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Singham Again
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRohit Shetty
Screenplay byYunus Sajawal[1]
Abhijeet Khuman
Kshitij Patwardhan
Sandeep Saket
Anusha Nandakumar
Rohit Shetty
Dialogue byMilap Zaveri
Shantanu Srivastava
Vidhi Ghodgaonkar
Rohit Shetty
Story byKshitij Patwardhan
Produced byRohit Shetty
Ajay Devgn
Jyoti Deshpande
Starring
CinematographyGirish Kant
Raza Hussain Mehta
Edited byBunty Nagi
Music byScore:
Ravi Basrur
Songs:
Ravi Basrur
Thaman S
Production
companies
Distributed byPVR Inox Pictures
Release date
  • 1 November 2024 (2024-11-01)
Running time
150 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Budget₹350−375 crore[2]

Singham Again is an upcoming Indian Hindi-language 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. The film stars Ajay Devgn in the title role, alongside Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ranveer Singh, Akshay Kumar, Deepika Padukone, Tiger Shroff, Arjun Kapoor and Jackie Shroff. Marking Shetty's debut as a writer, it is the fifth installment of his Cop Universe and a direct sequel to Singham Returns (2014).[3]

The film was announced in September 2017 under the working title Singham 3, and the official title was announced in December 2022. Principal photography began in September 2023, and wrapped in September 2024. The film was shot in Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kashmir and Sri Lanka. It is scheduled to be released on 1 November 2024, coinciding with Diwali.[4]

Premise

Bajirao Singham must follow the clues and details hidden within the Ramayana when his wife Avni is kidnapped by terrorist Danger Lanka.

Cast

Production

Development

In September 2017, Rohit Shetty, while announcing his next directorial venture with Ranveer Singh, revealed that a third installment of the Singham film franchise would be made. Written and directed by him, he revealed that it would feature Ajay Devgn but did not reveal when production would begin.[6] In January 2020, Devgn hinted that works for the third installment of the franchise, tentatively titled as Singham 3, was in progress.[7] In March that year, Akshay Kumar, who previously acted in Shetty's Sooryavanshi (2021) which is a part of Cop Universe along with the Singham franchise, was reported to reprise his role from the film.[8] Later in January 2021, production for the film was reported to begin after Shetty finishes works for Cirkus in 2022, and Jackie Shroff was reported to play the main antagonist.[9] Along with Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh was also reported in November to reprise his role from the 2018 film Simmba.[10] On 1 December 2022, the collaboration of Shetty and Devgn was announced by the production houses, and the official title Singham Again was announced. Production was set to commence after Devgn finished Bholaa (2023).[11]

Casting

While Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh, Jackie Shroff, Dayanand Shetty and other remaining actors have reprised their respective roles from previous films of Cop Universe, Deepika Padukone, Tiger Shroff and Shweta Tiwari were added to the cast.[12][13][14] Later, Arjun Kapoor was roped in February 2024.[15] The character of Arjun Kapoor was reported to be a Sri Lankan militant.[16] In September 2024, rumours had spread that Salman Khan would have a cameo appearance in the film as Chulbul Pandey, later it was considered that Khan would not have a cameo.[17][18] However, few days later Khan's cameo was confirmed again. But another few days later Khan’s cameo was cancelled due to personal issues.[19]

Filming

Principal photography commenced on 16 September 2023 with a muhuratam puja held at Yash Raj Studios in Mumbai. The first schedule was held at the same location.[20] Ranveer Singh was also part of this schedule. Shweta Tiwari also joined the sets.[21] Kareena Kapoor joined the sets on 23 September.[22]

The second schedule commenced on 5 October in Hyderabad where major portion of the film including high action packed climax was shot with all the cast members.[23] Kareena Kapoor joined the sets on 6 October.[24] Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh, Tiger Shroff, and Arjun Kapoor too joined the sets. Akshay Kumar wrapped his portion on 15 October.[25] Ranveer Singh wrapped his portion on 20 October.[26] The second schedule wrapped on 7 November.[27]

Filming resumed on 19 November at Madh Island to shoot an action scene that plays out at a fair. Over 100 actors were roped in as the scene required a huge crowd. In the last week of November, An elaborate action scene was shot with Devgn and Singh at the Golden Tobbaco Factory in Vile Parle.[28] It also featured a crowd of 150-200 people, and some car explosions. Devgn was also injured in his eye while shooting this scene.[29] Filming then moved to Film City where a fight scene was shot set in the backdrop of an Ashram. Kareena Kapoor, Tiger Shroff, and Arjun Kapoor also shot a scene at night.[30]

In the second week of January, filming started again at Ramoji Film City, where a majority of action sequences were shot, albeit without Devgn as he was still recuperating.[31] Later, Arjun Dwivedi joined the cast, reprising his role from the Cop Universe series Indian Police Force.[32]

In February 2024, Tiger Shroff's wrapped his scenes at Film City.[33] In the first week of March, a fight sequence was shot at Byculla with Ajay Devgn, Dayanand Shetty, and Shweta Tiwari. Filming then moved to Richardson & Cruddas Mill. In the third week of March, filming took place at a temple in Wai with Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Arjun Kapoor.[34]

In 3rd week of April 2024, Akshay Kumar shot his remaining portions at Ramoji Film City. Deepika Padukone shot her scenes at Golden Tobacco Factory, Vile Parle. Arjun Kapoor wrapped up his portion in May 2024 with a heartfelt note.[35] The action face off between Ajay Devgn and Jackie Shroff, was shot in Kashmir in May 2024.[36][37][38] Ranveer Singh shot his remaining portions by the end of the month.[39] In July 2024, Ajay Devgn wrapped up his portions.[40] In September 2024, the climax of the film along with some additional scenes were shot in Vile Parle.[41][42]

Music

The music of the film is composed by Ravi Basrur and Thaman S. The first single titled "Jai Bajrangbali" was released on 19 October 2024.[43]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Jai Bajrangbali"Swanand KirkireChorus4:02

Release

Theatrical

Singham Again was originally scheduled for a theatrical release on 15 August 2024,[44] but was postponed to a Diwali release.[45] The international distribution rights were acquired by Phars Films.[46]

Home media

The digital streaming rights of the film were acquired by Amazon Prime Video for ₹130 crore.[47]

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