Jyothika’s Jackpot [Telugu] Review: A Casual Entertainer!

The movie Jackpot could have been easily named as Gulebagavali 2, in fact, the character played by Revathy (as a con named Masha) is all the same. The narrative begins with a scene where a farmer stumbles upon a vessel which strangely returns anything dropped into it, in multiples (like an Amrutha Surabhi). Yes, you guessed it right, the film is all about how the lead actors make use of this Golden Goose for themselves.

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Because the movie lacks having a strong storyline, director S. Kalyaan was forced to create intriguing situations to push the narrative forward. Surprisingly, Kalyaan succeeds in his task, especially, by detailing the characters very well. Be it, the character of Manasthan or Mota or Rahul played by Yogi Babu, every single one of them had a purpose and blended with the subject perfectly. The first half of Jackpot cruises through easily with the help of the comedic scenes. However, in the second half, the film loses its pace and the scenes become repetitive and mundane for the most part.

Jyothika is in full form here and seemed like she had plenty of fun shooting this film as she gets to imitate several superstars including her husband, Suriya. The action sequences were a little exaggerated, but, still enjoyable. You will miss Revathy (as an artist) when you watch her enact the role of Masha, the same character she portrayed in countless movies in the 90s. However, the big surprise of Jackpot was watching Anandraj in a dual role. He somehow carved a comedian out of himself in his recent films, and this is not an exception.

Two unwanted songs and a jarring background score was a big no-no for the film. The editing and the cinematography fit the genre decently. Also, Jackpot works to an extent, thanks to the screen presence of Jyothika and Revathy. This combined with some genuine comedy scenes, keeps you entertained inside and out. With two decent comedy films, Director Kalyan could be the next Sundar C of Kollywood. But, hopefully, he attempts a different subject next time. Overall, Jackpot will not disappoint if you’re looking to casually watch a film with your family. [This review was first posted on Biju Peter’s Movies & Photography Blog]

Rating – 2.75/5 | Grade – C+

Writing Assisted and Edited by Surya Komal

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