You would be surprised to learn that Kamal Haasan’s newest movie has already reached a box office figure milestone. We are only a week into the release of “Indian 2,” and the film has already crossed the ₹70 crore mark, making it one of the biggest hits of the year so far.
This film and its sequels are unashamedly action-oriented, and after almost three decades since its prequel, it is evident that the audience in India still appreciates it.
But what’s driving this phenomenal success? Could the 1980s simply be the best, Is it the stars who have promised so much but delivered so little, or is it something else entirely? Let’s decode the numbers of the first week of ‘Indian 2’ and look at what this entails for Kamal Haasan, the legendary actor, and Tamil cinema.
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Indian 2 Box Office Collection & Movie Budget Update
The much-awaited sequel, Indian 2, with Kamal Hassan as the lead, did not create the kind of waves that were expected at theaters.
The movie was released with an opening of ₹25.6 crore; unfortunately, the film did not do well and received mixed reviews and there was a decline in collections. On its seventh day, Indian 2 earned around 1.54 crore rupees in India, net for all languages.
As of July 18, 2024, it had earned around ₹68.25 crore domestically and over ₹120 crore globally, falling short of expectations. Given the movie’s budget of ₹250 crore, it is less likely to reach its anticipated heights.
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— Lyca Productions (@LycaProductions) July 19, 2024
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About of Indian 2
Picking up years after the original, Indian 2 follows Senapathy, the ex-freedom fighter vigilante. He returns to India to assist a group of young activists who expose corruption through online videos.
When a young woman dies due to corrupt officials, her friends call for Senapathy’s help. He joins their fight, mentoring them and taking direct action against corrupt individuals.
The film explores themes of online activism, intergenerational justice, and Senapathy’s influence on a new generation fighting corruption.