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Danny Jigar

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Danny Jigar
Official Poster
Directed byKrishnadev Yagnik
Written byKrishnadev Yagnik
Jaswant Parmar
Produced byNikunj Patel
Dipen Patel
Starring
  • Yash Soni
  • Tarjanee Bhadla
  • Jitendra Thakkar
  • Chetan Daiya
  • Prem Gadhavi
  • Rahul Raval
  • Hetal Puniwala
  • Rajan Thakar
  • Om Bhatt
CinematographyPratik Parmar
Edited byShivam Bhatt
Music byKedar and Bhargav
Production
company
Big Box Series
Distributed byRupam Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.
Release date
  • 5 January 2024 (2024-01-05)
CountryIndia
LanguageGujarati

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

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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

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  • 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

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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

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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

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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

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  1. ^ "Danny Jigar Movie: Showtimes, Review, Songs, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos". Times of India. 17 August 2023. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ "Yash Soni completes the dubbing for the action flick 'Danny Jigar'". Times of India. 27 June 2023. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "'Danny Jigar' Teaser Out! A rib-tickling Gujarati slapstick comedy stars Yash Soni". Times of India. 28 August 2023. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  6. ^ "Yash Soni's action flick 'Danny Jigar' to release on Jan 5, 2024". Times of India. 5 November 2023. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
  7. ^ "'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.
  8. ^ "'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.
  9. ^ "'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.
  10. ^ Chauhan, Chetansingh (5 January 2024). "Review of Gujarati Movie "Danny Jigar"". Newz Daddy. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
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