Deepika Padukone Criticized in Singham Again Trailer

Rohit Shetty unveiled the official trailer for his upcoming film Singham Again, and while the star-studded cast of Ajay Devgn, Ranveer Singh, Akshay Kumar, Arjun Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Tiger Shroff created excitement, Deepika Padukone’s portrayal has left many disappointed. Fans have expressed discontent over what they perceive as a stereotypical and cringe-worthy performance, evoking memories of her role in Chennai Express.

The trailer showcases Padukone in a cop role, reportedly inspired by Vibhishan from the Ramayana. However, first reactions suggest that her character’s accent, facial expressions, and overall portrayal are too reminiscent of her Chennai Express days, resulting in negative feedback from fans.

Cringe Reactions Flood Social Media

Several social media users didn’t hesitate to point out the apparent flaws in Deepika’s performance. One comment read, “The worst character, the worst actor, and the worst dialogue delivery award in this massy fest #SinghamAgainTrailer goes to #DeepikaPadukone.” Another user harshly added, “Please, it looks like Meenamma from Chennai Express has joined the police force. I won’t be surprised if she says ‘thangabali kitta varadhey’ at some point. Cringe fest.”

A Step Back for Deepika Padukone?

Despite having proven her acting chops in recent years with more nuanced performances, Deepika Padukone’s portrayal in Singham Again seems like a regression. Audiences, while excited for the film, are questioning if her social credibility is enough to overcome this potentially caricature-heavy role. As Singham Again gears up for release, only time will tell if the final product changes the audience’s perception.

Looking Ahead: Can Deepika Turn it Around?

With Singham Again set to release soon, Deepika Padukone has a chance to redeem herself in the full film. However, if the trailer reactions are any indication, she may need to bring something fresh to the table to shake off the comparisons to her past work and leave a positive mark on fans.