Indian 2 Actress Priya Bhavani Shankar Breaks Silence On Poor Performance Of Kamal Haasan Starrer

Kamal Haasan's film Indian 2 was released on 12th July and performed poorly at the box office. This sequel to the 1996 hit Tamil movie Indian, featured the story of a retired freedom fighter battling corruption in India. It underperformed in theatres and was criticised for its weak storyline. Recently, actress Priya Bhavani Shankar spoke out about the backlash she faced after the film’s disappointing reception.

Priyani Bhavani Shankar was bullied and trolled by Indian 2 flop

In a conversation with Galatta Plus, Priya Bhavani Shankar admitted that the harsh criticism and online bullying affected her significantly, but she remained resolute in defending her decision to participate in the film. She made it clear that predicting a film's success or failure is challenging and it is unfair to place all the responsibility on a single individual.

She explained that between signing on for Indian 2 and its release, she received many offers, as it was the first major film she had committed to in her career. While Kadaikutty Singam was a major success, she was new to the film industry at the time. She expressed her gratitude to director Pandiraj for offering her the role. 

Priyani Bhavani Shankar replies to the backlash

Priyani Bhavani Shankar further mentioned that “no one would choose to work on a film if they knew it would not be well-received by the audience.” She defended the team by saying, “Every technician puts in a lot of effort with the hope that the film will succeed.”  

Further talking about the film’s failure actress said even if she got the Indian 2 role now she would accept it. She acknowledged that the backlash has been painful and feels like bullying, but she is not unrealistic about it.

Priya Bhavani Shankar also stated that if given the chance to go back, she would still choose to work on the film. She challenged anyone to find a female lead who would turn down a project involving Shankar and Kamal Haasan, especially with such a prominent role. She revealed that she has no regrets about her decision and remains committed to her initial reasons for taking on the role, even if the outcome did not meet expectations. She expressed her willingness to apologise to the audience for any dissatisfaction.

Meanwhile, right now, Priya Bhavani Shankar eagerly awaits the release of her upcoming film, Demonte Colony 2, which is expected to grace cinema screens on the 15th of August.