Manoj Bajpayee’s ‘Joram’ Sparks Positive Responses from Viewers

The recent Manoj Bajpayee-starrer film has brilliantly embodied the fight against one’s haunting past and the flight towards a future fraught with danger. ‘Joram,’ a 2023 Indian Hindi-language thriller film, written and directed by Devashish Makhija and produced by Zee Studios in collaboration with Makhijafilm, is now available for rent in Amazon Prime Video.

Featuring Manoj Bajpayee, Tannishtha Chatterjee, and Smita Tambe in leading roles, ‘Joram’ is about a father’s attempt to evade the forces of the past that seek his demise while running with his infant daughter. ‘Joram’ marks the 3rd collaboration between Makhija and Bajpayee, following their work on the 2016 short film “Taandav” and the 2018 dark drama “Bhonsle.”

Theatrically released on December 8, 2023, the film garnered acclaim from audiences and critics alike. The film also won Best Films (Critics) at the 69th Filmfare Awards, and has earned a place in the permanent core collection of Oscars. However, the film failed to succeed at the box office.

Viewers have expressed their heartfelt admiration on their social media handles. One has lauded ‘Joram’ as a must-see, highlighting the masterclass performance of Manoj Bajpayee, resonating with authenticity. Some have praised the film’s narrative, which seamlessly transitions from a tribal backdrop to an intense survival story.

The director is also hailed as amazing, however one user has said that the film might appeal only to limited audiences. Some fans have not hesitated to rewatch this social drama. Surely, the forces that haunt ‘Joram’ are often the shadows fans can’t escape from rewatching!

Here are some of the tweets by the viewers of ‘Joram’: