Indian-2 is one of the biggest films of this year. Made as a direct sequel to the cult blockbuster Indian (1996), it stars Kamal Hassan reprising his role of Senapathy. Bankrolled by Lyca Productions and Red Gaint Movies, it also stars S. J. Suryah, Kajal Aggarwal, Siddharth, and Rakul Preet Singh.
Despite lacking any buzz in the trade, the makers have managed to make good business in Telugu states; this can be attributed to Shankar’s brand value and, of course, the massive success of Kamal’s previous outing, Vikram (2022). Though the figures remain unknown, it is reported that Asian Cinemas has bought the film’s theatrical rights in Nizam and Uttarandhra, whereas N. V. Prasad (under Mega Super Good Films) will distribute it in the Ceded region.
All in all, Bharateeyudu-2 (Indian-2 in its telugu-dubbed version) will have a grand release across Telugu states. It’s worth noting that the original flick Bharateeyudu was a cultural phenomenon in Telugu back in the 1990s. It’s interesting to see how this sequel will fare at the box office.