Jilabi (2025) Hindi Movie

Synopsis

“Jilabi,” released on January 17, 2025, is a Marathi-language crime thriller directed by Nitin Kamble. The film features Swapnil Joshi as ACP Vijay Karmarkar, a corrupt police inspector who becomes entangled in unforeseen complications while exploiting a wealthy industrialist’s murder case for personal gain. The cast also includes Prasad Oak in a dual role as Saurav and Gaurav Subhedar, Shivani Surve as Janhvi, Ganesh Yadav as Patil, and Parna Pethe as Rubina.

The narrative delves into themes of greed, corruption, and moral ambiguity, presenting a complex web of relationships and deceit. Despite its promising premise, the film has received mixed reviews. Critics have praised the performances of the lead actors but have pointed out shortcomings in direction and screenplay. Maharashtra Times rated the film 3 out of 5 stars, noting that while the story had potential, the execution lacked cohesion and pace, resulting in an incomplete cinematic experience.