Jigra X Reviews: Netizens Praise Alia Bhatt's Performance in the Film, but Not All Agree

Alia Bhatt's latest offering Jigra garners mixed reviews on it release in theatres on Friday, showcasing strong performances but facing criticism for its pace.

Hyderabad: Alia Bhatt's much-anticipated film Jigra has taken the spotlight as it hit theatres today on 11 October 2024. This action thriller, co-produced by Bhatt and Karan Johar's Dharma Productions, features the former in a unique role of a sister determined to rescue her brother, played by Vedang Raina, from a foreign jail. The film, which also stars Sobhita Dhulipala, promises an emotional journey filled with drama and thrill.

Early reviews have begun to surface on the micro-blogging site X, formerly known as Twitter, showcasing a range of opinions. Many critics lauded Alia's performance as "flawless," with one reviewer describing the film as a "masterpiece," highlighting its emotional depth and engaging storytelling. The film's direction and cinematography received high praise, enhancing the film's emotional impact.

Now Time to #JigraReview, Just Watched #Jigra
It's a MASTERPIECE.. ⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2
JIGRA is one of the best movie I have ever seen. And yes, I have seen many (including all IMDb 250 movies). It is a personal opinion and I connected with the film. The performances are amazing. Alia…

— College Student (@BollywoodBell) October 11, 2024

#Exclusive #JigraReview : 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… pic.twitter.com/tetM2pDWtV

— Vivek Mishra🔄 (@actor_vivekm) October 11, 2024

Taking to X, a moviegoer wrote: "It's a MASTERPIECE.. ⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2 JIGRA is one of the best movie I have ever seen. And yes, I have seen many (including all IMDb 250 movies). It is a personal opinion and I connected with the film. The performances are amazing." Another one posted: "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.

#JigraReview #AliaBhatt 🔥 🔥 🔥
What a performance 👏 🙌 #Jigra #VedangRaina pic.twitter.com/yVhGUszbBq

— Vivek Mishra🔄 (@actor_vivekm) October 11, 2024

#Exclusive ....

Just finished watching #Jigra (Censor Copy)... This one is brutally emotional...🔥🔥... #AliaBhatt is just flawless....

Full #JigraReview soon..

Movie run time: 155 mins... pic.twitter.com/vod95ZTaUW

— Always Bollywood (@AlwaysBollywood) October 3, 2024

Another positive review read: "Unique Storytelling: Jigra offers a fresh narrative that blends traditional themes with modern issues, making it relatable yet distinct from typical cinematic offerings. The plot explores complex relationships and personal growth in a nuanced way." Another fan of Alia Bhatt gushing over her acting skills wrote: "What a performance."

#JigraReview: Movie line is Good
- #AliaBhatt connects with the story well, Her desperation to save her brother is executed well
- #VedangRaina did well,
Jail breaking & Some emotions scenes worked
- Story is flat mostly, lenghty scenes, Unwanted screenplay #JIGRA #Bollywood pic.twitter.com/seTv2B1CMx

— MJ Cartels (@Mjcartels) October 11, 2024

#JigraReview : ⭐️⭐️

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. #Jigra. pic.twitter.com/UCEcG0thLt

— Tejas (@Tejas01679537) October 10, 2024

However, some reviews have been less favourable, labelling the film as average and criticising its pacing and length. A reviewer noted that while Alia's desperation to save her brother was portrayed effectively, the narrative felt flat and drawn out. One X user in his critical post wrote: "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."

Neetu Kapoor Via her instagram @aliaa08 #Jigra #AliaBhatt pic.twitter.com/nuEC3Fusup

— VulneraryEdits (@KrishnaOkr3708) October 10, 2024

Despite the mixed feedback, Alia's mother-in-law, Neetu Kapoor, publicly endorsed the film, awarding it five stars and praising the actor's performance. Jigra is set to compete at the box office with notable releases, including Rajkummar Rao's Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video and Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan's Vettaiyan. As anticipation builds, audiences await to see if Jigra can make a significant impact upon its release.

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