Jaane Jaan (2023) is an Indian Hindi-language mystery thriller film written and directed by Sujoy Ghosh for Netflix. The film is an adaptation of the 2005 Japanese novel The Devotion of Suspect X by Keigo Higashino.

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The film stars Kareena Kapoor Khan as Aaranya Singh, a single mother who is framed for the murder of her neighbor. She enlists the help of Satyajit Sarkar (Jaideep Ahlawat), a former police officer, to clear her name.

The film received positive reviews from critics, who praised Kapoor Khan's performance, Ghosh's direction, and the film's suspenseful plot.

Synopsis

Aaranya Singh is a single mother who lives in a small town in India. She is a kind and compassionate woman who is devoted to her son, Ayush.

One day, Aaranya's neighbor, Mr. Khan, is found murdered. Aaranya is the prime suspect, as she was the last person seen with him.

Aaranya is arrested and put on trial. She is facing the death penalty if she is found guilty.

Satyajit Sarkar, a former police officer, is assigned to the case. He believes that Aaranya is innocent, and he sets out to prove it.

Satyajit and Aaranya work together to uncover the truth about Mr. Khan's murder. They soon discover that the case is more complicated than it first appears.

Reviews

Jaane Jaan received positive reviews from critics. The film was praised for Kapoor Khan's performance, Ghosh's direction, and the film's suspenseful plot.

Ratings

On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 90% based on 10 reviews, with an average rating of 7.1/10. The website's critics consensus reads, "Jaane Jaan is a suspenseful and well-acted adaptation of a classic mystery novel, with Kareena Kapoor Khan giving a standout performance."

On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 72 out of 100, based on 5 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews."

Box office

Jaane Jaan was released on Netflix on September 21, 2023. The film was a commercial success, becoming the most-watched Indian film on Netflix in its opening weekend.