Danny Jigar is a stylish supercop who takes on the job of recovering a stolen 600-year-old statue. Between his swagger and his quick wit, he chases the thieves through a string of over-the-top set pieces. Pitched as a Gujarati spoof of the masala action cop genre, the film plays every hero cliche for laughs.
Danny Jigar arrives with an interesting pitch, a Gujarati spoof of the swaggering masala cop movie, and it comes from Krishnadev Yagnik, the director who gave the industry hits like Chhello Divas and the horror success Vash. Yash Soni plays the title supercop, a preening hero on the trail of a stolen 600-year-old statue, and the film wants every slow-motion entry and every one-liner to double as a wink at the genre it is imitating.
The ambition is worth respecting, but the execution rarely lands. Mid-day's Rachna Joshi rated it 2.5 out of 5, praising the performances and cinematography while calling out a thin story and weak dialogues, though she gave credit for attempting Gujarati cinema's first proper spoof. Chetansingh Chauhan of NewzDaddy landed at 5 out of 10, again finding the cast and direction watchable but flagging the screenplay, the VFX and the background score as the weak links. The verdict across reviews is consistent, the idea is livelier than the writing.
Where the film struggles is the gap between concept and craft. A parody needs sharper jokes and tighter plotting than the thing it is parodying, and here the humour leans on overacting rather than wit, while the effects betray the budget. The theatrical run reflected that reception, with the director's own post about the film underperforming making the rounds. Danny Jigar is best seen as a bold swing that misses more than it connects, a genre experiment for Gujarati cinema that reads better on paper than on screen. Fans of Yash Soni and light action comedy may still find pockets to enjoy, but the spoof it promised never fully sharpens into satire.
Verdict
A bold genre experiment that reads better as a pitch than it plays on screen, with a committed Yash Soni let down by thin writing.
What works
- A fresh attempt at a Gujarati spoof genre
- Yash Soni commits fully to the role
- Watchable performances from the ensemble
- Competent cinematography
What holds it back
- Thin story and weak dialogues
- Humour leans on overacting
- VFX and effects show the budget
- Background score underwhelms
Cast & crew
Writers: Krishnadev Yagnik, Jaswant Parmar
Cast: Yash Soni (Danny Jigar), Tarjanee Bhadla (Pooja), Jitendra Thakkar (K Kaali), Chetan Daiya (R S Jhony), Prem Gadhavi (Sunil), Rahul Raval (Pratap), Hetal Puniwala (Raka), Rajan Thakar (Albelo)
Producers: Nilay Chotai, Dipen Patel
Watch the trailer
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Frequently asked
Is Danny Jigar worth watching?
A bold genre experiment that reads better as a pitch than it plays on screen, with a committed Yash Soni let down by thin writing. Kevu Che rates it 2.5 out of 5.
What is Danny Jigar about?
Danny Jigar is a stylish supercop who takes on the job of recovering a stolen 600-year-old statue. Between his swagger and his quick wit, he chases the thieves through a string of over-the-top set pieces. Pitched as a Gujarati spoof of the masala action cop genre, the film plays every hero cliche for laughs.
What is the IMDb rating of Danny Jigar?
Danny Jigar (2024) holds an IMDb rating of 5.1 out of 10.