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Jawan
जवान
2023 169 min India 16+
★7.1
Action, Thriller
Director: Atlee
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Description
An emotional journey of a prison warden, driven by a personal vendetta while keeping up to a promise made years ago, recruits inmates to commit outrageous crimes that shed light on corruption and injustice, in an attempt to get even with his past, and that leads him to an unexpected reunion.
Budget:
$36.15M
US Gross:
$15.2M
Worldwide:
$136.7M
Starring
Shah Rukh Khan
Actor
Nayanthara
Actor
Vijay Sethupathi
Actor
Awards
27 wins & 59 nominations total
Key opinion
Jawan is a high-octane action thriller that combines large-scale spectacle with significant social and political commentary. While the lead performances and visual elements are highly regarded, the film's length and the balance between its message and its bombast are points of contention.
| Acting | Shah Rukh Khan and Vijay Sethupathi anchor the film with standout and charismatic performances. | |
| Theme | The narrative effectively incorporates urgent social commentary on systemic corruption and inequality. | |
| Cinematography | The film delivers a high-scale visual experience through stunning cinematography and action sequences. | |
| Pacing | The runtime feels inflated and suffers from repetitive scenes. | |
| Direction | Opinions on the direction are divided; some praise the ability to blend genres, while others feel the excessive spectacle undermines the film's serious themes. |