Indian 2 OTT Release: When and Where to Watch Kamal Haasan’s Latest Film. Indian 2, starring the legendary Kamal Haasan, is set to make its digital debut just in time for the Independence Day celebrations. Directed by S Shankar, this sequel to the 1996 blockbuster has been eagerly awaited by fans. The film, which sees Kamal Haasan reprising his role as Senapathy, a vigilante fighting against corruption, was released in theatres on July 12, 2024, after a prolonged production period marked by various delays.
Release Date and Streaming Details
Netflix South has announced that Indian 2 will be available for streaming in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam languages starting August 9, 2024. Sharing the film’s poster featuring Kamal Haasan, Netflix wrote, “Thatha varaaru, kadhara vida poraaru. #Indian2 is coming to Netflix on 9 August in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada!”
Box Office Performance and OTT Rights: Despite high expectations, Indian 2 had a lukewarm reception at the box office, earning around Rs 50 crore during its theatrical run. Netflix had acquired the post-theatrical OTT rights for a substantial amount even before the film’s release. However, due to the movie’s underwhelming box office performance, there were reports that Netflix attempted to renegotiate the deal.
Plot and Cast
The story of Indian 2 picks up years after the events of the original film. Senapathy has been living in Taiwan as a martial arts guru. The narrative begins with a group of YouTubers, led by Chitra Aravindan (played by Siddharth). Who uncover instances of corruption and initiate a social media campaign to bring Senapathy back to India. The hashtag #ComeBackIndian trends, prompting Senapathy to return and continue his crusade against corruption. He encourages the youth to expose corrupt practices, even within their own families, leading to a series of dramatic and tragic events.
Apart from Kamal Haasan, the movie features Siddharth, Rakul Preet Singh, and others in prominent roles. The film’s music is composed by Anirudh Ravichander, and the cinematography is handled by Ravi Varman.
Future of the Indian Series
Indian 2 OTT Release: Looking ahead, Indian 3 is set to release in January 2025. This will feature Kajal Aggarwal in a significant role. This upcoming movie will be a prequel to the Indian film series. Further expanding the story of Senapathy and his fight against corruption.