Kamal Haasan, the film Indian 2 received mixed reviews, which impacted word-of-mouth promotion
The much-anticipated Tamil vigilante action film “Indian 2,” starring Kamal Haasan, witnessed a significant decline in its box office collections after a strong opening. Directed by S. Shankar, the film managed to gross Rs 58.9 crore in its first three days, but the trend suggests a waning audience interest.
Day-by-Day Breakdown
“Indian 2” had an impressive start, earning Rs 25.6 crore on its opening day. However, the collections dropped to Rs 18.2 crore on the second day and further to Rs 15.1 crore on the third day. The cumulative collection for the first weekend stands at Rs 58.9 crore.
Factors Affecting Performance
Several factors have contributed to the decline in collections. Despite the high expectations and star power of Kamal Haasan, the film received mixed reviews, which impacted word-of-mouth promotion. The lengthy runtime of over three hours was also a point of criticism, leading to a trimmed version being released later.
Comparative Performance
“Indian 2” is competing against other major releases and, despite its initial hype, it has struggled to keep up. For instance, Akshay Kumar’s film “Sarfira” outperformed “Indian 2” on its opening weekend. Nevertheless, “Indian 2” is still expected to become the highest-grossing Tamil film of 2024, surpassing the collections of “Maharaja” and “Aranmanai 4”.
Future Prospects
Looking ahead, the performance of “Indian 2” in the coming weeks will be crucial. The film’s ability to sustain its box office earnings will largely depend on its reception in the international markets and the impact of the trimmed runtime version. With the current trajectory, industry analysts are cautiously optimistic about its long-term prospects, given Kamal Haasan‘s enduring popularity and the film’s thematic appeal.
In conclusion, while “Indian 2” has faced a downward trend post its strong opening, it remains a significant player at the box office. The coming days will be telling in terms of whether it can regain momentum and meet the high expectations set by its predecessor.
