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Singham (2011): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Singham is a 2011 action drama directed by Rohit Shetty. It runs 2 hours 23 minutes and earned $15.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 33% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.

IMDb rating
6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes
33%
worldwide gross
$15.1M
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Singham (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 23m (143 min)
Director
Rohit Shetty
Genres
Action , Drama
Original language
Punjabi
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Singham About?

The premise of Singham without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

In the town of Sawantwadi, Police Sub-Inspector Bajirao Singham relentlessly combats corruption with unwavering courage. The arrival of Kavya from Goa introduces a new dynamic, as she is drawn to Singham's fearless nature. However, a violent clash ignites a dangerous feud, forcing Singham to confront a ruthless criminal and expose the truth behind the escalating conflict, ultimately striving to restore justice and peace to his community.

Singham Themes & Keywords

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  • cop universe
  • india
  • character name as title
  • one word title
  • surname as title
  • asian indian
  • indian
  • whipping
  • fistfight
  • dating
  • tough cop
  • police constable
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  • scooter
  • motorcycle
  • police protagonist
  • father son relationship
  • scene during opening credits
  • scene before opening credits
  • sunglasses
  • ghost costume
  • fat man
  • father daughter relationship
  • corruption
  • gangster
  • blackmail
  • ransom demand
  • ransom money
  • two on a motorcycle
  • movie theater
  • thug
  • attraction
  • wedding
  • cell phone
  • telephone call
  • musical number
  • punched in the face
  • hit on the head
  • car chase
  • kicked in the butt
  • suv
  • slapped in the face
  • ringing telephone
  • man slaps a man
  • corrupt official
  • police corruption
  • election
  • cardboard cutout
  • beach
  • male bonding
  • machismo
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Crew

The Director of Singham

Directed by Rohit Shetty.

From the director

More from Rohit Shetty

More films directed by Rohit Shetty, best-rated first: Sooryavanshi, Chennai Express, Simmba and Singham Again.

Full filmography
Ratings

Singham Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Singham 33% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.

Plot

Singham Plot Summary

What happens in Singham from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Following a shocking series of events that lead to Inspector Rakesh Kadam’s tragic suicide due to corruption allegations, his grieving wife, Megha, along with their son, Nitin, embarks on a relentless quest for justice. She firmly believes that her husband was wrongfully framed by Jaykant Shikre, a notorious gangster portrayed by Prakash Raj. In her pursuit, she tirelessly advocates for a CBI inquiry into the circumstances surrounding her husband’s death.

Full summary

The whole story of Singham, scene by scene

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Box office

Singham Box Office

Singham grossed $15.1 million worldwide. $350,864 came from the US and Canada and $14.7 million (98%) from the rest of the world.

2011 box office

Worldwide gross

$15.1M

US & Canada
$350.9K
International
$14.7M
US & Canada 2% Rest of the world 98%
Videos

Singham Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Singham.

Singham - Trailer Full HD
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Singham?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What is the main occupation of Rakesh Kadam?

Cars

Cars in Singham

14 cars on screen, including the 2002 Mahindra Scorpio and the 2006 Mahindra Scorpio.

All 14 cars
  • 2002 Mahindra Scorpio in Singham 2002 Mahindra Scorpio Important role
  • 2006 Mahindra Scorpio in Singham 2006 Mahindra Scorpio Important role
  • 2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse W212 in Singham 2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse W212 Important role
  • Royal Enfield Bullet in Singham Royal Enfield Bullet Important role
Details

Singham Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “สิงห์ฮาม มือปราบใจซื่อ” and “Сингам”.

Also known as
  • สิงห์ฮาม มือปราบใจซื่อ
  • Сингам
  • 모범경찰 싱감
  • 雄狮
  • 雄獅
  • سينجام
  • סינגהאם
  • Сингам Лъвът

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FAQ

Singham FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Singham, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Singham?

Singham runs 2 hours 23 minutes (143 minutes).

When was Singham released?

Singham was released on July 22, 2011.

Who directed Singham?

Singham was directed by Rohit Shetty.

More films by Rohit Shetty

How much did Singham make at the box office?

Singham grossed $15.1 million worldwide ($350,864 domestic, $14.7 million international).

How is Singham rated?

Singham has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 33% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65% on TMDB and 3.1/5 on Letterboxd.

Does Singham have a post-credit scene?

No. Singham has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Singham in?

The original language of Singham is Punjabi.

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