After numerous delays, Kamal Haasan’s highly anticipated film, Indian 2, is finally gearing up to release this Friday. This sequel comes 28 years after the original 1996 cult classic film, reuniting director S. Shankar and South superstar Kamal Haasan. The buzz around its release has reached a fever pitch, thanks to its action-packed trailer and star-studded cast.
What is Indian 2 release date?
Senapathy, the iconic character from Indian cinema, promised to return 28 years ago. Now, after multiple postponements, director Shankar and Kamal Haasan are delivering on that promise with Indian 2, which hits theaters on July 12, 2024.
The recently released trailer for Indian 2 has heightened excitement among fans. It hints at a high-octane action thriller that continues the story of Senapathy, a freedom fighter turned vigilante. The trailer showcases multiple crimes and scams across the country, emphasizing issues like unemployment, high taxes, and inadequate basic facilities.
Siddharth’s character questions the passive complaints of the people, invoking his childhood hero Senapathy to take action against corruption. Senapathy, played by Kamal Haasan, returns from his hiatus to combat the corrupt elite. The trailer features intense action sequences, including a shirtless fight scene and multiple disguises adopted by Senapathy to outsmart his adversaries. In one of the intense confrontations, Senapathy suggests that while his counterpart might choose Gandhi’s peaceful path, he will follow the more aggressive approach of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
Overall, the film explores political and vigilante justice themes, addressing current societal issues. Kamal Haasan, during a promotional event, said, “The core idea of Indian 2 comes from politics, and we have to thank them for it. Corruption still being rampant is the reason Indian thatha’s return is being welcomed after all these years.”
Indian 2 reportedly boasts a massive budget of around $30 million, with advance bookings opening soon. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has granted the film a U/A certificate. Furthermore, the runtime of this movie is 3 hours and 4 seconds.
The technical crew of the upcoming film includes cinematographer Ravi Varman and editor A. Sreekar Prasad. T. Muthuraj is the production designer, and the dialogues have been penned by Jeyamohan, Kabilan Vairamuthu, and Lakshmi Saravana Kumar.
Indian 2 cast: Kamal Haasan, Siddharth & more
In this sequel, Kamal Haasan reprises his role as Veerasekaran Senapathy/Indian, with Siddharth playing Chitra Varadharajan. Furthermore, the film also features an ensemble cast, including Kajal Aggarwal, Rakul Preet Singh, Gulshan Grover, Zakir Hussain, Piyush Mishra, and Akhilendra Mishra. Also, SJ Surya, Bobby Simha, Vivek, Priya Bhavani Shankar, and Brahmanandam join them. Finally, Samuthirakani, Nedumudi Venu, Delhi Ganesh, Manobala, Jagan, and Kalidas Jayaram round out the cast. The film is releasing in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi.
Meanwhile, Siddharth shared his thoughts on the film. “When I saw Indian for the first time, it made me angry about the common man’s helplessness and empathetic to his pain. Even today, I feel the same anger. That’s why Indian 2 has become more relevant. Nothing has changed on the corruption front, so we need a larger-than-life solution mixed with real-life logic,” he shared.
Moreover, Kamal Haasan and S. Shankar have confirmed that Indian 2 will be followed by Indian 3, set to release in 2025. Haasan expressed his preference for the third part, stating, “The only reason I accepted to do the second part is because of the third part. My second half is Indian 3. I have been praising the film by myself, and I am only tensed that there’s a six-month wait for it.”
For those who want to revisit the original, Indian, the 1996 vigilante action film, is available on Aha, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar. The film focuses on Senapathy, an extremist freedom fighter determined to eradicate corruption, and his moral clash with his son, Chandru.
All in all, Indian 2 is a highly anticipated film that promises to deliver a powerful message against corruption, with Kamal Haasan reprising his iconic role. With the release on July 12, 2024, fans eagerly await the continuation of Senapathy’s vigilante justice.
