Jawan Review: This Has All The Masala You’d Expect Fom A Shah Rukh Khan, Atlee Film To Have, But That Also Adds Some Unnecessary Ingredients!

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ABOUT THE FILM:

Date of Release: 7th September, 2023

Genre: Action, Thriller, Crime, Mystery, Adventure and Drama

Languages: Hindi, Tamil and Telugu

Our Rating: 3.5 stars out of 5

Runtime: 165 minutes 

Budget: ₹300 crore

Box Office: ₹1150 crore

Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Vijay Sethupathi, Nayanthara, Deepika Padukone, Priyamani, Sanya Malhotra, Ridhi Dogra, Lehar Khan, Sunil Grover, Girija Oak

Director: Atlee

Producers: Gauri Khan

Music Director: Anirudh Ravichander

Cinematographer: GK Vishnu

Editor: Ruben

About SHAH RUKH KHAN AKA SRK:

Bollywood Superstar Shah Rukh Khan resumes his much-anticipated comeback with “Jawan” (Hindi for “Soldier”), a high-toned action-adventure about a well-meaning terrorist and his crack team of hostage-taking girls with guns. 

Khan’s revival began a year ago with a prominent cameo in the otherwise meh mythofantastic superhero pic “Brahmastra Part One: Shiva.” Then in, January, he stormed the box office with the lead role in “Pathaan,” a manic spy thriller and the most recent installment in the Yash Raj cinematic universe. “Jawan” will probably delight Khan’s established fans, and maybe uninitiated viewers, too, if only because he’s comfortably playing the hits, now with somewhat greater conviction and a little more polish.

Story:

The film is about Vikram Rathore (Shah Rukh Khan), an Indian soldier who chooses an unconventional way to do good to society. He hijacks a metro train and holds the passengers as the hostages. Vikram puts forth his demands to NSG officer Narmada (Nayanthara). She learns that weapon dealer and renowned businessman Khaali Gaikwad (Vijay Sethupathi) is the target of Vikram Rathore. What is the connection between the soldier and Khaali? How integral is Vikram Rathore’s son Azad (Shah Rukh Khan) to the whole story? This is what the film is about.

Atlee gave a paisa vasool action drama by including all the essential ingredients that are required for a true-blue commercial cinema. He has presented Shah Rukh Khan in a stunning manner, and the masses will go crazy watching his intense performance. Watch out for the intro and interval sequences.

The funny antics and swag of King Khan are brilliantly utilized over the end, and it evokes good laughs. The star actor was brilliant in both roles, and this is perhaps the massiest film he has done to date. Kudos to the stunt choreographers for devising such breathtaking action sequences. The truck chase sequence in the second half will stand out among all.

Vijay Sethupathi is lovely in his role. His dialogue delivery and mannerisms are a treat to watch. His confrontation scenes with Shah Rukh have come out so well, and it was delightful seeing two of the best performers in a single frame.

Nayanthara’s screen presence is just superb, and she does what is expected of her. The cameo of Deepika Padukone was also good, and it drives the story forward. The best part is Atlee managed to deliver on the emotional front, too, in the first half while not missing out on the elevation scenes. There was a right balance of action and emotion in the first hour.

There is some surprise for the audience in the second half, and theatres will surely erupt for it. Priyamani, Sanya Malhotra, Ridhi Dogra, Lehar Khan, and Girija Oak are adequate in their respective roles. Anirudh’s background is as-usually good, and it helps the film to go a few notches higher. The VFX works by Red Chillies are incredible, and the team once again proved they are among the best in handling visual effects.

There is a solid message to the society in the movie, but it has not been told much effectively. The emotions in the first half were good, and even the scenes involving Deepika in the second half came out well. However, the powerful message that the film intends to deliver is not presented well amidst the high elevations and stunning action set pieces. The editing could have been better as far as the second half is concerned.

Plot-wise, the movie isn’t new, and hence, at times, the movie turns a bit predictable. There are a few over-the-top scenes which were placed intentionally to cater to the masses. While some of them were good, a few cliches could have been avoided. The Faraatta song featuring Shah Rukh and Deepika wasn’t good visually. As it is the case with mass films, one needs to ignore logics to enjoy the proceedings.

Technical Aspect:

Anirudh has become the man with Midas touch, and Jawan is another feather to his cap. His background score is pulsating, and he elevated the Bollywood Badhshah in an electrifying manner. GK Vishnu’s cinematography is top-class, and the action set pieces were captured in a superb manner. The movie is lengthy, and a few scenes could have been trimmed in the second half. The production values by Red Chillies are exquisite.

Director Atlee is known for packing his movies with good masala elements, and with Jawan, too, he does the same. He presented Shah Rukh in the way fans wish to see him. While the tempo goes down slightly in the second half, he makes it up with solid elevations and humor as the film nears the completion. All in all, Atlee delivers what is expected of him.

All said and done, Jawan will always be remembered for Atlee’s extraordinary way of giving Shah Rukh Khan a befitting tribute, proving why he’s, for all reasons, ‘the last of the stars’.

I had a question to ask you all that how was the film for you. Did you like it or have Amy more to add.

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