Kamal Haasan’s Indian 3: Shankar’s Extra Shoot Request Rejected by Lyca
Kamal Haasan’s Indian 3 faces a setback as Lyca Productions denies director Shankar’s request for extra shoot days, insisting the film be completed with existing footage.
Dumtika Editorial
October 21, 2026 · 1 min read
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Key Highlights
- Shankar requested 25 extra shoot days for Indian 3, but Lyca Productions refused.
- Lyca asked Shankar to finish the film with existing footage due to Indian 2’s box office failure.
- Social media and industry circles are discussing the impact on the film’s quality.
- Kamal Haasan reprises his iconic role in this closely watched sequel.
Kamal Haasan’s upcoming film Indian 3, directed by Shankar, has made headlines again as reports indicate a creative standoff between the director and the production house, Lyca Productions. Following the underperformance of Indian 2 at the box office, the makers have been cautious with the sequel’s production and budget decisions.
According to recent reports, Shankar requested an additional 25 days of shooting to capture more footage for Indian 3. However, Lyca Productions has reportedly turned down this proposal, instructing Shankar to complete the film using the footage already shot. Industry sources suggest that the production house is reluctant to invest further in the project, believing that the current material is sufficient to deliver the final cut.
This development has sparked discussions across social media and within Tamil film circles, with many speculating about the impact on the film’s quality and narrative. The decision appears to be influenced by the commercial disappointment of Indian 2, leading Lyca to exercise financial caution for the threequel.
Indian 3, which continues the legacy of the iconic vigilante character played by Kamal Haasan, has been closely watched by fans and industry observers alike. The collaboration between Shankar and Kamal Haasan has historically generated significant anticipation, but the recent production hurdles have added a layer of uncertainty to the project’s completion and release timeline.
As of now, Lyca Productions stands firm on its decision, and Shankar is expected to proceed with the post-production process using the available footage.
