'Jugnuma' X Reviews, Netizens Call Film 'Haunting' Yet 'Magical', Lauds Manoj Bajpayee For His Role

Jugnuma – The Fable, the drama film starring Manoj Bajpayee, was released on September 12, 2025. The film is directed by Raam Reddy, who is best known for the Kannada film, Thithi. The film revolves around a family, especially 'Dev', played by Manoj, who resides in a house in the mountains. Set in 1989 against the backdrop of the Himalayas, the film followed 'Dev', whose fruit orchards began to burn mysteriously in large numbers. Now that the film has already hit the theatres, here come the audience’s reactions to it.

Manoj Bajpayee draws a parallel between himself and his character, 'Dev'

In an interview with Just Too Filmy, Manoj shared that before he started working in Raam Reddy’s Jugnuma, he was quite restless about what was happening in life. He also recalled a time, when he had no work for one year, just before The Family Man Season 1. It was Raam who suggested him of going to Kainchi Dham, where all his doubts were cleared. Drawing parallels with his character, 'Dev', Manoj mentioned that just like his own struggles, 'Dev' also faced similar kinds of issues. He was quoted as saying:

"The protagonist of this film goes through the same struggle. The more attached you are, the more problems you face. But sometimes, when you let go, that’s where liberation begins."

Netizens react to Manoj Bajpayee's Jugnuma

Social media has been buzzing with excitement since the family drama featuring Manoj Bajpayee was released. An X user wrote, "Movie: Jugnuma Rating: 3½ Review: HAUNTING #ManojBajpayee delivers one of his most memorable performances in #RaamReddy’s hauntingly poetic film." Another user penned, "Raam Reddy’s fantasy-fuelled mystery is a tender love letter to the mountains and the unhurried life — the one we traded for ambition long ago. A film so mesmerising, I lost all track of time. REVIEW: #Jugnuma 4."

Praising how the film is aesthetically pleasing, a user wrote, "I will not stop thinking about this movie and it's searing beauty. Those early morning apple/apricot/cherry blossom shots!! And. The. Frames!!! The set design! Can I transport myself to the world, stay there and never come out of it? Please." Calling how the movie is haunting yet magical, a user penned, "#JugnumaReview: Watch Jugnuma for its stellar performances and its haunting, magical atmosphere. The open-ended finale invites various interpretations and is bound to spark conversations among cinephiles. Rating: 4/5."

Heaping praises over the storytelling, a user wrote, "This Manoj Bajpayee starrer is a masterclass in nuanced storytelling and restrained performances, exploring magical realism. Written and directed by Raam Reddy, Jugnuma (The Fable) is presented by Guneet Monga Kapoor and Anurag Kashyap, exploring magical realism!" Lauding The Family Man actor, a user penned, "With Manoj Bajpayee at its centre, Jugnuma is both magical and mellifluous."

More about Jugnuma

Jugnuma, the family drama, is written and directed by Raam Reddy. Alongside Manoj Bajpayee, the film also features Priyanka Bose as 'Nandini', 'Dev's' wife, Tilottama Shom as 'Radha', Deepak Dobriyal as 'Dev's' manager, Hiral Sidhu as 'Vanya', 'Dev's' daughter, and Gurpal Singh as Doctor 'Jayant' in key roles. The movie is produced by Pratap Reddy, Sunmin Park, and Guneet Monga with Anurag Kashyap and Ganesh Shetty as co-producers.

What are your thoughts on the film, Jugnuma? Let us know.

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