Jigra is a action thriller film directed by Vasan Bala, who also co-wrote it with Debashish Irengbam. Produced by Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, Alia Bhatt, Shaheen Bhatt and Soumen Mishra under Dharma Productions and Eternal Sunshine Productions. It was theatrically released on 11 October 2024.
Star Cast:
Alia Bhatt as Satya Anand
Vedang Raina as Ankur Anand
Vivek Gomber as OIC Hansraj Landa
Manoj Pahwa as Bhatia
Rahul Ravindran as Muthu
Ankur Khanna as Rayyan
Akashdeep Sabir
Harssh Singh
Aditya Nanda
Akansha Ranjan Kapoor as a flight attendant
Sikandar Kher in cameo
MOVIE REVIEW: Directed by Vasan Bala, Jigra centers around the powerful bond between a sister and her brother, with the sister, played by Alia Bhatt, willing to go to any lengths to protect him. While this emotional core keeps the film anchored, it struggles with ambiguity in the storyline and an unsatisfactory stretched climax. The mismatch between content and execution in the second half weakens the overall impact of the film.
One of the film’s strongest aspects is its cinematography. The screenplay is engaging for the most part, especially in the first half. Vasan Bala’s direction keeps you invested as the film consistently maintains its tone. However, there are several loose ends and narrative gaps that undermine the storytelling. The linear nature of the plot also restricts the film from exploring its full potential, making it feel one-dimensional despite its emotional depth.
Alia Bhatt once again delivers a standout performance, fully embodying the role of a protective sister. Her portrayal is intense, emotional, and nuanced, making it easy for the audience to connect with her character’s struggles. She particularly shines in the emotional scenes, demonstrating once again why she is considered one of the best actresses of her generation. Vedang Raina is standing out with a performance that complements Alia’s. He shines throughout the film, proving himself to be a talent to watch in the future. Manoj Pahwa, as expected, is dependable and adds gravitas to his supporting role. Vivek Gomber is terrific as villain. Others are fine in their respective roles.
Jigra Movie Rating:
Direction 3/5
Acting 3/5
Dialogues 2.5/5
Story 2.5/5
Screenplay 2.5/5
Overall Hit ya Flop Rating: 2.7 out of 5 Stars (Average)
