Deepika trolled mercilessly, will her cop drama be shelved

Deepika Padukone's "Lady Singham" Debut Sparks Controversy: Should Rohit Shetty Reconsider Her Solo Film?

Deepika Padukone's entry as SP Shakti Shetty in the much-anticipated "Singham Again" has ignited a firestorm of debate amongst fans. While the trailer's release promised a powerful, female-centric addition to the cop universe, online reactions have been far from enthusiastic, with many criticizing Deepika's performance and questioning her suitability for the role.

The most prominent criticism revolves around Deepika's dialogue delivery, which many found unconvincing and "cringeworthy." Her accent has also been a subject of debate, with some arguing it detracts from the character's intended strength and swagger.

This backlash has led to widespread speculation about the viability of Deepika's proposed solo film as "Lady Singham." A Reddit thread is brimming with opinions, with users expressing their reservations about a full-fledged film centered around her character.

One user commented, "Yeah after the trailer, and considering her dialogue delivery sucks after 18 years and you need chakass swag and dialogues for it which she doesn’t have, Deepika ain’t getting her own movie. No one wants to listen to that for 2.5 hours." Another bluntly stated, "Mujhe inke Singham 3 me side role dekhne ki himmat nahi hai.... Full movie toh bohot durr ki baat."

Others, while not outright rejecting the idea, suggested that a solo film would be a risky proposition, particularly after the mixed response to her recent films, "Gehraiyaan" and "Chhapak." "I don’t think they should but I don’t mind if they do because then DP risks exposing her box office pull again after Gehraiyan and Chhapak," one user noted.

Tiger Shroff, who also makes his cop universe debut in "Singham Again," appears to have fared better in terms of public perception. "Tiger ki uchal kood ek baar ko toh shayad phir bhi dekh lunga but Deepika ke horrible accent me 2.5 hrs ki movie to bilkul bhi na dekhi jayegi," one user commented, comparing the two actors' respective appeal.

While the internet buzz is overwhelmingly negative, it's important to remember that "Singham Again" is yet to be released. Deepika could still surprise audiences with a compelling performance as Shakti Shetty. However, the online reactions highlight a significant risk for Rohit Shetty and Deepika: if the film fails to win over audiences, it could negatively impact the planned "Lady Singham" project, jeopardizing its potential.