Singham Again is a action film written and directed by Rohit Shetty, who also co-produced it under Rohit Shetty Picturez, alongside Reliance Entertainment, Jio Studios and Devgn Films. It is the fifth installment of Shetty’s Cop Universe franchise. It was released on 1st November 2024, coinciding with Diwali, in standard and IMAX formats.
Star Cast:
Ajay Devgn as DCP Bajirao Singham
Akshay Kumar as DCP Veer Sooryavanshi
Ranveer Singh as ACP Sangram Bhalerao/Simmba
Tiger Shroff as ACP Satya Bali
Kareena Kapoor Khan as Avni Bajirao Singham
Deepika Padukone as DCP Shakti Shetty
Arjun Kapoor as Danger Lanka/Zubair Hafeez
Jackie Shroff as Omar Hafeez
Ravi Kishan as Home Minister Raj Jaishankar
Shweta Tiwari as Devika Singh
Dayanand Shetty as Senior Inspector Daya Shetty
Viren Vazirani as Shaurya Singham
Sara Arfeen Khan as Mrigya/Iqra Hafeez
Ranbir Vijan as Melvin
Anushka Merchande as Trisha
Rajshree Nair as Satya’s mother
Prerna Gandhi as Revti Amma
Rounak Rawat as Sahil
Hemant Rathi as Subbu
Bhagya Nair as Sneha Subramani
Salman Khan in cameo appearance as Inspector Chulbul Pandey
MOVIE REVIEW: A Faltering Cop Universe Installment.
Singham Again is the latest addition to the Cop Universe, but sadly, it proves to be the weakest link in the Singham series & Cop Universe. Attempting to intertwine the world of action with themes from the Ramayana, the film struggles with forced symbolism, resulting in an experience that falls short of the franchise’s previous energy. The movie’s major misstep lies in its overdone integration of the Ramayana. The connection between the characters and Ramayana is predictable, making the plot feel rushed. Ravi Basrur and Thaman S’ music disappoints. The background score rarely enhances the action or drama, with no memorable themes to elevate pivotal scenes.
While Rohit Shetty manages the multi-starrer cast effectively, the story and character arcs lack depth. His direction here feels average, lacking the punch and inventiveness he’s known for. The first half of the film is notably weak, with predictable storytelling and uninspired action sequences. However, Ranveer Singh’s entry as Simmba post-intermission does bring a welcome burst of energy. His punchlines offer some much-needed comic relief. Some of the action sequences do stand out in second half.
When it comes to performances, Singham Again is a mixed bag. Ajay Devgn delivers a solid but standard portrayal of Singham. Deepika Padukone, stepping in as Lady Singham, fails to make an impression, as her character is underutilized with only a few select scenes. Ranveer Singh, in contrast, brings his usual flair, overshadowing the ensemble with his comic timing. Akshay Kumar makes his expected helicopter entry and sticks to his typical action-packed style. Tiger Shroff is mostly limited to action sequences with minimal dialogue. Arjun Kapoor as the villain lacks the menace required, failing to deliver a convincing antagonist. Kareena Kapoor Khan, Shweta Tiwari, and Dayanand Shetty, all deliver average performances. The movie’s ending, featuring a cameo from Salman Khan as Chulbul Pandey, is one of the few moments that generate genuine excitement, hinting at more crossovers in Shetty’s Cop Universe.
Fans might enjoy the star-studded ensemble and action scenes, but for anyone looking for a substantial story or compelling character development, Singham Again might just be a disappointment.
Singham Again Movie Rating:
Direction 2.5/5
Acting 2.5/5
Action 3/5
Story 2/5
Screenplay 2.5/5
Overall Hit ya Flop Rating: 2.5 out of 5 Stars (Average)
Not Recommended 👎🏻
