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Sardaar Gabbar Singh

8 April 2016HindiorigTelugu2h 43mPart 2 of the Gabbar Singh series
out of 10
Mixedlukewarm or divided
Monk Score · 5 critic reviews

Pawan Kalyan shines, but a thin story and sluggish second half hold it back.

Verdict tier Mixed, lukewarm or divided, on a scale of Unfavorable, Mixed, Recommended, Exceptional.

  • Praised: Pawan Kalyan's screen presence
  • Criticised: Weak story, dragged second half

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What 5 critics are saying

Critical reception for Sardaar Gabbar Singh is mixed, with reviewers broadly agreeing that the film caters primarily to Pawan Kalyan's fanbase rather than general audiences. The actor's screen presence and energetic performance are consistently highlighted as the film's strongest asset. Common criticisms include a weak storyline, a dragged second half, and a failure to match the quality of its predecessor Gabbar Singh, with one reviewer outright advising viewers to skip it.

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Critic reviews (5)

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  1. Telugu Mirchi

    Film review ·

    ...the film is a Ugadi feast for the audience, especially for Pawan Kalyan fans. The romance between Pawan and Kajal gives sweet taste, comedy is like salt and pepper, Pawan shows his bitterness to his opposition and action sequences between the Antagonist and Protagonist makes the audience feel Pungent and Astringent. Overall, the film is a blend of Six Tastes of Ugadi Chutney – Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Pungent and Astringent.
  2. 123Telugu

    Film review ·

    On the whole, Sardaar Gabbar Singh will surely go well with all Pawan Kalyan fans. Right from the word go, it is Pawan's solid screen presence and energetic performance that will bind you completely. Impressive first half and some stylish thrills are basic assets. But a weak story line, lengthy run time and a dragged out second half spoil the fun to an extent and make this film exclusive for fans only.
  3. ILuvCinema

    Film review ·

    Pawan Kalyan's energy will surely pull you towards the theaters… Don't MISS this powerful action entertainer.
  4. Ap Herald

    Film review ·

    Sardaar Gabbar Singh has Actions, Heroism, Love, Emotion, Sympathy and all other elements needed for a successful movie only problems is that these elements failed to produce needed AURA all put together. Sardaar Gabbar Singh has its moments but half of Gabbar Singh only.

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