Jaat Review: The Sunny Deol Show

Jaat is a full-on, South-infused entertainer that delivers exactly what it promises, cheers Rajesh Karkera.

Trying to review a film starring someone you adore? Now, that's walking a tightrope!

It's been more than a year since Sunny Deol's action juggernaut, Gadar 2, thundered through cinemas.

But hold onto your seats because his next, Jaat, opens up in the remote jungles of Sri Lanka -- that itself is a visual wonder -- and barrels in from the moment Sunny comes on screen. Once it does and doesn't let up even for a second, you are strapped in for a wild ride. Seriously, you will be glued to your seat until that intermission hits.

And that is when the title drops -- talk about building anticipation!

During that brief pause, as I tried to catch my breath, a thought struck me.

Is this a Sunny Deol show despite its vibrant ensemble cast, firing on all cylinders? Of course, yes!

Randeep Hooda, with that intense gaze of his, is utterly menacing as the relentless Ranatunga. You can practically feel his unforgiving nature radiating off the screen.

But the real scene-stealer is Regena Cassandrra, playing Ranatunga's wife, Bharahi.

She embodies this stark, dangerously alluring character with such unapologetic conviction. It's captivating!

You actually find yourself rooting for her even in the darkest moments -- a testament to Regena's compelling portrayal.

When Makarand Deshpande, a truly phenomenal actor, makes an appearance, it feels like a fleeting glimpse.

You can't help but wish his character had more room to breathe.

Saiyami Kher brings a steely resolve to her role as a police officer though some of her lines have a distinct South Indian flavour and don't suit her.

Viineet Kumar Siingh as Somulu, Ranatunga's bad boy brother, blends into the tone of negativeness in the movie well, a role he hasn't been seen doing till now.

The second half of the film leans into preachy territory but its overall tone manages to elevate it.

It's like the puzzle pieces slowly click into place, revealing the motivations behind the on-screen chaos.

The narrative neatly ties up all loose ends, which is always satisfying.

Zarina Wahab also steps into the action arena with this film, but just like Deshpande, Saiyami, Ramya (as the President of India) and Jagapathi Babu (as CBI officer Satyamurthi), her screen time too feels limited.

Honestly though, in this full-throttle action spectacle designed purely for adrenaline junkies, there isn't much room for anyone else to steal Sunny Paaji's thunder.

And let's be real, who does over-the-top action with such endearing soft-spoken moments and eyes that could charm *anyone*, even little ones?

That's the Sunny Deol magic.

So if you're craving a crowd-pleasing, action-packed movie and felt a bit let down by Bhai's Sikander, then Jaat is your ticket!

It's a full-on, South-infused entertainer that delivers exactly what it promises.