Selfiee starring Akshay Kumar and Emraan Hashmi released in cinemas on February 24 and here are some mixed reactions from the Janta!
Directed by Raj Mehta, Selfiee is the Hindi remake of the 2019 Malayalam film, Driving License. The story revolves around Vijay Kumar (Akshay Kumar) who is a megastar just like how he is IRL. He has that aura around him when he walks, does his stunts or delivers his impactful dialogues. And like most stars in India do, he too has a die-hard fan who looks up to him with all his heart. That fan is Om Prakash Agarwal (Emraan Hashmi), a traffic cop in Bhopal. So it goes without saying that if his favourite star is coming to his town to shoot, he’s going to be first in line to meet him. But the plot thickens when Vijay urgently requires a driving license so that his shoot can go on smoothly. Being a star he expects special treatment and wants to skip the normal procedure that all the other citizens follow, simply because he has to leave for the US in a week. No matter how big of a fan he is, Om Prakash disagrees with his idol and strongly believes that he must follow the same process as everyone else. Here’s where the clash between the two begins and whether Vijay is able to bag his license or not is the centre of the film! Diana Penty plays Naina who is Vijay's wife in the film and Nushrratt Bharuccha plays Om Prakash's supportive better half as well but that's all these two have to offer in this film.
Akshay Kumar, is known to do roles that are unconventional and talk about new and important issues. He has given some really good performances in the past like in Padman or take any of his action-comedy movies. He’s an absolute ace in them which is why the Janta always has such major expectations from him and even though he gives a decent performance in Selfiee and gets out a few good laughs, it’s still not one of his bests according to them. On the other hand, Emraan Hashmi is seen as a cop for the first time and add a family man/ avid fan on top of that and he seems to deliver that seamlessly for the Janta. Story wise, the Janta felt like the film felt dragged and slow in some parts but was also a complete family entertainer where you can just not think about anything and fall for all the jokes and scenes. It clearly was a film that brought out mixed reviews from the audience.
#Selfiee just like the OG Malayalam film becomes slightly middling when it transitions from a commentary on the film industry, stars & the media to the ego tussle between the two leads.
Still found the film fairly enjoyable! #AkshayKumar
#Exclusive ....#SelfieeReview : ⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2..#AkshayKumar & #Emraanhasmi 's clash on a tiny matter drags the story with full on entertainment.#Selfiee Keeps the flow through out the movie & succeeds in holding the audience attention..
Selfiee is GENUINELY a GOOD FILM Verbal Spat between #AkshayKumar & #EmraanHashmi is the SOUL of the film,Emraan shows his Power While Akshay brings down his Power.
a lot more people need to appreciate @emraanhashmi’s soulful portrayal of om prakash agarwal in #Selfiee. his performance as a father, a rto officer & a fan was amazing & so very well balanced. watching him on the big screen was pure joy ❤️ pic.twitter.com/1SGtpthi0w
Selfiee movie is a decent entertainer, Had a lot of expectations but it didn't worked well , Starting was boring , Driving license tests parts were boring, Only good thing was Clash between #AkshayKumar and Emraan , Climax
An honest entertainer with one of the best acts from #AkshayKumar in a long time alongside #EmraanHashmi who adds his charm and sincerity. The routine face-offs in the second half & a comfortable climax are a deterrent. Rating: 3.25/5⭐⭐⭐⚡ pic.twitter.com/wbnrPCmIDX
#Selfiee is not a normal movie it's an emotion for every #AkshayKumar fan! I doesn't care the box office collection much because i know every true fans can easily connect to this movie. Lots of love to @akshaykumar sir for giving us a beautiful movie ❤️😘#SelfieeReviewpic.twitter.com/oyjrbCN8hx
— Shivam #Selfiee In Cinemas Now 🔥 (@PredictionSmp) February 26, 2023
Finished watching #AkshayKumar & #EmraanHashmi starrer last night - #Selfiee. One word - Dull & Flat.@akshaykumar is total misfit as superstar Vijay because he isn't a superstar in the first place.. Weak screenplay,direction
Just watched #selfiee and damn there are tears in my eyes. the plot, the themes, the characters, the dynamics, the drama, the emotional moments...everything was garbage from beginning to end. on my way to buy paracetamol, definitely the worst movie i've ever seen. #SelfieeReviewpic.twitter.com/0aZNoTNeS4
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