Indian 2 gets a cut of 20 minutes on 2nd day! Find out why!
Indian 2, directed by S Shankar and starring Kamal Haasan, Rakul Preet Singh, Siddharth, and others, has made headlines by trimming its runtime by 20 minutes. Now revised to 2 hours and 40 minutes, the film is in theatres near you.
The ambitious sequel to the 1996 blockbuster Indian had an ordinary start, earning Rs 55 crores on its first day. However, it is expected to surpass the Rs 100 crore gross worldwide mark by the end of its second day. The biggest news, however, is the decision to shorten the film’s length due to mixed to negative audience feedback.
Indian 2 gets a cut of 20 minutes on 2nd day! Find out why!
On its first day, Indian 2 received criticism for being repetitive and overly long. In response, the makers took immediate action by trimming the movie on the very next day, a bold move that shows they are listening to audience feedback. This decision has left many wondering if the revised runtime will improve the film’s prospects. Adjusting a film’s length so soon after release often sends mixed signals to potential viewers. Clarity on the impact of this change will come once reviews of the shortened version are available.
Indian 2 is an expensive project, as is its planned sequel, Indian 3. With the second part struggling to connect strongly with the audience, the third part may face significant challenges and require more convincing. The makers are walking a fine line as they navigate these critical early days.
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