The story of Bikram Singha revolves around two characters, both played brilliantly by Prosenjit Chatterjee. The film introduces viewers to , a small-time conman and a local celebrity of sorts in Kolkata. While fleeing after a bungled robbery at a wedding he wasn't invited to, Gupi meets Madhu (Richa Gangopadhyay) and falls in love with her.
: Serving as the main antagonist, Dutta gave a spine-chilling performance as the unhinged, power-hungry villain whose presence made the eventual heroic retribution deeply satisfying.
: The Bollywood actress made her official Bengali cinematic debut by performing an energetic, high-tempo promotional item song. High-Energy Music and Cinematic Execution
The narrative follows a classic double-role formula featuring a small-time conman and a fearless police officer:
Upon its theatrical premiere on , Bikram Singha: The Lion Is Back emerged as a monumental commercial win for Eskay Movies.
Despite not being a critical success, "Bikram Singha: The Lion Is Back" marked a turning point in Sikandar Kharbanda's career. The film demonstrated that the actor still had a loyal fan following and could carry a movie on his shoulders. The movie's moderate success paved the way for Kharbanda's future projects, allowing him to experiment with different genres and roles.
gave the film 3 stars, praising Prosenjit's acting while noting that director Rajib Biswas fell back on the typical action entertainer plot.
