mudgal, Kanti’s wife and Vivek’s mother. She died in a car accident when Vivek was young, leaving Kanti alone to raise him.
- Shriidhar Dubey as Mr. Dubey, Kanti’s lawyer who helps him file the case against the school. He is confident and witty, and often cracks jokes in the court.
- Aarush Varma as Vivek Mudgal, Kanti’s son who is bullied and misled by his peers about masturbation. He becomes insecure and depressed, and resorts to drugs and pills to increase his penis size.
Reception
The film received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike, who praised its humor, message, direction, and performances. The film has a rating of 8.1/10 on IMDb3, 4/5 on BookMyShow4, and 93% on Rotten Tomatoes. The film also did well at the box office, grossing over ₹220 crore (US$28 million) worldwide1, making it one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of 2023.
Conclusion
OMG 2 is a film that tackles a sensitive and important issue of sex education in India with humor and grace. It showcases the plight of young people who are deprived of proper guidance and awareness about their sexuality, and how it affects their mental health and well-being. It also highlights the role of parents, teachers, doctors, lawyers, judges, priests, and gods in shaping their lives. The film is a must-watch for anyone who wants to laugh, cry, learn, and be inspired by a story of courage, faith, love, and justice.
