The much-anticipated sequel “Indian 2,” directed by Shankar and starring Kamal Haasan, has garnered mixed reviews on social media following its early screenings. Fans of the cult classic “Indian,” which originally released in 1996, have voiced their opinions on Twitter, revealing a spectrum of disappointment and hope for the franchise’s future.
Several early viewers took to Twitter to express their dissatisfaction with the sequel. One user lamented, “#Indian2 – Underwhelming Performances Even the talented #KamalHaasan can’t save this sinking ship.” Criticism centered around the film’s narrative depth, with comments suggesting that the character portrayal lacked the nuance expected from Haasan’s legendary acting prowess.
Another critic remarked, “this movie is a total disaster except grandeur in every frames,” highlighting issues with the film’s music, editing, and direction. Some viewers felt that the film failed to live up to its grand-scale expectations, criticizing various technical aspects including the background score and makeup effects.
Despite the criticism, there were hopeful voices anticipating redemption in a potential sequel. One optimistic viewer tweeted, “Hope #indian3 will be the answer. #KamalHaasan sir gave his full efforts to pull a decent one.”
“Indian 2” features a star-studded cast including Samuthirakani, Bobby Simha, Kajal Aggarwal, Siddharth, Rakul Preet Singh, and Priya Bhavani Shankar. The film, produced by Lyca Productions and featuring music by Anirudh Ravichander, has also released in Hindi and Telugu as “Hindustani 2” and “Bharateeyudu 2,” respectively.
The sequel’s reception underscores the challenges faced by high-profile franchises in meeting audience expectations built over decades. While some fans await future installments with optimism, the current response on social media paints a varied picture of disappointment and anticipation among viewers of Indian cinema.
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