Alia Bhatt's Telugu Dreams Shattered
With much fanfare, Vasan Bala's eagerly awaited film "Jigra" debuted, promising viewers a riveting story of retribution and familial loyalty. The teaser offered a tantalizing glimpse of an intense fusion of intense action scenes and emotional depth, driven by alia Bhatt's excellent performance. But as the drama progressed and the curtains rose, "Jigra" fell short of igniting the passion it had promised, mostly because of its clumsy screenplay.
The tale of a sister's unwavering quest to get revenge for her brother's mistreatment lies at the core of "Jigra." The story is meant to arouse strong emotions and gut feelings as it follows siblings as they go on a reunion journey through a tumultuous environment that puts their relationships, values, and fortitude to the test. Though this idea seems like a great place to write gripping drama and exciting action scenes, the execution suffers from a jumbled screenplay.
There are some very great scenes throughout the movie. In several instances, alia bhatt truly excels, embodying the protagonist with unadulterated passion and unwavering resolve. Her command of the screen is emphadata-sized by her relationship with the supporting characters, especially during confrontational and vulnerable moments. These stirring performances save "Jigra" from its narrative problems for a little while. But "Jigra's" biggest flaw is that it can't keep up its speed. The writing tries to stay coherent, swinging back and forth between action and melodrama without ever quite striking the right note.