SRK is a jailer moonlighting as a vigilante in Atlee’s big action film, but he is also Captain Vikram Rathod, a patriot. What’s his backstory? Expect plenty of surprises in this story of desi Robin Hood and his tech-savvy, gun-wielding angels. Jawan has references to Money Heist, Squid Game, The Dark Knight Rises, and The Lion King, but the highlight is a heady blend of SRK-Atlee tadka.
Movie Details:
Director: Atlee
Runtime: 2 hours 49 minutes
Producer: Gauri Khan under Red Chillies Entertainment
Budget: 300 crores
Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupati, Deepika Padukone, and more.
Release Date: 7th September
Where to watch? At the theatres
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Storyline:
In his own unique way, a masked vigilante (Shah Rukh Khan) sets out to expedite some positive societal improvements. He and his army of super-heroic ladies fight for justice by taking on a violent arms dealer named Kali (Vijay Sethupathi).
Jawan Movie Review:
To begin with, no one seemed to be having more fun in his action-hero age than Shah Rukh Khan. The amorous Raj and Rahuls have finally freed SRK from their enchantment, allowing him to fully embrace the fiery Pathaan and Jawan. Only SRK can take a James Bond statement and make it his own. “Rathod. Mr. Vikram Rathod. “What is your name?” The fierce avatar of King Khan’s lover boy follows a new route. Despite the wrath and brutality, it retains some of his delicate, sympathetic charm. The Bollywood superstar smoothly blends into the world of South phenomenon Atlee, an unfamiliar area for him. They entertain together in this high-octane action-thriller rich in emotions and drama.
While Pathaan has all the style, Jawan ups the ante with a tale and a sense of purpose. No matter how many SRKs join the party, the women get their moment in the sun and aren’t treated as second-class citizens to the hero. Deepika Padukone looks stunning and performs admirably in an extended cameo. While the brief romantic track between Nayanthara and SRK falls flat, the girl squad, which includes Nayanthara, Priyamani, Sanya Malhotra, Sanjeeta Bhattacharya, Girija Oak, and Lehar Khan, makes an impression.
The film’s background score and songs complement its style and nature while being promoted as an Anirudh (Ravichander) musical. Zinda Banda and Chaleya are the best of the bunch, but the latter is the most jarringly placed. While there is nothing to distract you from the plot’s dozens of twists and turns, the picture deserved a tighter edit at 2 hours 49 minutes. There is plenty of adrenaline rush throughout the plot for action fans.
To summarise, Jawan movie is a full-fledged desi Thaali. It contains a variety of flavours to satisfy your taste buds. The reincarnation of ‘action hero SRK’ hits the mark.
