Indian 2, directed by the famous S. Shankar, is the long-awaited follow-up to the 1996 hit Indian. The film stars Kamal Haasan returning as Senapathy, a former freedom fighter now a vigilante. It also features Siddharth, Rakul Preet, and Suryah, making for a compelling action story.
The film boasts a high production value, with a budget of about ₹200 crores. Indian 2 has already earned over ₹114 crores globally in its opening weekend. The movie's mix of intense drama and social themes makes it a top pick for movie fans.
| Title | Indian 2 |
| Genre | Action, Drama |
| Director | S. Shankar |
| Main Cast | Kamal Haasan, Siddharth, and Rakul Preet |
| Music | Anirudh Ravichander |
| Cinematography | Ravi Varman, R. Rathnavelu |
| Budget | ₹200 Crores |
| Box Office | ₹114 Crores |
| Released on | August 2024 |
Indian 2 has received mixed reviews. Some people like the film’s strong social message and Kamal Haasan's performance, but others think it doesn't have the same emotional depth as the original. Filmibeat praised its technical quality but felt the story could be more engaging.
The film's grand scale and action scenes have been praised, but some reviewers think the sequel doesn't quite live up to the original Indian, despite its huge budget and star cast.
Main Actors
- Kamal Haasan as Senapathy
- Siddharth as Chitra Aravindhan
- Rakul Preet Singh as Disha
- S. J. Suryah as Sakala Kala Vallavan
- Bobby Simha as Pramod Krishnaswamy
- Priya Bhavani Shankar as Aarthi
- Vivek as Elango
Brief Story
In Indian 2, the aging vigilante Senapathy returns to fight corruption in today's India. He joins forces with Chitra Aravindhan, a young man with a personal vendetta, to expose and tackle corruption. The film explores their battles against deceit and betrayal while Senapathy deals with his troubled past.
The story looks at themes like justice and the ethics of taking the law into one’s own hands. As they uncover deep corruption, they face tough challenges and dangerous enemies, testing their strength and principles.
Box Office
Indian 2 had a strong box office start, earning over ₹114 crores globally in its opening weekend. The film is doing well in Tamil Nadu and other South Indian regions. Analysts think it will keep performing well, appealing to fans of both nostalgia and modern action films.
Despite mixed reviews, the film's earnings are expected to grow, with hopes of hitting major box office targets soon. Its success is driven by its high production quality and Kamal Haasan's star power.
Indian 2 is now going for its digital streaming in a few days. Till then, you can check Bappam Telugu content every day at the earliest.