Sunny is back as Ajay Mehra after 26 years gap however he has unable to match the momentum with previous installment in field of Direction, script and Acting. Fight sequences were good and delighted to watch Sunny in action scenes. Manoj will make you laugh with perfect comic timing. Some dialogs were too bad in serious cinema like "Wo satya ke Fidaeen hain". Train jump and Helicopter hijack sequence were difficult to digest. Audiences were expecting Climax like old part however Script disappointed. There was not much scope for Soha and Om puri.Sunny did not include any additional song as that one is not required. You will love it if you are Sunny's die hard fan.
81 Reviews
Ghayal Ones Again unable to produce a fierce Sunny Deol
pyaare_aman6 February 2016
One of the most iconic revenge dramas of 1990's returns as 'GHAYAL ONES AGAIN', the film marks an action-packed comeback of Sunny Deol and audience will also get to see his 'Dhai kilo ka haath' but actions scenes arrives very late. I would just say it as an above average movie. The trademark Ghayal background score at the starting matches that of Singham Series. Sunny as a writer tried to keep it simple but the simplicity couldn't be executed during the screenplay that makes the story some what predictable. The strong dialogues and power packed punches are sadly missing from the film. The whole film is shot in Mumbai with some magnificent camera-work around Ambani mansion. The cinematography is like showing a 1990's film with modern style. There is smooth flow of story with no interruptions in the form of songs or love angle between Soha and Sunny and this goes in favour of the movie. Sunny is not as fierce as he was in Ghayal and Ghatak. Thankfully the hand to hand fights seems to be realistic there were no flying thugs and cars. Despite the flaws, Sunny as 'Ajay Mehra' exudes the sincerity and unbreakable spirit of a common man. If you are a fan of Sunny Paaji you should watch it, but watch only if you are having free time of two hours, as you might like the movie for time, you are watching the movie.
"Ajay Mehra" won't disappoint you, worth watching.
saketkumarroy5 February 2016
Not a die hard fan of Deol but I am of his work in 1990 GHAYAL. So I went to watch this one and yes it's worth watching.The plot is pretty straight forward and lacks the twists and turns as in the 1990 GHAYAL but then action has improved and seriously has the potential to keep one glued.The characters do fade in and out sometimes abruptly but then they have done justice to their roles, especially NARENDRA JHA (Sachin Bansal) who had big shoes to fill in place of legendary actor Amrish Puri (Balwant Rai). The trademark GHAYAL tune helps. Yeah there are few loop holes and certain scenes don't make sense but then AJAY MEHRA the core of the movie, still remains the same, powerful at dialogue delivery and good in action. And just as an old song says "SOCH NA KYA JO BHI HOGA DEKHA JAYEGA", don't think give a watch once.
One of the best movies by Sunny but not the 90's Adrenaline
mr-prth25 September 2018
Sunny Deol means Hardcore action with Throat Soaring dialogues in India.
This one is completely a different one, there is action but not the likes of Ghayal and Ghatak, dialogues too but not like "Balwant Rai me Kutte" but this is one high octane high adrenaline movie with a connection to Corporate family.
Watch it for Sunny and Good cinema.
Pass it for the above-mentioned Reasons.
I enjoyed it .
Ghayal is back with a Bang
bunnymehra19855 February 2016
Warning: Spoilers
I don't have much expectation from this movie as it sounds like a low budget movie in trailer but its different, yes really very different specially Sunny Deol is the one who made this different from other bollywood action craps, Real He Man is here, saw a comment that some member said why Hindi, Hindi is mother language of this country and if south people are free to use their regional language than Bolly people too, so don't shout if you don't like. If its a Khan movie than biased media people make it a hit though its a useless like Dilwale. But this movie is different and the action was awesome never seen such kind of Action in any other Bolly movie till date. Sunny Deol is loud but that's what he known for, don't watch it if u wanna see a slim trim guy punching body builders. Watch it for Sunny Deol and ACtion rest all supporting cast and songs are not that too good. Want too see a calm Suny Deol in action go watch 'Right ya Wrong'.
A good movie, could have been better
goutam-532297 February 2016
One of my personal favorite movie was Ghayal (1990). The dialogues, Action and Sunny Deol! After 26 years Sunny is back with the sequel, which is a good decision or bad, can be told once you watch the movie.
For me. it was a thoughtful and strategic decision for Sunny to be back with the sequel as he knows, Ghayal gave him the best limelight and the movie has got its own loyal audience base, which is why he took the risk to come back with ghayal once again.
For me the movie looked good. typical Bollywood masala with action, though I missed Sunny's intense dialogues (there are very few in the entire movie, though whenever they are there, its like 90's superstar is back with bang).
Perfect Emotions, action and an OK direction with a above average script is a risky affair, either it can be a blockbuster or a total flop. For me the action and Sunny works in here. he is unstoppable, one man army and can give current action stars a run for their money.
the action scenes are raw, and gripping, emotional sunny at its best, good support cast but what the best part was the Background music!!! its the classiness of the Background score that guarantees Goose bumps! The CGI effects in few scenes are easily noticeable, but still its negligible given the Aura of the star "Sunny Deol" presence in the movie! For me I felt the old sunny is back with a bang for sure, though if this movie would have been directed by Santoshi or any other action director, it would have been better.
Lastly this is full family entertainer and should be watched in theatre only to enjoy the punches of sunny and the background score!
For me. it was a thoughtful and strategic decision for Sunny to be back with the sequel as he knows, Ghayal gave him the best limelight and the movie has got its own loyal audience base, which is why he took the risk to come back with ghayal once again.
For me the movie looked good. typical Bollywood masala with action, though I missed Sunny's intense dialogues (there are very few in the entire movie, though whenever they are there, its like 90's superstar is back with bang).
Perfect Emotions, action and an OK direction with a above average script is a risky affair, either it can be a blockbuster or a total flop. For me the action and Sunny works in here. he is unstoppable, one man army and can give current action stars a run for their money.
the action scenes are raw, and gripping, emotional sunny at its best, good support cast but what the best part was the Background music!!! its the classiness of the Background score that guarantees Goose bumps! The CGI effects in few scenes are easily noticeable, but still its negligible given the Aura of the star "Sunny Deol" presence in the movie! For me I felt the old sunny is back with a bang for sure, though if this movie would have been directed by Santoshi or any other action director, it would have been better.
Lastly this is full family entertainer and should be watched in theatre only to enjoy the punches of sunny and the background score!
Shouldn't have touched the legacy !!
rout_sudhir23 February 2016
Warning: Spoilers
Hence proved !! Bollywood is not meant for : Sequels Action scenes Logic Now lets talk about this movie. Let me be clear that this is no where near the Ghayal which was and is still a cult classic. There is no point in comparison as there is no scope but I would tell this as a standalone movie. Wafer thin story, with not even a single memorable dialog, drama, actor that can emote. There is 90% garbage with 10% sunny thrown in between scattered screenplay. Basically its a story of few stupid kids with a murder captured on cam that needs to be sent for trial and the goons needs to stop them from doing so !!! Thats all. Full stop !!! Om Puri, along with sunny are the only 2 characters who can act/emote or put some soul to the script, but Puri is killed in first half and the story is brutally smothered from there on with idiotic twists and laughable climax that leaves u in utter frustration. I know there is dearth of villains in Bollywood now, but I am sure they could have done a better job with the main villains and his son !!! look at them and there antics in the movie. Now lets talk about some of the worst things in the movie that we have seen in recent times: 1.The billionaire villain does all the buffoonery of hunting down kids to keeping a watch to command his men and everything till bringing the kids back to his own living house house !! ( Balwant Rai was smarter than him in 90's 2. You all must have seen extra goons chasing hero or good men on spitfire bikes ( Ajay devgan's fav weapon ) on buildings, staircases and every where the hero runs, the bike follows still have that legacy in 2015;s era where the kids are chased down in a Shopping Mall where its business as usual with customers just walking pass by 3. That entire scene is stretched to hell with no leniency on logic nor makes any sense with utter grubbiness 4. Basically every action scene is stretched to fill the screen time as there is nothing positive to show. 5. The climax scene is childish and so lame with CGI chopper and Building with once again no meaning and logic and breaks all the rules in science book 6. Every thing is in this movie is exactly opposite that we had in GHAYAL. Point blank disgusting, insane, amateurish,cheap and illogical. GHAYAL 1 was pure movie with heart and effort at the right places. It never boasted of anything except for pure drama and pure emotions sprayed at right places. Now with 2015 and every other maker wants to flaunt there arsenal of VFX, forgets the ultra basics of movie making, script and its respective emotions with adequate screenplay. This movie has everything that is not needed in any aspect, forget about action and if you go by the ratings by other viewers who liked the "action" of this movie, then god have mercy on us as that's a joke to call anything in this movie as action.
I like sunny deol, Love him in all his 90's Cult classic movies. You name them, Ziddi, Zor, Ghatak, Ghayal and similar genre movies. he is a gem of a performer in all kinds of scenes and specially hand to hand combat. But He needs to stick to acting and better scripts and please do not venture out directing. This might give Bobby a positive heads up and if he jumps the Directing bandwagon then the END IS NEAR !!!!! 3 stars only for the chuckles I got while watching the action scenes
I like sunny deol, Love him in all his 90's Cult classic movies. You name them, Ziddi, Zor, Ghatak, Ghayal and similar genre movies. he is a gem of a performer in all kinds of scenes and specially hand to hand combat. But He needs to stick to acting and better scripts and please do not venture out directing. This might give Bobby a positive heads up and if he jumps the Directing bandwagon then the END IS NEAR !!!!! 3 stars only for the chuckles I got while watching the action scenes
Relive the good old "sunny" days
!!
premngp5 February 2016
Guys, saw this movie first day first show
and it was totally worth it
Please do't give a s**t to what critics and (un)professional reviewers have to say.. Sunny has put his heart and soul into the movie which can be literally felt through his screen presence
the movie has some great action & sunny simply rocks them.. Refreshingly, most of the action scenes in movie are different than those being regularly dished out in movies these days
Mumbai has been shot beautifully in the movie
Dan Bradely has done excellent job and deserves acknowledgment for his work..
Though direction could have been better at few instances and script/screenplay a bit tighter, u can easily forgive sunny (the director) as sunny (the actor) more than makes up for that through his acting prowess All in all, a genuine action movie which can be enjoyed by the family together.. commodity which is scarce in supply these days.. Go fans and watch it for sunny as he is already 58 and you never know when you will see him again doing action like only he can do..!!
Though direction could have been better at few instances and script/screenplay a bit tighter, u can easily forgive sunny (the director) as sunny (the actor) more than makes up for that through his acting prowess All in all, a genuine action movie which can be enjoyed by the family together.. commodity which is scarce in supply these days.. Go fans and watch it for sunny as he is already 58 and you never know when you will see him again doing action like only he can do..!!
A good attempt from Deol's!
MuviFan736 February 2016
Ajay played by Sunny Deol has been released from the jail, and now works for special force against crime. A bunch of students have now found evidence against a criminal tycoon. The story sets ahead will it reach an ethical end?
Pros: Innocent movie with no complicated politics. Great action sequences filmed. Song Track Lapak Jhapak is nice. Ghayal and Ghayal once again altogether released in different time frame of viewing audience, both movies do enough justice to their current audience. Om Puri has acted as usually great. I would stay positive on the Deol side for the dedicated work.
Cons: Weak acting in some areas.
Rating: 7.0/10
Pros: Innocent movie with no complicated politics. Great action sequences filmed. Song Track Lapak Jhapak is nice. Ghayal and Ghayal once again altogether released in different time frame of viewing audience, both movies do enough justice to their current audience. Om Puri has acted as usually great. I would stay positive on the Deol side for the dedicated work.
Cons: Weak acting in some areas.
Rating: 7.0/10
Good movie but missing old sunny
bittukush20098 February 2016
A good movie for comeback but I am missing old sunny's anger and dialogue.There is no dialogue in the movie for sunny, I am very much disappointed with that otherwise movie is OK
A good movie for comeback but I am missing old sunny's anger and dialogue.There is no dialogue in the movie for sunny, I am very much disappointed with that otherwise movie is OK.
A good movie for comeback but I am missing old sunny's anger and dialogue.There is no dialogue in the movie for sunny, I am very much disappointed with that otherwise movie is OK.
A good movie for comeback but I am missing old sunny's anger and dialogue.There is no dialogue in the movie for sunny, I am very much disappointed with that otherwise movie is OK.
A good movie for comeback but I am missing old sunny's anger and dialogue.There is no dialogue in the movie for sunny, I am very much disappointed with that otherwise movie is OK.
A good movie for comeback but I am missing old sunny's anger and dialogue.There is no dialogue in the movie for sunny, I am very much disappointed with that otherwise movie is OK.
A good movie for comeback but I am missing old sunny's anger and dialogue.There is no dialogue in the movie for sunny, I am very much disappointed with that otherwise movie is OK.
What a waste of time. People liking this movie need to get off drugs
sumit_kumar130 April 2016
One of the worst directed movie I have seen. Sunny Deol should stop directing.
Ridiculous plots planted in movie to extend story line. Can't explain in words how bad this movie is. This movie may have been directed with storyline developed on the spot.
People liking this movie have to be on electro shock like the 60 yr old hero is in this movie or definitely on drugs.
If I was in Indian theater I would have thrown a few eggs and rotten tomatoes to throw on the screen - this movie doesn't deserve anything else. Forget F - would give this movie a Z Minus
Ridiculous plots planted in movie to extend story line. Can't explain in words how bad this movie is. This movie may have been directed with storyline developed on the spot.
People liking this movie have to be on electro shock like the 60 yr old hero is in this movie or definitely on drugs.
If I was in Indian theater I would have thrown a few eggs and rotten tomatoes to throw on the screen - this movie doesn't deserve anything else. Forget F - would give this movie a Z Minus
sunny rocks!!
eprakashna5 February 2016
Warning: Spoilers
I'm watching a movie of sunny after years in cinema and he has done his best.people will judge hate but tell them to even try make a movie like this they will forget reviewing movies.Sunny the actor is still a lethal weapon and can blow his opponent all the way across the room.It's a movie there are minor mistake but overall a very well made movie if such movie is not loved then people will always get bad movie kick and fly punch and destroy wall !!! let's appreciate someone effort instead of pointing mistake out ....he tried his best for his age it's the best he could do for me he is a winner.i wish sunny make more movie like this action was great,story nice and overall well made movie haters gonna hate but movie lovers would judge on their own.hope audience appreciate this movie as i did.sunny is awesome
Not so Ghayalistic
vishvajeet-3200115 February 2016
It's good to see Sunny Deol making a comeback but the scripting could have been made way better. The scenes from the prequel of the movies came flashing repeatedly and irritated the viewers again and again. The link between the two movies was good but repeated use of instances from the previous movie made the current one a little boring and took it out of the track. The movie started with establishing a link between the two movies and moved on for further action. Inclusion of the kids never made sense till last minutes when the relation between the Sunny's character and one of the girls come up. Possibly the relation twist was added just to give the audience a feel of a Bollywood movie. This also brings a question to my mind that will there be a movie made in Bollywood that won't involve emotional and relational attachments other than those movies made for national patriotism. Soha Ali Khan had nothing to offer and thus always looked confused in the movie. Om Puri's short stint was added just to create a balance between the two parts of the movie. Still, it's a delight for Sunny Deol's fans and is a good one time watch.
just disappointment !!!!!
naresh-gharat19 February 2016
SUNNY Sir i respect you & your older movies...but not this one..
I am giving 3/10 stars for just for first 30 minutes of this movie, the way flashback are shown, character settings are done.. i felt movie should be well carried as sequel of original one..but then it all goes nuts..
At opening of the movie....Movie characters are represented as tech- savvy generation, but through out entire movie no one doesn't make use of technology. It feels like only villain in this movie is allowed to make use of technology. I mean at this age of whatsapp, youtube, twitter, media (kids shown in movie actually using them at their intro scenes), don't even have common sense to use this mediums when they actually needed it..
Plot of this movie was itself build on weak concept. Apart from that Poor direction, Poor Visual effects, Reality was nowhere (like kids are getting bitten at public places without others noticing or helping, stupid train,helicopter action sequences...all headache)
Truly disappointed while watching this movie, was just waiting for end of movie..i was expecting lot better movie as it was sequel of my favorite movie GHAYAL. but now its just disappointment !!!!!!
I am giving 3/10 stars for just for first 30 minutes of this movie, the way flashback are shown, character settings are done.. i felt movie should be well carried as sequel of original one..but then it all goes nuts..
At opening of the movie....Movie characters are represented as tech- savvy generation, but through out entire movie no one doesn't make use of technology. It feels like only villain in this movie is allowed to make use of technology. I mean at this age of whatsapp, youtube, twitter, media (kids shown in movie actually using them at their intro scenes), don't even have common sense to use this mediums when they actually needed it..
Plot of this movie was itself build on weak concept. Apart from that Poor direction, Poor Visual effects, Reality was nowhere (like kids are getting bitten at public places without others noticing or helping, stupid train,helicopter action sequences...all headache)
Truly disappointed while watching this movie, was just waiting for end of movie..i was expecting lot better movie as it was sequel of my favorite movie GHAYAL. but now its just disappointment !!!!!!
is among top most best films I ever seen
usama-someone6 February 2016
With 8.4 rating by thousands of film viewers from almost all countries of world "Ghayal Once Again (2016)" at http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4683366/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_2 is among top most best films I ever seen in cinema or home in every way. So highly recommended. Money beyond needs can never be used on owner of that money so if it is used in ways of devil by others then all sin of this goes to owner of that money as in Quran & Islam.
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Regards, Usama
Once. Just Once.
annisasafanta25 April 2016
I don't know how to start with this title. Have nothing in knowledge about this movie or its prequel. But, I admit that Ghayal Once Again is a good Sunny Dheol's production. Well, the last thing that I watched about him was Yamla Pagla Deewana. A total different genre and quality. Speaking about quality, I thought that its quality is one of the negative point from this movie. Tried to 'eye to eye', let's presume how SRK did railway scene in R.A. One and this title one. Well, it is not supposed to be presented, but let's give a huge bow for trying. I wasn't shocked with Sunny's super jab and his big arms, surely we saw it on his other movies. As an actor, I would like to say, he playing so safe out there, but to extend that he is a director of this title, so we could say that this is a huge movement and a huge progress remembering his first directorial debut was Dillagi and it was years back then. The other casts, I'd like to say, again, he play safe to put a rare known actors but it acceptable to put youngster for fighting for justice and truth. I think that was the positive point from this title. Come to the story line which made by Shaktiman Talwar and Sagar Pandya. I'd like to comment about this one... this is so 'Hollywood stories'. There a lot of Bollywood tried to adapt 'Taken' line story in light version, such as Akshay's Holiday then this title as well. Maybe the idea of Ghayal slightly brought in this title. If we're going to draw a line, then it should be 'Ghayal' that they're tried to portray. But it has nothing to do with it unless the main character, Ajay Mehra suffered from such illness. To sum up, this movie is quite light and 'popcorn' type which you can spend your time with dear ones. Story it self has lacking in minor things, but overall you will be annoyed with Kabir's not-so- philanthropic and his fear-of-public-disgraced father.
Excellent movie for action Lovers
RahulThakur95 February 2016
Warning: Spoilers
This movie is excellent and if you are a action and fight lover then you should not miss this movie. This movie is full with action scene and as you know this is sequel of Ghayal (1990) but this is a new movie and there is no comparison between new and old one. If you didn't see the old one there is no problem at all. It has also a good story line which is plus point this film. You can only miss item songs if you are fond of item songs. There is lack of dialogs due to story and the demand of this era. Sunny Deol himself directer of this movie, expenses too much money on action scenes but lack of songs. You will listen only one song which is very good. And at last great movie, sunny is back. Go and watch.
A Sunny Deol show all the way, a film his fans will relish. A outdated story, with great action sequences. Excepted more though.
jmoneyjohal5 February 2016
Warning: Spoilers
Sunny Deol is back with Ghayal Once Again the sequel to the ionic blockbuster Ghayal which released almost 26 years back. Ghayal is what we can term as a landmark film in the Hindi film industry,it gave birth to India's original action hero, it won accolades and audiences hearts all over. The film left a lasting hard hitting impression on all its viewers, it's a film which is considered a cult classic, I can still remember all the riveting dialogues from the original. So Ghayal Once Again carries a lot of baggage, it's got huge except actions to live up to, but honestly the moviegoers today, and especially the youth probably don't remember the former because it's been so many years since it release ( many people my age have probably not seen the film), so the makers get a fresh slate of sorts. And honestly myself and most audience members (I presume)most likely entered the theaters to see the original action hero of India Sunny Paji go crazy, and reck havoc like he usually does,it's been years since a proper Sunny Deol film has released, and me being a fan of the original HeMan wanted to see him kick ass on screen, and scream some riveting dialogues. Unlike most Bollywood sequels which are made to cash on the formers glory, and are not actually directly linked to the former in story, Ghayal Once Again is. Ghayal Once Again picks up were the film left off,Ajay Mehra is released from jail after he has served his sentence of murdering Balwant Rai, here rather than seeing the same Ajay Mehra we saw in Ghayal, we see a similar Ajay who still fights injustice, but he is not the same person after going to jail and after facing so much emotional turmoil. Therefore this film can be termed as an "Emotional" Ghayal story of sorts, which is good at times because Ajay's character like others in the film have a lot of emotional depth, the film talks about relevant society issues, and because Sunny Deol's kick ass action scenes give you a reason to clap and whistle. However over melodramatic scenes and a outdated story play spoil sport at times but more on that later.
Story wise Ajay runs an investigative newspaper that seeks truth not business. Which is why four college kids strive to handover a murder footage to him, accidentally recorded by them. However, it's not as easy as it sounds since influential people are involved. He has to bring down India's most powerful shrewd businessman Bansal who has all the power at his feet.
Acting wise Sunny Deol is the film and he owns the screen whenever he unleashes his wrath. The screen misses him when the story deviates for him, it's an absolute pleasure to see Sunny Deol kick ass on screen still, and when he yells "I will destroy Bansal's Empire",one gets goosebumps. I wish there were more scenes like this. And even though the train and helicopter sequences had below average vfx, they were still great action sequences to watch Sunny Paji do the impossible,because the viewers except that from the Indian Chuck Norris. All four newcomers were okay, but they were very amateurish at times. Soha Ali Khan was wasted in a minor role, and when she was crying it looked too fake. Sanjay Jha was a mediocre Villain, he wasn't menacing enough.
Ghayal Once Again works essentially because of Sunny Deol, and his great action scenes. He eats up the screen like wish to water. He acts, and emotes amazingly. His character depth is great, he is a one man show/army. He makes the film a hard hitting action drama.Watch out for the mall, train, and climax helicopter action scenes which are the highlight of the film, were Sunny kick ass. Sunny Deol also succeeds as a director in giving his villain ( and some other characters) a lot of character depth. Unlike most films were the villain kills people senselessly,here we see him actually thinking about the repercussions. It was a nice touch. Dan Bradley the Hollywood action director needs to applauded for coming up with some good action scenes in Ghayal Once Again. Sunny even makes sure his film talks about issues relevant society issues like women equality which is a burning issue in India today, the whole Satyakam newspaper angle was also nice(but needed to be elaborated more) . However Ghayal Once Again's story in totality even though it was gripping for the most part and talked about 2016 relevant issues, it's still outdated. It's seems like any other Sunny Deol film story from the 90s, it has serious case of Deja Vu. Ghayal Once Again also is sometimes highly melodramatic and as a Sunny Deol fan it was almost cringe worthy to see Ajay Mehra cry when he was faced with any problem, what happened to the hot headed Ajay, he couldn't have been completely lost no, I mean character depth is great, but at what cost. The whole Ajay Mehra daughter angle is a perfect example of a scene/subplot being way too melodramatic. The films VFX needed more work, and at times especially in the climax it looked tacky. However a lot of people, like me came to see a Sunny Deol fest don't care about the story, etc, those viewers won't be disappointed for the most part, the film is pasia vasool.
Overall even though I excepted more from Ghayal Once Again, it was still a satisfying to watch one of my favorite action hero's pull a Die Hard on screen, Sunny's action scenes make the film a one time watch for all masala film lovers. The film is a struggle between being a realistic film , and a over the top mass entertainer. But don't get tricked by the films trailer, it's a mass entertainer.
3/5* or 6/10
Story wise Ajay runs an investigative newspaper that seeks truth not business. Which is why four college kids strive to handover a murder footage to him, accidentally recorded by them. However, it's not as easy as it sounds since influential people are involved. He has to bring down India's most powerful shrewd businessman Bansal who has all the power at his feet.
Acting wise Sunny Deol is the film and he owns the screen whenever he unleashes his wrath. The screen misses him when the story deviates for him, it's an absolute pleasure to see Sunny Deol kick ass on screen still, and when he yells "I will destroy Bansal's Empire",one gets goosebumps. I wish there were more scenes like this. And even though the train and helicopter sequences had below average vfx, they were still great action sequences to watch Sunny Paji do the impossible,because the viewers except that from the Indian Chuck Norris. All four newcomers were okay, but they were very amateurish at times. Soha Ali Khan was wasted in a minor role, and when she was crying it looked too fake. Sanjay Jha was a mediocre Villain, he wasn't menacing enough.
Ghayal Once Again works essentially because of Sunny Deol, and his great action scenes. He eats up the screen like wish to water. He acts, and emotes amazingly. His character depth is great, he is a one man show/army. He makes the film a hard hitting action drama.Watch out for the mall, train, and climax helicopter action scenes which are the highlight of the film, were Sunny kick ass. Sunny Deol also succeeds as a director in giving his villain ( and some other characters) a lot of character depth. Unlike most films were the villain kills people senselessly,here we see him actually thinking about the repercussions. It was a nice touch. Dan Bradley the Hollywood action director needs to applauded for coming up with some good action scenes in Ghayal Once Again. Sunny even makes sure his film talks about issues relevant society issues like women equality which is a burning issue in India today, the whole Satyakam newspaper angle was also nice(but needed to be elaborated more) . However Ghayal Once Again's story in totality even though it was gripping for the most part and talked about 2016 relevant issues, it's still outdated. It's seems like any other Sunny Deol film story from the 90s, it has serious case of Deja Vu. Ghayal Once Again also is sometimes highly melodramatic and as a Sunny Deol fan it was almost cringe worthy to see Ajay Mehra cry when he was faced with any problem, what happened to the hot headed Ajay, he couldn't have been completely lost no, I mean character depth is great, but at what cost. The whole Ajay Mehra daughter angle is a perfect example of a scene/subplot being way too melodramatic. The films VFX needed more work, and at times especially in the climax it looked tacky. However a lot of people, like me came to see a Sunny Deol fest don't care about the story, etc, those viewers won't be disappointed for the most part, the film is pasia vasool.
Overall even though I excepted more from Ghayal Once Again, it was still a satisfying to watch one of my favorite action hero's pull a Die Hard on screen, Sunny's action scenes make the film a one time watch for all masala film lovers. The film is a struggle between being a realistic film , and a over the top mass entertainer. But don't get tricked by the films trailer, it's a mass entertainer.
3/5* or 6/10
Ghayal shouldn't have returned...
prth_gswm28 September 2016
Now a days bollywood has become popular to let its predecessor down badly.Ghayal Once again is the real example of how to disrespect the original.I loved Ghayal(1990) but this one disappointed me a lot.It is a tedious watch. Sunny deol didn't looked strong like what he was in the 90's. What makes any movie interesting is the villain.Villain is someone who carries any film on his/her shoulder but here the villain didn't look menacing at all.Music of this movie is also bad.Direction is pathetic. Bad acting from the newcomers backfires.Sunny Deol is someone to watch out for but he too disappointed with is tedious acting. He looked as if he didn't want to be a part of this movie. Ghayal once again is two hours of torment for the viewers.I wouldn't even advice to watch it on DVD for free.Monumental Disaster.
Ghayal Once Again, A blockbuster! Go on Sunny The Director
faisalfaves5 February 2016
Ajay Mehra (Sunny Deol) runs an investigative newspaper that seeks truth not business. Which is why four college kids strive to handover a murder footage to him, accidentally recorded by them. However, it's not as easy as it sounds since some influential people are involved.
Director Sunny Deol fairly manages to retain the essence of the Santoshi's 'Ghayal' blockbuster, while giving it a contemporary twist. While the good-old dialogues and hand-to-hand combat scenes are in place, digitization in today's world (computer hacking, phone tapping etc) has been highlighted too.
Though not as emotionally engaging as the original, the sequel delivers what it promises on the action front. Skilfully shot, elaborate nail-biting chase sequences across the city leave you glued to your seats, gasping for breath. Heavy-duty fist fights are equally gripping. Soha Ali Khan acts well and so do the teenagers.
Despite some flaws, Sunny's idealistic film exudes the sincerity and unbreakable spirit of a common man. If you mess with us, "We will find you and we will punch you." Haha You Must Watch it.
Director Sunny Deol fairly manages to retain the essence of the Santoshi's 'Ghayal' blockbuster, while giving it a contemporary twist. While the good-old dialogues and hand-to-hand combat scenes are in place, digitization in today's world (computer hacking, phone tapping etc) has been highlighted too.
Though not as emotionally engaging as the original, the sequel delivers what it promises on the action front. Skilfully shot, elaborate nail-biting chase sequences across the city leave you glued to your seats, gasping for breath. Heavy-duty fist fights are equally gripping. Soha Ali Khan acts well and so do the teenagers.
Despite some flaws, Sunny's idealistic film exudes the sincerity and unbreakable spirit of a common man. If you mess with us, "We will find you and we will punch you." Haha You Must Watch it.
Ghayal Once Again is an Average movie, don't rush to theaters.
kaushalmodi19857 February 2016
Warning: Spoilers
Movie Review: Ghayal Once Again Ratings: 3/5 Genre: Action
In 90's when Ghayal released, it was known as one of the best film of Sunny deol. Before release of Ghayal 2, It has created a big hype. Whether these time its leave to expectations or not. Lets analyze.
Ghayal Once Again started with some flashback moments of Ghayal, How Ajay Mehra (Sunny deol) kills Balvantrai (Late Amrish Puri) and sent to Jail. After release from jail Ajay Mehra is now chief of News agency Satyakam. Ajay's close friend Joe D'souza (Om Puri), who is a retired DCP gets killed by the business tycoon Raj Bansal (Narendra Jha)'s short tempered son. Unknowingly, the whole incident accidentally gets captured in the camera that belongs to Anushka (Aanchal Munjal), who is best friends with Rohan (Shivam Patil), Zoya (Daina Khan) and Varun (Rishabh Arora). They decide to give the tape to Ajay Mehra, but when Raj Bansal gets to know about the secret video tape, he sends his henchmen to get back the video tape from Kids. Here starts the Powerpack fight between Powerful tycoon Raj Bansal and Ajay Mehra.
All kids have done good job. But Sunny deol has given a disappointment Performance. Don't shock but Its true. We are missing that Sunny deol which we have seen in past movies like Ghayal, Ghatak, Gadar and etc.
Overall, Ghayal Once Again is an Average movie, don't rush to theaters. Wait for World television Premiere.
In 90's when Ghayal released, it was known as one of the best film of Sunny deol. Before release of Ghayal 2, It has created a big hype. Whether these time its leave to expectations or not. Lets analyze.
Ghayal Once Again started with some flashback moments of Ghayal, How Ajay Mehra (Sunny deol) kills Balvantrai (Late Amrish Puri) and sent to Jail. After release from jail Ajay Mehra is now chief of News agency Satyakam. Ajay's close friend Joe D'souza (Om Puri), who is a retired DCP gets killed by the business tycoon Raj Bansal (Narendra Jha)'s short tempered son. Unknowingly, the whole incident accidentally gets captured in the camera that belongs to Anushka (Aanchal Munjal), who is best friends with Rohan (Shivam Patil), Zoya (Daina Khan) and Varun (Rishabh Arora). They decide to give the tape to Ajay Mehra, but when Raj Bansal gets to know about the secret video tape, he sends his henchmen to get back the video tape from Kids. Here starts the Powerpack fight between Powerful tycoon Raj Bansal and Ajay Mehra.
All kids have done good job. But Sunny deol has given a disappointment Performance. Don't shock but Its true. We are missing that Sunny deol which we have seen in past movies like Ghayal, Ghatak, Gadar and etc.
Overall, Ghayal Once Again is an Average movie, don't rush to theaters. Wait for World television Premiere.
Time pass movie with unreal and silly moments
rajunaik69692 April 2017
Complete Time pass movie and is a passable if you have nothing else to do. I watched this on one of my long haul flights. Sunny Deol is visibly very old in the movie but fine that he is not dancing around the trees but in a role of a justice maker. The business tycoon seems to be like one of the Amabnis and the story points out on a flip side, the way Ambanis function. Like having a IT team hacking into all systems, being above the law etc. Some scenes are completely silly like the road chase, shopping mall chase and helicopter crashing into the building etc. Strange that these movies make lot of money.
Gritty action movie ... excellent
murlimohanrao4 February 2016
It is an excellent action movie and refreshing from the bang bang stuff that we see very often. Unlike action movies, where the focus is on the action only, this has a lot of grit and emotions in it. It really catches you hard. There was never a dull moment in the whole movie.
The way Mumbai has been shown was amazing, especially the action scenes in the bylanes. It looked very realistic, something that most commercial movies do not get right. The action director has done an amazing job in making the movie action look as realistic as possible. Some of the actions are choreographed so brilliantly that I actually wanted the theatre to rewind it.
The story is raw, gritty ... some times over the top, but that is the hallmark of Sunny Deol movies. Nothing really wrong in that. It starts off from where the first part left off. Ajay Mehra is out of jail and is now the head of an investigative newspaper that fights for the underprivileged. Fate gets him closer to a group of kids who witness a crime by mistake. This gets them closer to the antagonist who is out to destroy any traces of his crime. He subverts and abuses the entire machinery to get his way. How Ajay fights this network and comes out the winner forms the crux of the movie.
I really recommend this movie for people who like raw, gritty action.
The way Mumbai has been shown was amazing, especially the action scenes in the bylanes. It looked very realistic, something that most commercial movies do not get right. The action director has done an amazing job in making the movie action look as realistic as possible. Some of the actions are choreographed so brilliantly that I actually wanted the theatre to rewind it.
The story is raw, gritty ... some times over the top, but that is the hallmark of Sunny Deol movies. Nothing really wrong in that. It starts off from where the first part left off. Ajay Mehra is out of jail and is now the head of an investigative newspaper that fights for the underprivileged. Fate gets him closer to a group of kids who witness a crime by mistake. This gets them closer to the antagonist who is out to destroy any traces of his crime. He subverts and abuses the entire machinery to get his way. How Ajay fights this network and comes out the winner forms the crux of the movie.
I really recommend this movie for people who like raw, gritty action.
Sunny Shines in a so-so fare...
namashi_17 February 2016
The sequel to the 1990 super-hit Ghayal, 'Ghayal Once Again', which is also directed by its lead-star Sunny Deol, is engaging in parts. The drama is overdone & even the action is surprisingly less. However, Sunny's powerful performance & some clever moments act as a major plus.
'Ghayal Once Again' Synopsis: When a video of his mentor's murder surfaces, an investigative journalist takes action to find those responsible.
'Ghayal Once Again' begins nicely & the drama moves on a good pace. But, the action starts off too late & the second-hour suffers from melodrama. There is more noise, than intensity in the latter hour, although the proceedings are watchable at all times. I wish Sunny & his Co-Writers would've worked more on the intensity level & punched in more action. Being a sequel to a cult-classic, this sequel is slightly underwhelming, given the expectations one had from it.
Sunny's Direction is quite nice & he has handled a couple of sequences well. Cinematography is alright. Editing is mostly crisp. Action-Sequences are a few & they aren't terrific either. Graphics are tacky. Background Score is fine.
Performance-Wise: Its Sunny all the way. He delivers a powerful performance as Ajay Mehra, reprising the legendary hero, with complete conviction. Soha Ali Khan is awkward. Narendra Jha is excellent, his character is not a complete villain, in fact, you feel bad for him at times & Jha nails every nuance. Tisca Chopra is motionless. Manoj Joshi is monotonous. Om Puri is wonderful in a brief role. Nadira Babbar is first-rate. Sachin Khedekar does a fair job. Aanchal Munjal shows tremendous promise.
On the whole, 'Ghayal Once Again' is compelling in portions, but is no where close to its prequel.
'Ghayal Once Again' Synopsis: When a video of his mentor's murder surfaces, an investigative journalist takes action to find those responsible.
'Ghayal Once Again' begins nicely & the drama moves on a good pace. But, the action starts off too late & the second-hour suffers from melodrama. There is more noise, than intensity in the latter hour, although the proceedings are watchable at all times. I wish Sunny & his Co-Writers would've worked more on the intensity level & punched in more action. Being a sequel to a cult-classic, this sequel is slightly underwhelming, given the expectations one had from it.
Sunny's Direction is quite nice & he has handled a couple of sequences well. Cinematography is alright. Editing is mostly crisp. Action-Sequences are a few & they aren't terrific either. Graphics are tacky. Background Score is fine.
Performance-Wise: Its Sunny all the way. He delivers a powerful performance as Ajay Mehra, reprising the legendary hero, with complete conviction. Soha Ali Khan is awkward. Narendra Jha is excellent, his character is not a complete villain, in fact, you feel bad for him at times & Jha nails every nuance. Tisca Chopra is motionless. Manoj Joshi is monotonous. Om Puri is wonderful in a brief role. Nadira Babbar is first-rate. Sachin Khedekar does a fair job. Aanchal Munjal shows tremendous promise.
On the whole, 'Ghayal Once Again' is compelling in portions, but is no where close to its prequel.
Sunny Deol is still a Lethal weapon
kumarvarun198910 September 2016
For once, Bollywood has come out with a sequel which feels organically grown. The 1990 hit 'Ghayal', featuring Sunny Deol as the ordinary-guy- forced-into-taking-the-law-into-his-own-hands, gave the leading man a lasting edge in the snarling stakes. No one could do it better. 'Ghayal Once Again' picks up threads from where the original had left off (there are brief flashbacks to prove it), borrows a character from the previous film, and presents the same leading man as older and grizzled, but as filled with hurt and rage as before, doing what he did before: acting as a one-man army against the corrupt system. he difference is in the director. Sunny Deol picks up the baton, and tries running with it. But he doesn't go too far. Because the plot is a tired, tiresome cobbling together of bits and pieces of films we've seen before: the villains are familiar—a wealthy businessman (Jha), a complicit politician (Joshi), and their henchmen. Same old, yes, but with one more difference: many of the bad guys are 'firangis'. And that's the trouble with this 'Ghayal' redux. The foreign element is all over the place: parts of the film remind you of 'Die Hard', 'Mission Impossible', 'True Lies', and other Hollywood actioners, overlaying a bunch of youngsters being terrorized by hoodlums, a Mumbai over-run by goons belonging to a billionaire who lives in a distinctive shaped building, an RTI activist (Puri) who comes to a sorry pass, and Ajay Satyakam Mehra galloping to the rescue.
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