The story follows a corrupt police inspector who, while exploiting the murder case of a wealthy industrialist for personal gain, becomes entangled in unforeseen complications that spiral his life into deeper turmoil.
Filming began in the first week of September 2023.[7][8] This movie marks a rare change for Swapnil Joshi, as he takes on a role that breaks away from his signature "chocolate boy" image.[9][10]
Marketing
The official teaser of Jilabi was released on 18 December 2024.[11][12] The two minute long trailer was released on 6 January 2025.[13][14]
Release
Theatrical
The film was released in theatres on 17 January 2025.
Jilabi received varied reviews from critics, with appreciation for the performances of Swapnil Joshi and Prasad Oak but mixed opinions on its narrative and execution. Santosh Bhigarde of Sakal praised the film's attempt to blend humor with emotional depth, highlighting the chemistry between the lead actors, though he noted that the screenplay could have been more engaging.[15] Kalpesh Kubal, writing for Maharashtra Times, described the film as a "light-hearted entertainer" with strong comedic moments but criticized its predictable plot and lack of innovation.[16]
This page is based on this Wikipedia article Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply. Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.
