'Jagga Jasoos' box-office collection Day 1: Ranbir Kapoor- Katrina Kaif starrer musical rakes in Rs 8.25-8.50 croreJagga Jasoos: If you are someone who hopes to find a novel idea or at least an intention to attempt something new in a film but are continually disappointed by Bollywood's treatment, Jagga Jasoos doesn't leave you disappointed. It just leaves you a little dissatisfied.
Jagga Jasoos box office collection day 2: Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif film was released on 1800 screens in the domestic market and 610 in the overseas market. Disney India's latest production is a musical adventure drama. The film narrates the journey of a teenage detective Jagga.
Anurag Basu's directorial 'Jagga Jasoos' is finally out in the theatres now. Starring Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif, the film which is an adventure romantic comedy, tells the story of a teenage detective in search of his missing father.
Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif’s much-awaited movie Jagga Jasoos has amassed Rs 8.57 crore on its opening day. Anurag Basu directorial is expected to pick up growth over the weekend. The film was released on 1800 screens in the domestic market and 610 in the overseas market. Disney India’s latest production Jagga Jasoos is a musical adventure drama. Jagga Jasoos narrates the journey of a teenage detective Jagga who wants to find his missing father. In his attempt to find his father, Jagga goes on an adventure that makes for a fulfilling experience. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted the first-day figures and wrote,”#JaggaJasoos Fri 8.57 cr. India biz.”
Sometimes we tend to take life too seriously. The world of Jagga Jasoos urges you to look at life through a different prism. That’s why little Jagga’s small adventures feel life like. You know it’s not real. But at the same time, a part of you wants to believe that life is all about the sunshine. Very soon Jagga’s world is torn apart when his father deposits him in a hostel and bids farewell. Now, Jagga is a grown-up teenager (played by Ranbir Kapoor) and he is still the same curious kid, waiting to unfurl life’s little mysteries.
Both Ranbir and Katrina were seen for the third time in Jagga Jasoos after Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani and Rajneeti. The two reportedly broke up during the making of Jagga Jasoos. However, Ranbir and Katrina came together to promote the film. The film which has been delayed by three years was finally released this Friday after garnering negative attention.
When asked how did she find Ranbir as a producer, Katrina told indianexpress.com, “I think this (Jagga Jasoos) was the toughest film a producer could ever choose to produce or have in their history of producing a film. If he (Ranbir) produces ten more films in the future it’s very unlikely to have a journey like this as trying and patience testing as this was. So he has done a good job.”
But it’s only after Katrina Kaif meets Ranbir Kapoor’s character, the film launches into a stratosphere of fantasy and adventure. From the moment they meet, Jagga Jasoos glides smoothly. In a scene, Ranbir and Katrina’s characters interact through an interesting mix of song and rap. This comic scene is fresh and innovative. Ranbir deftly uses his acting chops to shine, but with adequate support from Katrina. Ranbir’s brilliance is met with Katrina’s goofiness. Together, Ranbir and Katrina waltz from one stunning scene to another. Jagga Jasoos has plenty of inventive and delightful moments. There’s enough in the film that makes you marvel, sit and notice. It absorbs you completely in its world. There are quirky animals, wild lands, sun-baked fields, steam trains and goofy criminals. From beautiful landscapes of Manipur to wilderness of Africa, Jagga Jasoos offers so much visual delight.
Their adventure gets more urgency when Ranbir and Katrina are followed by Sinha ( Saurabh Shukla) who is tasked with killing both characters. But somewhere in its aim to provide viewers a visual adventure, the film forgets what it wants to say. It keeps on meandering aimlessly in its own web of smooth chaos. At times, just like the character of Jagga, the film seems helpless as it struggles hard to communicate to the audience. All that world of adventure isn’t really anchored by a story here to lend more depth to Jagga Jasoos. That makes Jagga Jasoos like a balloon, floating in the air with no aim to soar higher and no intention to land back on earth. While we float with it, we keep groping for that horizon far at distance or land beneath its surface. That’s the biggest drawback of Jagga Jasoos.
On the other hand, Ranbir said if people like the characters and story of Jagga Jasoos, makers will probably think of a sequel.
But Jagga Jasoos should be applauded for being brave. It’s a genuine attempt at creating something wonderful here. And it feels novel. That’s its rare achievement. You might find it more enjoyable than compulsory mediocre blockbusters. If you are someone who hopes to find a novel idea or at least an intention to attempt something new in a film but are continually disappointed by Bollywood’s condescending treatment, Jagga Jasoos doesn’t leave you disappointed. It just leaves you a little dissatisfied. That’s about it. For it could have been so much more. But at the same time, you cherish its failure as it was built on a right foundation. Hope the film doesn’t stop Ranbir Kapoor from taking mores risks in future.
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