Jigra is the kind of film that reminds you why Alia Bhatt is the most compelling actress of her generation. In Vasan Bala's revenge thriller, she plays a sister willing to burn the world down to protect her brother, and the ferocity she brings to the role is electrifying.
Bala's direction is stylish without being showy — he understands that the best revenge films are built on emotional foundation, not just action choreography. The film's middle section, where Bhatt's character plans her assault, is masterfully constructed.
The action sequences are impressive, but it's the quieter moments — a phone call, a shared meal, a look held too long — that give the film its power. Jigra is a thriller with a soul.