Singh Saab The Great(2013)
Singh Saab the Great is a 2013 Hindi-language action drama film directed by Anil Sharma. The film stars Sunny Deol in the lead role, with Urvashi Rautela, Amrita Rao, and Prakash Raj in supporting roles. The story follows Saranjeet Talwar, a tax collector who fights corruption and injustice in a small Indian city ruled by a cruel politician. After his wife is killed by the villain, Saranjeet chooses reform over revenge and ultimately transforms his enemy. The film features typical Sunny Deol-style action sequences and a strong message about societal change. It was produced by Alumbra Entertainment and Pen Movies. The film received mixed reviews from critics but was praised for its performances and action. It was released on November 22, 2013.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Voot, JioCinema, MX Player, YouTube, Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 22 November 2013
- Director
- Anil Sharma
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Rating
- 4.7/10
Storyline
A tax collector named Saranjeet Talwar fights to reform a corrupt society. He faces a powerful politician who controls the city through fear. After his wife is killed, he must choose between revenge and change. His journey inspires a journalist to uncover his heroic past.
“Change is greater than revenge.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Singh Saab The Great
Cast reunions in this film: Sunny Deol & Dharmendra (9 films together), Sunny Deol & Bobby Deol (8 films together), Dharmendra & Anil Sharma (6 films together), Dharmendra & Bobby Deol (5 films together), Sunny Deol & Anil Sharma (4 films together), and Johnny Lever & Sanjay Mishra (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally planned as a sequel to the director's 2001 hit 'Gadar: Ek Prem Katha', but the story was changed.
- Actor Prakash Raj, who plays the villain, is a famous South Indian actor known for similar roles in many languages.
- The movie's climax features a large-scale action sequence shot in a grand palace set, built specifically for the film.
- It was one of the last major films to extensively use the old Film City studios in Mumbai before newer facilities became common.
- The title 'Singh Saab the Great' is a nod to the iconic 1970s film 'Sholay', where the character Gabbar Singh mockingly uses 'Saab'.
- Despite being an action drama, the film includes a promotional song shot in scenic international locations like Bangkok.
- The director, Anil Sharma, is known for patriotic themes and had previously worked with the lead actor in a similar genre film.