Siddhant Mathew

Netflix Misadventure with "Singham Again" 😩😱 As the New Year approached, I found myself with nothing particularly special planned at home. With time to spare and no pressing engagements, I turned to the ever-reliable Netflix to explore its offerings. Scrolling through the endless catalog, my eyes widened in surprise, "Singham Again" was available, and I thought, why not? This could be the perfect way to spend a nice evening. To set the mood, I ordered a delicious hot meal from Zomato, imagining an exciting night of high-octane drama and action. But little did I know, what awaited me was an entirely different experience, a cinematic disaster that left me questioning my life choices for the evening. From the very first scene, it became painfully obvious that something was amiss. The storyline, if one could even call it that, was riddled with glaring inconsistencies and a complete lack of logic. Action packed cinemas, which are usually Rohit Shetty’s forte, felt overdone and devoid of any real thrill. Instead of being impressed, I found myself wondering, What on earth is going on here? Bollywood has often been criticized for prioritizing style over substance, but "Singham Again" took it to an entirely new level. There was no coherence, no engaging narrative, and frankly, no sense. It felt like the movie was trying too hard to be everything at once—and failing miserably. On the other hand, I couldn’t help but think about South Indian cinema, which has been consistently delivering hits after hits. Their films blend engaging stories with powerful performances and innovative filmmaking techniques. It’s a stark contrast to the direction Bollywood seems to be heading. By the time the credits rolled, I was left with one overwhelming thought: Why did I waste my evening on this? If you’re even remotely considering watching *"Singham Again", let me save you the trouble, don’t. Trust me, there are countless better ways to spend your time. So, here’s my advice for the New Year: Choose your movies wisely, and maybe look South for some truly entertaining cinematic gems. As for Bollywood, it’s high time they stepped up their game.