Simmba (2018) is an action-packed crime drama directed by Rohit Shetty, starring Ranveer Singh in the lead role as Sangram “Simmba” Bhalerao, a corrupt police officer who undergoes a transformation after a life-altering event. The film is part of Shetty’s cop universe, building on the legacy of his earlier films like Singham. While Simmba initially exploits his position for personal gain, the brutal assault and death of a close friend leads him to take a stand against injustice, vowing to bring the perpetrators to justice.
The cast features Sara Ali Khan as Shagun, Simmba’s love interest, and Sonu Sood as the villainous Durva Ranade, who controls the criminal underworld of the city. Ashutosh Rana plays the principled police officer Mohile, who serves as a moral compass for Simmba. The film also includes a special appearance by Ajay Devgn, reprising his role as Bajirao Singham from the Singham series, further linking the two films. Additional supporting roles are played by actors such as Siddharth Jadhav, Vaidehi Parshurami, and Ashwini Kalsekar, adding depth to the film’s narrative.
The film, with a runtime of 158 minutes, was released on December 28, 2018, in the USA, and is predominantly in Hindi, with Marathi and English also used in various dialogues. Simmba explores themes of transformation, justice, and revenge, with a central message about the abuse of power and the responsibility that comes with it.
Rohit Shetty, known for his high-octane action sequences, delivers on the entertainment front with gravity-defying stunts, comedic moments, and emotional drama. The film’s action is stylized and fast-paced, staying true to Shetty’s signature filmmaking style. Despite the film’s serious undertones, there are moments of levity, particularly through Ranveer Singh’s energetic and humorous portrayal of the rogue cop.
With a rating of 5.5, Simmba may not have been critically acclaimed, but it was a commercial success and resonated well with audiences who enjoyed its mix of action, drama, and social messaging. The movie’s soundtrack, featuring popular songs like “Aankh Marey,” added to its appeal, making it a box-office hit. The film also paved the way for the expansion of Shetty’s cop universe, with crossover appearances from characters like Ajay Devgn’s Singham and a cameo by Akshay Kumar as Sooryavanshi, teasing future installments in the franchise.
=== Movie/Series Info ===
“Movie Title: Simmba
Year: 2018
Directed by: Rohit Shetty
Acted by: Ranveer Singh / Sara Ali Khan / Sonu Sood / Ashutosh Rana / Siddharth Jadhav / Vaidehi Parshurami / Ulka Gupta / Suchitra Bandekar / Sulabha Arya / Ashwini Kalsekar / Neha Mahajan / Nandu Madhav / Shriswara / Sarita Joshi / Sneha James / Ajay Devgn / Karan Johar / Arshad Warsi / Tusshar Kapoor / Shreyas Talpade / Kunal Kemmu / Pradeep Kabra / Aarti Kulkarni / Arun Nalawade / Kishore Nandlaskar / Nehika Singh Rajput / Anamika Shukla / Prerna Trivedi / Naushaad Abbas / Puja Agarwal / Ronjini Chakraborty / Anil Charanjeett / Devidas Chippa / Sunil Godse / Saurabh Gokhale / Iravati Harshe / Sahil Joshi / Abhishek Khandekar / Sandhya Kute / Sam Nagar / Vijay Patkar / Yash Rane / Besant Ravi / Ashok Samarth / Vipin Sharma / Amritpal Singh / Uday Tikekar / Ganesh Yadav / Umakant Patil / Rajesh Chitnis / NK Harivansh / Praveen Indu / Mukesh Khanna / Abdul Muktadir Laskar / Chandramogli Madem / Sharad Vittal Shetty / Deependra Singh / Vishalaxi Vyas / Ashish Warang / Akshay Kumar
Rating: 5.5
Genres: Action / Crime / Drama
Language: Hindi / Marathi / English
Quality: HD
Runtime: 158 min
Release Date: 28 Dec 2018 (USA)
Country: India
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