Director Gopichand Malineni brings the Telugu commercial style to Bollywood with Jaat, starring Sunny Deol. Backed by Mythri and People Media Factory, the film’s trailer and casting are already creating buzz. Now, let’s see if the movie lives up to it!
Jaat Movie Story: On his way to Ayodhya, Balbir Pratap Singh (Sunny Deol) stops at Chirala after a train accident. A gang insults him over breakfast, and he calmly asks for an apology, but when they refuse, he takes them on one by one. As he reaches the villain Ranatunga’s house, shocking truths unfold. Jaat reveals who Ranatunga is and why he’s threatening innocent lives in Prakasam district.
Performances: Sunny Deol brings a fresh vibe in Jaat, especially in the entertaining first half with a fun and massy character. The story flows well initially, but the second half suffers due to forced hero elevations that make it feel overdone.
Randeep Hooda is powerful as the villain, though the over-the-top portrayal towards the end weakens the impact. Regina impresses with a strong role, while Saiyami Kher’s character shines only in the beginning. The presence of numerous Telugu actors gives the film a dubbed feel for Telugu audiences, even if it might feel new to Bollywood viewers. Overall, it’s a mixed ride.
Technical Aspects: On the technical front, the cinematography, CG work, fight scenes, and production design are well-executed. The film has everything Sunny Deol fans expect in abundance. While Thaman’s songs are average, the background score gives a solid boost.
Director Gopichand Malineni once again proves his strength in writing and executing mass scenes. However, using rape as a tool to elevate emotions is something he seriously needs to reconsider, it’s outdated and unnecessary, even in routine action films.
Though the first half is fun, the second half feels disjointed. As a result, Gopichand doesn’t fully impress as a director with Jaat.
Analysis: Jaat follows the familiar mass-action formula seen in Telugu and Tamil films. The first half is entertaining with Sunny Deol’s strong presence, but the second half falters with forced elevations and emotional scenes, making it feel dragged.
Verdict: Jaat delivers a power-packed first half with Sunny Deol in top form, catering well to mass audiences. However, the second half loses grip with overdone heroism and forced sentiment. A one-time watch for action lovers, but falls short of being a complete entertainer.
Bottom Line: Massy start, messy second half.
Jaat Rating: 2/5
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