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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.
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Check out the Janta's reviews!
#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.
— ANMOL JAMWAL (@jammypants4) February 24, 2023
Still found the film fairly enjoyable! #AkshayKumar
#OneWordReview...#Selfiee: Decent
— Ijaz Ahmad (@IjAhmad26) February 26, 2023
Rating:⭐⭐½
Not too much different from the original but also not Disappointed & great effective comedy.... Climax little weak as usual like original but over all decent entertainer#Selfiee #SelfieeReview #AkshayKumar pic.twitter.com/vabEi5hn8F
Finally watched #Selfiee..Good comedy movie which can be watched once with family or friends. @akshaykumar is hilarious. @emraanhashmi is the soul of this movie. What a talented actor he is. @Nushrratt and @DianaPenty play their parts well. My Rating :- ⭐⭐⭐#SelfieeReview pic.twitter.com/Bk1nS6xkjj
— Rahul Acharya (@Rahulawesome8) February 26, 2023
Watched #Selfiee movie last night. @akshaykumar is brilliant in it, but @emraanhashmi is shinning all the way. Director #RajMehta once again proves that he is a very good director. Definitely evening and night shows occupancy will pick with WOM💪💯#SelfieeReview #AkshayKumar𓃵 pic.twitter.com/I2o5fvu3sc
— Sunny Khanna (@khannasunny) February 24, 2023
#Selfiee is a fairly entertaining film. Akshay Kumar was good & Emraan Hashmi was fantastic in his role. This guy deserves to be in good movies
— Aditi 🕊️ (@GirlAdmireRK) February 25, 2023
Film moves at a good pace with no dull moments as the story keeps you interested.
3.5/5#SelfieeReview
#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..
— Always Bollywood (@AlwaysBollywood) February 22, 2023
A good watch with a untypical concept. pic.twitter.com/aFAy5jEhgU
Review - #Selfiee
— Rohit Jaiswal (@rohitjswl01) February 24, 2023
Rating - 3.5*/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️🌟
“Pure family entertainer”
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.
Fan vs Celeb goes Good#SelfieeReview. pic.twitter.com/BvybLMmwCg
#EmraanHashmi #SelfieeReview
— bulan 🍒 (@Debalina_11) February 25, 2023
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
#SelfieeReview
— Sahil (@SatyaDev_Beats) February 25, 2023
Ratings:- ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
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
ONE TIME WATCH pic.twitter.com/x1T6YROJDx
#SelfieeReview:
— NJ (@Nilzrav) February 25, 2023
Very Watchable / Fun
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!
— Shivam #Selfiee In Cinemas Now 🔥 (@PredictionSmp) February 26, 2023
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 ❤️😘#SelfieeReview pic.twitter.com/oyjrbCN8hx
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..
— DUNIYA 🔥 (@cine_ki_duniya) February 24, 2023
Weak screenplay,direction
Will be a disaster at the BO!
1.5/5! #SelfieeReview pic.twitter.com/X3FNPWbevs
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. #SelfieeReview pic.twitter.com/0aZNoTNeS4
— nameless srkian😁 (@Name_srkian) February 24, 2023
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