'#KabirSingh' is an official #remake of the Telugu film '#ArjunReddy'. It is almost a "scene to scene" - "frame to frame" remake of the original one except for a few parts. So, the question which will be lingering in the mind of the audience will certainly be why we should watch "Kabir Singh" in theatres when the original film "Arjun Reddy" is already available on #AmazonPrime.
If you still haven't watched Arjun Reddy, you will certainly enjoy Kabir Singh, and if you have already gone through 'Arjun Reddy,' you will still cherish it.
Kabir Singh is a well-made movie; the movie can connect really well with the young generation. Therein lies the success of the film. You will feel that this story can be yours too. Kabir Singh is a true lover although the manner of showing his love might not be ideal. He is extremely obsessive about his girlfriend Preeti. Does this obsession lead to his destruction? You will know it after watching the movie. (Or you already know it after watching "Arjun Reddy").
The film is lengthy but it keeps you engaged. You will leave the theatre with Kabir Singh in your mind for sure. This is arguably #ShahidKapoor's best performance till date in #Bollywood after '#Haider' (This film can also prove to be the turning point in the career of the talented actor).
Interestingly, Shahid Kapoor did not try to ape the character played by Vijay Deverakonda in the original film 'Arjun Reddy'. Rather he tried to paint his own version of Kabir Singh, and he was certainly successful in that.
Kabir Singh is a not a run of the mill commercial love story rather it's quite an unconventional narrative. Kabir Singh has anger management issues, but he is pure at heart. That is why the audience will love his character, despite his flaws.
The character of Kabir Singh's girlfriend Preeti is played by Kiara Advani. It is going to be one of the biggest films in her career. Preeti is innocence personified. Her innocence and Kabir Singh's flamboyance serve as a recipe for a sizzling chemistry on the screen.
The performance of the remaining cast is also impressive. Special mention should be made about Kabir's friend Shiva (#SohamMajumdar) who stands beside Kabir throughout his whole journey. The bonding between Kabir and Shiva is one of the high points of the film.
The direction by #SandeepVangaReddy is impressive (He is the director of the movie Arjun Reddy). The writer-director is successful at recreating the same magic in this movie as seen in the original movie. The music is the soul of this film. The song 'Bekheyali' is certainly one of the biggest hits of this year, and it will remain in the playlist of the Indian audience for quite a long time.
The editing could have been better. The first half of the film is awesome. In the second half, the pace of the movie lags at few places. Few more variations from the original script would have been better for the audience who have already watched Arjun Reddy.
WMR Verdict:
If you have fallen in love at least once in your lifetime, you will love the character of 'Kabir Singh'. The makers of the film kept the ticket prices low for this movie. The first-day box office collection of the movie is already around 20 Crores. So, it's certainly a big achievement for this film. So, without wasting much time, book your tickets. It's a film worth watching in theatres.
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WMR Rating: 3.5/5.0
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Movie: Kabir Singh
Director: Sandeep Reddy Vanga
Writer: Siddharth Singh (dialogue), Sandeep Reddy Vanga
Stars: Shahid Kapoor, Kiara Advani, Arjan Bajwa
Release Date: 20th June 2019
Run-time: 2:53 Hrs
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