Jigra OTT release date out, fans hope Alia Bhatt film gets due love after dismal box office performance

Jigra marked Alia Bhatt's solo release of 2024. The film was directed by Vasan Bala and also co-starred Vedang Raina.

Updated on: Dec 5, 2024, 14:07:38 IST

By Santanu Das

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Alia Bhatt's Jigra has an OTT release date! Director Vasan Bala's thriller, also starring Vedang Raina, Manoj Pahwa and Vivek Gomber in supporting roles, is all set to release on Netflix. On Thursday, Netflix India took to their official Instagram account and shared that Jigra will be premiering on December 6. (Also read: Vasan Bala says Jigra's box office performance was his responsibility: ‘Alia Bhatt trusted me with that choice’)

Jigra OTT release date

Netflix India shared the poster of Jigra on their Instagram account with the caption, “Phoolon aur taaron ne kaha hai, ulti ginti shuru karlo (stars emoticon) Jigra is arriving tomorrow on Netflix.”

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Jigra revolves around a devoted sister, Satya Anand (Alia), who embarks on a harrowing journey to rescue her brother, Ankur Anand (Vedang Raina). Produced under the banner of Dharma Productions and presented by Viacom18 Studios and Eternal Sunshine Productions, Jigra is co-written by Debashish Irengbam and Vasan.

The film underperformed at the box office when it released during Dusshera, making it Alia's lowest opener since 2014's Highway, which was the second film of her career.

Fan reactions

Reacting to the announcement of Jigra's OTT release date, a fan commented: “Definitely watching this one. Cos I haven't watched this in theatres. Thank you for releasing soon on Netflix.” Another said, “Hopefully this film gets its rightfully deserved due now.. cause it hurts to see such a well made film not getting the recognition.” A comment read, “Can't wait to watch.”

Since its release, the film has faced a number of controversies, including the negativity surrounding Alia’s casting in the movie. Actor-filmmaker Divya Khossla Kumar recently commented that the film, a jailbreak drama, resembled the plot line of her last film, Savi. She had also accused Alia of manipulating the box office numbers of Jigra. Divya alleged that Alia purchased tickets for her own movie and announced a "fake collection" to deceive the public.

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Santanu Das
Santanu Das is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over 5 years of experience, writing on films, pop culture and film festivals. He has a keen interest in writing about South Asian independent films and has covered several film festivals, including Sundance and CPH: Docx. He also brings a sharp perspective to the monthly column called The Fault in Our Stars, where he writes about a recent film/series and what stops the ‘good’ from becoming ‘great’. A gold medalist from Banaras Hindu University, Santanu completed his postgraduate studies in English from Jadavpur University. He is also a Rotten Tomatoes-certified film critic. When not watching films or speaking to celebrities, Santanu can be found reading a book. Some of his favourite films are Aparajito, Ponyo and The Double Life of Veronique. His favourite books include The Corrections, The God of Small Things and A Room of One's Own. Santanu continues to write passionately about films and celebrity culture. He brings a relatable, as well as critically informed, lens to entertainment and culture for a wide audience. Find him on LinkedIn: santanudasfilm Instagram: @santupechaRead More

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