Director Vetrimaaran, actor Vijay Sethupathi and producer Elred Kumar paid a visit to their film Viduthalai Part 2's music composer, Ilaiyaraaja.

The courtesy visit was to thank the composer for his contribution to the film's success.

The sequel to the 2023 film Viduthalai, Viduthalai Part 2, opened to mixed reviews upon its release on December 20. While Vetrimaaran's craft and the political message were hailed, the primary criticism kept on the film was that it was way too much expository than visual storytelling.

The CE review of the film reads, "And yet, for all its value, if it feels like I'm disappointed with Viduthalai Part 2, it's simply because a film with as much political utility, as much understanding about oppression and rebellion, needed to be armed with more compelling drama and emotion, and perhaps a clearer road towards its goals. As for Perumal, apart from those tender portions he gets with Mahalakshmi, he remains a man whose words we hear but whose heart we don't consistently see. "

Viduthalai Part 2 follows the journey of Vijay Sethupathi's Perumal Vaathiyaar. The film shows how he rose up the ranks from being a teacher to being a disciple of KK (Kishore) and the leader of Makkal Padai. It tells the story of how one goes down a violent route before embracing a path of peace.

Besides Vijay Sethupathi, the film also stars Kishore, Manju Warrier, Soori, Rajiv Menon, Chetan, Ilavarasu, and Gautham Vasudev Menon, among others. It has music by Ilaiyaraaja as well as cinematography by R Velraj, including multiple overhead shots in hilly areas.