Till date, Ragini MMS 2 has been pitched as a horrex affair that has ample dose of horror and sex on display so as to keep the viewer engaged. Well, the makers (intentionally?) chose to hide one aspect of the film that actually turns out to be an added highlight, humor. One was least expecting comical undertones in the Sunny Leone-starrer and though she is not the one doing comedy, her presence ensures that men (and even women) around her drool enough to end up throwing a wisecrack or comical anecdotes. With genuine light-hearted moments peppering the film’s narrative, both in first as well as second half, Ragini MMS 2 succeeds in bringing three genres together, horror, sex and humor.
The film is a true sequel to Ragini MMS and the good part is that when the backstory of the ghost and its various acts is revealed, it is quick fire engaging and genuinely convincing. Considering the fact that there were no plans for a sequel when Ragini MMS was made, it is commendable that the writing team actually managed to merge the story lines of both films so seamlessly.
(Above): Sunny Leone in “Ragini MMS 2.”
While one manages to appreciate this fact a little later into the film, it is Sunny Leone who fetches your attention in every scene that she appears. From someone who was heaving needlessly in Jism 2 to being an actor who can now keep a frame stable, Sunny indeed emerges as a quick learner.
As for her ‘special skills’ gained via a stream of adult videos, the audience won’t be disappointed as she does everything possible under the regulation of Indian Censor Board. So Sunny gets under the shower, makes out with her co-star (Karan Mehra, indulges in a lesbian kiss (with Sandhya Mridul), walks around the house in lingerie and shares dirty bedroom talks with her director (Pravin Dabas), hence ensuring that a viewer can’t really take his eyes away. The stage setting is fine too with the song “Baby Doll” coming right at the film’s beginning, hence setting up the mood.
(Above): Sunny Leone in “Ragini MMS 2.”
The same holds true with respect to horror as director Bhushan Patel brings on spooky elements at regular intervals, hence not deviating from the core of the film. This means there are clichés aplenty, creaking doors, ghost in the mirror, undead children, shadows behind the doors, whispers in the night and stuff alike, arriving at regular intervals. Though this does become a little irksome at times, you do cheer for the film’s climax that is simply outstanding.
Such is the kind of stranglehold that the climax manages to hold for those few moments that one looks at Sunny with an altogether different perception. In fact it won’t be erroneous to state that during these very well executed few minutes, Sunny does remind one of Megan Fox in flick Jennifer’s Body. As for her body beautiful, she makes sure that there is enough eye candy in store for those initial 100 minutes (before the climax starts).
(Above): Sunny Leone (c) in “Ragini MMS 2.”
Meanwhile, most of the supporting cast is effective too. Kainaz Motiwala is fine in a cameo. Pravin Dabas shows a good comic streak. Karan Mehra is a natural and deserves more films. Sandhya Mridul, as an aspiring actress from Lokhandwala, is impressive, especially in her earlier scenes. Saahil Prem, who makes his debut with the film, has a lengthy part but is plain ordinary. Divya Dutta is fine in her part of a woman who solves the mystery, though one does feel that there was more for her to do in the film. Soniya Mehra (Vinod Mehra’s daughter) has a forgettable walk on part. As for Anita Hassanandani, one wonders what made her pick this minuscule part!
Nevertheless, the film clearly rides on Sunny’s oomph and succeeds well in that aspect. In fact the film even has biopic elements of Sunny in ways more than one. While she plays Sunny Leone in the film, she also addresses an important question, “Can a porn star be a Hindi film actor?” The question is answered twice. First, when Sunny expresses her self doubt on whether she is ready for the role. Second, when she gets orgasmic in a matter of seconds to reprimand an overzealous young actor who believes that there are no expressions required in the porn industry.
Well, if her work in Ragini MMS 2 is any indication, the question is well answered to good satisfaction. As for the film itself, though it may not boast of an out of the box concept or a unique treatment, it has a good mix of masala entertainment where horror, sex and humor are presented in a good measure.
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