Deepika Padukone is on a high, personally and professionally, as she awaits the arrival of her first child with husband Ranveer Singh in September. Adding to her excitement, she is gearing up to step into the shoes of a fierce cop for Rohit Shetty’s “Singham Again.” In this third installment of the renowned franchise, Padukone portrays Shakti Shetty, described as the ‘most brutal and violent’ police officer. As anticipation builds for Shetty’s latest directorial venture, a recent snapshot of Padukone in her cop avatar has set social media ablaze.
Rohit Shetty recently took to Instagram to unveil Padukone’s transformation into her character, sharing a picture where she flawlessly recreates Ajay Devgn’s iconic Singham pose. Captioning the post, Shetty hailed her as his hero, both on-screen and off-screen, referring to her as “Lady Singham.” The post quickly gained traction, with fans flooding the comments section with praise and excitement for Padukone’s portrayal.
“GOAT performance on the way,” exclaimed one fan, while another predicted that Padukone’s portrayal of Shakti Shetty would shatter box office records. The admiration didn’t stop there, with fans expressing awe at her commanding presence in uniform, one remarking, “Who needs a superhero when Deepika is in uniform?” Another fan couldn’t help but appreciate the radiant glow of the expectant mother, stating, “Mother is serving with her new uniforms ❤️.”
“Singham Again,” helmed by Rohit Shetty, promises an action-packed ride with a stellar cast lineup including Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, and Ranveer Singh reprising their roles alongside Kareena Kapoor Khan, Arjun Kapoor, Tiger Shroff, and of course, Deepika Padukone. The film is slated for a theatrical release on August 15, 2024.
In this whirlwind of personal joy and professional achievements, Deepika Padukone continues to captivate audiences with her versatile performances, leaving fans eagerly awaiting her next big-screen outing as the formidable cop, Shakti Shetty.
