The trailer for Soodhu Kavvum 2, the sequel to the 2013 Vijay Sethupathi-starrer Soodhu Kavvum was unveiled by the makers on Tuesday. Helmed by SJ Arjun, the film stars Shiva in the lead with Karunakaran reprising his role from the original film.

With an entirely new cast, Soodhu Kavvum 2 connects with the original film with Karunakaran's character, Arumai Pragasam, who becomes the finance minister in the upcoming film. Shiva is a disciplined kidnapper just like Vijay Sethupathi from the original. The trailer promises a laughter-filled movie experience.

Apart from Shiva, the film also stars Harisha, Radha Ravi, MS Bhaskar, Karate Karthi, Ramesh Thilak, Aruldoss, Kalki, and Kavi. Soodhu Kavvum 2 film has a story penned by SJ Arjun and T Yogaraja.

The original, a 2013 black comedy crime film, was directed by Nalan Kumarasamy, and also stars Bobby Simha, Ashok Selvan, Ramesh Thilak, and Sanchita Shetty in the lead roles.

The film's technical crew comprises music composer Edwin Louis Viswanath, cinematographer Karthik K Thillai and editor Ignatious Aswin. The film is backed by CV Kumar of Thirukumaran Entertainment and S Thangaraj of Thangam Cinemas.

Soodhu Kavvum 2 is all set to hit theatres on December 13.