Indian 2 review: Everything is good except this big point

28 years ago, director Shankar and Kamal Haasan presented ‘Indian’ to the Tamil audience. It still cherishes it as their own. Even after almost three decades, the film remains relevant, especially in highlighting corruption. However, Kamal Haasan and Shankar decided to revive Indian Thatha (grandfather) aka Senapathy to shed light on the corrupt activities depicted in numerous movies, not just in Tamil cinema but in other languages as well. Indian 2 review Chitra Aravindan (Siddharth) and his three friends operate a YouTube channel named ‘Barking Dogs’ is focusing on parodies and political satire. They sign off their videos with ‘Let’s bark!’ After realizing that their videos, despite garnering thousands of views. It had little impact, the team initiates a campaign called ‘Come Back Indian.’
They believe that only Indian Thatha, aka Senapathy, can eradicate corruption. As the ‘Come Back Indian’ campaign gains traction on social media, Indian Thatha reappears. This time, he deals with corrupt individuals in Gujarat, Odisha, and other regions of the country in unconventional ways. Indian Thatha encourages his followers to adopt Gandhian principles and expose corruption while upholding Netaji’s ideals. However, this decision leads to unexpected consequences. The unfolding events form the essence of the narrative.
Version 1: ‘Indian 2’ is arguably the weakest film in director Shankar’s career. It’s like a never-ending WhatsApp message about corruption in every field. The whole story revolves around bribery. Whether it’s about getting a government job or winning a contract for a granite quarry, money is the key. As Shankar said in ‘Sivaji: The Boss’, ‘The rich keep getting richer, while the poor keep getting poorer.’
‘Indian 2’ is perhaps the least impressive movie in director Shankar’s filmography. It feels like a never-ending WhatsApp chain message about corruption across all sectors. The entire plot revolves around bribery. Whether it’s about securing a government job or winning a tender for a granite quarry, money plays a crucial role. As Shankar mentioned in ‘Sivaji: The Boss’, ‘The rich keep getting richer, while the poor keep getting poorer.’