The highly anticipated sequel to the 1996 Tamil film 'Indian,' titled 'Indian 2,' directed by Shankar, was released in theaters on July 12. The movie features an ensemble cast including Kamal Haasan, Rakul Preet Singh, Sidharth, Kajal Aggarwal, and Priya Bhavani Shankar. Despite its star-studded lineup, the film received mixed reactions from both critics and audiences.
Produced by Subaskaran Allirajah's Lyca Productions and Udhayanidhi Stalin's Red Giant Movies, 'Indian 2' revolves around an ageing freedom fighter, played by Kamal Haasan, who continues his fight against corruption in modern India. Although Kamal Haasan's performance was widely praised, the film's storyline received criticism for being weak.
'Indian 2' was released in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi, making a significant impact at the box office with earnings of Rs 150 crore. Despite the impressive opening, the film's performance dwindled, and it faced challenges in maintaining audience interest. The movie earned Rs 6.88 crore from advance bookings alone, with over 3.88 lakh tickets sold on the first day.
The film features music composed by Anirudh Ravichander, known for his work on Shah Rukh Khan's 'Jawan.' 'Indian 2,' also referred to as 'Hindustani 2,' was released in multiple formats including 2D, IMAX, and 4DX.
Continuing from the 1996 original, 'Indian 2' follows the story of Senapathy, a freedom fighter and vigilante, portrayed by Kamal Haasan. The movie poster depicts Senapathy with his trademark twisted finger, symbolizing his relentless fight against corruption.
This film will feature a diverse cast including Abhirami, Nasser, Simbu, Ashok Selvan, Trisha, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Gautham Karthik, Joju George, Pankaj Tripathi, Sanya Malhotra, and Ali Fazal, with music composed by AR Rahman.