Veteran actor Kamal Haasan and ace director Shankar's much-awaited vigilante drama, "Indian 2" ("Bharatheeyudu 2" in Telugu), hit the theatres on July 12. The film was eagerly awaited, especially considering the success of its prequel and Kamal Haasan's performance. However, the film has received mixed responses from critics and audiences.
The film has done well on its opening day in both the Telugu states. In the Nizam region, "Bharatheeyudu 2" collected around Rs 4.85 crore on the first day. The impact of the Telangana government allowing the film's team to hike ticket rates was clearly visible on the first day of collections.
The story of the film is based on a vigilante drama, in which Kamal Haasan plays a powerful and courageous character. Director Shankar has presented some great scenes and an impressive storyline in the film, which manages to keep the audience engaged. However, some viewers feel that the length of the film and the story in some parts seem a bit stretched.
Along with Kamal Haasan, Siddharth, Kajal Aggarwal, SJ Suryah, Rakul Preet, Samuthirakhani, and Priya Bhavani Shankar have also brought life to their respective characters. The performances of all the actors are extremely impressive. Anirudh Ravichander's music is the soul of the film and the songs match well with the story.
The film is receiving mixed responses from the audience. While some viewers have praised the film, some have called it weaker than the prequel. It may be a challenge for the film to maintain the momentum and register a good box office collection over the weekend.
"Bharatheyudu 2" has taken a good start on its first day, but the film will have to work harder to maintain its performance. If you are a fan of Kamal Haasan and Shankar, then this film can be a must-watch for you. But if you are a critical viewer, you might be a little disappointed with the length of the film and some parts of the story.