Jawan Movie Review: One of the much-anticipated films Jawan is finally released in the theatres. Shah Rukh Khan’s film brought that spark of watching films in theatres to the people. Ahead of the release, they were lined up to watch their favourite superstar in a never-seen-before avatar. The release of the film is a festival for fans and videos of their dance and celebrations outside the theaters are going viral online. The film is a high-octane action thriller with a hardcore masala. Nayanthara and Shah Rukh Khan deliver best and blockbuster performances in the Atlee-directed film.
The Action
Jawan is an SRK show from start to finish, and seeing him in two roles is a double delight. From his heroic entrance scene to the fighting to the dance numbers, he can do it all and makes you believe it as well. SRK’s action in every action sequence knocks you out. Given the amount of action he has done in Jawan, Pathaan appears to be a mere teaser. In his Hindi directorial debut, Atlee ensures that he does not disappoint spectators by fusing all the aspects of commercial cinema to create a massive delight.
What is continuous in Jawan is the excellent and intricately orchestrated action that provides an unforgettable cinematic experience. When you see so much ‘South Ka Tadka,’ especially in slo-mo shots, gravity-defying action with guys flying, and a hero with his demigod status, all the talk about Bollywood meets South makes sense.
Story
Jawan defies convention by incorporating everything that makes for a compelling and pleasant film. When it comes to commercial, masala potboilers featuring action, drama, song, and romance, Jawan has it all. It emphasizes a few key points. The nearly 3-hour-long video portrays a fascinating story of widespread corruption at many levels of the system, which has a severe impact on the common man. Thankfully, it never becomes preachy, but it does fall into social commentary territory for a time, particularly with SRK’s monologue near the conclusion.
Jawan’s non-linear narrative begins in the present and continues forward 30 years, using flashbacks to explain why and how. I won’t offer plot highlights because they may include spoilers. However, it is safe to argue that Jawan is not fully a revenge drama, as each sequence is a little plot in and of itself, with a detailed flashback justifying the current acts. That also appears to be a problem, since I missed the consistency in storytelling. Jawan doesn’t let you stay on one narrative for too long before moving on to the next, disrupting the rhythm.
Another time, Jawan discusses healthcare system corruption and the deplorable conditions of government hospitals. In little time, the picture shifts from an action to a lighthearted story. There are two parallel stories running at the same time. In one, Narmada (Nayanthara), the head of Force Once, is on the hunt for Vikram Rathore (SRK), who risked the lives of 376 passengers by carrying off a flawless hijacking. In the second story, Narmada and Azad Rathore (both SRK) fall in love. Meanwhile, the antagonist, Kalee (Vijay Sethupathi), an arms dealer, has a history with Vikram Rathore, and Azad eventually becomes entwined with their tale.
Performance
Vijay Sethupathi matches SRK’s stardom with his own charm and gravity. His sections are both potent and scary. Sethupathi retains the terror he causes with his presence in both his young and old avatars. His confrontation scene with Vikram before the climax is well-scripted and shot with a humorous undertone. Every time Nayanthara appears on screen, she is greeted with a slo-mo shot. Unfortunately, her chemistry with Khan fails to generate any sparks and is really dull. Deepika Padukone, on the other side, makes a special cameo as Vikram Rathore’s wife Aishwarya. There’s even a dance performance with the two that brings back memories of the Chennai Express. Sunil Grover is also wonderful.
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