Policegiri

"Policegiri" is an action-packed Bollywood film directed by K. S. Ravikumar, released in 2013. Starring Sanjay Dutt in the lead role, the movie blends elements of action, drama, and comedy, aiming to entertain with its larger-than-life portrayal of a tough police officer battling crime and corruption.

Plot and Execution:

The storyline revolves around DCP Rudra Aditya Devraj (Sanjay Dutt), a fearless and dedicated police officer known for his unorthodox methods of dealing with criminals. Rudra is transferred to a crime-infested city where he clashes with local gangsters and corrupt politicians. Amidst his relentless pursuit of justice, he encounters Sehar (Prachi Desai), a feisty social worker who challenges his methods but eventually becomes his ally.

As Rudra's mission to clean up the city intensifies, he faces formidable adversaries, including Nagori Subramaniam (Prakash Raj), a powerful underworld don with political connections. The plot unfolds with a series of action-packed sequences, dramatic confrontations, and moments of emotional intensity, showcasing Rudra's unwavering commitment to his duty and the sacrifices he must make along the way.

Strengths:

Sanjay Dutt's Performance:

Sanjay Dutt delivers a charismatic performance as DCP Rudra, embodying the role of a fearless and principled police officer with conviction. His portrayal of Rudra is characterized by intensity, grit, and occasional humor, making him a compelling central figure in the film.

Dutt's presence on screen commands attention, particularly during action sequences and moments of emotional turmoil, showcasing his versatility as an actor.

Action Sequences:

"Policegiri" boasts high-octane action sequences choreographed with precision and flair. From intense shootouts to hand-to-hand combat scenes, the film keeps audiences engaged with its adrenaline-pumping action and stunt work.

The action sequences are a visual treat, complemented by Sanjay Dutt's physical prowess and the film's slick production values, enhancing the overall entertainment quotient.

Supporting Cast:

Prachi Desai brings charm and depth to her role as Sehar, providing a refreshing balance to Rudra's tough persona. Her chemistry with Sanjay Dutt adds a layer of emotional resonance to the narrative.

Prakash Raj delivers a memorable performance as Nagori Subramaniam, portraying the antagonist with menacing charisma and shades of grey. His portrayal adds tension and intrigue to the conflict between law enforcement and organized crime.

Weaknesses:

Predictability and Clichés:

"Policegiri" adheres to familiar tropes of the action genre, including predictable plot twists and character motivations. The storyline follows a formulaic trajectory, limiting opportunities for narrative innovation or surprises.

The film's reliance on conventional storytelling elements and melodramatic confrontations may feel formulaic to audiences familiar with Bollywood action dramas.

Narrative Pacing:

While the film maintains a brisk pace with its action sequences, the narrative occasionally struggles to balance its thematic elements with character development. Some subplots and secondary characters receive limited exploration, impacting overall depth.

Conclusion:

"Policegiri" is a Bollywood action entertainer that thrives on Sanjay Dutt's commanding performance, adrenaline-pumping action sequences, and its portrayal of a vigilante police officer battling crime. While the film delivers on its promise of action and drama, it falls prey to predictable storytelling conventions and lacks narrative originality.

For audiences seeking a dose of action-packed entertainment with compelling performances and dynamic action choreography, "Policegiri" serves as a solid popcorn flick. Sanjay Dutt's portrayal of DCP Rudra elevates the film, making it a worthwhile watch for fans of the action genre and admirers of Dutt's on-screen charisma.

Overall, "Policegiri" offers a mix of thrills, emotions, and stylized action that caters to mainstream Bollywood sensibilities, despite its shortcomings in narrative depth and originality.

A remake of the 2003 Tamil film Saamy, 'Policegiri' is Vintage Entertainment. It rests on the tried & tested formula of action films of yore. It offers nothing new in terms of storytelling, but its still fun to watch, as it stays true to the genre & delivers exactly what it promises: Time-Pass Entertainment.

'Policegiri' Synopsis: A tough cop comes to a new village to clean the dirt, but faces a mighty opposition in an evil politician.

'Policegiri' is old wine, in a new bottle. Luckily, the film works, because it entertains at most parts. The First-Hour is engaging & very progressive. The Second-Hour, however, loses pace & the war between the good & bad, gets monotonous. Its never boring, but it doesn't engage as much as the First-Hour does. The Adapted Screenplay offers plenty of action, blood & gore, but lacks sharpness in the Second-Hour. Dialogue will be loved by the masses. K. S. Ravikumar's Direction is over-the-top. Cinematography & Editing are standard. Music by Himesh Reshammiya & Meet Bros Anjjan, is good. Action-Sequences are awesome.

Performance-Wise: Sanjay Dutt is in form. He enacts the tough cop effortlessly. His Fans will love him, once again! Prachi Desai gets limited scope. Prakash Raj is the same as he was in Wanted & Singham. There's no novelty as far as his character & performance are concerned. Manoj Joshi is efficient. Rajpal Yadav & Rajat Rawail don't raise many laughs. Mukesh Tiwari, Murli Sharma & Raju Mawani are perfect. Om Puri is adequate.

On the whole, 'Policegiri' will work strictly for those who love vintage masala films.

The action was just too over the top and completely unrealistic. Save your money for a better experience. I was just too eager to watch because of Sanjay Dutt and came out feeling that the director and screenplay writer deserved jail time. The director K.S.Ravikumar needs to quit as his time is done. The movie would have been a hit in the 1990s but not for this decade. The story was the same as the Tamil original but the screenplay was slower and certainly did not deliver. If only the action was directed with some sense. If the schedule was tight owing to the lead actor's pending jail term, they should have planned better. In one of the songs, extensive use of the chroma key (green screen) was just too obvious and did not scale the lead pair to the size of the video that they were pasted on. Everything taken into account, the movie would probably bomb due to the unrealistic action sequences, the mediocre directing and outdated screenplay style.

Policegiri is same old story of a good cop vs a corrupt politician . But the change is that he's corrupt and uses it as a tool to clean the bad guys. Till here fine but the treatment of the subject is disappointing. Dabangg is a good example of a movie on a corrupt cop.

Sanjay Dutt is a bit too old for this role. He has a paunch and his scenes with Prachi Desai are too awkward. Desai is old enough to play his daughter's role. Dutt would have been a good choice to play this role a decade back. Prakash Raj is in full form and is excellent in his role as the villain. He spouts some excellent one liners and brings a smile when he is on screen.

The film has too many songs that slow the pace and Dutt's transformation from corrupt cop to an honest one is not shown properly. Equally baffling is Prachi Desai's background story of her marriage. Can't explain.

Policegiri could have been a good entertaining film had the script been a bit better.

Rajpal Yadav only has a screen time of 5 minutes & he totally pulls it off. His humor and the climax made me laugh my stomach out. And talking about the action, let's just say Singham is remade with slightly different cast & town setup.

The movie is pointless in the base when we do have similar story lines all over the Indian cinema industry. Sanjay Dutt looks old although his style statement is still appreciable. The dialogs truly act for the movie but they make you laugh, as well. Prakash Raj reprises his Singham role without any vindictiveness. Prachi Desai is a doll as is any actress in a Bollywood action film. Songs are worthless & induce laughs. Taking a potshot on other famous Bollywood films, actors & dialogs is what the writers have done here. Editing is bizarre.

Overall, a failed attempt. Towards the climax, the SFX & stunts by the characters will make you laugh like you're watching some comedy circus. Cars drive by their own, sunglasses defy gravity, bullets destroy daggers and what-not. A 3.0/10 for this experience.

BOTTOM LINE: A very promising movie, though which will attract people who like baseless action comedies that do not make sense at all.

Can be watched with a typical Indian family? YES

Profanity: Mild | Violence/Gore: Infinity | Vulgarity: Very Mild | Sex/Foreplay: No; Implied | Smoking: No | Alcohol: Strong | Drugs: No