Jigel Movie Review

The film Jigel stars Trigun and Megha Chowdhary in the lead roles. Directed by Malli Yeluri, this movie is a comedy thriller. One of the producers, Nagarjuna Allam, has provided the story and screenplay. The film is jointly produced by Dr. Y. Jagan Mohan and Nagarjuna Allam. The cast includes Sayaji Shinde, Posani Krishna Murali, Raghu Babu, Prithvi Raj, Madhunandan, Mukku Avinash, Meka Ramakrishna, Nalini, Jayavani, Ashok, Gaddam Naveen, Chandana, Ramesh Neel, and Abba TV’s Dr. Hariprasad.

With its teaser and trailers, Jigel has generated quite a buzz among the audience. A special premiere of the film was recently held. Now, let's dive into the review to see how well this film has managed to captivate the audience.

Story:

Nandu (Trigun) is a locker technician who secretly steals lockers in an attempt to settle in life. He constantly dreams about a girl named Meena (Megha Chaudhary) and indulges in romantic fantasies with her. However, one day, he unexpectedly encounters Meena in real life and discovers that she, too, is involved in petty thefts. From then on, they start stealing together.

During one of their escapades, Meena learns that an ancient locker in Raja Chandra Varma’s palace has remained unopened for years. Determined to unlock it, she takes up a job as a personal assistant to JP (Sayaji Shinde) and plots to have her lover, Nandu, open the locker.

Did they manage to open the locker? What secrets does it hold? Who owns the locker? What is the connection between Meena and Raja Chandra Varma’s palace? Who is JP, and what role does he play? To find out all these answers, one must watch the movie!

Analysis:

When romantic elements are blended with comedy-suspense thrillers, such films tend to attract youth audiences. If executed with a gripping story and screenplay, such movies can hold the audience’s attention for two hours without letting them budge from their seats. A well-crafted engaging plot ensures box-office success.

Director Malli Yeluri, using a story and screenplay provided by producer Nagarjuna Allam, has successfully delivered a film that entertains the audience with laughter. The film includes romantic sequences to charm the youth, along with comedy and suspense-thriller elements that keep the family audience engaged.

The first half features romantic comedy and thrilling elements between the lead pair, with Posani Krishna Murali’s Android Baba character standing out as a highlight. His dialogues are well-written and amusing. Prithvi Raj’s portrayal of lawyer Manmatha Rao brings out great comedy and works effectively.

The second half gets into the main story, packed with suspense-thriller elements centered around the locker mystery. The screenplay remains engaging throughout.

Trigun delivers an energetic performance and fits well into the role of a locker technician. The film also showcases realistic locker-opening techniques that intrigue the audience. Megha Chaudhary impresses with her acting in both romantic and action sequences. Since the second half revolves around her character, her role feels significant and well-utilized.

Posani Krishna Murali’s character adds humor throughout both halves of the film. Sayaji Shinde plays a decent negative role. Prithvi Raj shines as usual in his role, and Jayavani’s character also leaves a mark. Nalini, as the heroine’s mother, delivers a good performance. Raghu Babu, Mukku Avinash, and Madhunandan do justice to their respective roles.

Technical Aspects:

Nagarjuna Allam’s story and screenplay, combined with director Malli Yeluri’s vision, ensure that the audience stays entertained throughout the film. The movie effectively balances romance, action, and suspense elements while keeping viewers engaged.

The film boasts a strong cast, with experienced actors playing key roles. The cinematography by Vasu is rich, providing visually appealing frames. The item song towards the end is also well-shot.

Senior editor Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao has kept the film crisp and gripping, eliminating unnecessary lags. Dialogues by Ramesh Cheppala and Nagarjuna Allam are engaging. Anand Mantra’s music and background score complement the film well.

Overall, Jigel successfully captivates the audience with its mix of romance, comedy, and suspense-thriller elements. It’s a fun and engaging watch. Go and watch it!