Sooryavanshi Review: An Average & Bombastic Action Film!

Sooryavanshi has been the most anticipated Bollywood movie since 2018, right after Veer Sooryavanshi made a surprise entry in Rohit Shetty’s Cop-Universe in the climax scene of Simmba. Veer is supposed to be different compared to his counterparts, Singham and Simmba, and after watching this film, I can confirm that argument.

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An interesting thing to note here is, Veer Sooryavanshi is a combo of both Singham and Simmba. He is intense like the former, and at the same time, he is quirky like the Ranveer Singh starrer. Rohit Shetty gambles smartly with the idea of bringing together these three super cops in a mainstream setting, and he adds a couple of strong motives like Hindu-Muslim unity and a mandatory glorification of all the heroes in uniform who serve us day and night.

The problem with Sooryavanshi is that it is too predictable. It seems like Rohit Shetty hasn’t moved on from his past stereotypical films, Chennai Express. It’s 2021, but Shetty is still trying to appeal to an audience from 2011. Singham remains his best work post his comedic entertainer, Golmaal Fun Unlimited, and after watching this film, I am sure that he will never be able to replicate the quality of his previous films. Maybe the audience wants to see the same stuff again, so I don’t blame him much but, I’m just saying that he is losing his touch.

The storyline of the movie begins with Veer Sooryavanshi, an ATS Officer, who is assigned to analyze the upcoming security threats of Mumbai, and subsequently, we get to see all our three heroes in an action-packed and volcanic finale. When it comes to the writing, the screenplay is very much slow during the first half. It’s just basic build-up. However, the pace picks up in the second half, and the climax manages to deliver a blockbuster experience with lots of action, comedy, and heroics.

Akshay Kumar, as Veer Sooryavanshi, isn’t a normal police officer, he is an ATS officer. There is a difference, and people should be able to recognize that. You will come to know about it while watching the film, and you can’t expect him to be an out-an-out massy cop like Rowdy Rathore. His funny dialogues and seriously-quirky conversations will keep you engaged and saved the movie for the most part.

Katrina Kaif, the female lead, looked gorgeous in every single scene, but for a change, this character provided her with a couple of scenes where she delivered a few good dialogues effectively. The remainder of the cast did not make any difference, and the antagonists didn’t look dangerous or formidable at all. The music adds more glamour and entertainment to the film but slows down the overall pace. Aila Re Aila comes with end credits, Mere Yaara is strictly average, and Tip Tip Barsa Paani is there right after the interval point to surprise you.

Coming to the positives, Shetty challenges himself to deliver a social message here. Similar to Simmba, where he tried to convey the seriousness of sexual assault cases in the country, here he brings patriotism and nationalism. He makes sure that every single thing is enjoyed by masses and family audiences.

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Nevertheless, Sooryavanshi is surely a relief for Bollywood as it brings back that much-needed commercial cinema. It is watchable to an extent, but it doesn’t reach mammoth expectations. In the pre-pandemic era, this movie would’ve been a super hit at the box office for sure. Overall, an average film uplifted by the first-ever grand amalgamation of three massy friendly characters in Bollywood.

‘Sooryavanshi’ Rating – 2.75/5

Review by @samthebestest_

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