Danny Jigar
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| Directed by | Krishnadev Yagnik |
| Written by | Krishnadev Yagnik Jaswant Parmar |
| Produced by | Nikunj Patel Dipen Patel |
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| Cinematography | Pratik Parmar |
| Edited by | Shivam Bhatt |
| Music by | Kedar and Bhargav |
Production company | Big Box Series |
| Distributed by | Rupam Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Gujarati |
Danny Jigar (Gujarati: ડેની જીગર) is a 2024 Indian Gujarati action comedy spoof film directed and written by Krishnadev Yagnik, and co-written by Jaswant Parmar. The film was produced by Nilay Chotai and Dipen Patel. It stars Yash Soni, Tarjanee Bhadla, Jitendra Thakkar, and Chetan Daiya.[1] It was released on 5 January 2024.
Plot
[edit]A stylish supercop Danny Jigar takes on the challenge of recovering a stolen 600-year-old statue. With his unmatched style and quick-witted humor, Danny Jigar showcases his intelligence while solving the case in an only way possible.
Cast
[edit]- Yash Soni as Danny Jigar
- Tarjanee Bhadla as Pooja
- Jitendra Thakkar as K Kaali
- Chetan Daiya as R S Jhony
- Prem Gadhavi as Sunil
- Rahul Raval as Pratap
- Hetal Puniwala as Raka
- Rajan Thakar as Albelo
- Om Bhatt as Bunty
Production
[edit]On 16 November 2022, director Krishnadev Yagnik announced the film and revealed the first picture from the set featuring Yash Soni as Danny Jigar on his social media profile.[2] On 27 June 2023, Yash Soni completed the dubbing of the film.[3]
Marketing and release
[edit]The first look was revealed on 1 August 2023,[4] and the teaser of the film was released on 28 August 2023.[5] The film was initially scheduled to be released in the theaters on 8 December 2023,[4] however, it was delayed, and it will now be released in theaters on 5 January 2024.[6] [7]
Reception
[edit]The film had poor theatrical run and received negative reviews.[8]
Rachna Joshi of Mid-Day Gujarati rated it 2.5 out of 5. She praised performances and cinematography but criticised story and dialogues. She commended the attempt at the first Gujarati "spoof film".[9] Chetansingh Chauhan of NewzDaddy rated it 5 out of 10. He praised the performances and direction while criticised the screenplay, VFX, background score and story.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "Danny Jigar Movie: Showtimes, Review, Songs, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos". Times of India. 17 August 2023. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
- ^ "Krishnadev Yagnik shares new look of Yash Soni from upcoming film Danny Jigar, યશ સોનીની નવી ફિલ્મનો લૂક જોયો? આ દિગ્દર્શક સાથે ફરી કરશે કામ". Gujarati Mid-Day. 16 November 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
- ^ "Yash Soni completes the dubbing for the action flick 'Danny Jigar'". Times of India. 27 June 2023. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
- ^ a b "Danny Jigar First Look: યશ સોની સ્ટારર ડેની જીગરનો ફર્સ્ટ લુક આઉટ, 8 ડિસેમ્બરે રિલીઝ થશે". ETV Bharat. 1 August 2023. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
- ^ "'Danny Jigar' Teaser Out! A rib-tickling Gujarati slapstick comedy stars Yash Soni". Times of India. 28 August 2023. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
- ^ "Yash Soni's action flick 'Danny Jigar' to release on Jan 5, 2024". Times of India. 5 November 2023. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
- ^ "'ડેની જીગર (2024)' ફિલ્મ રીવ્યુ અને ડીટેઈલેડ અનેલેસીસ - Gujarati Film 'Danny Jigar' Honest Review and Detailed Analysis by Rahul Parmar -". Gujaratifilmreview.com. 5 November 2023. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ "'Danny Jigar' running unsuccessfully in cinemas' director's post goes viral; celebs react". The Times of India. 21 January 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- ^ "'Danny Jigar – Ek Matra' Review : Yash Soni and Tarjanee Bhadla starrer film is full of overacting without logic | 'ડેની જીગર – એકમાત્ર…' Review : એકમાત્ર લોજીકની થોડી ઉણપ, ઓવરએક્ટિંગનો ગોળીબાર". www.gujaratimidday.com (in Gujarati). 6 January 2024. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- ^ Chauhan, Chetansingh (5 January 2024). "Review of Gujarati Movie "Danny Jigar"". Newz Daddy. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
External links
[edit]- Danny Jigar at IMDb