Jawan
Jawan

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Jawan

2023
Movie
169 min
Hindi

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.

Insights

IMDb7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users86%
Director: AtleeGenres: Action, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

A bald-headed, enigmatic vigilante, Jawan, kidnaps the Maharashtra governor and gathers a team of women to hijack a metro train filled with weapons. He embarks on a mission to expose corruption within the arms dealing industry, confronting a ruthless arms dealer named Kaleb. Jawan's actions are driven by a deeply personal vendetta stemming from his father's unjust imprisonment and subsequent death, setting the stage for a large-scale confrontation with the powerful forces he aims to dismantle.

Critical Reception

Jawan received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its high-octane action sequences, Shah Rukh Khan's commanding performance, and the film's social commentary on corruption and farmer suicides. While some critics noted predictability in the plot and a lengthy runtime, the film was widely acclaimed for its entertainment value and commercial success, becoming a major box office hit.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its spectacular action set-pieces and Shah Rukh Khan's dual role performance.

  • Appreciated for its attempt to address social issues alongside mass entertainment.

  • Criticized by some for a convoluted plot and excessive length.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's engaging action, Shah Rukh Khan's powerful screen presence, and the satisfactory blend of entertainment and social messaging. Many viewers found the plot to be gripping and the performances, particularly from the main cast, to be a strong point, contributing to its significant box office success.

Fun Fact

The film's song "Chaleya" was filmed on a moving train, adding a dynamic visual element to the romantic track.

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Nelari

Nelari

**Jawan** felt like it was meant both to entertain and to make a serious point about the state of India today. I'm sorry but I could only endure about 50 minutes of it. The entertainment was woefully over the top with (for example) the unbe...

Tanvir Ashraf

Tanvir Ashraf

Jawan contains all of the massy elements that the audience anticipated for. Other flaws can be overlooked (You know what I am talking about) because it does not bore anyone from the beginning to the end. However, as the film contained more ...

iam.biplob

iam.biplob

I had a lot of fun watching **Jawan**. It is a well-made and entertaining action drama thriller film that tackles some important social issues. The action sequences are top-notch, the cinematography is stunning, and the performances are all...