Jai Gangaajal (2016) User Reviews

Not so Holy

[snaidu422 · 6/10 · 7 March 2016]

Just to make it clear JAI GANGAJAL has nothing to do with 2003's GANGAJAL, apart from the fact that both the films had the same director, both the movies deal with cops and both have something to do with police department against vigilante justice, in the former it was vigilante cops, here it is a whole neighborhood which resorts to vigilante justice.

Abha Mathur (Priyanka Chopra) arrives as the New SP of Bankipur, Bihar a kind of recommended position by a minister with whom her family has good relations. Once she takes charges, she realizes that the law and order situation is in a toss in the hamlet. Bhola Nath Singh (Prakash Jha) the circle inspector is on the payroll of the local MLA (Manav Kaul) and gives them ample protection from the law. The MLA's brother Babloo Pandey(Ninad Kamat) has a terror hold on the people and right at the moment they are trying hard to acquire land for a certain power plant. Babloo Pandey faces opposition from Sunita (Vega Tamotia) a teenager who refuses to part with her land even after Babloo KIills her father. She is soon kidnapped, raped and killed by Babloo. This brutal incident causes a change in Bholanath and he decides to become a honest cop and arrest the culprits, but he is too late, as the people have formed a vigilante group and decide to make the first strike, the first step taken by the 14 year-old Nagesh (Ayush Khedkar), Sunitha's brother. Though the whole thing sounds like a climax sequence, it is a sequence which happens right in the 10 mins of post interval. Now Abha has to control the law and order in Bankipur where the people and the politicians/goons are with an internal war with one another and the police are forced to become mere spectators.

The premise is awesome, but is completely drained out because of a weak screenplay, which goes wandering in the oft repeated scenes of honest police offer, corrupt police officer, politicians etc., in the first half, and even when the twist happens, the movie again seems like we are watching the same lady cop versus corrupt politician saga.

Priyanka Chopra is excellent as Abha Mathur, she carries the film well, especially in the interrogation sequences and the final showdown.

It is Prakash Jha as Bholenath who actually carries the film on his shoulders, as a corrupt cop turned vigilante supporter, the role has many shades. Rahul Bhat is wasted, nothing much to discuss about him.

It is Ninad Kamat, who steals the show as Babloo Pandey, he makes the role so loathsome that you in fact cheer for the fate which awaits him.

Vega Tamotia is good as the unrelenting girl showing defiance even after being aware of the fate which awaits her. She performs ably and holds her own against Prakash Jha and Priyanka Chopra. The rest of the cast do what is expected of them, nothing to write home about .

Salim-Suleman's music is OK, not so great, just flows along with the movie.

If only the screenplay had been tighter, we would had a classic, but this where Prakash Jha falters,

Disappointing fare, but not a bad movie.

Watch it if you are a PC fan, otherwise stay put till you get to watch it on TV.

PRAKASH JHA rules as an actor

[abhijeetsharma92 · 6/10 · 17 April 2016]

Jai Gangajal is totally a PRAKASH JHA movie, literally. He at 64 makes the most promising debut by an actor in recent times. The movie is no match to its predecessor but Priyanka Chopra's honest performance as Abha Mathur does make up for all the loopholes in the story. Much like Gangaajal the movie makes an attempt to focus on the socially relevant topics like land grabbing, farmer suicides, rape etc. Manav Kaul is the villain of the season but you do miss the presence of Prakash Jha regulars like Mukesh Tiwari, Ayub Khan, Yashpal Sharma who really add a touch of realism to such political dramas. Overall a good watch that could have been a great sequel to a cult movie like Gangajal.

A Regular Bollywood Flick Targeting the Masses......

[SumanShakya · 5/10 · 8 May 2016]

"Jai Gangajal" is a sequel Prakash Jha's much acclaimed "Gangajal" released in 2003. Lately, the film saw a lot of criticism despite a hype created through its promos. The film is not a wash-out, it does have its merits; but by the end, it's not more than a regular Bollywood flick with an overdose of action and improbabilities. A village entirely ravaged by the fear of the goons and a ferocious lady superintendent, trying to regulate law and order against the corrupt officials form the crux of the movie, which has been seen umpteenth of times in movies. Priyanka Chopra performs the role well and presents it with a glamour. But the face that attracts more in the movie is Prakash Jha, who debuts in this movie as a corrupt official. However, influence of Nana Patekar is seen in his performance. Besides a contrived plot, the film also drags at times and could have been trimmed a bit. There is also an over dramatization of sequences added to the screen. Hence, good performances and a good direction merely save it and make it a watchable movie.

Rating: 2 stars out of 4

A Prakash Jha show, where he manages an above average performance in all acting, writing and direction.

[ankitcom · 7/10 · 4 March 2016]

Film looks like a remake of Gangajal instead of a sequel. Although it's not a sequel technically, it absorbs a good amount of theme from the last version. Story is well scripted once again but not very gripping and exciting. I'd rather prefer to see Gangajal again. But it gains a good pace towards the end of first half and bleakly manages to create its own identity.

It has been underplayed by all the actors and that is the best part of the movie. Prakash Jha was amazing from the start and maintained a perfect body language throughout. Priyanka Chopra was certainly above average and delivered a decent performance. Manav Kaul as the prime villain is also a good watch.

This movie remains a Prakash Jha show where he does everything from writing, acting and directing. This brings down the direction levels a little bit but still the goodness of the movie lies in the repeat of a wonderful direction.

There's a good support of an enthralling background score.

Overall, a Prakash Jha show, where he manages an above average performance in all acting, writing and direction.

The Prakash Jha Show!

[namashi_1 · 6/10 · 10 March 2016]

Writer-Director Prakash Jha explores The Actor in him, in his very own 'Jai Gangaajal'. A sequel of the stellar 2003 crime film Gangaajal, 'Jai Gangaajal', for all that it stands for, is effective & overlong, leaving a film that's thoroughly watchable, but never memorable. Jha denominates the narrative, but a stronger Screenplay would've enhanced the impact!

'Jai Gangaajal' Synopsis: A newly appointed Senior Inspector (Priyanka Chopra), finds herself against very powerful goons and having people from her own department against her.

'Jai Gangaajal' has an absorbing, disturbing first-hour, where our protagonist fights it out with evil within politics & her very own department. Some sequences are excellently executed, including one where the protagonist brutally teaches a lecherous man a lesson. The narrative remains crisp up-to intermission, but slips & stretches itself for a bit too long. The fight between the good & bad, including Jha's transformation from a corrupt cop to a complete hero, could've done with a sharper pace & better Writing. 'Jai Gangaajal' overstays its welcome for a good 20-minutes, which honestly, doesn't work on its advantage. A stronger second-hour, with some trimming, was much needed!

Jha's Screenplay is top-notch in the grim first-hour, but loses steam later-on. Jha's Direction, however, is arresting. He has handled some of the most dramatic sequences, with flourish. Cinematography is good. Editing lacks razor-sharpness & some trimming was needed. Action-Sequences are raw & rustic. Background Score merits a special mention.

Performance-Wise: Priyanka Chopra is convincing as the honest & tough cop, enacting the central part emotively. But its Jha himself, who steals 'Jai Gangaajal'. He's simply superb as the corrupt cop, who later turns into a hero. It would be interesting to see him doing more roles here on. Manav Kaul is fantastic as the evil politician. Here's an actor who deserves more! Ninad Kamat, as Kaul's rapist & land-robbing brother, is despicable to the core. He's first-rate! Murli Sharma, also cast in a negative role, is in great form. Rahul Bhat has a small role, but he enacts his part remarkably. Others lend adequate support.

On the whole, 'Jai Gangaajal' has its moments & Jha emerges as an actor!

A typical routine movie

[dineshprakash · 4/10 · 4 March 2016]

Director Mr. Prakash Jha had done better acting than direction. There is nothing in the name of story rather than compilation of some deliberate incidents. Screenplay is jerky and very convenient. Film starts with land acquisition issue then shifts focus towards an incident which was not new but writers pops up that one, as something unusual abruptly. Use of I phone, digital password protected safe reflect that movie belongs to 2016 but not a single person or Police bother to think about use of mobile surveillance for location tracking of needed person rather they follow the routine check ups. In a scene, precisely a shot A.S.P , B.N. Singh is sleeping with his wife but then she is nowhere even when he was in hospital after he got brutal beating!? Then what was the need to show his wife in a shot? Election announcement angle was just to bind villains that they can't transfer the S.P but there was not any meaning full build up or campaign progress in rest of the film. A person kidnaps a girl to take her sign on paper, which he needs badly but then prefers to rape and murder her without taking the sign or holding her for few more days? He was so insane that he himself put his major chunk of wealth at risk by killing her? This movie has to be connected with prior one so they come out with murder of goons showing as suicide as it was acid attack in first part but first part it was by frustrated Police personal and with impressive build up but this time by public and forcefully. A small boy can lynch a heavy built person by pulling him with belt around his neck, it clearly looks that he would be unable to pull his dead body even but somehow he manages to kill him !!? Public is so angry and rebellious at that point and even they do same with another corrupt politician but they remain numb when heart changed A.S.P was being beaten brutally in front of them, even they prefer to not give statement as evidence and suddenly they turn out in huge number in climax!? Dialogues are OK but too cheesy, it was fine that constable level of Police personnel use to address their senior female office as madam sir but here A.S.P and rest of high rank officers do the same. Was all illiterate? Movie is set in M.P as it was shown written out side S.P office and auto rickshaw number with M.P then why they prefer to choose the name of two prominent places of Bihar, one Bankipur, one of major Police station of capital of Bihar , Patna and another district Lakhisaray? I was unable to understand the need, if you know geography of Bihar then you will get confused badly. Every time when any action is going on they plays irritating background songs which dull the impact badly. Emotional quotient and high octave scenes are missing. Performance wise Priyanka Chopda is very good. Praksh Jha as A.S.P , B.N. Singh is impressive but somehow his character was long and with unnecessary action like parallel lead. Manav Kaul as Babloo Pandey is first rate. His expressions are very subtle and balanced. Shakti Sinha as Prabhu Narayan ,Ninad Kamat as Dabloo Pandey and Murli Sharma as Munna Mardani , Rahul Bhatt as local leader Madhav, are OK.

Jai Gangaajal Review: Tough cops do not make a tough movie

[DareDevilKid · 6/10 · 9 April 2016]

Reviewed by: Dare Devil Kid (DDK)

Rating: 2.3/5 stars

It's been thirteen long years since the release of Prakash Jha's classic crime drama, the cop film Gangaajal. That's about where the similarities between the Ajay Devgn and Priyanka Chopra-starrer end. Jai Gangaajal is neither a direct sequel of its predecessor nor does it pack as many gut-wrenching punches as the first film did. Does Priyanka make an impact as a cop charged with handling an entire jurisdiction? She certainly does. Does Prakash Jha make a convincing debut as an actor? Or boy, you bet he does. Does the film live up to the lofty standards of the 2003 classic and Prakash Jha's direction in general? Umm…not so much.

Like most of Jha's films, this one too is based in the hinterlands of Bihar where some unscrupulous politician types are oppressing and hacking some helpless villager types. Unlike most of his films, the atrocities suffered by the villagers come across as coerced for the sake of shock value rather than something that takes the plot forward. Amidst all this is one of the region's main cops, B.N. Singh (Prakash Jha), who does have the guts and shrewdness of an astute policeman to set things right, but would rather pander to the miscreants for a share in the pie.

Thrust into this volatile scenario is Abha Mathur (Priyanka) the district's first ever female S.P. She's as ballsy as she's sharp, and is in no mood of letting the most powerful of evildoers get away even with an inch of unlawful behavior. This incenses the land's main thug, Babloo Pandey (Manav Kaul) and his brother, Dabloo (Ninad Kamat), resulting in several heated confrontation between the three thereafter. How Mathur deals with these offenders; whether she is able to restore some semblance of law and order to the land; do the villagers finally get justice; and does Singh finally have a change of heart forms the rest of the film's narrative.

While the above elements may seem like a step in the right direction to take Gangaajal's legacy forward – beside being something Jha is known to handle adeptly – the problems begins when Jha and his writers try to cram too many issues in the screenplay. Everything from land- grabbing to farmer suicides to political alliances and more has been touched upon without elaborating on any single point. The outcome is a tad messy film that disappoints when so much more was expected form the combination of Jha and Chopra.

Priyanaka, who's on a roll with her Hollywood projects, proves yet again why she's our most convincing actress in action scenes and while delivering tough dialogues. Sadly, the script doesn't allow her to shine enough. Kaul and Kamat are effectively menacing as the villainous sibling and Jha impresses every step of the way. If only, the proceedings on screen unfolded as evenly as their performances.

Alas, Jai Gangaajal will go down as a film with some good punch- lines, few emotional moments, believable raw action, and nothing much else.

Why Priyanka was promoted when maximum role was for prakash jha

[omkarnn · 4/10 · 17 March 2016]

I would degrade almost to the half of its original version as the director did a big mistake by trying to replace so so priyanka with the ferocious ajay devgan. The acting presented by ajay devgan coupled with prakash jha's direction made gangajal a peace to watch many time's but that was wasted in jai gangajal. Although the concept and story was so good audience might stay with it till the end but will be left unsatisfied after half hearted acting and an attempt to introduce jha himself. Even if jha acted in the lead role twisting the story in a different line it could have looked better. But none the less good intro to the director's acting. Now only time will prove whether the actor or the director win's in long run.

Leaving with a hope to get another gangajaal sooner than such a delay while carrying more punch and quality role distribution.

Movie awesome

[dineshbhai · 7/10 · 8 September 2016]

Movie fantastic many people's showed the Movie, Hero's ya actor was doing Good acting. So movie is wonderful,its the sense full movie, it,s the funny film, My Idea this movie create by Best Writer, that the authentic movie.so I am acsited for next movie prayanka Chopra is good actors she man actor this movie. So get you see the Movie. You see the film, its the nice movie.funny is funny movie that time see the Movie that clearly see nicely funny. Movie runing successfully, I show the Movie today but I was fress feel.Bullion man acting good. Film have a comedy ,comedy running in the film, Crowd is more in the Movie. Its the craggy film, Director are doing best work.he the best director.

Absolute waste of time

[rubysraj · 1/10 · 8 March 2016]

This Movie is such a waste of time and talent. The movie starts with a bang but then its all smoke. Prinyanka's character is trying to find herself. She is not sure what to do....If you are expecting Singham style Cop then this movie is definitely going to disappoint you. the sound tracks are horrible and just start playing without any reason. You have to take Motrin before you start watching this movie as it will make your head hurt. Mr Jha please don't disappoint your fans. Priyanka stay in charming roles only. Sukhwinder please don't waste your talent singing stupid songs.

this is just to fill the space. too bored watching this movie

Indians vs corruption tale

[Braindead09 · 8/10 · 9 March 2016]

Enjoyable Indians vs corruption tale. The bad guys are the politicians, the corporations and the majority of the police force who have beaten down an agricultural town and have used their power to steal the land from the population to build a power station.

The situation changes when a new officer under the selection of a government officer moves into the territory, instead of bowing to the whims of the corrupt politicians and turning a blind eye to the brutality of goons she takes them on using the force of the law.

The lead actress Priyanka Chopra plays SP Abha Mathur the honest Inspector who takes on MLA Babloo Pandey (Manav Kaul), chief land grabber (Ninad Kamat) and finds herself having to protect the rights of the bad guys has she tries to find out the truth about a series of brutal hangings. The script works well and does not fall back on lazy moments of comedy sidekicks and long drawn out dance numbers, Yes there are songs in the film but they are used emphasise scenes. The cinematography is good and this viewer could see how well it captured a dying town and a beaten people.

This film uses its actors well and the characters though clichéd are good especially Prakash Jha (also the director)as the corrupt police officer, whose conscience is finally opened to what hes condoned.

The only disappointment is the run of the mill ending.

"Jai Gangaajal" is a sincere attempt to portray the stinking truth of Indian politics !!!

[ketgup83 · 7/10 · 4 March 2016]

Prakash Jha is famous for his contribution to hard-hitting political drama released in 2001 "Gangajal" starring Ajay Devgan which left no stone unturned in divulging the corruption and hypocrisy that is very much predominant in our society. Will the sequel, "Jai Gangaajal", releasing after 15 years pay the tribute to the hugely popular "Gangajal". Let us check it out.

"Jai Gangaajal" tells the story of first female SP Abha Mathur (played by Priyanka Chopra) who is appointed to Bankipur district in Bihar where she combats against the Local MLA of Bankipur (played by Manav Kaul) and gangs of Lakhisarai district.

Prakash Jha is famous for his contribution to hard-hitting political dramas like "Mrityudand" , "Gangajal" , "Rajneeti" and "Satyagraha" which left no stone unturned in divulging the corruption and hypocrisy that is very much predominant in our society. "Jai Gangaajal" starts off with a bang with initial reels showcasing the introductory fight scene where Priyanka Chopra bashes the goons. The few scenes in the first half are engaging but the actual drama unfolds when the corrupt cop B.N.Singh (played by Prakash Jha himself) has change of heart. The movie follows series of events which is engrossing like the confrontation scene between Priyanka Chopra and Manav Kaul, the scene where Manav Kaul beats Prakash Jha and the climax scene. However, the screenplay falters later and you began to loose interest in this elongated tale.

Direction wise Prakash Jha chooses his favorite genre of "political drama" but loses the balances tripping down the rabbit hole. Fans who adored Jha's "Gangajal" will be disappointed as the sequel is not as remarkable as the first part. Editing should need a serious attention. Music is disappointing. Performances by the star cast compensates for this . Priyanka Chopra is outstanding. Watch for her in the climax scene. Prakash Jha lends in a good support. Manav Kaul is good as wicked politician.

Overall , "Jai Gangaajal" is a sincere attempt to portray the stinking truth of Indian politics. Good 3/5.

– Ketan Gupta

Good screenplay, pathetic casting :(

[abhig21 · 4/10 · 2 October 2020]

Why, why, why one would cast Priyanka Chopra for such a strong character and two jokers in the negative roles. Prakash Jha himself tried really hard to revive the movie, but it was too much for him alone.

Jai Gangaajal (U/A) Hindi ----------- my Rating: ★★★ SAME OLD POLITICAL DRAMA

[yunusitboss · 6/10 · 7 March 2016]

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Jai Gangaajal (U/A) Hindi ----------- my Rating: ★★★ SAME OLD POLITICAL DRAMA STRENGTHS:- * First half was awesome with crisp editing.... * Prakash Jha's performance from start till end.... * Camera-work and Direction WEAKNESSES:- * Second half was extreme draggy * Boring songs and background score... FINAL VERDICT: * Overall.. it is a one time watch movie with some good performances of priyanka and prakash jha... Priyanka comes in very less portions even tough she the lead... It is same about old village political drama. One thing is guarantee in Prakash jha movie, he covers 200 people in one shot. too much crowded. Just watch it for once. A newly appointed Senior Inspector finds herself against very powerful goons and having people from her own department against her. Director: Prakash Jha Writer: Prakash Jha Stars: Ankush Bali, Rahul Bhat, Indraneel Bhattacharya | See full cast & crew »

Awesome Prakash Jha

[hussainmerchant · 6/10 · 23 June 2020]

The only problem with the movie was casting and I believe all will agree with me who has seen the movie. Priyanka is not at all the right choice. She is good in an interview but acting in a movie any movie is not at all her cup of tea maybe some specific roles but she is not at all a versatile actress she is not even an actress.

Nope.

[riddhimaakaritu · 2/10 · 30 April 2020]

Some films should never be made into a series like the amazing Gangaajal.

A typical cop drama, thats elevated by some good performances,and punchy dialogues. Prakash Jha the actor is a revelation.

[jmoneyjohal · 6/10 · 4 March 2016]

Jai Gangaajal is exactly what I excepted the film would be after viewing the films trailer. Its a film that doesn't break any new ground, its has the typical been there, done that story, its almost a remake of the 2003 Gangaajal (its prequel but the films story doesn't continue) , it follows the same template of being a cop drama where there is some type of oppression against the "aam admi"and the public take things in there own hands. Some topical issues of farmers committing suicide etc are highlighted in the film which makes Jai Gangaajal a very relatable, film about today times( there still is a 90s bollywood cop drama hangover feeling though). There is enough hard hitting massy dialogues, and action to keep one engaged. Also the film springs a surprise in the acting department.But is JG worth your hard earned cash, well lets analyze.

Story wise Bankepur is just another town in Central India that is plagued with corruption, land grabbing, rape and farmer suicides. Amidst all this is Bhole Nath Singh , a cop who has made an empire by selling his conscience and duties towards the people. He is the right hand of Bablu Pandey who is running for elections and his younger brother Dablu.While BN Singh is quite happy being a servant of corruption than being a public servant, his outlook changes when Abha Mathur takes over as the DSP.She means business and is all set to bring law and order in a town that has forgotten it. Will she be able to bring peace to a town that is being ravaged by its own politicians?

Acting wise the newcomer/veteran director ( director of this film) Prakash Jha, is a revelation in the film. I never knew PJ could be such a spectacular actor, the way he transforms from bad guy to good guy in the film is really surprising, his act is so nuanced for a first time actor( he is in his 60s). Watchout for the scene when he beats up Dablu, and channels his inner Amitabh Bachchan from Zanjeer. Priyanka Chopra gives a very realistic, and subtle performance. She makes one believe she is a real cop. Its another job well done for the amazing actress. She needed to mellow down on the makeup for a cop role though. Manav Kaul is at ease as the typical villainous politician. Ninad Kamat is loud, and over acts at times but is passable as the MLA's land grabbing brother.

Honestly I have been a huge fan of Prakash Jha, and his brand of cinema. Raajneeti, Apharan etc are some of my all time favourite Hindi films, and honestly till date I have never disliked any of films, so I had decent expectations with Jai Gangaajal. But I must say this is his weakest film, but thats not saying much because JG is far from being a bad film, its a decent watch still. JG will appeal to the mass audiences more than the class audiences because the film has a rustic vibe, and the massy dialogues in the film are made to appeal to the back benchers who love to whistle and clap on such scenes. The film does hold ones attention, and the films topical issues like farmers committing suicide due to poverty, rape, and land grabbing make for grim riveting, realisticish watch. The true India, the India which excludes the privileged elite metropolitan area(Bombay,Delhi, Bangalore, etc) is shown well in the film. The common man just has no power, no money, no anything pretty much and that is shown well in the film. JG is a good mix of, realistic cinema, plus the added spice of masala dialogues and action. The films highlight is when the public takes things into there own hands and do public made up suicides. And when Prakash Jha turns good and wreck havocs( when the kid takes revenge for his sister). However JG is way over the top at times, for example people die so easily without any repercussions, and people grab land like there M&M's, the cops and Indian democratic system is not that impotent as shown in the film. The films story also is very routine, and Prakash himself has rehashed this kind of story before (in Gangaajaal). The film has no novelty. The films music is average, the background score is okay, and the production values are okay, they suit the rustic vibe of the film but there could have been more real locations rather than sets.

Overall Jai Gangaajal is not a must watch, but its a one time watch for sure. The great performances, the enjoyable political story, and punchy dialogues make for a good watch.People going in excepting a Priyanka Chopra show all the way will in for some of disappointment/surprise its a Prakash Jha film all the way acting and directing.

3.25/5* 66% C+

Same old storyline and astonishing Priyanka

[kamalmitra-158-615531 · 5/10 · 26 March 2016]

Same storyline on which Prakash Jha is always focused at. This movie echoes society and the corrupt governing policy for personal gain, same as his other previous movies. As a sequel it's a so-so representation, Priyanka Chopra as Abha Mathur is spot on. And yet again Prakash Jha on silver screen, this time as a full time character lacks certain expression and acting, could have been more better. But he was able to pull it off this time as inspector B N Singh. On the whole the storyline is nothing unexpected, it has it's own thrills, twist and turns. This time Priyanka did a appreciable job,but Prakash Jha failed to create a wonder.

More like a showreel for Prakash Jha the actor

[silvan-desouza · 3/10 · 6 March 2016]

When GANGAAJAL was released, it was mistaken to be a normal cop drama but the film became famous and won awards, it is still remembered as Ajay's one of best performances and films. After GANGAAJAL Prakash Jha gave us APARAHAN, RAJNEETI which were hits and got acclaim, SATYAGRAHA and AARAKSHAN didn't really get that much though and slowly he got predictable. In Jai Gangaajal, he also debuts as an actor and the film has him play an almost parallel lead to Priyanka Chopra. Sadly the film leaves you been there seen dat throughout. There is nothing we haven't seen before, ever since Gangaajal many films are made on such topics, Another flaw is the background music which comprises of the entire jukebox of the film and gets irritating. The film is also too predictable and except some scenes there is nothing worthy to talk out.

Direction is decent but the writing plays spoil spot Music is okay mostly playing in the background but as i said it spoils the impact.

Priyanka Chopra gets to play a cop and she tries hard, she is decent but yet could've been more impactful at times, yet she gives a good performance- 7/10 Prakash Jha gets the most meatiest part(like Manoj Kumar in his heydays) and though he does a good job, giving him too much importance was not required - 6/10 The film has Ninad Kamat who played a small role in Airlift, playing a villain looking overweight he does a decent job at times he hams though - 5/10 Manav Kaul is getting typecast sadly in negative roles Murli Sharma seen mostly in Jha films does a decent job as usual Rahul Bhat has a small role and he does a good job Nitin Karmarkar is good too rest are okay

Not exactly a sequel! But not a bad one either!

[ankurkrazyy · 8/10 · 24 November 2018]

Okay well quite a few surprises out here. Good ones though. Even though the film cannot be compared with Gangajal, it somehow appears as a very female version of the former.

Okay now for the surprises, Priyanka succeeds in becoming the female version of Ajay's character. She is very believable and really good. Its good to see a female solo in films stand out really well.

The second surprise is Jha himself! We have all known him as this very determined director.....well now presenting actor Jha! He really stands out as the corrupt cop who gradually recovers into a good one.

Overall, see this film for its fine performances and really well made characterizations.

Not perfect! But not bad either!

A high voltage. glorified Bhojpuri street drama and nothing else...I want my money back

[nagsaptarshi · 5/10 · 8 March 2016]

After knowing that PC has been involved in some sleek Hollywood projects of late , it was expected to see her in a smart movie in Bollywood as well.It was with that expectation, I went to watch this movie.But 10 minutes into the movie, I could make out that it is nothing but a glorified Bhojpuri cinema without any panache, story line or substance.After watching trashes like Chakravyuha, Satyagraha,Arakshan or Rajneeti, hope was never high on Prakash Jha though. This movie is more of a Bhojpuri street drama with loud dialogs, poor acting skills and very less common sense.I heard that Mr Jha is himself a politician of some sort.However the way scenes are depicted after the notification of Election, you rather can not stop chuckling at the immaturity and lack of knowledge of the Director.Being a civil servant myself, I was seriously irritated at the level of insensitivity of Mr.Jha. There is practically nothing to take home from a movie like this.Ms Chopra looks stunning in a scenes or two.Otherwise she is very average to say the least.The content of the movie is clichéd.In every frame there was a visible effort to recreate the magic of Gangajal, in which the director fails miserably.The movie drags unnecessarily without any substantial plot development.Character development is comical.Use of camera, a very essential ingredient for a movie like this is pathetic. Overall, do not waste your precious time or money for a scrap like this.You can rather watch the DVD of the original Gangajal rather.

Priyanka Chopra's too-sophisticated unmade-up-make-up is very distracting

[kumarvarun1989 · 4/10 · 4 October 2016]

The best part about 'Jai Gangaajal', director Prakash Jha's latest foray into the country's badlands, is a surprise acting turn by Jha himself: as a corrupt-cop-with-a-latent-conscience, Jha looks as if he has been doing this all his life, so comfortable is he in front of the camera.

Too bad you can't say the same for the leading lady. As the take-charge-policewoman-in-a-tough-posting, Priyanka Chopra comes off as dressed-for-the-part and stilted. You can see she's trying hard, especially in some of the 'action' sequences in which she has to kick and punch and thrash, but she's far too smooth for this part.Everything else in this sequel of 'Gangaajal', which replaces the khaki-clad Ajay Devgn with Priyanka Chopra, and pouring acid in the eye with a hanging from the nearest tree/post/fan, falls strictly in the seen-before-category. Bankipur, a village over- run by greedy politicians, 'bikey-huey-cops', and self-serving locals, could be any Jha 'gaon' from his previous films.

The detailing is just a little different—an effeminate 'chamcha' (Sharma), a young girl refusing to give up her patch of land (Tamotia), a podgy baddie in colourful shirts (Kamath; nice to see him in a substantial role)—but overall, this is Jha's much-traversed universe, in which the lawless rule and the law is an ass, till the hero (or in this instance, the heroine) shows up to clean up the mess.

Excellent movie, no tto be missed

[regisheeba · 10/10 · 5 March 2016]

Prakash Jha's movie shows the corruption that is so rampant in India. It weaves together crucial contemporary threads - land mafias, corrupt netas, broker-cops, broken farmers - with Jha's enduring concern about vigilante justice When is the youth of India going to raise their voice against the organised crime and sleazy filth of corrupt police. Priyanka, did a fabulous portrayal of a police officer (IPS) who does not bend or bow down to the goons . This is a polished, restrained Priyanka, who barely smiles but conveys the ethics and empathy of the lawFor good measure, the plot has a PhD degree holder (Rahul Bhat in a special appearance) who has chucked up a high paying job in the US to throw his lot behind the poor landowners whose future is under grave threat from big industry.

Well done.

The Wild East Revisited!

[comatosebuddha-1 · 8/10 · 12 March 2016]

Watched Jai Gangajal today expecting it to be yet more explicitly brutal than Shool or, Gangajal - the raw & earthy rural India's continued resignation towards their fate of poverty and suffering while the rich and powerful have their way. It was all that, but quite a bit more - chiefly because of Prakash Jha, the actor. He has played an elegantly understated role and it is on his shoulders that this film's entire psyche rests. Priyanka Chopra as the chief female protagonist is commendable and more than adequate for this role following her Mary Kom & Quantico appearances and brings that action heroine persona alive wherever needed. But it's Prakash Jha who, as a mild mannered, experienced but corrupt policeman gradually moulting into a cop on a mission - the change catalyzed by sequential cinematic events and a deeply buried and awakening humanity, who totally steals the show. A trifle long, but fast paced by bollywood standards and with a well synchronized restrained soundtrack - this is definitely a must watch movie.

Can Make a difference.

[harshsingh-92354 · 10/10 · 24 May 2021]

Unlike other bollywood movies that deviates you from the story and takes you to a fairy world, this movie shows reality and bunch of women empowerment. This is one of the underrated movie that should have been a blockbuster and is a tight slap to nepotism!