Satyameva Jayate
Satyameva Jayate

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Satyameva Jayate

2019
Movie
90 min
Hindi

Satyameva Jayate is a ZEE5 Original drama film starring Arjun Chakraborty, Saurasani Maitra, Vipin Sharma, Sudiptaa Chakraborty, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, and Jayant Kripalani. Directed by Arindam Sil, the story revolves around a simple shopkeeper who is harassed by goons and denied justice in the court of law. Watch this engaging drama that reveals the ugly truth of the metropolitan city of Kolkata, according to Anandabazar Patrika.

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IMDb6.1/10
Google Users71% liked this
Director: John AbrahamGenres: Action, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

Virendra Rathod, a selfless police officer, is on a mission to eradicate corruption from the police force in Mumbai. He faces a formidable challenge in the form of his own twin brother, Shivansh Rathod, who has taken to a life of crime. Virendra must navigate this complex and dangerous situation, balancing his duty with his personal relationships, to bring justice to the city.

Critical Reception

Satyameva Jayate received mixed to negative reviews from critics. While John Abraham's performance and the action sequences were praised by some, the film was criticized for its predictable plot, excessive violence, and a weak screenplay. Audience reception was also divided, with many finding the film to be overly reliant on stylized action without a strong narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film offers intense action sequences and a committed performance from its lead.

  • Criticized for a convoluted plot and excessive gore, lacking narrative depth.

  • Fails to deliver a compelling story despite its action-packed premise.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the action and the performance of John Abraham, but many felt the movie was overly violent and lacked a strong, coherent storyline.

Fun Fact

The film is a spiritual successor to the 2018 film 'Satyameva Jayate', also starring John Abraham, and explores similar themes of vigilantism and fighting corruption, though it features a different storyline and cast.

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