Indian 2: No early shows in Tamil Nadu for Kamal Haasan's film, special shows and hiked prices allowed in Telangana

Indian 2 is directed by Shankar and stars Kamal Haasan, Siddharth, and Rakul Preet Singh in the lead roles. It will be released on July 12.

Published on: Jul 11, 2024, 17:52:06 IST

By Neeshita Nyayapati

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Shankar’s Indian 2, the sequel to his 1996 film Indian, will be released on July 12. The film will be released in multiple languages and stars Kamal Haasan, Siddharth, and Rakul Preet Singh in the lead roles. Know all about its release in Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. (Also Read: Siddharth says Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan inspired South actors to not endorse alcohol, paan masala)

Kamal Haasan in a still from Shankar's Indian 2.

No early morning shows in TN

The Tamil Nadu government has issued a GO not permitting early morning shows but allowing a special show to be added. Five shows are permitted per day for the first three days of release. The state government has banned early morning shows and Indian 2 has not received permission to screen. Varisu and Thunivu, in early 2023, were the last Tamil films to obtain permission. There’s also no permission to hike ticket prices in the state.

Special shows, ticket hike in TS

Indian 2 is releasing in Telugu as Bharateeyudu 2 and the state government has permitted special shows, apart from approving ticket price hikes. A fifth show will be allowed in the state the first week of release, with multiplexes allowed to charge ₹75 and single screens allowed to charge ₹50 extra per ticket. All theatres showing Bharateeyudu 2 will screen an advertisement creating awareness on drug abuse and cybercrime.

A legal tussle in AP

After Nag Ashwin’s Kalki 2898 AD received permission to hike ticket prices in Andhra Pradesh, Rakesh Reddy of Nellore challenged the government’s decision. On Wednesday, the AP High Court said it’ll decide whether the state government has a right to enhance prices. They also asked the state government to file a counter. A hearing on the same will be held on September 9. While there’s no hike in ticket prices in AP, early shows have been allowed.

About Indian 2

Indian 2 sees the return of freedom fighter-turned-vigilante Senapathy, played by Kamal. While Kajal Aggarwal also shot for the film, Shankar revealed that her portions will be seen in Indian 3. Indian 2 is expected to end on a cliffhanger, setting things up for the next film.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Neeshita Nyayapati
Despite having a Master's degree in Journalism and over a decade of experience in print and digital media as a field reporter and sub-editor at organisations such as The Times of India and Reader's Digest, Neeshita Nyayapati remains a movie buff first and a Chief Content Producer second. She fell in love with movies in childhood and believes nothing matches the magic of watching a good film that moves you with a warm tub of popcorn in hand. Her love for writing about cinema follows that. Come Friday, you'll find her at her happy place, the movies, catching the latest rom-com or masala offering, for reviews or otherwise. As for the rest of the week, she's here reporting the juiciest news in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi or bringing out the best of celebs in interviews. While her niche is Telugu cinema, Neeshita likes to dabble in a little bit of everything to stay up to date. From film announcements to scandals and hard news angles, she has explored it all. A good book, a comforting cup of hot chocolate, puppy kisses and a stunning beach view are all she needs to unwind. Her passion for biking and travelling has taken her to various places across the country. She has found peace in everything from the frozen lakes of Gangtok to the coffee plantations of Coorg and the dense forests of Bandipur, to the monasteries of Darjeeling. But no matter where she goes, Neeshita loves coming across inspiring and moving stories.Read More