After 'Indian 2' failure, 'Indian 3' may release on OTT
What's the story
Following the disappointing box office performance of Kamal Haasan's Indian 2, reports suggest that the third installment of the vigilante franchise, Indian 3, is set for a direct OTT release.
The decision was reportedly influenced by the financial losses incurred by Lyca Productions from Indian 2's underwhelming run.
The production house is now aiming to recover its losses through this strategy.
Streaming platform
'Indian 3' to premiere on Netflix
The makers of Indian 3 have reportedly chosen Netflix as the platform for its direct release.
This decision is seen as a strategic move to mitigate the financial difficulties faced by Lyca Productions following Indian 2's lackluster performance.
However, no official confirmation has been made so far.
Meanwhile, Indian 2 is also streaming on the same streamer.
Production hurdles
'Indian 3' production faced multiple delays and challenges
The production of Indian 3 was fraught with challenges, including a major accident on set and reported creative differences between Haasan and director Shankar.
Despite these setbacks, the film was shot concurrently with its predecessor, Indian 2.
The storyline continues from where Indian 2 left off, featuring Haasan reprising his role as Senapathy—a vigilante hero fighting against corruption.
Box office disappointment
'Indian 2' failed to impress despite Haasan's popularity
Despite Haasan's significant fan base and the franchise's legacy, Indian 2 failed to generate the expected response when it was released on July 12.
In Indian 2, Haasan returned as Senapathy, leading a narrative that begins with a group of YouTubers advocating against injustice and evolves into a thrilling chase between the vigilante and police.
It also starred Rakul Preet Singh and SJ Suryah.