The eagerly awaited trailer of Singham Again was released on October 7, 2024, featuring Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ranveer Singh, and Deepika Padukone among its star-studded cast. While the trailer has received a mix of positive and mixed reactions, Deepika Padukone’s performance has sparked an unexpected backlash from netizens.
Deepika Criticized for Her Accent in Singham Again
Deepika plays the character ‘Shakti Shetty’ in Rohit Shetty’s Singham Again, but her portrayal left fans disappointed, especially due to what they described as an exaggerated accent and forced expressions. Many viewers drew parallels to her earlier role as ‘Meenamma’ in Chennai Express, another film directed by Shetty, where her accent was similarly criticized.
One social media user remarked, “Sad for Deepika. Even she can’t save this time. But if she does, she’s the Goddess of all time.” Another joked, “Husband and wife scammed a honeymoon trip out of Scorpio Shetty.” In an even harsher take, a comment read, “Never thought after Arjun Kapoor and Tiger, someone could act worse. Congratulations, Deepika.”
Despite Criticism, Singham Again Trailer Breaks Records
Even with fans’ negative reactions to Deepika’s performance, the Singham Again trailer made history by becoming the most-watched Hindi film trailer in 24 hours, amassing an impressive 138 million views across various platforms. It trended #1 on YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram.
However, some fans found the trailer’s nearly five-minute length excessive, claiming it gave away too much of the film. One witty YouTube user commented, “This is just a preview… the actual trailer is still to come, my friend.”
Celebs Praise Singham Again Despite Mixed Fan Reactions
While fans are divided on the trailer, Bollywood celebrities have been overwhelmingly positive. Stars like Bhumi Pednekar, Alia Bhatt, Mrunal Thakur, and Varun Dhawan showered praise on the film and its cast.
Vicky Kaushal shared the trailer on Instagram, calling it a “tod fod Visfotak trailer,” while Katrina Kaif echoed his excitement, describing it as “Outstanding… looking spectacular.”
Meanwhile, Janhvi Kapoor gave a shout-out to her brother Arjun Kapoor, who plays the film’s villain, writing, “@arjunkapoor what is this madness! We are hyped. We are seated. We cannot wait.”
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