Jersey Movie Review: Nani-Shraddha Srinath Hit This One Out Of The Park
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oi-Lekhaka
By Lekhaka
Rating:
3.5/5
Star
Cast:
Nani,
Shraddha
Srinath,
Sathyaraj
Director:
Gowtam
Tinnanuri
There's
no
denying
that
2018
was
a
pretty
forgettable
year
for
Nani.
The
'Natural
Star'
delivered
two
consecutive
flops,
Krishnarjuna
Yuddham
and
Devadas,
and
this
took
a
toll
on
his
standing
in
the
industry.
To
make
matters
worse,
his
stint
on
Bigg
Boss
Telugu
Season
2
did
not
go
as
well
as
planned
as
he
proved
to
be
no
match
for
'Young
Tiger'
Jr
NTR
who
had
hosted
the
first
season.
With
the
setbacks
behind
him,
he
is
back
with
Jersey
which
hit
screens
today
(April
19,
2019).
So,
has
jersey
live
up
to
expectations?
Plot
Jersey,
directed
by
Gowtam
Tinnanuri,
features
Nani
in
the
role
of
a
cricketer
who
faces
numerous
hardships
because
of
an
unexpected
problem.
The
rest
of
the
film
highlights
how
he
returns
to
the
sport
and
ties
to
find
closure
while
fulfilling
his
son's
dream.
Direction
And
Screenplay
To
cut
a
long
story
short,
Jersey
is
an
emotional
affair
which
revolves
around
one's
fight
with
his
past.
The
first
half
is
a
bit
on
the
slower
side,
however,
it
keeps
us
hooked
due
to
the
sincere
writing.
The
movie
picks
up
in
the
second
half
and
catches
the
audience
by
surprise.
Shraddha
Srinath
and
Nani
emotional
scene
have
a
raw
feel
to
them
which
works
wonders
for
Jersey.
It
is,however,
the
gripping
and
highly
relatable
climax
that
is
the
USP
of
the
film.
Performances
Nani
has
delivered
a
gem
of
a
performance
in
Jersey
and
virtually
lived
his
character.
His
intense
expressions
add
a
new
dimension
to
the
whole
experience
while
reminding
fans
of
his
growth
as
a
performer.
Shraddha
looks
good
with
Nani
and
proves
that
she
has
tremendous
potential.
The
supporting
cast
is
competent
and
complements
Nani
rather
well.
Technical
Departments
Anirudh's
background
score
is
a
plus
point
as
it
adds
new
life
to
the
on-screen
action.
The
cricket
scenes
look
authentic
and
convincing.
However,
the
editing
is
lacklustre
as
Jersey
drags
in
the
second
half.
The
cinematography
and
other
departments
have
been
handled
well.
Positives
Nani's
Performance
Nani-Shraddha's
Chemistry
Emotional
Plot
Gripping
Climax
Negatives
Editing
Long
Second
Half
Not
Everyone's
Cup
Of
Tea
Verdict
Jersey
is
an
emotional
and
inspiring
film
which
hits
the
right
notes.