Jarann

I watched Jarann on Zee5, and wow - what a psychological thriller! Every twist keeps you hooked, and it's hard to believe this is a Marathi film; the storytelling, direction, and performances feel truly world-class. The tension never drops for a second. Honestly, I thought it was a horror film and skipped it in theatres, but watching it on OTT turned out to be such a great surprise.

Jarann is a breathe of fresh air amidst the chaos of action-packed movies and cliche dramas. While I've always believed that Marathi films don't get the appreciation and recognition they deserve, movies like these solidify the fact that the Marathi Film Industry can actually do better thrillers than Bollywood. This movie is the perfect example of how even the overused genre of horror movies (here, psychological thriller) can be done well.

The overall story, although seems inspired at places, is nevertheless fantastic. The background music perfectly adds on to the tense atmosphere which continues throughout the film. And of course, the top notch acting! Amruta Subash perfectly captures the niches of someone suffering from psychological problems and mark my words, you'll be TERRIFIED of her. I wish Anita Date-Kelkar had some more screen time, but whatever limited scenes she has done, she has made her impact. The plot is very logical and finding loopholes is almost impossible. Although the movie contains quite a few jumpscares, I appreciated the scenes of slow-burn tension more, which, thankfully, are abundant.

Overall, Jarann is definitely a worthwhile watch for it's gripping story and fantastic performances.

Must watch movie!!!!! What a phenomenal performances by Amruta Subhash and Anita Date.very well directed by Hrishikesh Gupte and great acting by supporting actors as well. The end was very thrilling and unexpected. Seems Amruta literally lived that character. Mind-blowing!!!!!!! Superb!!!!!!!!! Loved it.

With great expectations, I watched this movie. But it failed to create an effect of a psychological thriller. I feel, this is only a psychological film, showing the blind faith and trying to balance the opinion about blind faith without taking any sides. The story is not logical and has many flaws in it. In marathi there is not a single word as JaraNN, but in the context of witchcraft, the word JaraN-MaraN is used.

The film delivers a gripping and unpredictable story that will resonate with true cinema enthusiasts. The storytelling is nuanced and well-crafted, keeping you engaged throughout. While the first half moves at a slower pace, it gradually builds tension and gains momentum in the second half. Amruta Subhash shines with a powerful and emotional performance, perfectly supported by a strong background score that enhances the film's dark atmosphere. Though not a horror movie, it dives into a deep, unsettling narrative that stays with you. Overall, it's a well-made film worth experiencing on the big screen.

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