Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone is all set to enter the adventurous cop universe of Rohit Shetty as Lady Singham. Her upcoming film, Singham Again will be the fifth film of the franchise. The first look of her character, Shakti Shetty, was revealed recently. Both fans and the film fraternity have been going crazy since the poster reveal.
The filming of Singham Again has already commenced in Hyderabad, and the film boasts an ensemble cast that includes Ajay Devgn, who returns to the leading role alongside Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Deepika Padukone. This star-studded lineup guarantees a cinematic treat for fans of the franchise.
Singham Again introduces Deepika Padukone as Shakti Shetty
In Singham Again, Deepika Padukone steps into the role of Shakti Shetty, a formidable police officer. Her initial character teaser offers an enthralling preview of the intensity and strength she will bring to the big screen.
In the initial glimpse, Deepika stands atop a heap of bodies with a blazing building in the backdrop. She wields a pistol on a gangster with a mischievous yet bold expression on her face. The image radiates a sense of threat and dynamism, flawlessly capturing the fiery persona she embodies. On her Instagram, Deepika posted the image with the caption, “Introducing… Shakti Shetty!”
Adding to the excitement, Deepika’s real-life husband and accomplished actor, Ranveer Singh, enthusiastically commented on the first look, “AAG LAGA DEGI,” followed by a flurry of fire emojis. Bollywood actors Alia Bhatt and Janhvi Kapoor also chimed in, leaving a trail of fire emojis in the comments section, indicating their eagerness for this cinematic spectacle.
Director Rohit Shetty, the creative mastermind behind the highly successful cop universe, lauded Deepika’s character, describing her as, “Naari Sita ka bhi roop hai aur Durga ka bhi. Meet the most brutal and violent officer of our cop universe… Shakti Shetty… My lady Singham… Deepika Padukone.” Rohit’s words reinforce the idea that Shakti Shetty will be a character to remember.
Rohit Shetty talks about his cop universe
Rohit Shetty, reflecting on the evolution of the cop universe, shared his excitement, saying, “Singham, Singham returns, Simmba, Sooryavanshi… 12 Years ago, when we made Singham, we never thought that it would turn into a Cop Universe! Today, we begin filming Singham Again… the 5th film in our cop franchisee. Isme hum apni jaan laga denge! Bas aapke pyaar aur dua ki zaroorat hai!” (“We will put our hearts into it. All we need is your love and blessings.”)
With Deepika Padukone’s daunting entry into the cop universe and a star-studded ensemble, Singham Again promises an adrenaline-pumping, action-packed experience that fans are eagerly anticipating.
