Singham Again: 2024 Indian Hindi Action Film Trailer, Review

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Movie Name: Singham Again
Directed by: Rohit Shetty
Starring: Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, Arjun Kapoor, Jackie Shroff
Genre: Action
Running Time: 160 Minutes
Release Date: 01 November, 2024
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Production Companies: Reliance Entertainment, Jio Studios, Rohit Shetty Picturez, Devgn Films, Cinergy

Singham Again: Overview

Singham Again is an upcoming Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Rohit Shetty, who also co-produced it under Rohit Shetty Picturez with Reliance Entertainment, Jio Studios and Devgn Films. The film stars Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Tiger Shroff, Arjun Kapoor, and Jackie Shroff. It is the fifth installment of Shetty’s Cop Universe and a sequel to Singham Returns (2014).

The film was announced in September 2017 under the working title Singham 3, and the official title was announced in December 2022. Principal photography commenced in September 2023 and ended in July 2024. The film was entirely shot in multiple schedules in Mumbai, Hyderabad and Kashmir. It is scheduled to be released on Diwali 2024.

In September 2017, Rohit Shetty, while announcing his next directorial venture with Ranveer Singh, revealed that a third installment of the Singham film franchise would be made. Written and directed by him, he revealed that it would feature Ajay Devgn but did not reveal when production would begin. In January 2020, Devgn hinted that works for the third installment of the franchise, tentatively titled as Singham 3, was in progress. In March that year, Akshay Kumar, who previously acted in Shetty’s Sooryavanshi (2021) which is a part of Cop Universe along with the Singham franchise, was reported to reprise his role from the film. Later in January 2021, production for the film was reported to begin after Shetty finishes works for Cirkus in 2022, and Jackie Shroff was reported to play the main antagonist. Along with Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh was also reported in November to reprise his role from the 2018 film Simmba. On 1 December 2022, the collaboration of Shetty and Devgn was announced by the production houses, and the official title Singham Again was announced. Production was set to commence after Devgn finished Bholaa (2023).

Singham Again was originally scheduled for a theatrical release on 15 August 2024, but was postponed to a Diwali release.

Singham Again: Movie Trailer

Movie Review:

Story: Bajirao Singham (Ajay Devgn) roars again as he’s set to rescue his wife, Avni (Kareena Kapoor), kidnapped by a dreaded terrorist, Danger Lanka (Arjun Kapoor). With other beasts in tow, he heads to Sri Lanka, with a relevance to Ramayan unfolding alongside.

Review: The wild ride begins as Bajirao Singham unleashes his fury in writer-director Rohit Shetty’s ferocious instalment of the Singham cop universe. This time, he’s on a mission to tame the terrorist Omar Hafiz’s (Jackie Shroff) drug ring in Sri Lanka, led by the dreaded Danger Lanka or Zubair Hafiz (Arjun Kapoor). However, Singham also needs to rescue Avni as she’s abducted by Danger. The jungle mein dangal just got wilder.

The relentless action is wild, leaving little room for the story (by Kshitij Patwardhan) to breathe. But who’s complaining when you’re in it for the high-octane thrills and the posse of beasts, including Lady Singham (Deepika Padukone), Satya (Tiger Shroff), Simmba (Ranveer Singh), and Sooryavanshi (Akshay Kumar)!

Writer-director Shetty plays to the gallery, blending action with cultural revival nods to Ramayan and Kalaripayattu. The entire cast’s entries are whistle-worthy, playing perfectly to the gallery. Shantanu Srivastav’s dialogues pack quite a punch. Sample this: ‘Sitare aasman mein achhe lagte hain ya phir sheron ke kandhe pe.” (Stars look good in the sky or on a brave cop’s uniform). However, some references to the Ramayana don’t quite land and feel forced into the narrative.

The film’s production is top-notch, with Raza Mehta’s stunning cinematography capturing the wild beauty of Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu. The recreation of Ramayan for the stage is a visual treat. Action directors Grant Hulley, Sunil Rodrigues, and Shetty deliver heart-pumping sequences that will keep you on the edge of your seat. However, at 144 minutes, the narrative is long and could benefit from a tighter edit.

Ajay Devgn owns the screen with his quintessential swag, taking the lion’s share as a performer. However, Ranveer Singh steals the show with his razor-sharp comic timing, digging his claws into the role with hilarious lines and scenes. His mimicry of Devgn and Kumar is spot-on, and his entry injects new energy into the film. Deepika Padukone, Tiger Shroff, and Akshay Kumar deliver short but impactful roles, while Kareena Kapoor charms as Avni. Arjun Kapoor delivers a powerful performance in his menacing antagonist avatar. The actor passes off as a worthy nemesis to Singham.

The movie is unabashedly entertaining, cheesy, and wild, with moments that will have you laughing out loud. Simmba‘s (Ranveer Singh) landing at a super-serious and traditional wedding in Sri Lanka while evading goons, or his interactions with Sooryavanshi (Akshay Kumar), are comedy gold.

Keep an eye out for the wild card at the end of the credits. Singham Again unleashes a high-octane blend of action and entertainment. Despite some flaws, this actioner roars.