Indian is a film.
Indian (1996 film) . The film stars Kamal Haasan in dual roles with Manisha Koirala , Urmila Matondkar , Sukanya and Goundamani appearing in other pivotal roles . Indian was selected by India as its entry for the Best Foreign Language Film for the Academy Awards in 1996 , but was not nominated . The film was dubbed and released in Hindi as Hindustani with a few scenes reshot and also in Telugu as Bharatheeyudu . It was also the highest grossing Tamil film upon its release , until surpassed by Padayappa , three years later .