Singham Returns

The script of the film is poor, lack of kick and not convincing(compared to Singham 1). Sure there are some masculine dialogs by Ajay Devgan. But the unsteady and senseless script make the film a below average and kind of boring one.

Ajay Devgan is the main reason for this film to be a commercially successful one. He does his part as expected and the police people work with him do their job too.

The character of Kareena Kapoor is pointless. By using her it is tried to create some humor forcefully. But it has not happened. This makes the film boring because she is the 'main actress' of the film.

I think the character of 'Baba' is the worst object of the film. It is ridiculous how easily he can deceive people. His character is not properly built as the main villain.

It is very unnatural how the villains act like jokers when they are caught(happened in the Singahm 1 too).

So we hope 'Singham 3' will be a film with a better script, good main actress and a good villain(Basically like Singham 1)

There are some movies which defy all logic but still you enjoy it and "Singham Returns" is one such movie… The movie begins with a startling message "There are only 47000 people employed in the Mumbai Police force to protect 1.85 cr civilians of Mumbai", this message actually started me thinking. Well this movie is Rohit Shetty's tribute to Mumbai Police.

This time Bajirao Singham (Ajay Devgn) is posted in Mumbai where he finds himself in between political tussle between Guruji's (Anupam Kher) party and their coalition party headed by Prakash Rao (Zakir Hussain). Prakash Rao has a strong backing in the form of Baba (Amol Gupte) who runs an Ashram which finances Prakash Rao's party. Things turn worse for Singham when a constable of his team is found dead in an ambulance with heaps of cash. How Singham solves the mystery of his constable's death and brings law and order in Mumbai forms the rest of the movie.

Story by Rohit Shetty tries to touch upon issue from corrupt politicians with black money to God man and politician nexus, and the role of a policeman and their sacrifices which keep the civilians safe. Screenplay by Yunus Sajawal is packed with clichéd situations of how police are puppets in the hands of the politicians, but where Sajawal's screenplay differs is the way the police is shown to solve the issue, though a bit too far-fetched especially the climax, still it conveys a very strong message. Some sequences stand out like the dead constable's wife is forced to work as a domestic help to run the household expenses or when a women lambastes Singham when he beats his son for taking money from the corrupt politician. I thought the villain's characters were too much of a caricature especially Baba's. Overall the screenplay is tight and crisp but with enough cinematic liberties.

What elevates the screenplay are the impactful dialogues by Sajid-Farhad, some of the dialogues are clearly for the gallery and gets enough whistles.

Ajay Devgn as Bajirao Singham again gives an impactful performance or should I say a seeti maar performance with his trademark dialogue from the previous Singham "Atta Mazhi Satakli", well in some scenes Ajay goes a bit overboard but looking at the response of the crowd I should say it was worth it. Kareena as Avni has nothing much to do other than looking pretty and mouthing some comic dialogues, I think Kareena should take a break from the bubbly roles that she is portraying since "Jab We Met" days. Amol Gupte's portrayal as Baba goes overboard and he hams all throughout the movie. Zakir Hussain as Prakash Rao is a caricature, which even an actor of his caliber could not salvage as the writing is weak. The rest of the ensemble cast Anupam Kher, Mahesh Manjrekar, Ashwini Kalsekar, Dayanand Shetty, Sharat Saxena, Savita Joshi do a good job, though I felt Govind Namdeo as Singham's father is wasted.

Action is a highlight of all Rohit Shetty movies, and this movie does not disappoint. Action designed by Rohit himself in collaboration with Jai Singh Nijjar and Suneil Rodrigues is filled with cars being blown, people flying and enough fisticuffs to keep the adrenalin rush and Dolby Sound blaring. Overall the action is typical Rohit Shetty style which an audience expects from his movies.

Cinematography by Dudley captures Mumbai well and the aerial shots and action sequences are worth a mention. Music is a big disappointment although it had an impressive lineup of composers from Jeet Ganguli, Ankit Tiwari, Meet Bros and Yo Yo Honey Singh. Rather Yo Yo Honey Singh's song "Atta Majhi Satakli" sounds like a rip off from "Lungi Dance".

Rohit Shetty clearly plays to the gallery and the masses and gives a paisa vasool entertainer worth an addition to the 100 crore club.

I liked singham very much so my expectations with this movie were very high.Upto some extents this movie fulfilled my expectations.This movie was not completely boring as well as was not very great but was entertaining.The story was nothing new but its approach is fresh.Good cop fighting against corruption is certainly not a new idea and we have watched it before many times on silver screen still it looks fresh.Rohit shetty's movies are known for their fun and excitement but this movie lacks it.Comedy is the worst part of this movie followed by its music.The film is filled with action scenes for which proper situations has not been created that's why after sometimes they feel irritating.In acting AJ was just OK.The aggression which he showed in Singham was superb but this time he misses it.Kareena was very bad.She overacted too much.Her hammy acting was SO irritating.Climax of the movie was unbelievably over the top.The plot also contained some plot holes but could be forgot because screenplay is smooth and keeps you entertained.I never felt boring while watching it.I loved the music of Singham but this movie is too weak in this department.Rohit shetty has always made mindless but entertaining movies appealing to masses as well as classes and this movie is no exception but this movie lacks the trademark humour present in rohit's movies which makes it a little weaker as compared to his previous films.Still it is an enjoyable movie for action lovers.If you are an AJ's fan then you will surely like it. RATING : 6.9 out of 10

"Singham Returns" is a thrilling rollercoaster ride through Mumbai's underworld, led by the formidable DCP Bajirao Singham, portrayed with gusto by Ajay Devgn. The film boasts a superb storyline that keeps you engaged from start to finish, with twists and turns that keep you on the edge of your seat.

Devgn's performance is undeniably stellar, embodying the righteous and unyielding nature of Singham with conviction. Kareena Kapoor Khan adds a delightful touch of comedy as Avni Kamat, bringing a refreshing levity to the intense narrative.

The plot, revolving around the investigation into the mysterious death of Singham's team member and the tangled web of corruption involving powerful politicians and fraudulent religious leaders, is both gripping and timely. The clash between good and evil is portrayed with palpable tension, keeping the audience invested in Singham's quest for justice.

However, despite its strengths, "Singham Returns" does suffer from some pacing issues, particularly in the latter half of the film. Certain scenes feel drawn out, and the resolution of the conflict comes across as somewhat rushed and overly convenient.

Nevertheless, the film's action sequences are adrenaline-pumping, and the chemistry between the lead characters adds depth to the narrative. Overall, "Singham Returns" is a worthy addition to the action genre, elevated by Ajay Devgn's powerhouse performance and a compelling storyline.

Crash. Boom. Bang. Dialogues. Angry but well intentioned cops, evil and slimy politicians. Earth shattering music. Irrelevant dance numbers. Slow motion walks. Physics defying stunts. Never ending guns. Speeding cars. Even flying cars. More crash boom bang. Recognize the flow? That is any modern mas-ala Hindi movie, specifically of the Rohit Shetty variety. Other than the settings and the heroine, there is virtually nothing different in Singham Returns over Singham.

Ajay Devgn is back as super-cop Bajirao Singham, and he is going to clean up Mumbai of all evil by any means possible, whether that means going undercover, or showing up in underclothes, or by indulging in wanton lawlessness himself. Guruji (Anupam Kher) is a virtuous politician, his idealistic agenda takes the best of all current political parties- BJP's development agenda, AAP's corruption, and Congress's woman empowerment, and drives involvement of today's youth in politics. Opposing him is a political-religious nexus, fronted by Amol Gupte's Asaram Bapu styled sleazy god-man, Babaji and Zakir Hussain's Prakashrao.

When one of Singham's compatriots is found dead with a large stash of cash, the standard hero versus villain storyline takes over. He also has to play lover-boy to Kareena Kapoor's near mental character Avni, deliver whistle inducing dialogs, position himself as the solution to all the problems that beset India, lead a ludicrous police uprising which involves the 47,000 strong Mumbai police force going shirtless, and deliver his own brand of justice, which includes shooting folks in their bums. Twice.

Ajay and Rohit are a hit combination, whether the nonsensical Golmaal or the all too serious Singham series. This is an out and out Ajay Devgn show, and he is in roaring form, after the monstrosity that was Himmatwala. It helps that the script gives him a tailor made role to shine in all his brooding glory, and topics that the audience will relate to easily- black money and divisive politics. Ajay is permanently in Hulk mode, however, it is the vigilante like message that is worrisome. We see the police as the most effective arm of the system, but are they that honest and so utterly frustrated that they need to take the law in their own hands?

But the movie does not disappoint on the action front. There is some great choreography and stunt-work, so long we have established that Devgn's guns never run out of bullets, and he can still manage 20 bad guys on his own. The comedic moments are genuinely bad, and gluttony being Avni's standout quality so we can understand how poorly written her character is, but Amol Gupte's Babaji is hilariously hammy, while for TV fans, there is CID's Daya in a meaty role.

Singham Returns is yet another movie that espouses the thought that the only solution to crime is violence. Good idea? No. Entertaining? Maybe for some. Must watch? No.