'Is this a joke?': Lokesh Kanagaraj brutally trolled for praising Kamal Haasan's Indian 2

Indian 2, the most recent film starring Kamal Haasan and S Shankar, has generated a lot of conversation since its release. Both reviewers and viewers have had differing opinions on the movie. Nevertheless, after seeing the movie, director Lokesh Kanagaraj commended the film and also praised Kamal Haasan.

Lokesh wrote on X, ¡°#Indian2 is proof of our #Ulaganayagan @ikamalhaasan sir¡¯s commitment to his craft. Kudos to @shankarshanmugh sir for bringing grand visions to life on a massive scale with @anirudhofficial¡¯s scintillating background score for the film!. Can¡¯t wait for #Indian3.¡±

#Indian2 is proof of our #Ulaganayagan @ikamalhaasan sir¡¯s commitment to his craft. Kudos to @shankarshanmugh sir for bringing grand visions to life on a massive scale with @anirudhofficial¡¯s scintillating background score for the film! ???

Can¡¯t wait for #Indian3 ??

¡ª Lokesh Kanagaraj (@Dir_Lokesh) July 13, 2024

Since most people did not find Indian 2 engaging, people felt that Lokesh¡¯s praise towards the film was a ¡®joke¡¯.

Lokesh Kanagaraj trolled for praising Indian 2

Reacting to the post, a social media user wrote, ¡°How can you give this review? Loki Naa.¡±

Another added, ¡°Looks like someone showed him Indian 1996 again ¡­ with Indian 2 title card and credits.¡±

A third went on to add, ¡°I am a hardcore kamal fan. Grew up watching shankar films like it was a festival season. I was saddened by the level of lethargy and lack of professionalism this movie makers showed. It brings tears to me but they could not even block and stage actors properly.¡±

A fourth wrote, ¡°Flop movie. Why so much showoff.¡±

All you need to know about Indian 3

For those who don't know, Kamal Haasan will play Senapathy's father in the upcoming film Indian 3, which is slated for release in 2025. A significant part is played by Kajal Aggarwal, and the character of SJ Suryah is anticipated to be more prominent in the third installment. It is predicted that Indian 3 will serve as a prequel to Indian (1996).

As per Pinkvilla, S Shankar clarified that while he had only intended to make Indian 2, the concept for Indian 3 came to him as the movie was being made.

Also read: Is Kamal Haasan's Indian 2 worth watching? These 10 tweets might help you decide

For the unversed, Indian 2 is currently running in theatres.

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