Shankar Breaks Silence On Indian 2’s Delay: ‘It’s Because Of External Factors’
The 61-year-old filmmaker talked about the challenges that led to the multiple postponements and the various factors that ultimately led to decision-making for Indian 2.
The release of Game Changer, featuring Ram Charan and Kiara Advani, has put filmmaker S. Shankar in the spotlight. Released on January 10, the action thriller opened to mixed reviews. Now, the director has addressed the reason behind the delaying Indian 2, featuring South superstar Kamal Haasan. In an interview, Shankar talked about the challenges that led to the multiple postponements and the various factors that ultimately led to decision-making for Indian 2.
In a conversation with Behindwoods TV, the 61-year-old filmmaker emphasised that he has always prioritised finishing his work on one project and then taking up the next. Shankar also mentioned that he typically dedicates not more than a year and a half to one film. He said, “The maximum time I take to complete a movie is one and a half years."
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However, with Indian 2, the things were different. The director mentioned that the shooting of the Kamal Haasan starrer film was hampered by various external factors. In the same interview, Shankar added, “ If it goes beyond that, it’s because of external factors, including dates of actors and cancellations due to various reasons. When a shoot gets cancelled, it’s not easy to bring all the artists back."
Furthermore, the director also talked about his meticulous working style, highlighting how he plans every minute detail to the tee in advance to overcome any and every unforeseen circumstance.
Shankar mentioned that he would always check on the weather conditions and logistics during an outdoor shoot to ensure smooth work progress. Reflecting on Indian 2’s shoot, he thus admitted that once a certain thing went wrong, it was very difficult to restore the original flow of plans, which often needed significant time and effort.
Speaking of Indian 2, the Kamal Haasan starrer vigilante action thriller was released in theatres on July 12, 2024. Featuring a star-studded cast of Siddharth, S. J. Suryah, Rakul Preet Singh, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Nedumudi Venu, Gulshan Grover, and Kalidas Jayaram others, the film is a sequel to Indian, which was released back in 1996.
The film follows the story of Senapathy (Haasan), an ageing freedom fighter-turned-vigilante who fights against corruption with a group of youngsters. Indian 2 has grossed over Rs 151 crore, and it became one of the highest Tamil films of 2024.
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