Author: Desimartini Editorial Team
Shankar's last film, 2.0, was released in 2018, making Indian 2 his first directorial venture in six years.
In the last 6 years, both the film industry and audience preferences have drastically changed. Unfortunately, Shankar's filmmaking in Indian 2 feels outdated.
Despite Indian 2's promising premise, the film falters with poorly executed scenes, notably Senapathy's (Kamal Haasan) lacklustre introduction.
Kamal Haasan's performance suffers from bad direction and makeup, making him appear amateurish.
Indian 2 is riddled with logical issues, a lack of emotional depth, and poorly designed scenes to evoke sympathy.
Shankar's attempt to revive the iconic character of Indian Thatha feels misguided and lacks the impactful execution of the original film.
Even Indian 2's high-octane action sequences and dramatic social messages struggle to redeem its outdated approach.
Indian 2 finds some rhythm towards the end, portraying Senapathy as both a friend and enemy of the people.
Indian 2 feels like a missed opportunity to build on the legacy of its iconic predecessor, leaving fans yearning for the brilliance of the original.
Indian 2 ends with a teaser for Indian 3, hinting at a more exciting continuation.