The effect of Ajay Devgn's depiction of a screen cop in Rohit Shetty's 2011 picture Singham has only increased in the 14 years after its spectacular debut on July 22. Devgn is well-known for playing stern, inflexible police officers who uphold the law and justice in a number of films throughout the years, each with its own distinct tone and message.

In six of his most significant movies, Ajay Devgn has portrayed law enforcement and justice-seeking characters, ranging from his more tough beginnings to his commercial peak.

Ajay Devgn in roles that seek justice

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Before the explosive flamboyance of "Singham," Ajay Devgn displayed a calm firmness and moral certainty as Superintendent Amit Kumar, a newly appointed IPS officer in Bihar. Devgn's measured performance, which addressed systemic corruption and caste-based violence, anchored the plot of Gangaajal. His depiction of an optimistic idealist who is pushed to misery by a broken system is one of his most well-known characters. The National Film Award Special Jury Award for Devgn was one of several honors given to the movie.

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In a movie known for its intricate storylines and nuanced characters, Ajay Devgn plays Yashwant Angre, a former police officer who became a mercenary. Devgn's portrayal as the antagonist helped to establish his persona and demonstrated his capacity to play both sides of the law, even if he wasn't the main character. He provided a frightening performance, especially during the movie's dramatic, high-stakes conclusion, with Amitabh Bachchan and Akshay Kumar.

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In this film, Devgn portrayed Siddhant Chaturvedi, an officer in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) who was investigating the disappearance of three rural Indian children. In the midst of honor killings and other atrocities perpetrated by the castes, Aakrosh was an engrossing political and social thriller. The film was a scathing critique of the judicial system as a result of the combination of Khanna's internalized unhappiness and Devgn's straightforward performance.

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Ajay Devgn's portrayal of a police officer with widespread appeal in Bajirao Singham has made it an iconic representation of Indian cinema. Singha produced a compelling viewing experience thanks to his strong moral compass and stylized behavior. With his righteous rage, raw physicality, and commanding screen presence, Devgn epitomized the face of Rohit Shetty's police world. Devgn returned to the box office thanks to the movie's popularity, and a franchise was created as a result.

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The IRS officer Amay Patnaik, played by Ajay Devgn, leads a significant income tax raid in India in Raid. This film was based on tension, procedural drama, and the stoic attractiveness of Ajay Devgn, rather than the action-packed police thrillers. His calm resolve and moral rectitude stood out in stark contrast to Saurabh Shukla's flamboyant villainy. Raid demonstrated that a silent police officer may be as effective as a Singham-style zebra, and it was a financial and critical success.

Netflix, Raid 2 (2025)

In the fictional town of Bhoj, Rajasthan, seven years after the events of the first film, IRS agent Amay Patnaik battles Riteish Deshmukh's Dada Bhai, the town's powerful politician. The film's unraveling of a network of corruption and political influence is set against the backdrop of Dada Bhai's spectacular surrender. Despite appreciation for the film's excellent first half and Devgn's unwavering enthusiasm, some critics found the plot to be overly predictable in the second half.

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