The Indian 2 Introduction, the first look at Kamal Haasan and S Shankar’s ambitious project, was recently shared on social media (November 3, Friday). Although fans are excited about Indian 2, the introduction video has received mixed reactions online. Fans who loved the original movie from 1996 have mixed feelings about it. Some viewers feel that the teaser lacks Shankar’s signature style.
Indian is a classic blockbuster with Kamal Haasan and is one of Shankar’s best works. The film tackles corruption in India and was a big hit back then. So, there are high expectations for the sequel.
However, the teaser didn’t quite meet these expectations. Even Anirudh’s soundtrack has received a lukewarm response. AR Rahman composed the songs and score for the original Indian movie. However, for the sequel, the young musician Anirudh Ravichander replaced Rahman as the music director. This decision left many fans puzzled and disappointed.
On the other hand, some believe that the film looks like a remake of Shankar’s earlier movies, as the corruption theme in the teaser resembles Shankar’s film “Shivaji” starring Rajinikanth.
The highly anticipated Indian sequel, which faced several delays, is set to be released in two parts. The first part is expected in Summer 2024, while the second part is slated for a Diwali release in the same year.
The cast of this massive project includes Kamal Haasan, along with late actors Nedumudi Venu, Vivekh, and Manobala, as well as Siddharth, Rakul Preet Singh, SJ Suryah, Delhi Ganesh, Gulshan Grover, Brahmanandam, Bobby Simha, Kalidas Jayaram, and others in supporting roles. Indian 2 is a joint production by Red Giant Movies and Lyca Productions.
