Kamal Haasan and Shankar's much-anticipated Indian 2, the sequel to the 1996 blockbuster Indian, has taken a surprising turn. After a disappointing run at the box office, the film will be streaming on Netflix just a month after its theatrical release.

On Sunday, Netflix announced that Indian 2 will be available in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada languages, starting August 9th. The announcement, accompanied by a poster featuring Kamal Haasan's iconic character, sparked a wave of reactions on social media.

While some viewers expressed excitement for the early release, a significant portion of netizens mocked the film, criticizing its too early arrival on the streaming platform. Many also voiced their disappointment over the lack of a Hindi version, highlighting the film's potential to reach a wider audience.

Some of the online reactions included:

Hindi mein kab? Jab Indian 3 aaegi? (When in Hindi? When Indian 3 comes?)

Thatha vararey, Thatha arrived too early into OTT.

The film's box office performance has been widely acknowledged as a disappointment. Made on a reported budget of ₹250 crores, Indian 2 only managed to gross ₹147 crores worldwide. The film's underwhelming performance is likely contributing to the early streaming release, though the lack of a Hindi version adds another layer to the online discussions.

Reports suggest that Netflix initially wanted to renegotiate the OTT rights deal, potentially seeking a refund due to the film's poor box office performance. The streaming platform reportedly acquired the rights for ₹120 crores before the theatrical release.

Indian 2 faces a tough battle to regain momentum on Netflix, especially after the mixed reception it received in theaters. While it remains to be seen how the film will fare with home audiences, its early streaming debut and the ongoing online debate surrounding it are sure to keep Indian 2 in the spotlight.