Vasan Bala says he let Alia Bhatt down with Jigra’s failure; says, “She has trusted me with that choice” : Bollywood News

Featuring Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina, Vasan Bala's Jigra was one of the year's most anticipated films. However, it struggled at the box office and faced some controversies following its release. In a recent interview, the director expressed his desire to analyse what went wrong with Jigra.

Vasan Bala says he let Alia Bhatt down with Jigra’s failure; says, “She has trusted me with that choice”

In a discussion with Fever FM, Vasan Bala addressed the film's failure, noting that it has been labelled as Alia Bhatt's “lowest box office opener” to date. He admitted that he felt he had let Bhatt down with the film's disappointing outcome. He said, “She is the first choice for everyone. She could have been on any other film set, but Jigra, during that time. So, she has to make that choice. And she has trusted me with that choice. So, it is my responsibility to deliver box office because we are in the business of filmmaking also.”

Bala stated that he wanted to investigate what went wrong with Jigra. He said, “So, which is why I need to analyse. Kuch toh hua hai na (Something has happened, right)? Something has happened where people have stayed away, something that they have not bought, something that they didn’t feel the need to come to the theatre. If at all any other actor decides to give their time, his or her, then you know, make it worth it.”

Jigra earned Rs. 4.55 crores on its opening day in India. Following its release, the movie became embroiled in several controversies. Divya Khosla criticized the filmmakers for allegedly manipulating box office figures and for plagiarizing her film, Savi. Additionally, Manipur actor Bijou Thaangjam accused the creators of discrimination and “unprofessional behavior.”

The film was produced by Dharma Productions and presented by Viacom18 Studios and Eternal Sunshine Productions. The plot centres around a sister who goes to great lengths to rescue her brother from a prison overseas.

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