Jadi: The Untold Side of If
Verdict: Jadi: The Untold Side of If is a village set crime drama that Mixed emotion with a slow burn conflict. It works in patches thanks to its setting and performances, but the long runtime and uneven pacing hold it back from being a complete watch.
Pros:
- Genuine village atmosphere and location work
- Committed performances from the lead cast
- A story with real emotional stakes rather than forced drama
Cons:
- Runtime feels stretched at nearly 3 hours
- Pacing dips noticeably in parts of the film
About Jadi: The Untold Side of If (2026)
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Title | Jadi: The Untold Side of If |
| Directed by | Dibyajyoti Udayasingh |
| Produced by | Kajal Ray |
| Cast | Sailendra Samantaray, Priyambada Swain, Susant Dash Mohapatra, Akash Hota, Rabi Mishra |
| Cinematography | Rudrakanta Singh |
| Music by | Somesh Satpathy |
| Editor | Manas Kumar Sahoo |
| Release Date | 13 September 2026 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Odia |
| Genre | Comedy, Crime, Drama |
| Censor Rating | A (Adults Only) |
| Runtime | 2h 58m |
The film is set in a quiet village where two former friends fall out after what starts as a small, everyday argument. Instead of fading away, the disagreement keeps growing.
What began as a personal issue between two men slowly pulls in the rest of the village, and old secrets that had stayed hidden start coming out.
As tension builds, the story moves from a simple fight to something with far more serious consequences, leading up to one key moment that changes things for everyone involved.
The film tries to balance lighter, comic moments with this darker crime-drama track running underneath. Going by the scattered reactions on social media and short review clips online, viewers seem to appreciate the film’s rooted, authentic feel.
Several comments point to the cinematography and the way rural Odisha is captured on screen as a genuine strength, along with praise for how the village setting and local culture come through naturally rather than feeling staged.
Performances have also drawn some positive mentions, with the lead pair being called sincere in their roles. A few reviewers and casual viewers online have gone as far as calling it a pleasant surprise for the genre.
Disclaimer: This review is based on publicly available audience reactions and discussions on X at the time of writing. Individual opinions may vary.
