Arya adapts to corporate life and gains respect for his hard work. Santhi, a colleague, develops feelings for him, but he rejects her advances. Meanwhile, both Ajay and Arya fall in love with Geetha, a new employee. While Ajay suppresses his feelings, Arya openly expresses his love, making Geetha uncomfortable. She tries to expose his obsessive behavior but fails. Eventually, she manipulates Arya into confessing his love before revealing her feelings to Ajay, hoping to distance herself from Arya. However, Ajay, aware that Geetha does not truly love him, frames Arya for a car accident to eliminate him as a rival.
Arya adapts to corporate life and gains respect for his hard work. Santhi, a colleague, develops feelings for him, but he rejects her advances. Meanwhile, both Ajay and Arya fall in love with Geetha, a new employee. While Ajay suppresses his feelings, Arya openly expresses his love, making Geetha uncomfortable. She tries to expose his obsessive behavior but fails. Eventually, she manipulates Arya into confessing his love before revealing her feelings to Ajay, hoping to distance herself from Arya. However, Ajay, aware that Geetha does not truly love him, frames Arya for a car accident to eliminate him as a rival.
As Ajay and Geetha grow closer, Arya decides to unite them. However, Geetha’s violent family arranges her marriage to settle a gang feud. Arya travels to her village to prevent the wedding and rescues her during a fight. To protect her, he marries her but secretly plans to reunite her with Ajay. Upon returning home, Arya discovers that Geetha’s father, Raji Reddy, has read his diary, learning of Ajay and Geetha’s plans. He rushes to save Ajay from being killed by Raji Reddy and forces Kasi Reddy, a rival gang leader, to take Geetha hostage in exchange for Ajay’s release. With the help of Subbi, Geetha’s friend, Arya arranges passports for Ajay and Geetha to flee after Raji threatens to kill Geetha which scares Arya as he stills loves her too much. He asks for one last day with them, feeling they have never truly considered him a friend. During this time, Geetha begins to fall in love with Arya, and Ajay changes their escape destination to [[Australia]] to prevent Arya from following them. But, Arya already knows about Ajay changing the escape destination to Australia as he and Geetha have a conversation. Geetha, worried about what can happen to Arya if her father finds out about him helping her and Ajay. Arya responds by saying he can die for Geetha. This makes Geetha that Arya will do anything to see her happy if it causes his death.
As Ajay and Geetha grow closer, Arya decides to unite them. However, Geetha’s violent family arranges her marriage to settle a gang feud. Arya travels to her village to prevent the wedding and rescues her during a fight. To protect her, he marries her but secretly plans to reunite her with Ajay. Upon returning home, Arya discovers that Geetha’s father, Raji Reddy, has read his diary, learning of Ajay and Geetha’s plans. He rushes to save Ajay from being killed by Raji Reddy and forces Kasi Reddy, a rival gang leader, to take Geetha hostage in exchange for Ajay’s release. With the help of Subbi, Geetha’s friend, Arya arranges passports for Ajay and Geetha to flee after Raji threatens to kill Geetha which scares Arya as he stills loves her too much. He asks for one last day with them, feeling they have never truly considered him a friend. During this time, Geetha begins to fall in love with Arya, and Ajay changes their escape destination to [[Australia]] to prevent Arya from following them. But, Arya already knows about Ajay changing the escape destination to Australia as he and Geetha have a conversation. Geetha, worried about what can happen to Arya if her father finds out about him helping her and Ajay. Arya responds by saying he can die for Geetha. This makes Geetha that Arya will do anything to see her happy if it causes his death.
As they prepare to leave, Geetha confesses to Ajay that she informed her father about their relationship due to her decision of keeping Arya safe as she has fallen for him and not make him pay the consequences for Ajay and Geetha’s relationship. Raji Reddy arrives and attacks Ajay, prompting Arya to threaten Geetha. When Raji Reddy attempts to stab Ajay, Arya intervenes and is wounded. This incident makes Geetha realizes Arya’s love and Ajay realizing despite Arya knowing how much Ajay hates him, understands how much his friendship with Ajay means to Arya. At the hospital, Ajay decides and tells Arya that he will be a real friend to Arya, that he has been for these past years. Arya asks Ajay to press a button, and Ajay, unaware of its consequences, presses it, causing the oxygen supply to stop. Arya survives, but Geetha, misunderstanding Ajay’s actions, slaps him. In private, Arya apologizes to Ajay, who finally realizes the depth of Arya’s love for Geetha. The story concludes with Ajay leaving with a smile, accepting Arya and Geetha’s relationship and Geetha holding Arya’s hand.
As they prepare to leave, Geetha confesses to Ajay that she informed her father about their relationship due to her decision of keeping Arya safe as she has fallen for him and not make him pay the consequences for Ajay and Geetha’s relationship. Raji Reddy arrives and attacks Ajay, prompting Arya to threaten Geetha. When Raji Reddy attempts to stab Ajay, Arya intervenes and is wounded. This incident makes Geetha realizes Arya’s love and Ajay realizing despite Arya knowing how much Ajay hates him, understands how much his friendship with Ajay means to Arya. At the hospital, Ajay decides and tells Arya that he will be a real friend to Arya, that he has been for these past years. Arya asks Ajay to press a button, and Ajay, unaware of its consequences, presses it, causing the oxygen supply to stop. Arya survives, but Geetha, misunderstanding Ajay’s actions, slaps him. In private, Arya apologizes to Ajay, who finally realizes the depth of Arya’s love for Geetha. The story concludes with Ajay leaving with a smile, accepting Arya and Geetha’s relationship and Geetha holding Arya’s hand.
2009 film directed by Sukumar
Arya 2 is a 2009 Indian Telugu-language psychological romantic action film co-written and directed by Sukumar. Produced by Aditya Babu and B. V. S. N. Prasad under the Aditya Arts banner, the film stars Allu Arjun in the titular role, alongside Kajal Aggarwal and Navdeep with music composed by Devi Sri Prasad. It serves as a spiritual sequel to Arya (2004).[1]
The film explores the complex love-hate relationship between two childhood friends, Arya and Ajay, and their mutual love for Geetha, set against a backdrop of corporate and family conflicts. Arya 2 was released theatrically on 27 November 2009 to mixed reviews. While the film opened to strong box office collections, its run was affected in Telangana due to disruptions caused by the Telangana agitation.[2] The film was later dubbed into Malayalam with the same title, and released across Kerala on 5 February 2010 with 100 prints and was successful in the state.
Over the years, Arya 2 has been re-evaluated as one of the best films in Allu Arjun and Sukumar’s filmography and gained a massive fan following particularly from the youth. It received praise for the performances of its leads(particularly Arjun), Sukumar’s writing, music, cinematography and technical aspects. Over the time, the film has gained a cult status. Owing to its enduring popularity post release, it was eventually re-released on April 5, 2025 on the occasion of Arjun’s birthday. It grossed over ₹6.75 crore and is currently the 5th highest grossing re-released Telugu film.[3]
At an orphanage, two orphans, Arya and Ajay, form an uneasy bond. Arya, who is mentally unstable, forces a friendship with Ajay, who secretly despises him. A wealthy family wishes to adopt one of them and decides through a coin toss, which Arya lets Ajay win. Ajay grows up to become a successful businessman, while Arya becomes an extreme psychopath. When thugs attack Ajay, Arya intervenes and injures them using surgical instruments, leading to his arrest. Ajay bails him out, but Arya’s reckless driving causes a car accident. Arya then demands a job at Ajay’s company in exchange for his life, and Ajay reluctantly agrees, on the condition that Arya reforms into a well-mannered and hardworking businessman.
Arya adapts to corporate life and gains respect for his hard work. Santhi, a colleague, develops feelings for him, but he rejects her advances. Meanwhile, both Ajay and Arya fall in love with Geetha, a new employee. While Ajay suppresses his feelings, Arya openly expresses his love, making Geetha uncomfortable. She tries to expose his obsessive behavior but fails. Eventually, she manipulates Arya into confessing his love before revealing her feelings to Ajay, hoping to distance herself from Arya. However, Ajay, aware that Geetha does not truly love him, frames Arya for a car accident to eliminate him as a rival.
As Ajay and Geetha grow closer, Arya decides to unite them. However, Geetha’s violent family arranges her marriage to settle a gang feud. Arya travels to her village to prevent the wedding and rescues her during a fight. To protect her, he marries her but secretly plans to reunite her with Ajay. Upon returning home, Arya discovers that Geetha’s father, Raji Reddy, has read his diary, learning of Ajay and Geetha’s plans. He rushes to save Ajay from being killed by Raji Reddy and forces Kasi Reddy, a rival gang leader, to take Geetha hostage in exchange for Ajay’s release. With the help of Subbi, Geetha’s friend, Arya arranges passports for Ajay and Geetha to flee after Raji threatens to kill Geetha which scares Arya as he stills loves her too much. He asks for one last day with them, feeling they have never truly considered him a friend. During this time, Geetha begins to fall in love with Arya, and Ajay changes their escape destination to Australia to prevent Arya from following them. But, Arya already knows about Ajay changing the escape destination to Australia as he and Geetha have a conversation. Geetha, worried about what can happen to Arya if her father finds out about him helping her and Ajay. Arya responds by saying he can die for Geetha. This makes Geetha that Arya will do anything to see her happy even if it causes his death.
As they prepare to leave, Geetha confesses to Ajay that she informed her father about their relationship due to her decision of keeping Arya safe as she has fallen for him and not make him pay the consequences for Ajay and Geetha’s relationship. Raji Reddy arrives and attacks Ajay, prompting Arya to threaten Geetha. When Raji Reddy attempts to stab Ajay, Arya intervenes and is wounded. This incident makes Geetha realizes Arya’s love and Ajay realizing despite Arya knowing how much Ajay hates him, understands how much his friendship with Ajay means to Arya. At the hospital, Ajay decides and tells Arya that he will be a real friend to Arya, that he has been for these past years. Arya asks Ajay to press a button, and Ajay, unaware of its consequences, presses it, causing the oxygen supply to stop. Arya survives, but Geetha, misunderstanding Ajay’s actions, slaps him. In private, Arya apologizes to Ajay, who finally realizes the depth of Arya’s love for Geetha. The story concludes with Ajay leaving with a smile, accepting Arya and Geetha’s relationship and Geetha holding Arya’s hand.
The soundtrack and background score were composed by Devi Sri Prasad. The music was released on 1 November 2009 at Rock Heights, Madhapur, Hyderabad. The audio rights of the soundtrack were purchased by Sony Music India. It was also recorded in Malayalam and Hindi.[4] The tracks “Ringa Ringa”, “Uppenantha Prema” and “My Love Is Gone” topped the music charts. The song “Ringa Ringa” received a cult status. The music of the song was re-used by Devi Sri Prasad in the Salman Khan’s film, Ready as “Dhinka Chika”. And it was also re-used in Kannada movie 5 Idiots.
Following the internet phenomenon of “Why This Kolaveri Di” in 2011, “Ringa Ringa” was featured alongside “Oh Podu“, “Appadi Podu” and “Naaka Mukka” in a small collection of South Indian songs that are considered a “national rage” in India.[5]
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Malayalam Track list
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All lyrics are written by Siju Thuravoor.
| Title | Singer(s) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | “Mr. Perfect” | Anwar Sadath, Devi Sri Prasad, Chorus | 4:38 |
| 2. | “Chendu Mallika” | Vijay Yesudas | 5:29 |
| 3. | “Mohajaalakam (Baby He Loves You)” | Vidhu Prathap | 5:23 |
| 4. | “Ringa Ringa” | Malgudi Subha | 5:35 |
| 5. | “Kai Neettunnu” | Jobi, Megha | 6:05 |
| 6. | “My Love Is Gone” | Alex Kayyalaykkal | 4:50 |
Jeevi of Idlebrain.com rated the film three out of five and wrote, “On a whole, Arya 2 is a different film that can appeal to A centers and class crowds”.[8] Rediff.com rated the film two out of five stars stating, “It’s only the first half of the film which makes for interesting viewing, otherwise the film is the usual routine stuff interspersed with some good dances and slick technical work”.[9]
Arya 2 was released on 27 November 2009. It was also dubbed in Malayalam under the same title, in Odia as I Love You Geeta, in Hindi as Arya: Ek Deewana (2010), and was remade under the title Ami Shudhu Cheyechi Tomay in Bengali.
Arya 2 was re-released on 5 April 2025.
The film grossed ₹25 crore (US$3.0 million) in its first week, including ₹18 crore (US$2.1 million) from Nizam area. However the film was affected when its screening was halted in Telangana region due to Telangana Agitation.[2]
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