'Indian 2' Movie Review: What's Good, What's Bad; Find Out From Viewers' Words

After a long wait, Kamal Haasan and Shankar's ambitious film 'Indian 2' is hitting the screens worldwide on Friday, July 12.

It is a sequel to 'Indian 2' which was released in 1996. The latest instalment is much bigger than the first part. Another part of the movie will be released next year.

Kamal Haasan returns as Senapati, an anti-corruption crusader and vigilante who had killed his own son in the 'Indian'. The latest flick has Siddharth, Rakul Preet Singh, SJ Suryah, Bobby Simha, Brahmanandam, Samthuthirakani among others. It also features the late Vivekh and Manobala.

The film has Anirudh's music, Ravi Varman's cinematography and Sreekar Prasad's editing.

Story:
In 'Indian 2,' the sequel maintains the excitement of its predecessor while continuing the core theme of fighting injustice. The storyline picks up where "Indian" left off, with Senapathy, a former freedom fighter turned vigilante, returning to combat widespread corruption in the country.

Spurred by public demand, Senapathy reemerges to champion justice, teaming up with a young man who exposes corrupt politicians through internet videos.

The trailer opens with scenes depicting widespread crimes and scams across India, narrated by a woman's voice that highlights issues like unemployment and corruption. Siddharth's character reflects on his childhood hero, Senapathy, who has been in hiding but returns dramatically.

Senapathy takes on corrupt businessmen and enemies, engaging in intense fights and using disguises to outsmart them. When questioned about his methods, Senapathy defends his forceful actions as necessary to save the nation, in contrast to Siddharth's character's preference for Gandhian nonviolence.

Review:

The movie has garnered a lot of hype. Will the movie live up to the viewers' expectations? Find it out here:

Venky Reviews: #Indian2 is an outdated and tedious movie. Though the movie tries to give honest messages, it's done in a boring way with no proper emotion and drama at all.

Shankar tried to repeat the screenplay of his old movies but fails to recreate the magic big time. All of the emotions are completely artificial and feel like a serial drama. The film had a good start for about 20 minutes along with Senapathys entry but continues to go down hill after that.

The grandeur and production values are nice. Anirudh had no scope to give an impactful score. While you can atleast sit through the first half, the second half doesn't give you that chance. Disaster! #Bharateeyudu2

#Indian2 Strictly Average 1st Half!

Film starts off well with building an emotional set-up but then goes down a predictable and routine path. So far reminds us of Shankars old screenplay structure but the routine screenplay style makes it less impactful. Needs a good 2nd half #Bharateeyudu2
Kamal Hassan is doing well. Grandeur and Production Values stand out in the first half. Anirudhs BGM is pretty ineffective so far.

Let's X OTT GLOBAL: So far Sooo Goood #Indian2 🔥

Decent Intro for @ikamalhaasan
First Half Packed With Some Engaging Sequences

@shankarshanmugh's Visual Treat
Interval Sequence BANGER With @anirudhofficial's BGM🔥💥💥 Two Track Mission 🔥
Senapathy's get-up with long hair hasn't come out well 😐 Could be better
Required a Strong Second Half 🏆🏆
Calendar Song is Visually Great Experience

Karthik: Very outdated screenplay and should have released long time ago. Can't believe it from #Shankar. My comedy idle and master of one liner #Vivek is a big plus. So dearly miss him. #BGM is a big let down from mass MD #Anirudh
#Average 1st half. Hope 2nd half saves it. #Indian2
Iconic, Innovative and first of a kind of GRAND OG director of India, #Shankar sir will surely leave a big black mark in his career with this #Indian2. Felt like watching documentary. Maybe I expected at least trendy or maybe emotional or entertaining one but this one doesn't. #Shankar sir you are still a GOAT director of Indian cinema and you can bounce back. #Average

Sai Reviews: Better second half but that really is not saying much. Shankar delves into the plot and Siddharth's arc is interesting but it's dunked in loads of syrupy melodrama and messy action. Seems like Shankar really forgets the strengths of Indian to produce a potpourri out of #Indian2
I thought the entire track of Siddharth had potential where the movie asks the question at what cost can you uphold absolute justice and has a little bit of space for an ethical development, but it mashes all of its ethics away with Shankar and Ani BGM w/ Senapathi's every act

Judging by the looks #Indian3 doesn't look any better as it delves into Senapathy's dad's backstory (hence confirming that Paaaraa is an exclusive part 3 song😭), endlessly extending this very confusing and unnecessary saga of Moral justice and mealy melodrama. Didn't like

Better second half but that really is not saying much. Shankar delves into the plot and Siddharth's arc is interesting but it's dunked in loads of syrupy melodrama and messy action. Seems like Shankar really forgets the strengths of Indian to produce a potpourri out of #Indian2

Shankar stages everything with as much grandeur but the outdated-ness is felt sorely. Everything feels like a sore ripoff of a Tamil blockbuster 10 years ago. It's unapologetically lavish and Herculean, yes, but at the cost of the entire movie? Where's the substance?
Not really looking forward to this second half. The Sivaji reference halfway was more entertaining than the entire movie. Alr people have begun comparing it with Darbar and Annaatthe here, so yk the level at how much it's disappointing

Bossu: Average 1st half Jaragandi song ref and few scenes 👍🏽 #Bharateeyudu2 #Indian2

Chonik: Done with show of #Indian2 #Bharateeyudu2, 2nd half was very disappointing. Though the idea behind movie is good, it was delivered in a bad & boring way. The setup was completely wasted, & Shankar sir lost his touch. As a big fan of his work, I was very disappointed.

T.H.A.R.U.N: #Indian2 is so terrible. Its a disgrace to the first part. Not a single department did justice. It proves again that
@shankarshanmugh is nothing without Sujatha Rangarajan. Feel sorry for Ram Charan for wasting his prime with this outdated director.

Guru K: When the director was forced to do 3 big movies simultaneously substandard product is what expected. Greediness of producers spoils directors focus/vision.#Indian2 This should have been just 1 sequel instead of 2.

Revolution4SRK: Vintage Shankar sir seems to be back in form. Crisper editing would have done wonders. Best work in recent years from him. #indian2

PaniPuri: #Indian2 Review : "OVER HUNGAMA - LESS EFFECTIVE- TEDIOUS WATCH"
Rating : 1.5/5 ⭐️

Positives:
👉#KamalHaasan
👉Granduer Visuals

Negatives:
👉Old Story
👉Dull & Plain Screenplay
👉Weak Direction
👉Boring Scenes
👉Poor emotions
👉Dead Second Half

Man of Justice: After industry hit in #2point0
Shankar out of sympathy/over confidence chose to help save then personal debt drowning & Tier 2/3 boxoffice #Kamalhasan
But i Blame Lokesh like always blame modiji as
Had #Vikram come earlier this needless
#indian2 #Bharateeyudu2 wouldnt been made

Thyview: #Indian2 okayish
Senapathy turns Cocky which worked against the film.
Siddharth's track some what saves the movie even though it turns melodramatic.
Credit where it's due, the movie takes some interesting/compelling turns in the 2nd half.
#Bharateeyudu2

Krishna Vemuri: #indian2 is a spectacle. Watch and enjoy.

All Pie is Good Pie: In the final moments, Kamal looks directly into the camera and says, "I'll be back!" But I'm afraid no sane person in this world'll ever be back. The greatest disaster you'll ever see or never see. Kamal looked good in the Indian3 trailer but I'm afraid it's a lost cause #Indian2

Winter: #indian2 better second half with routine shankar mark elevations.. overall average movie

USA Tamilan: #Indian2 has nothing to offer . Indian2 and 1 should have come as single part . Shankar failed miserably.

Umair Sandhu: Powerful Film of the Year !! I already watched it last week at Censor Board ! Maza a gaya ! #indian2

3.5⭐️/5⭐️Just saw #Indian2 at Censor Board!
MINDBLOWING ✔️🥵
First Review #Indian2 :
Paisa Vasool Action Thriller with Powerful Social message! #KamalHaasan Stole the show all the way. Biggest Tamil Hit of 2024 on the way.
3.5⭐️/5⭐️