7/10 Digits - 'Jawan' Heroic Heart with Frayed Threads: Scores in Bollywood Action Drama

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In Jawan (translating to "Soldier"), Atlee makes a striking debut in the Hindi film industry. This vigilante action thriller produced by Gauri Khan and Gaurav Verma, stands tall with its compelling cast including Shah Rukh Khan in a dual role, Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, and surprising appearances by Deepika Padukone, Priyamani, and Sanya Malhotra. Assembled in picturesque locations ranging from Pune to Rajasthan, coupled with Anirudh Ravichander's stirring soundtrack and G. K. Vishnu's meticulous cinematography, it promises an action-packed canvas of cinema.

Jawan shines in its choreographed action sequences and nods to a Robin Hood-like theme serving the Indian poor with an anti-hero twist. The live scenes, a trademark of vibrant Bollywood energy, sparkle with excellence. However, the film's narrative tangles when it reinforces the Indian patriarchal structure. Heroines in the story, despite their strength and potential, seem to shadow their male counterparts, often referred to as 'girls', which unfortunately undermines the film's modern aspirations.

While it offers an epic cinematic experience spanning 2hr45m, these particular oversights, combined with a few narrative loose ends, mar its brilliance.

To wrap up, Jawan is a cinematic delight with its action-packed sequences, top-notch acting, and awe-inducing live scenes. Yet, its patriarchal undertones can't be overlooked. The film is worth an afternoon at the cinema, but leaves one pondering on the age-old Indian gender norms it inadvertently emphasizes.