Jigarthanda Movie Review

– A sequel to the 2014 film Jigarthanda, Jigarthanda DoubleX is a black comedy crime film written and directed by S. P. Jananathan.

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– Bobby Simha reprises his role as Karthik Subramaniam, a gangster who is now trying to live a normal life.

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– Raashi Khanna makes her Tamil film debut as Anjali, a young woman who is drawn to Karthik's dark side.

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– The film is a dark and twisted comedy that explores the themes of love, violence, and redemption.

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– Bobby Simha gives a career-best performance as Karthik, and Raashi Khanna is equally impressive in her debut role.

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– S. P. Jananathan's direction is sharp and stylish, and he creates a world that is both believable and disturbing.

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