Arjun Kapoor celebrates his 39th birthday today, marking the occasion with exciting news for his fans. The actor is set to portray a full-fledged villain in Rohit Shetty’s upcoming film, Singham Again.
This role marks a significant departure from the pool of cop characters played by stars like Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, and Tiger Shroff. On this special day, Shetty shared a new still of Kapoor from the film, sparking excitement among the franchise’s followers.
Arjun Kapoor Blood-Spattered Still
In the newly released image, Arjun Kapoor appears with blood splattered on his face, clutching a knife he has used in a violent attack. His character exudes a menacing aura, captured in an evil laugh as he stands amidst his gang members. Shetty’s birthday wish to Kapoor, accompanied by this intense still, received a delighted response from the actor: “Rohit Shetty, sir, what a gift!!! Ek aur ‘danger’ reveal on the birthday!!!”
Arjun Kapoor Enthusiasm for His Role in Singham Again
In earlier conversations about Singham Again, Arjun shared about his excitement on being cast as the antagonist by Rohit Shetty. He expressed his gratitude for Shetty recognizing his acting talent. And casting him in such a pivotal role in a star-studded, high-budget film.
Kapoor is eager to see the audience’s reaction, confident that he has delivered his best performance. His passion for acting shines through, reflecting his desire to bring the same energy and joy to his roles that he admired in other actors.
Rohit Shetty’s Cop Universe: An Overview
Rohit Shetty’s Cop Universe has become a notable franchise in Indian cinema. The series began with Ajay Devgn’s portrayal of a police officer in Singham. Followed by Ranveer Singh’s role in the 2018 film Simmba. Akshay Kumar joined the universe with a cameo in Simmba and reprised his role as ATS officer Veer Suryavanshi in the 2021 film Sooryavanshi.
The upcoming Singham Again will feature a star-studded cast, including Deepika Padukone, Tiger Shroff, and Kareena Kapoor Khan, set to release during Diwali 2024 under Shetty’s direction.