Indian 2 is an action thriller movie directed by S. Shankar, known for his big-budget films. It stars Kamal Haasan, who returns as the vigilante Senapathy from the first movie. Kajal Aggarwal and Siddharth play important roles alongside him. The film is a sequel to the 1996 hit Indian and was produced by Lyca Productions.
The movie had a large budget of about 250 crore rupees, making it one of the most expensive Indian films. It faced several delays during filming. These issues pushed back the release date many times. After a long wait, the film finally hit theatres and received mixed reviews from critics and audiences alike.
| Title | Indian 2 |
| Genre | Action Thriller |
| Director | S. Shankar |
| Main Cast | Kamal Haasan, Kajal Aggarwal, Siddharth |
| Production | Lyca Productions |
| Language | Tamil |
| Budget | ₹250 crore |
| Cinematography | Ravi Varman |
| Music | Anirudh Ravichander |
Indian 2 stars Kamal Haasan as Senapathy, an older but still determined vigilante fighting corruption. The movie is known for its grand scale and impressive action scenes, which many viewers have praised. However, some critics think the story is too complicated and the film is too long.
Director S. Shankar's distinctive style is clear in the movie's lavish production and visual effects. The performances, especially Haasan's, have been well-received. Although the film addresses important social issues, some reviewers feel that the message sometimes gets overshadowed.
Actors Details
- Kamal Haasan as Senapathy / Indian
- Kajal Aggarwal as Ravi Varman's love interest
- Siddharth as Subash
- Rakul Preet Singh as Akshara
- Priya Bhavani Shankar as Siddharth's love interest
- Vivek as Senapathy's friend
- Nedumudi Venu as Krishnaswamy
- Samuthirakani as a police officer
- Bobby Simha in an undisclosed role
Brief Story
Indian 2 continues the story of Senapathy, it shows how his fight against corruption has changed over the years. Senapathy recruits young people to help him. The movie looks at modern social issues and how corruption has evolved in the digital age. Senapathy's extreme methods are now seen differently by a society dealing with widespread corruption.
The plot involves a major conspiracy that threatens the nation, bringing Senapathy out of hiding. His return leads to conflicts with corrupt officials and a new generation that doesn't fully understand his ways. The story spans multiple time periods, showing the impact of Senapathy's actions over the years. It also examines the personal cost of his crusade, especially on his family.
Box Office Collections
On its opening day, the movie earned an estimated ₹25-26 crores net, which translates to around ₹30-31 crores gross. This strong performance includes a notable ₹13 crore gross from Tamil Nadu alone and around ₹9-10 crore from the Telugu-speaking states.
Despite mixed negative word-of-mouth, Indian 2 managed to draw significant crowds, especially in its primary markets. Its total worldwide collection on the first day was approximately ₹69.15 crores, with ₹62.35 crores net from India.
Indian 2 is currently streaming in cinemas across India but it will be soon available on OTT platforms after a few weeks. You can also check more such content on Filmywap Home where daily new contents are added.