‘Jigra’, featuring Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina, finally hit the theaters on October 11, coinciding with the Dussehra holiday. This film, directed by Vasan Bala, explores the profound bond between siblings, particularly focusing on a sister’s unwavering determination to protect her younger brother. Despite its promising cast and emotional narrative, the film has garnered mixed reviews on social media.
Directed by Vasan Bala the storyline of ‘Jigra’ revolves around a devoted sister who embarks on a harrowing journey to rescue her brother from wrongful accusations of drug trafficking in a foreign country.The film’s trailer generated significant buzz online, showcasing intense action sequences and Alia Bhatt’s compelling performance
Early viewers have taken to X to express their opinions on the film. The following reviews reflect a spectrum of emotions and critiques:
“ This one is brutally emotional and hits hard! #AliaBhatt is nothing short of flawless—she delivers a gut-wrenching performance that pulls you into her world from the very first scene. The film takes you on an intense emotional rollercoaster, with a story that grips your heart and refuses to let go. Alia Bhatt’s portrayal is raw and powerful—her character’s journey is full of pain, strength, and resilience. The direction is sharp, and the cinematography beautifully captures the emotional depth of every scene. #VedangRaina and other supporting cast shines too, but it’s #AliaBhatt who steals the show with her unmatched versatility.The music and background score amplify the emotional tension, making every moment even more impactful. In short, #Jigra is a masterclass in storytelling and acting, and Alia’s performance is bound to leave a lasting impression!”
“#AliaBhatt’s portrayal of SATYA is one of the most Badass depictions of women I’ve seen in recent years, The first half of #Jigra is quite engaging, loved the music and Vedang is also impressive so far… All eyes are on the second half!”
“Basket ball scene and the punishment sceneeee.ohhhhhhf goddd mad stuff #JIGRA”
“#AliaBhatt in #Jigra : Second half : Now i got to know why her fans called her LADY SUPER STAR ”
“#Jigra: A simple jail break movie but the screenplay, acting, events, cinematography and music makes it SO GOOD”
“ The 2nd half of JIGRA won my heart, and the climax was impressive too. While the first half may have had some shortcomings, it all pays off in the end. #AliaBhatt delivered one of the best performances of her career.”
“Done with the Jigra a very good mix of prison break and emotional drama. Alia truly embodies the tigress nature. Her actions aren’t always ethically right but the movie doesn’t judge her. ..”
“#Jigra is fabulous, emotional, gutsy. @Vasan_Bala kills it with his cinematography and direction! @aliaa08 – what an amazing performance Satya is all heart and fire and the climax is just ”
“Bad music, Avg Screenplay and inconsistent performance by #AliaBhatt makes #Jigra a one time watch (that too if you have time). While some scenes are emotionally powerful, the follow-up scenes ruin the flow. Story lacks the depth.”
“#Jigra Interval Slow paced and alia looks wrong casting for me . Waiting for 2nd half . Directions looks good”
“Movie is Good Decent One @aliaa08 Pure Rampage Acting was too good Oka Thammudu Kosam Akka ee Extent ki aina elthadhi anedhi movie Simple plot Some Flaws overall the Movie But Must watch With Family Alia What an Actress ”
“Average.The story is all about #AliaBhatt saving her brother #VedangRaina who has been arrested under false charges and in end Alia saves him This is the complete torture for 2h 33m. Alia acting is not up to the mark. Vedang is good. Good for ott.”
Despite its strong cast and emotional storyline, ‘Jigra’ is facing tough competition at the box office from Rajkummar Rao’s ‘Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video’. The latter has secured over 2,600 screens, benefiting from its comedic appeal and popular songs, which may overshadow ‘Jigra’s’ more serious narrative.