Kamal Haasan and director Shankar’s much-anticipated film ‘Indian 2’ has undergone significant changes shortly after its release. Five days after hitting theaters on July 12, the movie has been trimmed by 12 minutes in response to widespread negative reviews from critics and audiences. Starting today, July 17, viewers can watch this revised version in cinemas.
Lyca Productions, the company behind ‘Indian 2,’ addressed the criticisms by officially confirming the news. They released a poster featuring the message, “We heard you,” acknowledging the feedback and their decision to edit the film. In their statement, they said, “We heard you! ‘Indian 2’ is now trimmed by 12 minutes! Now watch the trimmed version of the film in cinemas near you.”
Before the official confirmation, there were rumors circulating that the film had been cut by 20 minutes. However, Lyca Productions clarified that the actual reduction was 12 minutes. This decision reflects their commitment to improving the viewing experience based on audience and critic feedback.
Indian 2 Trimmed By 12 Minutes
Kamal Haasan’s “Indian 2” was released in theaters last Friday but garnered largely negative reviews. As a sequel to S. Shankar’s 1996 vigilante film “Indian,” it arrived 18 years after the original. Unfortunately, it did not meet the high expectations of many fans. A significant number of viewers expressed disappointment, citing that the film was overly long and lacked the depth that made the original a classic.
In response to this feedback, Lyca Productions decided to make changes. They have trimmed 12 minutes from the movie in an effort to improve its pacing and overall reception. This new, shorter version is now being shown in theaters.
On Wednesday, Lyca Productions used their official X (formerly Twitter) account to make an announcement about the trimmed version. They shared a new poster for “Indian 2” which featured the message, “We heard you! Indian 2 is now trimmed by 12 minutes! Watch the trimmed version in cinemas near you!” This move is seen as an attempt to address the concerns of the audience and enhance the viewing experience.
Witness the enhanced version of #Indian2 🇮🇳✂️ Now presenting a streamlined edition trimmed by 12 min. Catch it in cinemas near you for a crisper experience! 💥@IndianTheMovie 🇮🇳 Ulaganayagan @ikamalhaasan @shankarshanmugh #Siddharth @actorsimha @anirudhofficial @dop_ravivarman… pic.twitter.com/0reMKOvMIe
— Lyca Productions (@LycaProductions) July 17, 2024Also Read: Indian 2 Review
About Indian 2
Indian 2, co-produced by Lyca Productions and Red Giant Movies, stars Kamal Haasan as Senapathy, also known as ‘Indian Thatha’. In this film, Senapathy battles corruption using the ancient Indian martial art, ‘varma kalai’. The cast includes Samuthirakani, Bobby Simha, Kajal Aggarwal, Siddharth, Rakul Preet Singh, and Priya Bhavani Shankar.
Despite a strong opening weekend, the film’s earnings dropped significantly by its first Monday, totaling ₹65.15 crore in India so far.
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Indian 2 Trimmed By 12 Minutes FAQs
Q.1. Why was ‘Indian 2’ trimmed by 12 minutes?
Ans. This movie was trimmed by 12 minutes in response to widespread negative reviews from critics and audiences who felt the film was overly long.
Q.2. When was the revised version of ‘Indian 2’ released in theaters?
Ans. The revised, shorter version started showing in theaters on July 17, 2024.
Q.3. Who are the main producers of ‘Indian 2’?
Ans. It is co-produced by Lyca Productions and Red Giant Movies.
Q.4. What role does Kamal Haasan play in ‘Indian 2’?
Ans. Kamal Haasan reprises his role as Senapathy, also known as ‘Indian Thatha’, a vigilante fighting corruption using the ancient martial art ‘varma kalai’.
Q.5. How did ‘Indian 2’ perform at the box office initially?
Ans. The movie performed well during its opening weekend but saw a significant drop in earnings by the first Monday, totaling ₹65.15 crore in India so far.
