Jigra is a 2024 action thriller film starring Alia Bhatt
Alia Bhatt is the undisputed queen of the Indian Film Industry. She is one of the highest paid actresses in India, one of the most successful film actresses, and one of the most gorgeous actresses in the world. Her last several films have performed exceptionally well at the box office including the female-oriented films where she played the major lead. But, her last film ‘Jigra’ was a box office bomb sending shockwaves within the Bollywood industry.
Jigra is a large scale female-oriented action thriller film featuring Alia Bhatt in the lead. The film also stars Vedang Raina and Manoj Pahwa among others. The film tells the story of a troubled young woman who had a tough childhood and goes on a mission in a foreign country to save his brother who is sentenced to death.
Jigra was one of the most awaited and anticipated films of the year. The film was released globally on 11 October 2024. Despite the stardom of Alia Bhatt, Jigra emerged as a box office bomb after receiving mixed to negative reviews.
Jigra is made on a whopping budget of 100 crores. The film may have flopped at the box office. But, the producer of Jigra, Karan Johar has recovered most of its budget through digital and theatrical rights.
Jigra’s theatrical rights for the digital platform and Television have been sold for a whopping 90 crores. You heard it right. In one of the largest deals for a female-oriented film. The film will premiere on Netflix soon. The makers have recovered the budget but it is not a profitable venture.
Raazi, Gangubai Kathiawadi and Jigra
Alia Bhatt has led three big banner and high-budget female-oriented films. The three are Raazi (2018), Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022) and Jigra (2024).
Raazi is a spy thriller film directed by critically acclaimed filmmaker Meghna Gulzar. The film starred Alia Bhatt in the lead with Vicky Kaushal, Rajit Kapur, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Shishir Sharma appearing in supporting roles.
Raazi was released on 11 May 2018 to widespread critical acclaim and praise for its editing, direction, screenplay, story, and performance by Alia Bhatt. Raazi grossed over 200 crores globally becoming the highest-grossing female-oriented film ever.
Following the success of Raazi, Alia Bhatt was featured in another female-oriented film. In 2022, after the pandemic, Alia Bhatt starred in the biographical crime drama film Gangubai Kathiawadi.
Gangubai Kathiawadi earned over 200 crores becoming another highest-grossing female-oriented film for Alia Bhatt. Gangubai Kathiawadi received widespread critical acclaim receiving numerous awards including the National Film Award for Best Actress for Alia Bhatt.
Unlike Raazi and Gangubai Kathiawadi, Jigra was bombed at the box office for which the film director Vasan Bala blamed himself. Jigra was co-produced by Alia Bhatt herself.
Alia Bhatt will be seen next in the 2025 action spy film ‘Alpha’. It is her fourth female-oriented film. Alpha is a high-budget action film and a part of the YRF Spy Universe. The film also stars Sharvari, Anil Kapoor, and Bobby Deol as the main antagonist.
