In a surprising turn of events, legendary actor-director Clint Eastwood has pledged to watch Karthik Subbaraj’s latest film, ‘Jigarthanda DoubleX,’ after a fan’s earnest request. The American icon, known for his illustrious career, assured fans through his official media handle that he is aware of the movie and intends to view it upon completing his upcoming project, ‘Juror 2.’
The film, a prequel to the 2014 blockbuster ‘Jigarthanda,’ features Raghava Lawrence and SJ Suryah in lead roles. Drawing inspiration from Clint Eastwood and Satyajit Ray, Subbaraj had expressed his admiration for the legendary figures ahead of the film’s release. In response to a fan’s social media post urging Eastwood to watch ‘Jigarthanda DoubleX,’ the official Clint Eastwood handle stated, “Hi. Clint is aware of this Movie, and he states he will get to it upon Completion of his New Film, Juror 2. Thank You.”
The storyline of ‘Jigarthanda DoubleX’ revolves around a filmmaker and a gangster in 1975 who collaborate on a film, with SJ Suryah playing the filmmaker and Raghava Lawrence portraying the gangster. The film’s narrative, filled with twists and turns, culminates in the creation of their cinematic masterpiece.
Expressing his excitement, director Karthik Subbaraj took to social media, stating, “Wowww….. Feeling So Surreal!! The Legend #ClintEastwood is AWARE of #JigarthandaDoubleX & gonna watch it soon… ????????????????❤️ This film is my heartfelt dedication to @RealTheClint on behalf of Millions of his Fans in India… Can’t wait to hear what he thinks of the film once he does.”
The film, which hit screens last month, has garnered praise from both audiences and critics alike. Following its success, ‘Jigarthanda DoubleX’ is now available on Netflix in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi, with an English version set to release soon on the streaming platform.
