Badass Ravi Kumar (2025) MOVIE REVIEW ! Girish
"Badass Ravi Kumar," released on February 7, 2025, is a Hindi-language musical action film directed by Keith Gomes in his feature debut.
The movie serves as a spin-off to the 2014 film "The Xposé," with Himesh Reshammiya reprising his role as Ravi Kumar.
The supporting cast includes Prabhu Deva, Kirti Kulhari, Simona J, Saurabh Sachdeva, Sanjay Mishra, and Johnny Lever.
Set in 1989, the narrative follows rogue cop Ravi Kumar, portrayed by Reshammiya, who is on a mission to eradicate corruption.
After being suspended for his unorthodox methods, he is unofficially tasked with retrieving sensitive information about Indian secret agents from adversaries including Syed Bashir (Manish Wadhwa), Carlos Pedro (Prabhu Deva), and Laila (Kirti Kulhari).
The film has garnered mixed reviews:
India Forums praised it as a "nostalgic masala entertainer packed with action, drama, and swagger," highlighting the well-executed action sequences that align with its retro theme.
The Times of India criticized the film for its "disjointed narrative" and lack of coherence, stating that it "often feels like an unintentional parody," making its 141-minute runtime feel "more torturous than thrilling."
Hindustan Times noted that the film is "an assault on not just the villain but our senses too," with common sense "taking the worst beating."
However, it acknowledged that the film makes it clear from the beginning that "logic [is] optional."
We give a rating of 3.5 out of 5.
Watch our review in video form before watching the movie.
In summary, "Badass Ravi Kumar" is characterized by its over-the-top action and nostalgic appeal, but opinions vary regarding its narrative coherence and overall execution.
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