Director Shankar never compromises on film runtime, despite changing audience preferences.
Director Shankar never compromises on film runtime, despite changing audience preferences.
Indian 2, released last Friday, has been declared a debacle due to its lengthy runtime.
Indian 2, released last Friday, has been declared a debacle due to its lengthy runtime.
Initially, there were rumors that the film would be trimmed by 20 minutes.
Initially, there were rumors that the film would be trimmed by 20 minutes.
The trimmed version didn't release immediately, fueling further speculations.
The trimmed version didn't release immediately, fueling further speculations.
Eventually, the film was trimmed by 12 minutes and the updated version is now in theatres.
Eventually, the film was trimmed by 12 minutes and the updated version is now in theatres.
Despite the update, the damage to the film's performance had already been done.
Despite the update, the damage to the film's performance had already been done.
Poor audience response led to significant drops in footfalls and box office numbers globally.
Poor audience response led to significant drops in footfalls and box office numbers globally.
The trimmed version is unlikely to revive Indian 2's box office performance
The trimmed version is unlikely to revive Indian 2's box office performance
hankar should have made the decision to trim before the release for better impact.
hankar should have made the decision to trim before the release for better impact.
Indian 2 stars Kamal Haasan, Siddharth, and Rakul Preet Singh, produced by Lyca Productions and Red Giant Films.
Indian 2 stars Kamal Haasan, Siddharth, and Rakul Preet Singh, produced by Lyca Productions and Red Giant Films.