Sequel to Indian – A Disappointing Tale

The much-awaited sequel to the iconic Indian, titled “Indian – Part 2,” hit the screens recently with high anticipation from fans and audiences. Starring Kamal Hassan in the lead role, the film left viewers curious about what direction the story would take.

The film follows Aravind, played by Siddharth, a YouTuber running a channel named ‘Barking Dogs’ focused on exposing wrongdoings. When he witnesses a mother’s suicide due to financial struggles, Aravind decides to adopt the tagline ‘Can’t Back Indian’ and begins his mission of highlighting societal issues.

It is revealed that the Indian dubbed as ‘Vikram’, portrayed as a Taiwan-based military officer who disappeared from the country in 1996, is now in Taipei. As Aravind gains notoriety, Vikram returns to India, symbolically sending a message.

While the film boasts organic flow in its narrative, the main drawback lies in its lack of substance. With a focus on grandeur without depth and weak character development, the story fails to engage viewers.

Kamal Hassan’s entry into the film seems promising initially, but his character lacks depth and fails to sustain interest after the initial introduction. The poetic dialogues he delivers attempt to bring depth but fall short. The dubbed dialogues do not captivate as expected.

The intense action sequences come off as overly dramatic rather than impactful. The background music, though standard, does not add to the overall viewing experience.

Director Shankar fails to live up to his previous standards in this film. The lack of compelling storytelling or strong character arcs results in a disappointing outcome for ‘Indian – Part 2’.

Rakul Preet‘s chemistry with Siddharth feels forced, with her character coming off as superficial and disconnected from the narrative.

Siddharth’s portrayal of the main character lacks the emotional depth needed for such a role. However, his efforts to convey emotional turmoil are commendable.

Priya Bhavani Shankar‘s character brings length and dynamism to the film. Despite this, her performance seems constrained by the script, failing to fully showcase her acting abilities.

Bobby Simha‘s attempt to stand out with a unique character falls short, leaving the audience puzzled as to his role’s significance in the plot.

Subhaskaran, with high expectations from films like ‘Indian,’ seems to have veered off course with ‘Indian – Part 2.’ The film’s focus on exposing social issues without proper execution to engage viewers rouses less enthusiasm.