Jersey Movie Release: Shahid Kapoor shares the screen with Pankaj Kapur in Jersey.Shahid Kapoor and Mrunal Thakur starrer Jersey is out theatres. The film’s release date changed quite a few times owing to the pandemic, and later to avoid a clash with Yash starrer KGF 2. The film also stars Pankaj Kapur in a significant role.
The Gowtam Tinnanuri directorial is an adaptation of the Telugu film that starred Nani in the lead role. The Telugu version was also directed by Gowtam. The film won two National Film Awards: Best Feature Film – Telugu and Best Editing, and was highly appreciated by the critics and the audience.
This is Shahid’s second Telugu adaptation after Kabir Singh, which proved to be the success of his career. He earlier told indianexpress.com, “I was more assured when I was doing Jersey, more confident this time. I was a little unsure the last time (Kabir Singh).” He added, “Roles like Arjun and Kabir are so challenging, and there’s a pressure of not letting the original film down. Then there’s your dad. So there was a lot to deal with. But having him in all those scenes helped tremendously. You end up giving it your best as an actor. It’s always amazing to learn from him.”
The audience has been flocking to the theatres for a few weeks now, with RRR and KGF 2 being major examples of films minting big money at the box office but it looks like Jersey will not be in the same league as them. Earlier, film trade exhibitor, Akshaye Rathi told indianexpress.com, “In terms of box office, I don’t think Jersey will open ballistically.” But, he added, “It might not be a good starter, but it will grow by the day and will register a good total.”
Film trade expert Girish Johar said, “KGF 2 is going to have a good second weekend as well. But having said that, Jersey will still have takers as the film has emotionally strong content.”
Sumit Kadel shared his review for Jersey and wrote, "Soul-stirring saga of a father who goes unbounded extent to fulfill his son wish. Film is loaded with gratifying emotional & dramatic moments. @shahidkapoor act is UNRIVALLED which’ll remain special in his filmography. @gowtam19 direction is Top Notch."
Abhishek Kapoor tweeted, "@shahidkapoor !! An actor in complete control of his character, restrained in the right place & unleashes for max impact when needed.stellar performance brother, may be ur best #jersey #pankajkapur is divinity ..A true thespian, so rare, so fine. In awe ??."
A user @kingashu1008 posted on Twitter, "#JerseyReview going to Blockbuster @shahidkapoor sir, I would like to say "EK HI TOH DIL HAI KITNE BAAR JITOGE AAP" Shahid Kapoor sir u r outstanding fantabulous,wow. #Jersey going to be Blockbuster #ShahidKapoor sir u holds nerve with ur different shade of performance. Luv u??."
A Twitter user, @ImRockey26 posted, "Career best performance by @shahidkapoor. Top notch by each and every character, excellent direction with strong emotions. #superhit#JerseyHitsItOutOfThePark #Jersey ????."
A Twitter user, @ImRockey26 posted, "Career best performance by @shahidkapoor. Top notch by each and every character, excellent direction with strong emotions. #superhit#JerseyHitsItOutOfThePark #Jersey ????."
Aalim Hakim shared on Instagram, "Saw the screening of ? Movie Jersey ?… @shahidkapoor has Hit this one out of the Park… What an emotional and inspiring movie it is……Shahid has given his best performance and has played Arjun Talwar from head to toe… @mrunalthakur is brilliant in the movie.. She is such a fine actress…Pankaj ji is flawless like always .. Too Good..Full Marks to the director Gautham for making such an outstanding film. Every emotional person will relate to this film … Songs are beautiful… Jersey is a must watch for all age groups .. If you are a son/daughter you will relate to this film and if you are a Parent you will relate to this film.. It’s an entertaining emotional ride… There will be a smile and watery eyes when you will see the climax of the film .. Shahid will literally make you cry with his brilliant performance… Hats off ?… A must must must watch !!!! ? @shahidkapoor @mrunalthakur @jerseythefilm."
Director Milap Zaveri tweeted, "#Jersey is heartwarming and heartbreaking! @shahidkapoor gives the best performance of his career and it’s impossible to not have moist eyes. @mrunal0801 matches him and also delivers the best act of her career! Congrats to Dil Raju sir, Aman Gill, @kuldeeprathor9 Must watch! ??."
Kartik Aaryan shared his review for Jersey.
Shahid Kapoor's Kabir Singh co-star Kiara Advani shared her review for Jersey and the actor too responded to his 'dearest Preeti'.
Actor Tarana Raja shared via Instagram, "Jersey is a film about first giving up & then reclaiming your dreams. It’s about going after the impossible despite the odds. And when you have #pankajkapur @shahidkapoor & @mrunalthakur take you on this journey how can it not be emotional & evocative?? I loved #jersey for its performances, relationships & of course the cricket!!"
"Shahid is just brilliant in Jersey. What a phenomenal performance," wrote the director Shashak Khaitan.
Music composer, singer Anirudh Ravichander tweeted, "#Jersey releases tomorrow in Hindi?Had a great time composing the background score and a couple of songs for this emotional roller coaster??Enjoy in theatres?Thank you my brother @gowtam19."
Girish Johar tweeted, "Pleasure while writing this..After a loong time a good "hindi" film on the big screen!#JERSEY ??Has its heart in the right place, grows on you like fine wine ! Smoother.Slower.Better. Heart warming take on relationships, insulating ur children with pressures & battles within."
Indian Express film critic Shubhra Gupta wrote in her Jersey Review, "Shahid Kapoor-Mrunal Thakur-starrer film, an official remake of the 2019 Telugu hit of the same name and by the same director, has all the elements of an inspirational sports drama."
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Producer Vajir K Singh shared via Twitter, "‘Coach Nahin Sir… Player’. #jersey @shahidkapoor as Arjun Talvar is all set to inspire us ‘To B what you want to B’. An inspiring and soul-stirring tale, Not To Be Missed! Pankaj Sir is the soul. Love to the one who plays the son. @mrunal0801 Superb! @gowtam19 ??."
Rohit Roy shared clicks with Mrunal Thakur and Shahid Kapoor and wrote, "Just ‘experienced’ the most amazing story I’ve seen in a long time… absolutely fabulous performances which make you cry and laugh and smile, all at the same time! Leading the pack is my bud SK who delivers his best yet! Gets you right in the gut with this most restrained and layered performance! And he finds the perfect foil in my dearest @mrunalthakur who matches him step on step and one can’t take one’s eyes off her in the reconciliation scene! And the kid !!!!!! Wow, fell in love with the little champ! And what can one say about the great Pankaj Kapur ! Pitch perfect ! I’m definitely going to watch it again! Wowwww @shahidkapoor take a bow my friend … if Haider and Kabir were 9/10, how does one rate u in #jersey ?!"
Kriti Sanon saw the film at a special screening and shared her review on her Instagram story. A part of it read, "A Beautiful film that put a smile on my face while it got me teary eyed!"
Original Telugu film Jersey's star Nani tweeted, "Watched #Jersey and our @gowtam19 again hit it out of the park. What performances and heart. @shahidkapoor @mrunal0801 ?♥?#PankajKapoor sir ?? and my boy Ronit ? This is true good cinema. Congratulations."
Ronit Roy and his brother-actor Rohit Roy posed for a selfie with Jersey actor Shahid and wrote a long note. "Jersey is not a just a film. It’s a textbook of how life should be lived! Haven’t seen such a true portrayal of human emotions since a very long time. Every actor in the film is beyond outstanding," he wrote.
Shahid Kapoor's wife Mira Rajput shared on her Instagram story, "You are magic @shahidkapoor It’s been a long journey till the end of this ‘Test', every innings brought a new twist. But you knocked it out of the park. It’s time @jerseythefilm (sic).”
"Whatttt stellar performances by @Shahidkapoor @Mrunalthakur #Pankajkapoor Sir. You guys made us all cry. Congratulationssss cos this one is a sixer," Rakul Preet Singh wrote on Instagram.
We asked Shahid Kapoor how was it having his own father in front of him? He replied, "Roles like Arjun and Kabir are so challenging, and there’s a pressure of not letting the original film down. Then there’s your dad. So there was a lot to deal with. But having him in all those scenes helped tremendously. You end up giving it your best as an actor. It’s always amazing to learn from him.” Read more
As per trade analysts, Jersey might not get a good opening at the ticket counters, given the popularity and demand for Yash’s KGF Chapter 2, but it is likely to grow with word of mouth. Film trade exhibitor, Akshaye Rathi told indianexpress.com, “In terms of box office, I don’t think Jersey will open ballistically.” Read more
"This one is all heart with stellar performances. Hats off to pull this film during the pandemic," wrote Varun Dhawan after watching Jersey.
Actor Kunal Kemmu took to his Instagram stories and praised everything about Jersey. He wrote, “My brother Shahid Kapoor, just like Arjun in the film you are in top form and play your part on the front foot from start to end. Your hard work, effort and effortless charm come through in every scene. Totally loved you in the film.” He further called Mrunal “effortless and effective”, adding that watching Pankaj Kapur is a “treat and a learning experience.”
Film producer and trade expert Girish Johar called Jersey a 'definite' watch. He tweeted, "So #Jersey is a DEFINITE watch by the entire family, refreshing take of a story filled with emotions. With #KGF2 slowing down, it will now get breathing space at BO to perform better! @shahidkapoor is superb. Poised. Restrained.Powerful. Nuanced.? @mrunal0801is endearing, strong & very effective. #PankajKapoor is effortless. Direction by #GowtamTinnanuri is very good.Music,is below par, if good, would have definitely added more strength to its legs at BO."
Shahid Kapoor's brother Ishaan Khatter shared his views about Jersey. He wrote on Instagram, “As a brother I’m filled with pride. As an actor with respect. And as an audience with admiration for my powerhouse bhaijaan Shahid Kapoor.” He added, "I feel privileged to have watched this journey somewhere from the sidelines. Jersey is that simple, humane and assured film that hits home at all the right places. A film that invites you into its world and takes you on a journey. Rising, falling and ultimately peaking like a symphony.”
Aanand L Rai shared his verdict of Jersey. He tweeted, "You are brilliant @shahidkapoor! #Jersey is sheer emotion that penetrates into your heart. @mrunal0801what a mature performance! This is one of the most difficult portrayals of man-woman relationship in recent times. Loved every moment of it & @gowtam19 you lived it up !!!"
Raj and DK watched Jersey and showered praises on the film. In a tweet, the filmmaker duo wrote, "#Jersey is a beautifully narrated bittersweet emotional ride. @shahidkapoor is brilliantly understated and restrained, ready to explode. He knows when to hit the sixer and when the single! He impresses and surprises every time!"