An efficient synthesis of N-acetyl-2-substituted indole derivatives via direct intramolecular hydroamination of N-acetyl-2-alkynylaniline derivatives was developed. The reaction could be applied to a wide range of substrates employing only 1–2 mol% of PtCl4 as the catalyst to furnish the desired indole products in moderate to excellent yields. The current protocol is efficient, reliable and scalable