Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Moderate
- flamboyant
- campy
- devotional
- cult cinema night
- so-bad-its-good viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly condemned the film as an inept, self-promotional propaganda vehicle, while objecting especially to its depiction of Adivasis and extravagant star-centered spectacle.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh plays a saintly warrior whose mission expands the influence of Dera Sacha Sauda.
The protagonist enters jungles to liberate Adivasis, who are depicted as wild and primitive before his intervention.
The film foregrounds Singh's stunts, flamboyant clothing, musical performances, and stylized sword fighting.
The story is based on Dera Sacha Sauda events from 2000-2001 but adds action and comedy to construct a heroic legend.
Films like MSG 2 The Messenger, and why
msg: the messenger
self-promotional star vehicle, overt propaganda, exaggerated action-comedy spectacle
oh my god!
religious propaganda, charismatic leader at the center, devotional audience appeal
the legend of bhagat singh
Indian mythic spectacle, flamboyant costumes, musical numbers, and heightened heroism
Movie Details
- Director
- Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh
- Release Date
- 2015-09-18
- Runtime
- 134 min
- Rating
- 2.5 / 10 (3)
Cast
- Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh
- Honeypreet Insan
Common questions
- What is MSG 2 The Messenger about?
- A flamboyant religious action-comedy turns a claimed Dera Sacha Sauda mission into a larger-than-life vehicle for its saintly star.
- What is MSG 2 The Messenger like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of MSG 2 The Messenger as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as simple.
- Is MSG 2 The Messenger violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in MSG 2 The Messenger as moderate.
- What did critics think of MSG 2 The Messenger?
- Critics broadly condemned the film as an inept, self-promotional propaganda vehicle, while objecting especially to its depiction of Adivasis and extravagant star-centered spectacle.
- Which films are like MSG 2 The Messenger?
- Films with a similar feel include msg: the messenger, oh my god!, and the legend of bhagat singh.
- How long is MSG 2 The Messenger?
- MSG 2 The Messenger runs 134 minutes.
