Chandramukhi Chautala Hits GOAT Status As Netizens Cringe Over Deepika's Shakti Shetty In Singham 3

Deepika Pukone in Singham Again: epic trailer of upcoming action film was unveiled on Monday, October 7, leaving fans wanting for more. Singham Again is set to release on Diwali and anticipation is riding high on this festive release. While a section of social media users reacted positively to film's trailer, many criticised how Shakti Shetty ( Deepika Pukone ) has been characterised.

Deepika's Singham Again character faces criticism

After much-awaited reveal of Deepika's cop character in Singham Again, many were reminded of Meenamma from Chennai Express, a role that invited heavy criticism her way for stereotypical portrayal of a South Indian. Interestingly, Rohit Shetty is common element here. In Singham Again, Deepika essentially recreates her diction from Chennai Express, which disappointed many.

" Ranveer-ification of DP isn't looking good at all," commented one. Anor one wrote, "It's forced "Tapori" accent she is trying to pull. Heyy bhagwan. It's not working." "No police officer speaks like that in fact no normal person speaks like that," re anor comment on social media.

Netizens want Deepika to be replaced in Singham Again

A section of social media users urged that Deepika as Shakti Shetty be replaced by Chandramukhi Chautala from FIR. character was played by Kavita Kaushik and remains one of most loved cop characters on screen. "YES. miss chautala was a b ass cop and was funny at same time. dp could never," commented a social media under. Anor one wrote, "Who would've thought Chandramukhi Chautala would become an icon one day?"

New mor Deepika, who will play cop Shakti Shetty aka Ly Singham in film, was absent from trailer launch event of Singham Again. She and Ranveer welcomed ir first child, a baby girl, on September 8.