Jigra has received mixed reviews, a poor opening weekend at the box office, and canceled press screenings. However, star samantha Ruth Prabhu praised the movie and "Tigress" alia Bhatt. On Monday, samantha praised alia bhatt for her "brave choices" on instagram Stories. She also credited Vedang Raina, Alia's co-star in the movie, and director Vasan Bala.

Samantha shared a poster of Jigra featuring alia and Vedang. Talking about alia, she wrote, "@aliaabhatt you tigress! A performance so feisty and throbbing with life that I couldn't take my eyes off you! The brave choices you make... the standards you set for yourself (flexed bicep and fire emojis). keep inspiring!"

Praising Vasan and Vedang, she added, "@vasanbala you've made a film so unique and you've really pushed the envelope with how to present a female lead! Thank you! Still tripping on the vibe of your film. @vedangraina what a talent! Going to be looking out for your work. The lashings scene...you had me gasping! So visceral."

"@rahulr_23 my dearest... Your best performance yet! Your action scenes... So good! You made me forget I am watching my best friend. I could only see Muthu! The adorable Manoj ji, the crazy talent that was vivek and the rest of the cast... all of you have my heart! Superb performances from everyone. @achintstagram your score and the songs! Going to be living rent-free in my head for very long Amazing work!" she concluded.

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