Jaat

Jaat

Year: 2025

Runtime: 153 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Gopichand Malineni

Echo Score: 58

Budget: $12M

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When a ruffian unintentionally spoils a traveler’s meal, the traveler snaps, confronting him with a fierce outburst and demanding an apology. His angry response drags him deeper into a tangled world of violence, crime and corruption, all controlled by a feared criminal mastermind.

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Timeline & Setting – Jaat (2025)

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Time period

2009, present day

Two timelines shape the narrative: a 2009 period tied to the Jaffna Tiger Force’s activities and a present-day pursuit in India. The flashback grounds the antagonist’s power, while the current arc chronicles an undercover mission and the fight against entrenched corruption.

Location

Sri Lanka, Motupalli (Andhra Pradesh), Chirala (Andhra Pradesh), Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh), Chennai (Tamil Nadu)

The story travels from the Jaffna region in Sri Lanka to coastal Andhra Pradesh, tracing a web of crime that crosses national borders. Motupalli and Chirala emerge as key hubs where illicit activities and corrupt policing intersect with ordinary life. The present-day investigation also brings in Chennai and Ayodhya as backdrops for arrests, confrontations, and political pressure.

🌍 Cross-border crime 🕵️ Political corruption

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 19:45

Main Characters – Jaat (2025)

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Ranatunga (Randeep Hooda)

A ruthless crime lord who builds an empire after finding gold left by the JTF. He wields fear and corruption to control a network across India and beyond, and his reveal as an international terrorist deepens the threat to national security.

🗡️ Villain 💼 Crime Lord

SI Vijaya Lakshmi (Saiyami Kher)

A determined police inspector leading the charge to arrest Ranatunga. She faces humiliation and danger from corrupt officials, and her pursuit anchors the present-day investigation.

👮 Lead Cop 🎖️ Courage

Bharathi (Ramya Krishnan)

Ranatunga’s wife, a central figure in his personal life who endures his criminal world and ultimately meets a tragic end as the investigation closes in.

💔 Victim 🕯️ Tragic Figure

Sathya Moorthy (Jagapati Babu)

A CBI officer who uncovers Ranatunga’s true identity and drives the coordinated effort to capture him, bridging the investigative and action-driven plots.

🕵️ Detective 🎯 Investigator

Baldev Pratap Singh

The present-day passenger revealed as a Jat Regiment officer who takes decisive action to confront Ranatunga and dismantle his network.

🎖️ Soldier 🗡️ Avenger

Somulu (Vineet Kumar Singh)

A loyal, violent enforcer aligned with Ranatunga who plays a key role in maintaining the criminal operation and poses a direct threat to the protagonists.

🕶️ Henchman ⚔️ Enforcer

Chief Inspector C.H. Sunil Kumar

A corrupt police official who plays a part in entertaining criminals and impeding the investigation until the balance shifts in favor of the protagonists.

🕵️‍♂️ Corrupt Official 🛡️ Power Broker

Constable Divi (Divi Vadthya)

An upright member of the police force who endures harassment and hostility but remains steadfast in the pursuit of justice alongside Vijaya Lakshmi’s team.

👮 Constable 🛡️ Loyal Officer

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 19:45

Major Themes – Jaat (2025)

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🗡️ Vigilantism

A soldier-turned-hero uses violence to dismantle a criminal empire, blurring lines between justice and extralegal action. The protagonist’s actions challenge conventional law enforcement and raise questions about the cost of taking the law into one’s own hands. The film probes whether vigilance can restore safety or perpetuate cycles of violence.

💰 Corruption

The narrative centers on bribery, political protection, and corrupt police complicity that shield criminals. From citizens seeking Indian citizenship to officers turning a blind eye, the story shows how money and influence subvert justice. The result is a pervasive atmosphere where legality is routinely circumvented.

🧭 Transnational Crime

The JTF origins in Sri Lanka and the prison-like network back in India reveal how regional conflicts spill into civilian life. The antagonist’s identity as an international terrorist ties local violence to broader geopolitical concerns. The clash culminates in a coordinated operation that unites military and police forces.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 19:45

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