Policegiri

wogma rating: Add to that never-watched 'To Watch' list ^(?)

quick review:

Policegiri has yet another cop with a golden heart who loves to bash people. Interestingly, he's part of the system too!

Director: K S Ravikumar

Cast: Sanjay Dutt, Prachi Desai, Prakash Raj

Running time: 140 minutes

Genres: Crime, Politics, Social

More Movie Info

I guess the only actor left to play the badass, Robinhood-cum-Krishna cop was Sanjay Dutt. With Policegiri that's done and dusted too. That should answer all your questions about being loud, full of action, predictable, etc. There are tinges of surprise with the course Sanjay Dutt's character Rudra takes in the end.

Also, some of the dialogue has spark while other lines are plain lame. However Prakash Raj, as the typical, villain politician Nagori, does his bit with such conviction that you can watch more of him even though it feels like you have seen him only in this avatar. His comic timing is impeccable and so is his dialogue delivery.

On the other hand, for about the first half hour of the film, Sanjay Dutt sounds like he's talking while chewing on a betel nut or a paan. After that, you get used to it. The rest of his act is pure action do. In the same vein, Prachi Desai does what a woman in an action film is supposed to do - look pretty and give the hero's conscience a nudge if and when the need arises.

There are bleak hints of wisdom when Nagori refers to how difficult it is for him to cater to his ego or irony when Sanjay Dutt questions how senior officers and politicians can support someone who has been booked under a terrorist act. More comedy than irony, actually.

Considering Policegiri banks heavily on its action sequences, the action, related editing and post-production work on the action are all pretty awful. In competition for being awful are the song and dance routines, including the music.

So, but for the saving grace in terms Prakash Raj's performance and a few lines, Policegiri has barely anything going for it.

- meeta, a part of the audience

21 reviewers^(?) - 0 yays 4 so-so 17 nays

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So-So, by IANS, Bollywood Life : ...Sanjay seems to revel in the absurdity of a crime drama where the law-maker seems to share an affinity to moral ambiguity with the law-breakers... full review

So-So, by Divya Solgama, MoviezADDA : ... If you are a fan of South-Indian action dubbed films and like such loud action drama then you might enjoy this film on big screen.... full review

So-So, by K N Gupta, SmasHits.com : ...The movie will largely bank on audience sympathy with Sanjay Dutt since he's in jail. But, fans won't miss Sanjay in this movie.... full review

So-So, by Renuka Vyavahare, Times of India : ... The very pretty Prachi Desai looks young enough to be Dutt's daughter. ... full review

Thumbs down, by Anna Vetticad, annavetticadgoes2themovies : ...it’s Rudra’s scenes without Nagori that are unbearable.... full review

Thumbs down, by Taran Adarsh, Bollywood Hungama : ...Sanju is absolutely at home in this out-to-please-the-junta character.... full review

Thumbs down, by Smita, Desi Martini : ...An insane movie hellbent on making Sanjubaba look good. Avoid at all costs... full review

Thumbs down, by Subhash K Jha, DNA : ...It is all fun to watch-loud, rumbustious, over the top, ear-splitting fun provided you are a Singham-Dabangg aficionado, and a Sanjay Dutt fan.... full review

Thumbs down, by Devesh Sharma, Filmfare : ...Action, action and more action till you are sick of it... full review

Thumbs down, by Johnson Thomas, Free Press Journal : ...this one’s not meant to charm.... full review

Thumbs down, by Swati Deogire, In.com : ...the vintage action formula fails to thrill the audiences... full review

Thumbs down, by Shubhra Gupta, indian express : ...forced delivery makes him a trial to watch... full review

Thumbs down, by Mohar Basu, koimoi : ...Sanjay Dutt delivers Rudra with ground breaking thrill. ... full review

Thumbs down, by Shakti Shetty, MiD DAY : ...it begs for better execution and fewer stereotypes... full review

Thumbs down, Movie Talkies : ...Faltugiri!... full review

Thumbs down, by Karan Anshuman, Mumbai Mirror : ...If with one stomp of the boot, Baba can make cars fly, can Krrish do anything more impressive?... full review

Thumbs down, by Saibal Chatterjee, NDTV : ...Everybody involved with this film deserves a break. The audience certainly does.... full review

Thumbs down, by Mansha Rastogi, Now Running.com : ...Policegiri is a combo of bad and ugly. Buy a ticket and get migraine for free! ... full review

Thumbs down, by Sukanya Verma, Rediff : ...is cringe-inducing fare... full review

Thumbs down, by Sonia Chopra, Sify Movies : ...Go for it if you're a fan.... full review

Thumbs down, by Anuj Kumar, The Hindu : ...Talking of laughter, such films require a villain who could be funny and menacing at the same time, and Prakash Raj has mastered this art. ... full review

49 tweeters^(?) - 33 yays 5 so-so 11 nays

vishaalmishra1: Very nice film policegiri by sanju.....

VirozneenPatel: Watched #Policegiri Today :D Ekdum Mast Paisa Wasool Action Packed Comedy Movie :)

vinaydamnit: But not only lootera i also liked policegiri too...surprising...

Vinay_Bagri: Policegiri Wonderful Movie. MUST WATCH.

vijay_kasana: policegiri the best movie of the year

Unprecedenteed: Policegiri was great movie

sydspeak666: policegiri - sanjay dutt , same film -- mithun chakraborty - barud,few years back.full entertainer.full time pass.

sneha_t1: I liked #policegiri #dialogues its better then #Lootera #bollywood #flimfare #thisweekrating #movies

SatapathySujit: policegiri rckz

SarangDusane: Seen the movie POLICEGIRI.,..... What a blasting movie..... Sunjay Dutt u r a true Police(GUNDA)....

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RJADITI: #policegiri bau funny comedy chhe

RiyaazAmlani: Just one way to describe #Policegiri. 100% sheer entertainment. Sanjay Dutt is a rock star. Don't miss out.

Rameshyadav1791: Policegiri is fantastic movie yar watch it

PrachiDesaiFan_: Watched #Policegiri. Solid film with full Policegiri :) @1Prachidesai again did a wonderful job, A big Well done to her & @duttsanjay.

pankajbadmash: Policegiri awesome movie!!!!!!!

MukeshPu: Policegiri move is best

mahendrshu6511: policegiri good movie

kpanchal143: policegiri is superb !!!!!!!!!!

jimmiesingh: #policegiri film bahut sohniaa

jigardoshi20991: first wanted, then singham n now policegiri. Prakash raj makes all these movies totally enjoyable. looks menacing with awesome comic timing.

jeetooindia: in single screen Policegiri doing the superve job. sanjay dutt and prakash raj acting is powerful...... sanju baba action is jabrdasth.....

himeshmankad: Masala masalaa masalaa this js ehat Policegiri has to offer..packed with seeti maar dialouges I njyed it

harp251991: policegiri is cool

gkforexam: "Policegiri" mast... faadu movie... sanju baba chhaa gaye :-D mast sunday nikalwa dia entertainment se :-) :-D ;-)

E4UMulitiplex: Hw many of see #policegiri today ! If not then don't waste time go for! Movie is superb full pasa vasol . #e4umultiplex

dixit1420: Saw policegiri a very nice movie full entertainment by sanju baba.

DevvartHada: Dutt Saab We Are Always There You And Thank You For #PoliceGiri Awesome Movie

being_ammar: Policegiri = Complete entertainer xD

afghanspirit: #Policegiri...go watch it. friends from Delhi, Mumbai, and bangalore have all seen it and LOVED IT!

abalchandani786: Nice film policegiri................

Aajadpanwar: Policegiri is a good moovie of sanju babad

786Quazi: i watch the film policegiri it aewsom

prabalbaba: Policegiri movie is ok just watched for Sanjay Dutt thats it..... Story line is dull

poora_mar_le: Policegiri is below average but not as bad as I thought it would be.

iamkrsh: #Policegiri is a film with hardcore action and nice performance by #SanjayDutt. But fails to portray entertainment. Poor direction. 2.5/5

hits_purohit: Policegiri is a better Dabangg and Dabangg 2

dhaivatraval: Watched Policegiri on friday , Movie has some good action scenes & dialogues but overall its OK movie !! Same story like dabangg & singham

subhamtulsiyan: 4 out of 5 stars to Lootera and the rest to Policegiri.

PFirangi: #Policegiri flop movie ek side gunda aur ek side police ye kay chutiyapan he

nishantbengani: Bored to my gut #policegiri :/

mohitraj: There was a special screening of #policegiri in Prison....But y this 3rd degree was given to Prisoners..??

Mitesheth: I surrender ! Just committed a crime. Saw policegiri.

indiantweeter: Twitter fight is like policegiri, released with much hype and then fizzled out .

bharat_barad: #Policegiri? Aur kitni giregi bhai?

arunk_: The perfect way to punish someone this weekend would be forcing them to watch 'Policegiri'.

adityakbehera: In & out of Jail for last 20years who else understands PoliceGiri better but still the movie scraping rock bottom. #FacePalm

AdeebAkhyar: Policegiri, A lazy attempt to copy Salman Khan's Dabangg, with average performances, and a weak script, Prakash Raj delivers the best. 1.5/5

_sanchit__: Sin - Watched Policegiri.. pls kill me

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This page has additional observations, other than the ones noted in the main review.

Parental Guidance:

Violence: Loads.
Language: Mostly clean
Nudity & Sexual content: None.
Concept: A cop with a golden heart takes on the system while being a part of it.
General Look and Feel: Loud and brash. Full of action - not in a good way.