Multi-talented Himesh Reshammiya of Bollywood returns for an action-drama movie in Badass Ravi Kumar. The release of the trailer, dated January 6, 2025, already has people riled up on social media over a different brand of film style. Split reactions are coming their way.
Ravi Kumar reprises the role of Badass, a role he had played initially in the 2014 musical thriller The Xposé. The character gets elevated to an all-out action hero-wannabe who takes the audience through larger-than-life battles, dramatic confrontations, and fiery one-liners.
The trailer highlights explosive sequences, from chainsaw fights to gravity-defying stunts, all set against a backdrop reminiscent of 1980s Bollywood. Alongside Reshammiya, dance icon Prabhu Deva plays the menacing antagonist, while Kriti Kulhari and Sunny Leone add depth to the cast.
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A Unique Blend of Action and Music
Directed by Keith Gomes, this film is very much a Keith Gomes creation, with drama, action, and music just like Reshammiya is known for. He has written the story and composed the music, thus making it something that his fans will love.
This is actually the first time Reshammiya has depicted intense action on screen. This style of acting by his character, along with the melodrama of the movie, has gotten everyone talking about it.
Fans React: Divided, Yet Intrigued
Ever since the release of the trailer, social media has been flooded with reactions to the film. Some fans can’t get enough of the over-the-top movie, praising the nostalgic nod to action heroes in the golden era of Bollywood. “Himesh Reshammiya and Prabhu Deva face-to-face is just the showdown we needed!” a fan excitedly responded.
Others have been less charitable. Comparisons to other modern-day blockbusters such as Pushpa and War 2 have inspired some ribald jokes, with one viewer saying, “Hollywood has Tom Cruise. Bollywood? Badass Ravi Kumar!”
Despite all this, there are cheerleaders. Trade analyst Sumit Kadel is hopeful it could become 2025’s first surprise hit.
Going Forward
Badass Ravi Kumar, set to release on February 7, 2025, promises to be a wild ride for action-packed Bollywood cinema fans. Its retro vibes, bold storytelling, and Reshammiya’s undeniable flair will help the film win hearts and headlines. Whether it turns into a cult classic or a campy spectacle remains to be seen—but one thing is certain: it’s got everyone talking.
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