Sidlingu 2

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• Yogesh as Sidlingu
• Sonu Gowda as Nivedita
• Suman Ranganathan
• Manjunath Hegde as Seethamma's husband
• B. Suresha as Nivedita's father
• Seetha Kote
• Padmaja Rao as Seethamma

In September 2023, it was confirmed that Vijaya Prasad and Yogesh would collaborate on the sequel to Sidlingu, titled Sidlingu 2. Yogesh reportedly underwent a physical transformation, growing a beard and hair and gaining weight, to portray the role of Sidlingu.{{cite news |title=Yogi gears up for a transformation for Sidlingu 2 |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2023/Sep/04/yogi-gears-up-for-atransformation-forsidlingu-2-2611382.html |work=The New Indian Express |date=9 September 2023 |language=en}}{{cite news |last1=GN |first1=Ramyashree |title='ಸಿದ್ಲಿಂಗು 2' ಗಾಗಿ ಸಜ್ಜಾಗುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ ಲೂಸ್ ಮಾದ ಯೋಗಿ; ರಮ್ಯಾ ಪಾತ್ರದ ಕುರಿತು ವಿಜಯ್ ಪ್ರಸಾದ್ ಹೇಳಿದ್ದೇನು? |url=https://www.kannadaprabha.com/cinema/news/2023/Sep/04/yogi-gears-up-for-a-transformation-for-vijaya-prasads-sidlingu-2-501713.html |work=Kannada Prabha |date=2 September 2023 |language=kn}} In March 2024, it was reported that Ramya would not be joining the cast of Sidlingu 2, as the role of Sumne didn't fit the story's narrative.{{cite news |title=Actress Ramya Won't Be A Part Of Sidlingu 2, Says Director Vijay Prasad |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/actress-ramya-wont-be-a-part-of-sidlingu-2-says-director-vijay-prasad-8826000.html |work=News18 |date=23 March 2024 |language=en |archive-date=4 April 2024 |access-date=17 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240404215425/https://www.news18.com/movies/actress-ramya-wont-be-a-part-of-sidlingu-2-says-director-vijay-prasad-8826000.html |url-status=live }}

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| released = 2025

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| length = 8:13

| language = Kannada

| label = MRT Music

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The film has soundtrack composed by J. Anoop Seelin.{{cite web |title=Katheyondu Kaadide |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/sidlingu-2/KaWwjgKYyzE_ |website=JioSaavn |date=1 February 2025}}{{cite web |title=Churmuri Tinkondu (From "Sidlingu - 2") (Full Song) |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/song/churmuri-tinkondu-from-sidlingu-2/QgY-RU1XQkM |website=JioSaavn |date=10 February 2025}}

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| title1 = Katheyondu

| length1 = 4:05

| lyrics1 = Arasu Anthare

| extra1 = J. Anoop Seelin

| title2 = Churmuri Tinkondu

| length2 = 4:08

| lyrics2 = Nagarjun Sharma

| extra2 = Ananya Bhat, Karibasava Tadakal

| total_length = 8:13

}}

Sidlingu 2 was released theatrically on 14 February 2025, coinciding with Valentine's Day.{{cite news |title=Sidlingu 2 on February 14 - Bangalore Mirror |url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/sidlingu-2-on-february-14/articleshow/117927491.cms |work=Bangalore Mirror |date=5 February 2025 |archive-date=18 February 2025 |access-date=17 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250218124158/https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/sidlingu-2-on-february-14/amp_articleshow/117927491.cms |url-status=live }}{{cite news |title='Sidlingu 2' to release this Valentines Day |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2025/Jan/04/sidlingu-2-to-release-this-valentines-day |work=The New Indian Express |date=4 January 2025 |language=en |archive-date=19 February 2025 |access-date=17 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250219085856/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2025/Jan/04/sidlingu-2-to-release-this-valentines-day |url-status=live }}

A. Sharadhaa of The New Indian Express rated the film three out of five stars and wrote, "Despite some loose ends in the climax’s court scene and a few forced political and celebrity references, Sidlingu 2 offers an emotional rollercoaster, meditating on the nature of desires, materialism, and the deeper meaning of life."{{cite news |last1=Sharadhaa |first1=A. |title=Yogi's maturity evolves as Sidlingu in Vijaya Prasad's satirical sequel |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2025/Feb/15/yogis-maturity-evolves-as-sidlingu-in-vijaya-prasads-satirical-sequel |work=The New Indian Express |date=1 February 2025 |language=en}} Y. Maheswara Reddy of Bangalore Mirror gave the film three out of five stars and wrote, "Vijaya Prasad has managed to keep this movie clean with no dirty dialogues."{{cite news |title=Movie Review: Sidlingu 2: A clean family entertainer - Bangalore Mirror |url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/movie-review-sidlingu-2-a-clean-family-entertainer/articleshow/118261042.cms |work=Bangalore Mirror |date=15 February 2025 |archive-date=15 February 2025 |access-date=17 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250215032558/https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/movie-review-sidlingu-2-a-clean-family-entertainer/amp_articleshow/118261042.cms |url-status=live }} Shashiprasad SM of Times Now gave it two-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote, "There are a few moments that evoke memories of 2012 Sidlingu, but overall, the sequel’s car story remains stuck in second gear for most of the journey, failing to offer anything truly exciting."{{cite news |title='Sidlingu 2' Movie Review: The Sequel To The Car Story Remains Stuck In Second Gear! |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/sidlingu-2-movie-review-the-sequel-to-the-car-story-remains-stuck-in-second-gear-review-118220714 |work=Times Now |date=14 February 2025 |language=en}}

Sridevi S. of The Times of India gave the film two-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote, "While Sidlingu 2 has flashes of brilliance and strong performances, its uneven screenplay and tonal inconsistency prevent it from reaching its full potential."{{cite news |title=Sidlingu 2 Movie Review : Sidlingu 2 : Yogi shines in this quirky sequel |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/sidlingu-2/movie-review/118268470.cms |work=The Times of India |date=15 February 2025 |archive-date=8 March 2025 |access-date=17 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250308031820/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/sidlingu-2/movie-review/118268470.cms |url-status=live }} Jagadish Angadi of Deccan Herald gave it two out of five stars and wrote, "After a promising start, the screenplay loses steam, and the narration becomes flawed. The story is dragged down by unnecessary elements, putting the audience’s patience to the test."{{cite news |title='Sidlingu 2' movie review: Lukewarm sequel to a blockbuster hit |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/sidlingu-2-movie-review-lukewarm-sequel-to-a-blockbuster-hit-3406854 |work=Deccan Herald |date=15 February 2025 |language=en |archive-date=15 February 2025 |access-date=17 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250215144336/https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/sidlingu-2-movie-review-lukewarm-sequel-to-a-blockbuster-hit-3406854 |url-status=live }} Vivek M. V. of The Hindu wrote, "The background score, shot compositions, and production value resemble a television serial. Time and again, cinema has proven that it’s difficult for directors to bank on their past success. Sidlingu 2 is yet another example."{{cite news |last1=M.V |first1=Vivek |title='Sidlingu 2' movie review: A bland sequel devoid of the refreshing quality of the original |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/sidlingu-2-movie-review-yogi-vijaya-prasad/article69219461.ece/ |work=The Hindu |date=14 February 2025 |language=en-IN}}

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