Bollywood star Ranveer Singh is all set to make a grand comeback to the big screen after a 15-month hiatus with the action film Singham Again, helmed by Rohit Shetty.
What makes the movie, which releases on Nov 1, even more special for him is that his wife, Deepika Padukone, also plays a key role in it.
While Ranveer reprises his role as Assistant Commissioner of Police Sangram “Simmba” Bhalerao from Rohit’s Cop Universe, Deepika takes on the part of Superintendent of Police Shakti Shetty, the latest addition to the franchise’s growing ensemble.
As the movie gears up for its worldwide release, Ranveer was spotted at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai on Tuesday. Though he attempted to remain incognito with a hat, shades and a face mask, passers-by recognised him while airport officials conducted security checks on his documents.
In a video that has since gone viral on social media, Ranveer is seen patiently waiting at the airport entrance as officers verify his papers, reported The Indian Express.
Notably, Singham Again marks Ranveer and Deepika’s first film since welcoming their baby girl on Sept 8. Though the couple, who tied the knot in 2018, shared the news on Instagram, they have yet to reveal their child’s name.
While Ranveer’s last appearance was in Karan Johar’s Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023), Deepika’s most recent film was Nag Ashwin’s Kalki 2898 AD (2024).
The fifth instalment in the Cop Universe and a direct sequel to Singham Returns (2014), Rohit’s Singham Again also stars Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, Arjun Kapoor and Jackie Shroff.
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan will make a cameo appearance as Chulbul Pandey, his iconic character from the Dabangg series.
Interestingly, Singham Again will face a big battle on Deepavali, as it comes up against the Kartik Aaryan led Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, which releases on the same day.
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 too boasts a big ensemble including stars like Vidya Balan and Madhuri Dixit.
As both movies get ready for release, the Central Board of Film Certification has finally cleared Singham Again with a U/A certificate, but with several cuts.
The makers have been asked to alter the 23-second visual depictions of Lord Rama, Sita Mata and Lord Hanuman with that of Singham, Avni and Simmba.
A 26-second dialogue and visuals too had to be modifed, as it affects “international diplomatic relations of India with a neighbouring state”.
The following disclaimer was also added: “This film is purely a work of fiction. Although the film is inspired by the story of Lord Ram, neither its narrative nor the characters should be viewed as revered deities. The story features contemporary characters of today or societies, and their cultures, customs, practices and traditions.”
The two films are currently locked in a huge tussle over screen sharing. The Kartik starrer is being distributed by Anil Thadani, who probably is the biggest distributor in India, while the makers of the Singham film have joined hands with PVR-Inox, which has the most number of multiplex screens in north India.
