Jaat is a reminder that at times it's not necessarily the star power that promises success—presentation and narration are as important. While Salman Khan's Sikandar floundered on these, Jaat delivers. Gopichand Malineni, having Telugu blockbusters make him a household name in his native industry, makes his Hindi debut with the film, bringing along a signature South Indian masala angle to the mix. Sunny Deol heads the top-line, the action, drama, and swag have a retro wallop.

Storyline

It's not a new story, but it's interesting. Tunga Rana (Randeep Hooda) and his brother Somulu (Viineet Kumar Singh) terrorize villages and villages with brutality. Even Bharathi (Regina Cassandra), the wife of Tunga, and his mother support his violent ways. Then comes Sunny Deol's character—nameless at first—who brings calm rage and justice. His arrival ignites the tension that leads to a climactic confrontation. The first half is hurtling along at breakneck speed, and action and comedy walk hand in hand so handily, while the second half tries to touch greater heights but stumbles slightly under its own weight.

Positive Points

• Sunny Deol is in his element—raw, powerful, and full of mass appeal. His one-liners, particularly "Is dhai kilo ke haath ki goonj North ne suni hai, ab South sunega," are clap-worthy.
• Randeep Hooda is a solid performance from a menacing antagonist, and Viineet Kumar Singh is loony and eccentric, stealing the show with his high energy. Regina Cassandra establishes her presence with a solid role.
• The action choreography is stylish and smooth, each hit a solid one. Thaman S's background score contributes to the cinematic value, giving substance to a few scenes and hero entrances.

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Negative Points

The second half attempts to shoehorn too many themes—social messages, women empowerment, and censored violence—and the result is a mixed-up narrative. The pace flags, and certain actors such as Saiyami Kher and Jagapathi Babu go underutilized.
Although it has a strong start, the narrative could have been made more fleshed out and linked in the second half.

Overall: Jaat is a mass entertainer for Sunny Deol enthusiasts and high-voltage action likers. Although it's not perfect, the film provides enough entertainment to make watching it on the big screen worthwhile. It's a tribute to the fact that mass entertainers, if executed well, can still entertain.