MSG: The Messenger

MSG: The Messenger (also known as MSG: The Messenger of God) is a 2015 Indian Hindi-language action comedy film written by and starring Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in his film debut. He is also credited as co-director, co-cinematographer, co-editor, songwriter and stuntman. The film was released worldwide on 13 February 2015. It follows a spiritual leader, played by Singh and largely based on himself, on a quest to eradicate drugs and gender-related issues.

MSG: The Messenger received largely negative reviews from critics, who accused it of being a propaganda film promoting Singh's teachings, while also severely criticising its quality. It was also controversial for being allegedly insulting towards Sikhs. Box office estimates indicated that the film grossed approximately ₹16.65 crore (US$2.0 million) on a budget of ₹30 crore (US$3.5 million), although the producers claimed ₹126 crore (US$15 million). It was followed the same year by a direct sequel, MSG-2 The Messenger, and later by two more instalments, The Warrior Lion Heart and Hind Ka Napak Ko Jawab, with Singh similarly involved in all of them.