MSG: The Messenger(2015)
MSG: The Messenger is a 2015 Indian Hindi-language action comedy film co-directed by Jeetu Arora and Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh. The film stars Singh, Daniel Kaleb, Flora Saini, and Jayshree Soni. It follows a spiritual leader called Guruji on a mission to eliminate drug abuse and gender-based violence from society. Corrupt drug lords and politicians conspire to kill him to protect their illegal businesses. The film was shot across Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Kerala with over 1.3 million extras. It received largely negative reviews from critics who called it a propaganda film. The movie was denied a release certificate by the CBFC initially but was later cleared by the Film Certification Appellate Tribunal. It released worldwide on 13 February 2015.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 13 February 2015
- Director
- Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 1.8/10
Storyline
A spiritual leader named Guruji accepts a dangerous mission to rid society of drugs and gender-based violence. Powerful drug lords and corrupt politicians who profit from these evils plot to assassinate him. Guruji must use his spiritual powers and physical strength to defeat the criminals and protect his followers.
“The messenger who fights for justice”
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Trivia
- The film's director and lead actor Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was the real-life spiritual leader of the Dera Sacha Sauda sect.
- It was the first of four films starring the guru, all released within a span of about two years.
- The movie was heavily promoted through the sect's large network of followers across several states.
- It faced protests and calls for a ban from some groups who objected to its portrayal of the guru.
- Despite a limited traditional theatrical release, it reportedly earned significant revenue from special screenings for devotees.
- The film features original songs composed and performed by Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh himself.
- Its production and release coincided with increased political and legal scrutiny of the Dera Sacha Sauda leader.
