The first reactions to Kabir Singh’s film are in, viewers call it Shahid Kapoor’s best performance, but the film is too much like Arjun Reddy
The first reactions to Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani’s “Kabir Singh” have arrived. Viewers praise his central performance as the best of his career, but criticize the film’s similarities to “Arjun Reddy.”
A day before the theatrical release of Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani’s “Kabir Singh,” the film has opened in the Middle East, and reactions are piling up on social media. Those who have seen the film praise Shahid Kapoor’s performance – some have even called it his best work – but have compared the film unfavorably to the Telugu hit Arjun Reddy, on which it is based.
Angry. Visceral. So far, he and Vanga have walked the fine line between stylization and glorification,” wrote one person. “What an outstanding performance, chief,” wrote another, referring to Shahid’s role as a self-destructive medical student who spirals out of control after a bad breakup.
Another person praised the film’s unconventional story and lauded the second half, in which Kiara Advani’s role is better developed. “I saw #KabirSingh at the censor board! What a BOMBASTIC film.