Kamal Haasan announces Indian 2 to release on July 12, 2024; first single by Anirudh Ravichander to drop on May 22 : Bollywood News

Their much-awaited project, Indian 2, starring Kamal Haasan and directed by S Shankar, is hitting theatres on July 12, 2024. The makers announced the release date on May 19, along with a new poster featuring a silhouette of Haasan riding a horse with an axe. The film will be released in Tamil, Telugu (as Bharateeyudu 2), and Hindi (as Hindustani 2).

Kamal Haasan announces Indian 2 to release on July 12, 2024; first single by Anirudh Ravichander to drop on May 22

This news comes alongside the announcement of the first single's release, composed by Anirudh Ravichander, scheduled for May 22. An action-packed trailer is also nearing completion and is expected to launch strategically around the Muharram period in July, a prime release window in India.

#Indian2 Releasing worldwide in cinemas 12th July 2024! #1stSingleFromIndian2 @shankarshanmugh @anirudhofficial @LycaProductions #Subaskaran @RedGiantMovies_ @dop_ravivarman @sreekar_prasad @muthurajthangvl #Siddharth @MsKajalAggarwal @Rakulpreet @iam_SJSuryah @Actor_Vivek… pic.twitter.com/KgQSuB6I6V
— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) May 19, 2024

The makers are planning a multi-pronged promotional strategy to position the film as the biggest cinematic event of the year. Reports suggest that moviegoers can expect a special treat: a glimpse of Indian 3 attached to the end credits of Indian 2. This is particularly intriguing as Indian (1997), the immediate sequel to the 1996 original, concluded with a cliffhanger ending.

Kajal Aggarwal joins Haasan in the lead role, supported by a strong cast including SJ Suryah, Rakul Preet Singh, Siddharth, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Bobby Simha, and Samuthirakani. Lyca Productions and Red Giant Films are backing this highly anticipated project.