Release Date : October 11, 2024
123telugu.com Rating : 2/5
Starring : Alia Bhatt, Vedang Raina, Manoj Pahwa, Rahul Ravindran, and others
Director : Vasan Bala
Producers : Karan Johar, Alia Bhatt, Apoorva Mehta, Shaheen Bhatt and Somen Mishra
Music Directors: Achint Thakkar and Manpreet Singh
Cinematographer: Swapnil S. Sonawane
Editor: Prerna Saigal
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Amid high expectations, Alia Bhatt’s new film Jigra premiered in theaters today. A Telugu version was also released, and we are here to provide our insights on its entertainment value in this review. Read on for more.
Story:
Satyabhama Anand (Alia Bhatt) is fiercely protective of her younger brother, Ankur Anand (Vedang Raina). He and his cousin travel to Hansi Dao, Malaysia, for their academic studies. Unfortunately, Ankur is wrongfully convicted of drug possession in place of his cousin and faces a death sentence. He is imprisoned in a high-security jail where the law is strict. Aware of her brother’s plight, Alia is determined to bring him back to India. Upon arriving in the country, she meets Bhatia (Manoj Pahwa), a retired gangster whose son is also incarcerated. They receive assistance from Muthu (Rahul Ravindran), an ex-cop. Together, they devise a jailbreak plan while Ankur and his fellow inmates also scheme to escape. What happens next? Did their plan succeed? Did Satyabhama manage to rescue her brother? The film unfolds the answers to these questions.
Plus Points:
Alia Bhatt delivers a compelling performance as a brave sister, her expressions shining particularly in the film’s climactic action scenes.
Vedang Raina fulfills his role adequately, and Manoj Pahwa and Rahul Ravindran contribute well to the overall narrative.
Minus Points:
For audiences seeking captivating storytelling, Jigra disappoints with its predictable plot. Those familiar with the trailer may find nothing new in the film. The pacing falters, and the emotional bond between the siblings is insufficiently developed, which may leave viewers wanting more.
Furthermore, the film lacks memorable dialogues and engaging action sequences, causing the runtime to feel unnecessarily long. Viewers might find themselves waiting for the credits to roll.
Technical Aspects:
Director Vasan Bala missed a significant opportunity to craft a more engaging narrative. With Alia Bhatt as the lead, he could have placed greater emphasis on a stronger story and screenplay. The writing, unfortunately, falls flat for this emotional and action-packed genre.
Cinematography by Swapnil S. Sonawane effectively sets the mood, but editor Prerna Saigal could have trimmed several scenes for better flow. The musical score by Achint Thakkar also misses the mark in enhancing the film’s impact, although production quality remains decent. The Telugu dubbing is fine.
Verdict:
On the whole, Jigra is a boring action drama with a lack of emotional depth and excitement. Apart from Alia Bhatt’s decent performance, there isn’t much to praise. The film lacks originality and technical finesse, making it easy to skip in favour of more engaging alternatives.
123telugu.com Rating: 2/5
Reviewed by 123telugu Team