# Danny Jigar

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{{Short description|2024 Indian Gujarati parody film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2024}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2024}}
{{Infobox film
| name           = Danny Jigar
| image          = Danny Jigar Poster.jpg
| caption        = Official Poster
| director       = [Krishnadev Yagnik](/source/Krishnadev_Yagnik)
| writer         = [Krishnadev Yagnik](/source/Krishnadev_Yagnik)<br/>Jaswant Parmar
| producer       = Nikunj Patel<br/>Dipen Patel
| starring       = {{plainlist|
*[Yash Soni](/source/Yash_Soni)
*Tarjanee Bhadla
*Jitendra Thakkar
*Chetan Daiya
*Prem Gadhavi
*Rahul Raval
*Hetal Puniwala
*Rajan Thakar
*Om Bhatt
}}
| cinematography = Pratik Parmar
| editing        = Shivam Bhatt
| music          = Kedar and Bhargav
| studio         = Big Box Series
| distributor    = Rupam Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.
| released       = {{Film date|2024|01|05|df=yes}}
|runtime         =
| country        = India
| language       = Gujarati
| budget         = <!--Must cite a reliable published source with a reputation for fact-checking. No blogs, no IMDb. no fan-sites.-->
| gross          = <!--Must cite a reliable published source with a reputation for fact-checking. No blogs, no IMDb. no fan-sites.-->
}}

'''''Danny Jigar''''' ([Gujarati](/source/Gujarati_language): ''ડેની જીગર'') is a 2024 Indian [Gujarati](/source/Gujarati_cinema) [action comedy](/source/action_comedy) [spoof film](/source/Parody_film) directed and written by [Krishnadev Yagnik](/source/Krishnadev_Yagnik), and co-written by Jaswant Parmar. The film was produced by Nilay Chotai and Dipen Patel. It stars [Yash Soni](/source/Yash_Soni), Tarjanee Bhadla, Jitendra Thakkar, and Chetan Daiya.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movie-details/denny-jigar/movieshow/102796500.cms|title=Danny Jigar Movie: Showtimes, Review, Songs, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos 
|date=2023-08-17|work=Times of India|access-date=2023-09-02}}</ref> It was released on 5 January 2024.

== Plot ==

A stylish supercop Danny Jigar takes on the challenge of recovering a stolen 600-year-old statue. With his unmatched style and quick-witted humor, Danny Jigar showcases his intelligence while solving the case in an only way possible.

== Cast ==

*[Yash Soni](/source/Yash_Soni) as Danny Jigar
*Tarjanee Bhadla as Pooja
*Jitendra Thakkar as K Kaali
*Chetan Daiya as R S Jhony
*Prem Gadhavi as Sunil
*Rahul Raval as Pratap
*Hetal Puniwala as Raka
*Rajan Thakar as Albelo
*Om Bhatt as Bunty

== Production ==

On 16 November 2022, director Krishnadev Yagnik announced the film and revealed the first picture from the set featuring Yash Soni as Danny Jigar on his social media profile.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.gujaratimidday.com/entertainment-news/dhollywood-news/article/krishnadev-yagnik-shares-new-look-of-yash-soni-from-upcoming-film-danny-jigar-181260|title=Krishnadev Yagnik shares new look of Yash Soni from upcoming film Danny Jigar, યશ સોનીની નવી ફિલ્મનો લૂક જોયો? આ દિગ્દર્શક સાથે ફરી કરશે કામ 
|date=2022-11-16|work=Gujarati Mid-Day |access-date=2023-09-02}}</ref> On 27 June 2023, Yash Soni completed the dubbing of the film.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/yash-soni-completes-the-dubbing-for-the-action-flick-danny-jigar/articleshow/101311484.cms?from=mdr|title=Yash Soni completes the dubbing for the action flick 'Danny Jigar' 
|date=2023-06-27|work=Times of India|access-date=2023-09-02}}</ref>

== Marketing and release ==

The first look was revealed on 1 August 2023,<ref name="ETV">{{cite news |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/gujarati/gujarat/entertainment/movie/yash-soni-s-upcoming-film-danny-jigar-first-look-out/gj20230801121716650650914|title=Danny Jigar First Look: યશ સોની સ્ટારર ડેની જીગરનો ફર્સ્ટ લુક આઉટ, 8 ડિસેમ્બરે રિલીઝ થશે 
|date=2023-08-01|work=ETV Bharat|access-date=2023-09-02}}</ref> and the teaser of the film was released on 28 August 2023.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/danny-jigar-teaser-out-a-rib-tickling-gujarati-slapstick-comedy-stars-yash-soni/articleshow/103140262.cms?from=mdr|title='Danny Jigar' Teaser Out! A rib-tickling Gujarati slapstick comedy stars Yash Soni 
|date=2023-08-28|work=Times of India|access-date=2023-09-02}}</ref> The film was initially scheduled to be released in the theaters on 8 December 2023,<ref name="ETV"/> however, it was delayed, and it subsequently released in theaters on 5 January 2024.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/yash-sonis-action-flick-danny-jigar-to-release-on-jan-5-2024/articleshow/104985960.cms?from=mdr|title=Yash Soni's action flick 'Danny Jigar' to release on Jan 5, 2024 
|date=2023-11-05|work=Times of India|access-date=2023-11-05}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite news |url=https://gujaratifilmreview.com/danny-jigar-2024-gujarati-film-review-and-analysis|title= 'ડેની જીગર (2024)' ફિલ્મ રીવ્યુ અને ડીટેઈલેડ અનેલેસીસ - Gujarati Film 'Danny Jigar' Honest Review and Detailed Analysis by Rahul Parmar - 
|date=2023-11-05|work=Gujaratifilmreview.com|access-date=2024-01-05}}</ref>

== Reception ==
The film had poor theatrical run and received negative reviews.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-01-21 |title='Danny Jigar' running unsuccessfully in cinemas' director's post goes viral; celebs react |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/danny-jigar-running-unsuccessfully-in-cinemas-directors-post-goes-viral-celebs-react/articleshow/107030000.cms |access-date=2024-02-08 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

Rachna Joshi of ''[Mid-Day](/source/Mid-Day) Gujarati'' rated it 2.5 out of 5. She praised performances and cinematography but criticised story and dialogues. She commended the attempt at the first Gujarati "spoof film".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-01-06 |title='Danny Jigar – Ek Matra' Review : Yash Soni and Tarjanee Bhadla starrer film is full of overacting without logic {{!}} 'ડેની જીગર – એકમાત્ર…' Review : એકમાત્ર લોજીકની થોડી ઉણપ, ઓવરએક્ટિંગનો ગોળીબાર |url=https://www.gujaratimidday.com/entertainment-news/dhollywood-news/article/danny-jigar-ek-matra-review-yash-soni-and-tarjanee-bhadla-starrer-film-is-full-of-overacting-without-logic-210330 |access-date=2024-02-08 |website=www.gujaratimidday.com |language=gu}}</ref> Chetansingh Chauhan of ''NewzDaddy'' rated it 5 out of 10. He praised the performances and direction while criticised the screenplay, VFX, background score and story.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chauhan |first=Chetansingh |date=2024-01-05 |title=Review of Gujarati Movie "Danny Jigar" |url=https://www.newzdaddy.com/review-of-gujarati-movie-danny-jigar/ |access-date=2024-02-08 |website=Newz Daddy |language=en-GB}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|tt27951272}}

{{Krishnadev Yagnik}}

Category:2024 films
Category:2020s Gujarati-language films
Category:Indian drama films
Category:Indian police films
Category:Indian comedy films
Category:Films shot in Gujarat

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