Sunny Deol’s cinematic tsunami, ‘Gadar 2,’ shows no signs of ebbing. The movie, co-starring Ameesha Patel, not only achieved its best single-day earnings but also smashed through the Rs 200 crore milestone on August 15th! The film’s Day 5 saw an impressive collection of Rs 55 crore, setting a new benchmark for Independence Day releases. If the momentum persists, ‘Gadar 2’ seems poised to effortlessly cross the Rs 250 crore mark.

The iconic hand pump returns, along with its signature intensity. The once-young child has matured, crossing into Pakistani territory to confront adversaries just as his father did 17 years prior. ‘Gadar 2,’ a sequel to the acclaimed ‘Gadar: Ek Prem Katha’ (2001), presents a familiar tale in familiar surroundings, with character arcs and settings that bear the nostalgic weight of its predecessor. Nonetheless, it holds its ground as a one-time watch, offering pulsating action sequences that deliver an adrenaline rush. Notably, the film reintroduces some beloved characters from the original while introducing fresh faces. Director Anil Sharma charts a narrative course that both progresses the story and occasionally falters, striking a balance between engaging segments and occasional sluggishness.

In the midst of its few missteps, the final 20 minutes emerge as a redeeming spectacle.

Undoubtedly, the most thunderous applause resonates during Sunny Deol’s dynamic action sequences. Even at 65, Deol displays his masterful command over these scenes with apparent ease.

While the chemistry between Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel presents a somewhat lackluster dynamic, the on-screen pairing of Utkarsh and Simrat manages to ignite sparks.

Yet, certain viewers opine that the romantic interludes between them could have been trimmed, as they contribute to extending the runtime to nearly three hours.

It’s during the climactic confrontation between Utkarsh Sharma and Sunny Deol, united as father and son against Pakistani forces, that the movie truly shines. The crowd’s enthusiasm reaches its zenith when Tara Singh’s hand once again grasps the iconic hand pump.

The original ‘Gadar’ was unleashed during heightened tensions with Pakistan. Today, the neighboring country occupies only a fraction of the Indian psyche.

Unapologetically, ‘Gadar 2’ steers clear of promoting ‘harmony’ between the two nations, aligning with its purpose to entertain rather than engage in political narrative.

Ranbir Kapoor’s film Shamshera has the highest release after Corona in 4350 and 5500 screens worldwide. Made in a huge budget of 150 crores, this film was to be released in December 2019, but due to Corona, it has been delayed by about two and a half years.

Story of ‘Shamshera’

The film tells the story of Kaza, a fictional town in the 18th century during the British era. During the Rajput era, the people of the Khmeran caste, who had fought with the Mughals with them, reached Kaza in search of shelter, then the people of the upper caste there did not accept. Then his Sardar Shamshera (Ranbir Kapoor) along with his companions started looting the Kaza for a living. The people of Kaza pleaded against the Khmerans in the court of the British. The government then sends Inspector Shuddh Singh (Sanjay Dutt), who deceives Shamshera and his companions into the fort of Kaza.

Shamshera lays down her life in an attempt to free her comrades. After that, the story starts again after 25 years, when Shamshera’s son Balli (Ranbir Kapoor), who looks exactly like his father, enters the fray to fulfill his father’s dream. He also encounters the Inspector Shuddh Singh. Can Bally fulfill his father’s dream of Khmeran independence? You have to go to the cinema to know this.

Review of ‘Shamshera’

The director of the film, Karan Malhotra, left no stone unturned to make the film grand with the help of lavish sets, fine cinematography, stellar background score and seasoned actors like Sanjay Dutt and Ranbir Kapoor. But alas, due to the weak script, screenplay and dialogues of the film, he could not succeed in it. However, there are many such scenes in the film from the interval to the climax, when it creates excitement in the audience. But due to the length of the story, it does not bind the audience. Especially in the film, except one or two, the rest of the songs seem to be forced.

The film, which is about three and a half hours long, could have been reduced to at least half an hour on the editing table. If ‘Shamshera’ is called the dislike cocktail of ‘Thugs of Hindostan’ and ‘KGF’, then it will not be wrong. Ranbir has done a great job in the film, so Sanjay Dutt is also frozen. Although sometimes he seems childish too. At the same time, Vaani Kapoor also has nothing special to do in the film apart from dance and romance. Saurabh Shukla and Ronit Roy are in their roles.