Let’s be honest: you watch Juzni Vetar for the cars. The sequel doubles down. The nighttime drift races through the industrial zones of Belgrade are cinematic gold. You can smell the burning rubber through the screen. Director Miloš Avramović understands that the car isn't just a vehicle; it's a character. The sound design alone—the whine of the turbo, the crunch of metal—is worth the ticket.
If you loved the original film and the subsequent series, this is generally considered a must-watch Juzni Vetar 2
The sequel finds Petar living in exile in Berlin, Germany. He is trying to leave his past behind, working as a mechanic and staying under the radar. However, as the title suggests, the South Wind is a wind that never stops blowing. He is tracked down by a fellow Serbian fugitive, who drags him back into a world of fast cars, cocaine shipments, and corrupt politicians. Let’s be honest: you watch Juzni Vetar for the cars
: While Miloš Biković (Maraš) and Miodrag Radonjić (Baća) return, some felt their performances were less nuanced this time around, leaning more into caricatures. The Verdict You can smell the burning rubber through the screen
The 2021 sequel, Južni Vetar 2: Ubrzanje (South Wind 2: Speed Up), is a high-octane continuation of the Serbian crime saga that has polarized both fans and critics. While some praise its technical growth, others feel it sacrifices the grounded realism of the original for stylized action. The Good: Technical Evolution Top-Tier Production : Reviewers highlight the "excellent" cinematography and improved camera work compared to the first film. Atmospheric Score
The film utilizes the "one-shot" technique in several fight scenes, making the audience feel trapped in the chaos. A standout scene involves a raid on a truck stop in Hungary, which is shot in a single, unbroken 7-minute take. The cars are real (modified Audi RS7s and BMW M5s), and there is a noticeable reduction in CGI compared to other modern action films.