The excitement is palpable with the release of the teaser trailer for Alia Bhatt’s upcoming film Jigra, which showcases her in full action mode as she fights to protect her brother, Vedang Raina.
The teaser, shared on Alia’s Instagram, opens with her sharing a heartfelt story about her brother in a restaurant, setting the stage for a gripping sibling saga.
The trailer quickly shifts into high gear, showing Vedang Raina’s character in trouble, leading Alia on a mission to rescue him, aided by Manoj Pahwa and Rahul Ravindran. The action sequences highlight her determination and strength as she confronts goons, all while the emotional backdrop of the classic song “Phoolon ka Taaron” enhances the narrative.
Alia announced the teaser with enthusiasm, noting the film’s new release date, which is now set for October 11, 2024, moved up from its original September date. She expressed her excitement with the caption, “Ulti ginti shuru! #JIGRA TEASER TRAILER OUT NOW! In cinemas 11th October…”
The response from fans and industry peers has been overwhelmingly positive. Director Siddharth P Malhotra praised the emotional depth of the teaser, while Varun Dhawan called it “superbbb.” Many fans echoed similar sentiments, with comments like, “Omg what a powerful teaser.”
Jigra is directed by Vasan Bala, known for his work on films like Monica O My Darling and Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota. Alia has been busy on various projects, including her lead role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming film Love and War, alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal, as well as in the action-packed film Alpha, featuring Sharvari.
With the anticipation building, audiences are eager to see how Alia navigates the emotional and action-packed journey of Jigra when it hits theaters this October.