Jammwal's action shines, but thin writing makes this jungle adventure a rough trek.
Verdict tier Mixed, lukewarm or divided, on a scale of Unfavorable, Mixed, Recommended, Exceptional.
Not streaming in India
Critic consensus
Critical reception for Junglee skews negative to mixed, with most reviewers finding the film a poorly executed, clichéd revenge drama that fails to live up to its potential. The most consistent praise across reviews is directed at Vidyut Jammwal's physical performance and action sequences, as well as the film's elephant and jungle imagery. However, critics widely faulted the lazy and unimaginative writing, with several noting the film's heavy-handed messaging and derivative 80s-style plotting. A few reviewers acknowledged the rarity of its adventurous premise in Hindi cinema, but the majority felt the execution squandered what could have been an entertaining action-adventure.
2 not-rated reviews aren't plotted
Positive = 6.5/10 and up · negative = below 5/10
AI-generated summary of 12 critic reviews · may contain errors
Report inaccuracyFrom the papers
Top critics first, then by score · not-rated last · updated
Top critic
Film review ·
Let me be clear – I didn't go in looking for complexity. Junglee could've played like a fun action adventure. One of my fondest childhood memories is watching Haathi Mere Saathi which had Rajesh Khanna cavorting with four elephants. I don't remember what the film was about but I remember the delight I felt when I saw it. I was really hoping that Junglee would recreate some of that magic.
Top critic
Film review ·
Vidyut Jammwal is a dab hand at action, and those bits are watchable. He is fluid and graceful and believable as he kicks and chops his way in and out of trouble.
Film review ·
Watch Junglee for its spellbinding action, cute elephants and gorgeous jungles. Such an adventurous and brave attempt is rare in Hindi cinema.
Film review ·
Vidyut Jammwal is a dream to watch...
Film review ·
JUNGLEE is a clichéd revenge drama and reminiscent of the 80s and 90s action fare. The use of elephants might attract a section of audiences but in the long run, it's bound to suffer at the ticket windows.
Film review ·
Vidyut Jammwal film is richly mounted but a poorly narrated tale...
Film review ·
What could have been an extraordinary movie fails to hit the mark...
Film review ·
This film a below mediocre fare that will appeal to animal lovers.
Film review ·
Vidyut Jammwal's action-adventure film is well-intentioned but lazily executed
Film review ·
Elephants have been such delightful protagonists in previous Hindi films that one would be forgiven for expecting Junglee, headlining action hero Vidyut Jammwal to showcase more pachyderm playfulness. Alas, this one takes the dull and dreary route to belabour the point about the peaceful co-existence of man and beast.
Film review ·
In India, films that target children (as this one is touted to be) seem to think that kids need messages to be hammered into them as they are unable to grasp any nuance. Junglee follows this same playbook and is too much in love with its leading man for it to have any meaningful impact.
Film review ·
There is a sweet stray dog and magnificent tuskers and an unintended nostalgia unleashed for Haathi Mere Saathi. I came out raving about Kulkarni's fitness and agility and Jammwal's voice and jawline. But that wasn't quite the point of the film, was it?
From our readers
1 rating · user score 3.0
Vidyut Jammwal flexes his muscles and does a bunch of entertaining stunts at the start and the end of Junglee (Wild), a crime drama with a social message about animal (tuskers) and nature conservation that is extremely similar to most films and documentaries about animal and nature conservation. TN.
Credits
Vidyut JammwalRaj
Atul Kulkarni
Akshay OberoiDev
Makarand Deshpande
Thalaivasal VijayHindi films like Junglee
Fan
2016
Pathaan
2023
Bholaa
2023
Tiger 3
2023
I
2015
Jagga Jasoos
2017
War
2019
Adipurush
2023
Kochadaiiyaan
2014
Kung Fu Yoga
2017
This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.
