Verdict: Jayanti 2 means well and tackles an important subject, but a thin script and slow pacing keep it from having the impact its predecessor did. It’s a watchable social drama rather than a must-see theatrical experience.
Pros:
Relevant, socially conscious subject about discrimination in education
Sincere performances from the lead cast, especially the newer faces
Connects meaningfully to the well-regarded 2021 original
Cons:
Story feels underwritten and doesn’t fully engage the audience
Slow pacing and a subdued theatrical opening have limited buzz
Meliorist Film Studio (Distributed by Sunshine Studios)
Release Date
11 September 2026
Country
India
Language
Marathi
Genre
Drama, Social Drama
Censor Rating
UA16+
The film follows Payal, a young student from a tribal community in Chandrapur who moves to Pune after securing college admission through a reserved category quota.
She soon finds herself targeted and discriminated against by fellow students, leading to a clash that gets her unfairly suspended by the college administration.
Her friend Tanuja and an alumnus, Santya, step in to help her fight back not just against the students involved, but against the deeper layers of college politics and social bias that caused the injustice in the first place.
The film builds toward whether Payal gets her dignity, and her place in college, back.Early reactions, including from trade observers, suggest the film’s heart is in the right place but its execution doesn’t quite land.
The topic of reservation and campus discrimination is one that resonates with audiences, and several viewers have acknowledged the film’s intent to spotlight a real, ongoing issue in Indian education. However, the general sentiment is that the screenplay lacks depth to hold attention for the full runtime.
Some viewers feel the narrative moves too slowly in stretches and doesn’t build enough tension around the central conflict. A section of the audience has pointed out that the writing needed more nuance to do justice to a subject this serious.
On the positive side, the performances of the younger cast members have found some appreciation, along with the presence of a veteran like Rohini Hattangadi in a key role.
But overall, chatter around the film has been muted rather than enthusiastic, with talk of a dull opening day and limited screen count keeping visibility low.
Disclaimer: This review is based on publicly available audience reactions and discussions on X at the time of writing. Individual opinions may vary.
Kadir is a box office reporter and film analyst from Hojai, Assam, and the founder of Tenvow.com. Since 2015, he has been into box office reporting. With a focus on box office collections, OTT trends, and movie analysis, Kadir delivers accurate, data driven insights into the business of films.
