Review of movie Student Of The Year 2

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Rating:3/5

 Pretty young things in designer wear, dapper dudes with rippling muscles, scorching hot-wheels and a colourful campus buzzing with all sorts of extra-curricular activities - welcome to the class of 2019 at Dehradun’s most upscale college Saint Teresa. It's a place where all things are pretty and glossed over. Film’s leading man (Tiger Shroff) fits right into the scheme of things when he secures an admission with a sports quota. He comes from a lesser priviledged college, where students don't have the luxury of fancy cars and fashionable clothes. But his many talents start becoming a cause of concern for the current poster boy of Saint Teresa Manav Mehra (Aditya Seal). Add to that, Manav's sister Shreya (Ananya), the big brat of the college, who thinks of herself as no less than a princess, is all set to take on Rohan and embarass him at every given opportunity. This sets the stage for a testosterone led confrontation of one-upmanship that involves love, ladies and competitiveness. Much of the story revolves around the four main characters, who fall in and out of love without much ado. There’s no heartbreak too deep that can shatter them, or a punch strong enough that can break them. The story stays sweet, simple and along predictable lines.

Tiger Shroff pretty much carries the film on his well-toned shoulders, and his sweet boy charm works for the part. His strengths are showcased with skill and attention – whether he is dancing like a dream, running on the tracks (the camera accentuating his muscles and sinew in close-ups), playing kabbadi or flipping in the air and landing with a blow. 

While film’s leading ladies Tara and Ananya are glammed up to the T and flaunt the best designer wear that money can buy, their roles aren’t tailored to perfection. Especially, Tara’s character doesn't seem well etched out, and while her screen presence is impressive, her performance is average. Thankfully, for Ananya, her character gets a definite curve and a convincing backstory that works in her favour. Her performance gradually grows on you, especially in some of her meet cute scenes with Tiger. Ditto, for the film’s anti-hero Aditya Seal. He pulls off his part well, looking every bit the classy, rich spoilt brat. 

While there was a lot more scope for comedy, some of the best laugh-out-loud moments come from Tiger’s gang of friends. Among them, Harsh Beniwal leaves a lasting impression with his wisecracks and comic timing.