Indian 2
Senapathy, an ex-freedom fighter turned vigilante who fights against corruption. Senapathy returns to the country to aid a young man who has been exposing corrupt politicians in the country through videos on the internet.
Directed by S. Shankar · Action · Drama · Thriller · 180 min · 2024
Trailer
Director
S. Shankar
Writer
screenplay = Shankar
Studio
Lyca Productions / Red Giant Movies
Release
12 Jul 2024
Runtime
180 min
Genres
Action, Drama, Thriller
Full Plot
Senapathy, an ex-freedom fighter turned vigilante who fights against corruption. Senapathy returns to the country to aid a young man who has been exposing corrupt politicians in the country through videos on the internet.
Cast & Characters
Disha, Chitra's love interest (Voice dubbed by M. M. Manasi)
Rakul Preet Singh
Kamal Haasan in a triple role as
Veerasekaran Senapathy / Indian, an ex-INA agent turned vigilante
Chandrabose "Chandru" Senapathy, Senapathy’s son (archival footage from Indian)
Veerasekaran Balram, Senapathy’s father (cameo appearance in the post-credit scene of Indian 3)
"Sakalakala Vallavan" Sarguna Pandian
S. J. Suryah
Aarthi Thangavel, Chitra's friend
Priya Bhavani Shankar
Did You Know?
Indian 2 is part of TMDb's "Indian Collection."
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
S. Shankar has directed 8 films in our catalog, including I, Enthiran.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Kamal Haasan appears in 28 films in our catalog, including Thevar Magan, Papanasam.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Indian 2 was initially planned to be released in April 2024 but was postponed due to unfinished post-production works.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
The film's release date was finally announced as July 12, 2024.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Filming began in December 2021 but was delayed multiple times due to various reasons.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
A major schedule was filmed in Chennai in May 2023, followed by a sequence at the Chennai International Airport that was interrupted.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Indian 2 holds 3.9/10 on IMDb (15,820 votes), 15% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 2, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
United Kingdom
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (3.9/10 on IMDb (15,820 votes), 15% on Rotten Tomatoes), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indian 2's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
Indian 2 holds a 15% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is Indian 2's IMDb rating?+
Indian 2 has a 3.9/10 rating on IMDb from 15,820 votes.
Is Indian 2 good? What are critics saying?+
Indian 2 holds 3.9/10 on IMDb (15,820 votes), 15% on Rotten Tomatoes.
How long is Indian 2?+
Indian 2 has a runtime of 180 min.
Who directed Indian 2?+
Indian 2 was directed by S. Shankar.
Where can I watch Indian 2?+
Indian 2 is available to stream, rent, or buy on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Indian 2 received largely negative reviews from critics, with many criticizing director Shankar's outdated writing structures and lack of nuance in storytelling. Some reviewers praised Kamal Haasan's performance but felt that it couldn't save the film from its overall messiness. The movie was panned for its weak execution and inability to connect with audiences emotionally.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
