Jigra (2024)
DirectorVasan Bala
StarringAlia Bhatt, Vedang Raina, Manoj Pahwa, Vivek Gomber
Watch onNetflix
Best for: Fans of character-driven action-thrillers and Alia Bhatt's dramatic work.
Where to watch Jigra online in India
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Jigra OTT release date
| Theatrical release (India) | 11 October 2024 |
|---|---|
| OTT / digital release (India) | 6 December 2024 |
| Gap between theatre and OTT | 56 days |
| Streaming now on | Netflix |
Release dates for India as listed on TMDB.
Jigra story (no spoilers)
Jigra is a Hindi action-drama-thriller about Satya, a fiercely protective sister whose brother Ankur is wrongfully imprisoned and sentenced to death in a foreign country. The film follows Satya's transformation from a determined sibling into someone willing to risk everything to break Ankur out. Set against an international backdrop with characters speaking Mandarin, English, Hindi, Malay, and Spanish, the story balances emotional family bonds with the tense mechanics of a prison break. Director Vasan Bala steers a tone that is steely and urgent, focusing on Satya's lethal resolve rather than easy heroics. At 155 minutes, the film takes its time building the relationship between the siblings before the conflict escalates. The core is simple: a sister refuses to accept her brother's fate and takes matters into her own hands. What follows is a grounded, character-driven thriller about loyalty and sacrifice, without revealing how far Satya goes or how the plan unfolds.
Should you watch Jigra?
Watch it for
- Alia Bhatt plays Satya, a role that anchors the film's emotional stakes as a sister driven to extreme measures.
- Director Vasan Bala brings a distinct voice to the action-thriller genre, blending tense set pieces with character drama.
- The story spans multiple languages and an international setting, adding texture to the wrongfully imprisoned brother plot.
- At 155 minutes, the film gives space to the sibling relationship before the thriller mechanics kick in.
Skip it if
- You prefer fast-paced thrillers with minimal emotional build-up; the 155-minute runtime spends significant time on the sibling dynamic.
- You are looking for a light watch; the premise involves a death sentence and a desperate prison break, which keeps the tone serious.
- You dislike films that mix family drama with action; Jigra leans heavily on the emotional bond between Satya and Ankur.
Jigra cast
Alia Bhattas Satyabha 'Satya' Anand
Vedang Rainaas Ankur Anand
Manoj Pahwaas Shekhar Bhatia
Vivek Gomberas OIC Hansraj Landa
Harssh A. Singhas Jaswant
Aditya Nandaas Kabir
Rahul Ravindranas Muthu
Ankur Khannaas RayyanJigra movie details
| Director | Vasan Bala |
|---|---|
| Writer | Debashish Irengbam |
| Music | Achint Thakkar, Manpreet Singh |
| Cinematography | Swapnil S. Sonawane |
| Producer | Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, Alia Bhatt, Somen Mishra |
| Release date | 11 October 2024 |
| Runtime | 2h 35m (155 minutes) |
| Original language | Hindi |
| Country of origin | India |
| Languages spoken in the film | Mandarin, English, Hindi, Malay, Spanish |
| Original title | जिगरा |
| Certificate (India) | UA |
Parental guide: is Jigra family friendly?
This is a general guide based on the UA certificate and the action-thriller genre; the film deals with imprisonment and a planned breakout. This is a general guide based on genre and certification.
Jigra official trailer
Our verdict
Jigra is a solid, performance-led thriller that puts Alia Bhatt's Satya at the centre of a desperate rescue mission. Vasan Bala keeps the focus on the sibling bond, though the 155-minute runtime asks for patience. It is an honest, grounded take on the prison-break genre, even if it does not reinvent it.
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Where can I watch Jigra online in India?
Jigra is available for streaming in India on Netflix with a subscription.
When did Jigra release in theatres in India?
Jigra was released in Indian theatres on 11 October 2024.
Who is in the cast of Jigra?
The film stars Alia Bhatt as Satyabha 'Satya' Anand and Vedang Raina as Ankur Anand, with Manoj Pahwa, Vivek Gomber, Akashdeep Sabir, Harssh A. Singh, Aditya Nanda, and Adiraj Singh in supporting roles.
Who directed Jigra?
Jigra is directed by Vasan Bala.
What is the runtime of Jigra?
Jigra has a runtime of 155 minutes.
Page last updated 23 October 2026. Facts from TMDB; how we write these pages: editorial policy.