Jigarthanda DoubleX

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{{Short description|2023 Indian film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2025}}
{{Infobox film
| image = Jigarthanda DoubleX.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Karthik Subbaraj]]
| writer = Karthik Subbaraj
| producer = {{plainlist|
*Karthik Subbaraj
*Kaarthekeyen Santhanam
*[[S. Kathiresan]]
*Alankar Pandian
}}
| starring = {{plainlist|
*[[Raghava Lawrence]]
*[[S. J. Suryah]]
}}
| cinematography = [[Tirru]]
| editing = Shafique Mohamed Ali
| music = [[Santhosh Narayanan]]
| studio = {{plainlist|
*[[Stone Bench Creations|Stone Bench Films]]
*Five Star Creations LLP
*[[Invenio Origin]]
}}
| distributor = [[Red Giant Movies]]
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2023|11|10|ref1=}}
| runtime = 170 minutes<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jigarthanda Doublex |url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/jigarthanda-doublex-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmde4mtk5 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20260407050413/https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/jigarthanda-doublex-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmde4mtk5 |archive-date=7 April 2026 |access-date=25 December 2023 |website=[[British Board of Film Classification]] |language=en}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Tamil
}}
'''''Jigarthanda DoubleX''''' is a 2023 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[Period film|period]] [[action drama film]] written and directed by [[Karthik Subbaraj]] and jointly produced by him, Kaarthekeyen Santhanam, [[S. Kathiresan]] and Alankar Pandian under [[Stone Bench Creations|Stone Bench Films]], Five Star Creations and [[Invenio Origin]]. The film, a prequel to ''[[Jigarthanda (2014 film)|Jigarthanda]]'' (2014), stars [[Raghava Lawrence]], [[S. J. Suryah]], [[Nimisha Sajayan]], [[Ilavarasu]], [[Sathyan (Tamil actor)|Sathyan]], [[Naveen Chandra]], [[Shine Tom Chacko]] and [[Aravind Akash]]. Set in the 1970s, it revolves around an upcoming policeman trying to kill a gangster by going undercover as a filmmaker.

The film was officially announced in August 2022, with the tentative title ''Jigarthanda 2'', and the official title was announced in December. [[Principal photography]] began the same month in [[Madurai]] followed with a schedule in [[Thandikudi]] and [[Wrap (filmmaking)|wrapped]] by early-July 2023. The film has music composed by [[Santhosh Narayanan]], cinematography handled by [[Tirru]] and editing by Shafique Mohamed Ali.

''Jigarthanda DoubleX'' was released on 10 November 2023, the week of [[Diwali]]. The film received critical acclaim, with praise directed towards its direction, script, cast performances (particularly Raghava Lawrence and S.J.Suryah), music, cinematography, production values, editing, emotional depth, and action sequences.

== Plot ==
{{Long plot|date=November 2023}}
In 1973, [[Deputy superintendent of police|DSP]] Rathna Kumar is assigned to nab the elephant poacher Shettani in [[Kombai, Tamil Nadu|Kombai Kaanai]] forest of [[Tamil Nadu]]. The police torture the local tribals about Shettani's whereabouts, even though they themselves are his victims.

In [[Chennai|Madras]], Kirubakaran "Kiruban" is chosen as a [[Sub-inspector|SI]] in the [[Tamil Nadu Police]]. He visits his fiancée Lourde's college to share the news and witness her performance at an event. Later, Lourde persuades Kiruban to intervene in a brawl among students nearby. After some time, it appears that Kiruban has killed four of the students, despite his apparent aversion to blood as he faints upon seeing it. Since he is found holding the murder weapon, he is subsequently sentenced to prison.

In 1975, the incumbent [[Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu]] (CM) Sindhanai Rani has recently announced her move to national politics in a few months, necessitating election of a new CM. Rathna's elder brother Jeyakodi is a famous film star and rising politician in the ruling SMDK party who desires to be the next CM. Jeyakodi is distressed about his film screenings being halted in [[Coimbatore]], [[Madurai]], [[Ramanathapuram|Ramnad]] and [[Tirunelveli]] by supporters of his rival, [[Minister of Finance (India)|Minister of Finance]] Karmegam. Karmegam, the frontrunner to become the next CM, is supported by four criminal gangs across Tamil Nadu, and promotes a younger actor Chinna to replace Jeyakodi. Jeyakodi requests Rathna to kill four gangsters who support Karmegam, to make Karmegam less influential within the party. Selecting Kiruban and three other ex-cop prisoners, Rathna offers them a full pardon and immediate recruitment into the police force, in exchange for them performing covert murders. He assigns each of them a single target, with Kiruban's target being Alliyus Caesar, Karmegam's principal supporter in Madurai. Wanting to marry Lourde and reclaim his job, Kiruban accepts.

On a suggestion from Chinna, Caesar decides to conduct an audition for a director who can make a [[pan-Indian film]] with him as the lead and introduce him as the first dark-complexioned actor in [[Tamil cinema]]. Kiruban assumes the alias of "Ray Dasan", a student and assistant director of [[Satyajit Ray]] and gets through the audition. Kiruban offers to make a film based on Caesar's life titled ''Pandyaa.'' Being an ardent fan of [[Clint Eastwood]], Caesar agrees to Ray's plan. For the film shooting, Kiruban films Caesar's real life antics using a [[Super 8 film camera|camera]] that Eastwood supposedly gifted to Caesar when he came for a shoot near their village. Kiruban learns that Caesar belongs to the same tribe that is being targeted by Shettani.

Caesar invites the other three gangsters and Karmegam for his wife Malaiyarasi's [[baby shower]] and start of the film shoot. One of the targets in the police's hitlist is killed by one of the moles. Caesar eventually finds and kills all the moles except Kiruban. Kiruban learns that Caesar was the one who led the hit on the four students in 1973, for which Kiruban became the [[Scapegoating|scapegoate]]. Wanting revenge, Kiruban convinces Caesar to visit his Kombai Kaanai village and nab Shettani under the pretext that this addition will make a better biopic. In the village, Caesar promises to nab Shettani in exchange for Rathna releasing the tribals. The villagers reveal the importance of elephants in their culture and how they are vanishing from the forests due to poachers. Caesar and the tribals subvert Shettani gang's raid and kill most of them.

Surviving members are captured and reveal Shettani's whereabouts. Caesar confronts Shettani, who is hunting elephants, and almost gets killed. Kiruban has a change of heart and saves Caesar by taking his body to the village for treatment. Upon recuperation, Caesar fights Shettani again and captures him. The tribe demands the presence of Sindhanai Rani, who promptly comes for media publicity. Caeser hands Shettani over to the police in the presence of Sindhanai Rani, who visits upon his insistence that Shettani will be delivered. The villagers celebrate once the inmates are released and Kiruban marries local tribeswoman Paingili.

The next day, Caesar and Kiruban are shocked to see Shettani still hunting elephants. Shettani reveals that it is the CM-led government that has nurtured him over the years so that he can smuggle [[Ivory|ivories]] on behalf of two business tycoons. They promised Sindhanai Rani to eventually elevate her to the post of [[Prime Minister of India|Prime Minister]] through [[lobbying]]. Shettani also reveals that the authorities have planned to label Caesar as the real Shettani and eventually wipe out the tribe in a police operation. Shettani is then attacked by an elephant whilst the tribals agree to lay their lives peacefully and confront the police firing.

Rathna Kumar personally kills Caesar as his police subordinates kill the villagers, including Malaiyarasi. Kiruban, who films the massacre, tries to escape with Paingili and Caesar's newborn child, but they get shot by Rathna. None of these incidents reach the common people. Within weeks, Jeyakodi is touted to be the next CM candidate, and Karmegam is dropped from the cabinet. Karmegam, who had managed to secure tapes of Kiruban's footage, plays it in a packed theatre where Jeyakodi's film was supposed to play, as a tribute to Caesar. The audience learns about Caesar's life and the government-led massacre of the tribals and start protesting against the government. News of the massacre reaches the higher-ups in the [[Government of India|central government]]. Sindhanai Rani sends Rathna and his men to kill Karmegam in the theatre, but Rathna is shocked to see Kiruban, who is still alive. Kiruban personally kills Rathna, while Karmegam's aides eliminate his men.

Kiruban returns home to be with Caesar's son, where Paingili and Kiruban name him [[Assault Sethu|Sethu]], as per Malaiyarasi's vow to Goddess Sethukaali Amman. An anonymous man secretly follows Paingili and Sethu, and tells another man that they will eliminate the last remaining members of Caesar's family.

== Cast ==
{{Cast listing|
* [[Raghava Lawrence]] as Alliyus "Alliyan" Caesar
**Ganesh as young Alliyan (uncredited)
* [[S. J. Suryah]] as Kirubakaran "Kiruban" / Ray Dasan
* [[Nimisha Sajayan]] as Malaiarasi
* [[Ilavarasu]] as [[Minister (government)|Minister]] Karmegam
* [[Naveen Chandra]] as [[Deputy superintendent of police|DSP]] Rathna Kumar [[Indian Police Service|IPS]]
* [[Sathyan (Tamil actor)|Sathyan]] as Durai Pandi
* [[Sanchana Natarajan]] as Paingili
* [[Shine Tom Chacko]] as Jeyakodi
* [[Aravind Akash]] as Chinna
* Ashraf Mallissery as Kariyan
* Vidhu as Shettani
* [[Kapila Venu]] as Sindhanai Rani
* Tamizh as Jothi
* Theni Murugan as Sangaiyan
* [[Bava Chelladurai]] as SB Chandar (cameo appearance)
* [[Sheela Rajkumar]] as Lourde (cameo appearance)
* Vishnu Govind as Murugan
* Aadhitya Baaskar as Govindhan
* Sujatha Babu as Lakshmi
}}

== Production ==

=== Development ===
In early April 2022, it was reported that director [[Karthik Subbaraj]] was to begin working on a sequel to his 2014 film [[Jigarthanda (2014 film)|''Jigarthanda'']].<ref>{{Cite news |date=9 April 2022 |title=Karthik Subbaraj to direct 'Jigarthanda 2' next |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/karthik-subbaraj-to-direct-jigarthanda-2-next/articleshow/90743543.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220409091805/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/karthik-subbaraj-to-direct-jigarthanda-2-next/articleshow/90743543.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=9 April 2022 |access-date=14 October 2023 |work=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref> On 1 August 8 years since the release of ''Jigarthanda'', the project was officially announced.<ref>{{Cite news |date=1 August 2022 |title=Karthik Subbaraj announces Jigarthanda 2 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/karthik-subbaraj-announces-jigarthanda-2/articleshow/93270466.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220831110618/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/karthik-subbaraj-announces-jigarthanda-2/articleshow/93270466.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=31 August 2022 |access-date=14 October 2023 |work=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref> [[Santhosh Narayanan]] was chosen as the music composer, who also scored in ''Jigarthanda'' and has been part of Karthik's earlier films.<ref>{{Cite news |date=31 August 2022 |title=Buzz: SJ Suryah and Raghava Lawrence to be part of 'Jigarthanda 2' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/buzz-sj-suryah-and-raghava-lawrence-to-be-part-of-jigarthanda-2/articleshow/93904254.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220901010600/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/buzz-sj-suryah-and-raghava-lawrence-to-be-part-of-jigarthanda-2/articleshow/93904254.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=1 September 2022 |access-date=14 October 2023 |work=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref> Karthik, on [[Vinayagar Chathurthi]] on 31 August, shared that the pre-production of ''Jigarthanda 2'' has begun.<ref>{{Cite news |date=1 September 2022 |title='Jigarthanda 2': Director Karthik Subbaraj shares an exciting update |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/jigarthanda-2-director-karthik-subbaraj-shares-an-exciting-update/articleshow/93923273.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230530112557/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/jigarthanda-2-director-karthik-subbaraj-shares-an-exciting-update/articleshow/93923273.cms |archive-date=30 May 2023 |access-date=30 May 2023 |work=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref> He further claimed that the film would not have any connection to its predecessor and would have a fresh narrative.<ref>{{Cite news |date=21 September 2022 |title='Jigarthanda 2' will be a different story and not a sequel; confirms director Karthik Subbaraj |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/jigarthanda-2-will-be-a-different-story-and-not-a-sequel-confirms-director-karthik-subbaraj/articleshow/94347767.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221006183116/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/jigarthanda-2-will-be-a-different-story-and-not-a-sequel-confirms-director-karthik-subbaraj/articleshow/94347767.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=6 October 2022 |access-date=14 October 2023 |work=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref> The cinematography was handled by [[Tirru]], who earlier worked on Karthik's ''[[Mercury (film)|Mercury]]'' (2018) and ''[[Petta (film)|Petta]]'' (2019). Shafique Mohamed Ali joined as the editor.<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 January 2023 |title=SJ Suryah opens up about working in Jigarthanda Double X |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/jan/17/sj-suryah-opens-up-about-working-injigarthanda-double-x-38857.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230117135120/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/jan/17/sj-suryah-opens-up-about-working-injigarthanda-double-x-38857.html |archive-date=17 January 2023 |access-date=30 May 2023 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref> On 11 December, the title ''Jigarthanda DoubleX'' was announced, along with a promotional video.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=11 December 2022 |title=Karthik Subbaraj's Jigarthanda sequel titled Jigarthanda Double X |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/dec/11/karthik-subburajs-jigarthanda-sequel-titled-jigarthanda-double-x-37596.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230530082203/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/dec/11/karthik-subburajs-jigarthanda-sequel-titled-jigarthanda-double-x-37596.html |archive-date=30 May 2023 |access-date=30 May 2023 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=11 December 2022 |title=SJ Suryah and Raghava Lawrence to star in Karthik Subbaraj Jigarthanda Double X{{!}} Exclusive |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/sj-suryah-and-raghava-lawrence-to-star-in-karthik-subbaraj-jigarthanda-double-xl-exclusive-2307790-2022-12-11 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230530082737/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/sj-suryah-and-raghava-lawrence-to-star-in-karthik-subbaraj-jigarthanda-double-xl-exclusive-2307790-2022-12-11 |archive-date=30 May 2023 |access-date=30 May 2023 |website=[[India Today]] |language=en}}</ref> The film was produced by Five Star Creations, [[Invenio Origin]], and [[Stone Bench Creations]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 November 2023 |title=Jigarthanda Double X 2023: Release date, trailer, plot, cast, budget, behind the scenes, OTT partner and more |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/jigarthanda-double-x-2023-release-date-trailer-plot-cast-budget-behind-the-scenes-ott-partner-and-more/71ea4da4633 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241225090124/https://www.ottplay.com/news/jigarthanda-double-x-2023-release-date-trailer-plot-cast-budget-behind-the-scenes-ott-partner-and-more/71ea4da4633 |archive-date=25 December 2024 |access-date=25 December 2024 |website=[[OTTPlay]] |language=en}}</ref>

=== Casting and filming ===
[[S. J. Suryah]]'s character, including his hairstyle and sartorial choices, were inspired by filmmaker [[Satyajit Ray]]. Suryah was initially reluctant to act in the film as he had already portrayed a filmmaker in Karthik's ''[[Iraivi]]'' (2016) but accepted after Karthik said he wanted a "good performer" for the role. Karthik cast [[Raghava Lawrence]] after being impressed with his performance in ''[[Parthen Rasithen]]'' (2001).<ref>{{Cite web |last=B |first=Jayabhuvaneshwari |date=22 October 2023 |title=Karthik Subbaraj: SJ Suryah was initially hesitant to do Jigarthanda Double X |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/interviews/2023/Oct/22/karthik-subbaraj-sj-suryah-was-initially-hesitant-to-do-jigarthanda-double-x-48856.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260407045436/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/interviews/2023/Oct/22/karthik-subbaraj-sj-suryah-was-initially-hesitant-to-do-jigarthanda-double-x-48856.html |archive-date=7 April 2026 |access-date=10 November 2025 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref> [[Nimisha Sajayan]] auditioned for a role in the film and was successfully cast.<ref>{{Cite news |date=28 December 2023 |title=Whether a film is in Malayalam or Tamil, I don’t find any difference: Nimisha Sajayan |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/whether-a-film-is-in-malayalam-or-tamil-i-dont-find-any-difference-nimisha-sajayan/articleshow/106342932.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20260407040410/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/whether-a-film-is-in-malayalam-or-tamil-i-dont-find-any-difference-nimisha-sajayan/articleshow/106342932.cms |archive-date=7 April 2026 |access-date=10 November 2025 |work=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last1=Madhu |first1=Vignesh |last2=PS |first2=Krishna |date=6 March 2024 |title=Nimisha Sajayan: I can't deny a character just because she doesn't smile |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/interviews/2024/Mar/06/nimisha-sajayan-i-cant-deny-a-character-just-because-she-doesnt-smile |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251113182530/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/interviews/2024/Mar/06/nimisha-sajayan-i-cant-deny-a-character-just-because-she-doesnt-smile |archive-date=13 November 2025 |access-date=10 November 2025 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref> [[Principal photography]] began in [[Madurai]] on 12 December 2022.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web |date=12 December 2022 |title=Karthik Subbaraj's Jigarthanda Double X teaser out |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/karthik-subbarajs-jigarthanda-double-x-teaser-out-170848 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230530084253/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/karthik-subbarajs-jigarthanda-double-x-teaser-out-170848 |archive-date=30 May 2023 |access-date=30 May 2023 |website=[[The News Minute]] |language=en}}</ref> Filming took place in exotic locations across Kerala and Tamil Nadu.<ref>{{Cite news |date=12 September 2023 |title='Jigarthanda Double X' a creatively satisfying experience: Karthik Subbaraj |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/jigarthanda-double-x-a-creatively-satisfying-experience-karthik-subbaraj/articleshow/103587721.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231124051356/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/jigarthanda-double-x-a-creatively-satisfying-experience-karthik-subbaraj/articleshow/103587721.cms |archive-date=24 November 2023 |access-date=24 November 2023 |work=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref> Many extensive sets were created to match the film's setting. A set was erected in [[Thandikudi]] near [[Kodaikanal]] where major portions of the film were shot.<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 July 2023 |title='ஜிகர்தண்டா டபுள் எக்ஸ்' திரைப்படத்தின் படப்பிடிப்பு நிறைவு! ரிலீஸ் குறித்து வெளியான சூப்பர் அப்டேட்! |trans-title=Filming for ''Jigarthanda DoubleX'' has wrapped! Exciting update here regarding the film's release! |url=https://tamil.asianetnews.com/gallery/cinema/karthik-subbaraj-jigarthanda-double-x-shooting-wrapped-up-and-release-update-announced-rx7oev |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231201091757/https://tamil.asianetnews.com/gallery/cinema/karthik-subbaraj-jigarthanda-double-x-shooting-wrapped-up-and-release-update-announced-rx7oev |archive-date=1 December 2023 |access-date=29 March 2025 |website=[[Asianet News]] |language=Ta}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=3 July 2023 |title=It's a wrap for Karthik Subbaraj's 'Jigarthanda Double X', starring Raghava Lawrence and SJ Suryah |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/its-a-wrap-for-karthik-subbarajs-jigarthanda-double-x-starring-raghava-lawrence-and-sj-suryah/article67036582.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230913054511/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/its-a-wrap-for-karthik-subbarajs-jigarthanda-double-x-starring-raghava-lawrence-and-sj-suryah/article67036582.ece |archive-date=13 September 2023 |access-date=24 November 2023 |work=[[The Hindu]] |language=en}}</ref> While filming his fight sequences, actor Vidhu, who portrayed one of the antagonists Shettani, was told to fight like an animal, so he practised gymnastics and [[Silambam]] for the same.<ref>{{Cite Instagram |postid=Cz2-8JlPaDb |user=ssmusicofficial |title=Animal மாதிரியே Fight பண்ணணும்னு சொன்னாங்க..! - @actor_vidhu {{!}} Jigarthanda DoubleX {{!}} Shettani |author=Ssmusic |author-link=SS Music |date=20 November 2023 |access-date=12 December 2023 |language=ta |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/ssmusicofficial/3240053794280415451 |archive-date=12 December 2023 |url-status=live |trans-title=They told me I had to fight just like an animal!}}{{cbignore}}</ref> The actor [[Clint Eastwood]] appears in the film digitally recreated.<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 November 2023 |title=Karthik Subbaraj reveals his most personal moment in Jigarthanda DoubleX, opens up about Clint Eastwood sequence |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/karthik-subbaraj-reveals-most-personal-moment-jigarthanda-doublex-opens-up-about-clint-eastwood-sequence-9026026/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231129032828/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/karthik-subbaraj-reveals-most-personal-moment-jigarthanda-doublex-opens-up-about-clint-eastwood-sequence-9026026/ |archive-date=29 November 2023 |access-date=28 December 2023 |website=[[The Indian Express]] |language=en}}</ref> Filming [[Wrap (filmmaking)|wrapped]] in July 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Srinivasan |first=Latha |date=17 January 2023 |title=SJ Suryah wraps up Karthik Subbaraj's Jigarthanda Double X shoot, says 'what a concept' |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/sj-suryah-wraps-up-karthik-subbarajs-jigarthanda-double-x-shoot-with-raghava-lawrence-says-what-a-concept-2322514-2023-01-17 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230530084757/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/sj-suryah-wraps-up-karthik-subbarajs-jigarthanda-double-x-shoot-with-raghava-lawrence-says-what-a-concept-2322514-2023-01-17 |archive-date=30 May 2023 |access-date=24 November 2023 |website=[[India Today]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=4 July 2023 |title=It's a wrap for Karthik Subbaraj's Jigarthanda Double X; Raghava Lawrence, SJ Suryah starrer aims for Diwali release |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/shooting-karthik-subbaraj-jigarthanda-double-x-raghava-lawrence-sj-suryah-starrer-diwali-release-8716690/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231124051356/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/shooting-karthik-subbaraj-jigarthanda-double-x-raghava-lawrence-sj-suryah-starrer-diwali-release-8716690/ |archive-date=24 November 2023 |access-date=24 November 2023 |website=[[The Indian Express]] |language=en}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
The soundtrack and background score for the film were composed by Santhosh Narayanan.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 November 2023 |title=Jigarthanda DoubleX (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) |url=https://music.apple.com/in/album/jigarthanda-doublex-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1714800481 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20260407050430/https://music.apple.com/in/album/jigarthanda-doublex-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1714800481 |archive-date=7 April 2026 |access-date=7 April 2026 |website=[[Apple Music]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXsvvZ6MP4w |title=Jigarthanda DoubleX – Jukebox {{!}} Raghava Lawrence, SJ Suryah {{!}} Karthik Subbaraj {{!}} Santhosh Narayanan |date=9 November 2023 |last=Think Music India |author-link=Think Music |language=en |access-date=7 April 2026 |archive-url=https://preservetube.com/watch?v=FXsvvZ6MP4w |archive-date=7 April 2026 |url-status=live |via=[[YouTube]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref> A single "Maamadura" was released on 8 October 2023.<ref>{{Cite news |date=9 October 2023 |title=Maamadura single from Jigarthanda Double X out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/Oct/09/maamadura-single-fromjigarthanda-double-x-out-48423.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260407050900/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/Oct/09/maamadura-single-fromjigarthanda-double-x-out-48423.html |archive-date=7 April 2026 |access-date=7 April 2026 |work=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref>

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| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Maamadura
| extra1 = [[Dhee (singer)|Dhee]], [[Santhosh Narayanan]]
| lyrics1 = [[Vivek (lyricist)|Vivek]]
| length1 = 3:03
| title2 = 10000 Pax
| extra2 = OfRo
| lyrics2 = [[OfRo]]
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| title3 = Theekuchi
| extra3 = [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]], Santhosh Narayanan
| title4 = Oyyaram
| lyrics3 = Muthamil, Poovan Matheesan
| length3 = 2:57
| lyrics4 = Vivek
| extra4 = Meenakshi Elayaraja, Meenakshi Santhosh, Aditya Ravindran, Santhosh Narayanan
| length4 = 3:45
| total_length = 10:30
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== Release ==
=== Theatrical and festivals ===
The film was released theatrically on 10 November 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 November 2023 |title='Jigarthanda Double X' trailer: Raghava Lawrence's gangster and SJ Suryah's filmmaker shoot a fierce gangster drama |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/jigarthanda-double-x-trailer-raghava-lawrences-gangster-and-sj-suryahs-filmmaker-shoot-a-fierce-gangster-drama/article67500506.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231110095413/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/jigarthanda-double-x-trailer-raghava-lawrences-gangster-and-sj-suryahs-filmmaker-shoot-a-fierce-gangster-drama/article67500506.ece |archive-date=10 November 2023 |access-date=9 November 2023 |website=[[The Hindu]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=15 May 2023 |title=Karthik Subbaraj's Jigarthanda Double X gets release date |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/karthik-subbarajs-jigarthanda-double-x-release-date-out-8610777/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230523003657/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/karthik-subbarajs-jigarthanda-double-x-release-date-out-8610777/ |archive-date=23 May 2023 |access-date=30 May 2023 |website=[[The Indian Express]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=15 May 2023 |title=Jigarthanda Double X: SJ Suryah & Raghava Lawrence's film release on this date |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/jigarthanda-double-x-release-date-locked-heres-when-sj-suryah-and-raghava-lawrences-action-entertainer-will-hit-screens/1aa07fa63857 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230515134425/https://www.ottplay.com/news/jigarthanda-double-x-release-date-locked-heres-when-sj-suryah-and-raghava-lawrences-action-entertainer-will-hit-screens/1aa07fa63857 |archive-date=15 May 2023 |access-date=30 May 2023 |website=[[OTTPlay]] |language=en}}</ref> It was showcased at the [[53rd International Film Festival Rotterdam]] on 26 January 2024 in Limelight.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jigarthanda Double X |url=https://iffr.com/en/iffr/2024/films/jigarthanda-double-x |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240131110802/https://iffr.com/en/iffr/2024/films/jigarthanda-double-x |archive-date=31 January 2024 |access-date=31 January 2024 |website=[[International Film Festival Rotterdam]] |language=en}}</ref>

=== Distribution ===
[[Red Giant Movies]] holds the film's domestic distribution rights, while Ahimsa Entertainment holds the overseas distribution rights.<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 October 2023 |title=Jigarthanda Double X: Theatrical rights of Karthik Subbaraj's film acquired by THIS leading production house |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/jigarthanda-double-x-theatrical-rights-of-karthik-subbarajs-film-acquired-by-this-leading-production-house/b1630ac9d8904 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231111152334/https://www.ottplay.com/news/jigarthanda-double-x-theatrical-rights-of-karthik-subbarajs-film-acquired-by-this-leading-production-house/b1630ac9d8904 |archive-date=11 November 2023 |access-date=13 November 2023 |website=[[OTTPlay]] |language=en}}</ref>

=== Home media ===
The film began streaming on [[Netflix]] from 8 December 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 December 2023 |title=Jigarthanda Double X OTT release Date Out |url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/news/jigarthanda-double-x-ott-release-date-out |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231202145310/https://www.filmcompanion.in/news/jigarthanda-double-x-ott-release-date-out |archive-date=2 December 2023 |access-date=3 December 2023 |website=[[Film Companion]] |language=en}}</ref>

== Critical reception ==
''Jigarthanda DoubleX'' received positive reviews.<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 November 2023 |title=Jigarthanda Double X Twitter Review: Fans call the film the ultimate comeback for Karthik Subbaraj |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/jigarthanda-double-x-twitter-review-fans-call-the-film-the-ultimate-comeback-for-karthik-subbaraj/612aefe94e803 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231111152259/https://www.ottplay.com/news/jigarthanda-double-x-twitter-review-fans-call-the-film-the-ultimate-comeback-for-karthik-subbaraj/612aefe94e803 |archive-date=11 November 2023 |access-date=11 November 2023 |website=[[OTTPlay]] |language=en}}</ref>

Krishna Selvaseelan of the ''[[Tamil Guardian]]'' gave 4.5/5 stars and said, "Subbaraj may have delivered his best film yet. The film betters its first instalment in every department."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Selvaseelam |first=Krishna |date=11 November 2023 |title=Jigarthanda DoubleX – twice as nice |url=https://www.tamilguardian.com/content/jigarthanda-doublex-twice-nice |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231113213034/https://www.tamilguardian.com/content/jigarthanda-doublex-twice-nice |archive-date=13 November 2023 |access-date=13 November 2023 |website=[[Tamil Guardian]] |language=en}}</ref> Manoj Kumar of ''[[OTTPlay]]'' gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote, "Karthik Subbaraj offers an engaging cinematic experience with moving visuals and strong performances while highlighting the cinema's responsibility towards society to make sense of life."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Manoj |date=10 November 2023 |title=Jigarthanda Double X movie review: Karthik Subbaraj delivers a memorable cinematic experience |url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/jigarthanda-double-x-movie-review-karthik-subbaraj-delivers-a-memorable-cinematic-experience/4f6d4e6c32755 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231110094408/https://www.ottplay.com/review/jigarthanda-double-x-movie-review-karthik-subbaraj-delivers-a-memorable-cinematic-experience/4f6d4e6c32755 |archive-date=10 November 2023 |access-date=10 November 2023 |website=[[OTTPlay]] |language=en}}</ref> Kirubhakar Purushothaman of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote, "Karthik Subbaraj's film tries to be a lot of things at once. It's Jack of all and King of one -- deliciously entertaining meta cinema."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Purushothaman |first=Kirubhakar |date=10 November 2023 |title=Jigarthanda DoubleX movie review: Karthik Subbaraj's ode to films is part meta cinema, part social commentary |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/jigarthanda-doublex-movie-review-karthik-subbarajs-ode-to-cinema-raghava-lawrence-sj-suryah-9021705/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231110165615/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/jigarthanda-doublex-movie-review-karthik-subbarajs-ode-to-cinema-raghava-lawrence-sj-suryah-9021705/ |archive-date=10 November 2023 |access-date=10 November 2023 |website=[[The Indian Express]] |language=en}}</ref>

Janani. K of ''[[India Today]]'' gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote, "''Jigarthanda Double X'' is one of Karthik Subbaraj's best works to date. And it's truly happy to see the filmmaker back in form."<ref>{{Cite web |last=K |first=Janani |date=10 November 2023 |title=Jigarthanda Double X Review: SJ Suryah, Lawrence dazzle in Karthik's political film |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/jigarthanda-double-x-review-sj-suryah-lawrence-dazzle-in-karthiks-political-film-2461522-2023-11-10 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231111001324/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/jigarthanda-double-x-review-sj-suryah-lawrence-dazzle-in-karthiks-political-film-2461522-2023-11-10 |archive-date=11 November 2023 |access-date=11 November 2023 |website=[[India Today]] |language=en}}</ref> Logesh Balachandran of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave 3/5 stars and wrote, "Karthik Subbaraj yet again tries to explore the influential power of cinema, but despite strong intentions and adrenaline-pumping moments, the narrative loses its cohesion after the intermission. In conclusion, ''Jigarthanda DoubleX'' earnestly tries to replicate ''Jigarthanda'' but falls slightly short of achieving that feat."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Balachandran |first=Logesh |date=10 November 2023 |title=Jigarthanda DoubleX Movie Review: Tries To Be Another Jigarthanda But Falls A Little Short |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/jigarthanda-doublex/movie-review/105124930.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231111181109/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/jigarthanda-doublex/movie-review/105124930.cms |archive-date=11 November 2023 |access-date=12 November 2023 |website=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref> Priyanka Sundar of ''[[Firstpost]]'' gave 3/5 stars and wrote, "''Jigarthanda DoubleX'' is a little bit of a Western film, but instead of a cowboy, we have local gangsters swinging their weapon of choice, be it a camera or a gun."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sundar |first=Priyanka |date=11 November 2023 |title=Jigarthanda DoubleX movie review: An explosion of layers with a heap of love for filmmaking |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/jigarthanda-doublex-movie-review-an-explosion-of-layers-with-a-heap-of-love-for-filmmaking-13376642.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231111151950/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/jigarthanda-doublex-movie-review-an-explosion-of-layers-with-a-heap-of-love-for-filmmaking-13376642.html |archive-date=11 November 2023 |access-date=11 November 2023 |website=[[Firstpost]] |language=en}}</ref> Bhuvanesh Chander of ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote, "''Jigarthanda Double X'' is the most heartfelt film Karthik Subbaraj has done. Starring Raghava Lawrence and SJ Suryah, Karthik Subbaraj's 'Pandyaa Western' film brings together the soul of 2014's ''Jigarthanda'' and the spirit of a [[spaghetti Western]], becoming his most political and heartfelt film to date. And is truly a Double X of Jigarthanda."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chander |first=Bhuvanesh |date=10 November 2023 |title='Jigarthanda Double X' movie review: Karthik Subbaraj's heartfelt, most political film dazzles with duality |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/jigarthanda-double-x-movie-review-karthik-subbarajs-heartfelt-most-political-film-dazzles-with-duality/article67521203.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231110174334/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/jigarthanda-double-x-movie-review-karthik-subbarajs-heartfelt-most-political-film-dazzles-with-duality/article67521203.ece |archive-date=10 November 2023 |access-date=10 November 2023 |website=[[The Hindu]] |language=en}}</ref>

Lakshmi Subramaniam of ''[[The Week (Indian magazine)|The Week]]'' gave 2/5 stars and wrote, "The second installment too evolves around filmmaking with a gangster at the centre. If you had watched the first chapter of ''Jigarthanda'' and expected something big from Subbaraj, you are likely to be disappointed."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Subramanian |first=Lakshmi |date=10 November 2023 |title=Jigarthanda DoubleX' review: Not as enjoyable as the first 'Jigarthanda' |url=https://www.theweek.in/review/movies/2023/11/10/jigarthanda-doublex-review-not-as-enjoyable-as-the-first-jigarthanda.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231110152714/https://www.theweek.in/review/movies/2023/11/10/jigarthanda-doublex-review-not-as-enjoyable-as-the-first-jigarthanda.amp.html |archive-date=10 November 2023 |access-date=10 November 2023 |website=[[The Week (Indian magazine)|The Week]] |language=en}}</ref> Bharathy Singaravel of ''[[The News Minute]]'' wrote, "''Jigarthanda DoubleX'' is a tormented declaration of Karthik's political views, nearly three hours long, with some elements of his earlier brand of filmmaking still in tow. If Karthik Subbaraj believes that cinema is a means to political change, he needs to put more thought into it, than superficial gestures that might garner a few claps."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Singaravel |first=Bharathy |date=10 November 2023 |title=Jigarthanda DoubleX review: A ham-fisted, vague political commentary |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/jigarthanda-doublex-review-a-ham-fisted-vague-political-commentary |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231110152711/https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/jigarthanda-doublex-review-a-ham-fisted-vague-political-commentary |archive-date=10 November 2023 |access-date=10 November 2023 |website=[[The News Minute]] |language=en}}</ref> Clint Eastwood expressed his desire to watch the film after completing his ongoing commitments.<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 December 2023 |title=Clint Eastwood wants to watch this new Indian movie |url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/entertainment/clint-eastwood-to-watch-jigar-thanda-double-xx-tweets-director-karthik-subbaraj-18569741.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231214154827/https://www.cnbctv18.com/entertainment/clint-eastwood-to-watch-jigar-thanda-double-xx-tweets-director-karthik-subbaraj-18569741.htm |archive-date=14 December 2023 |access-date=14 December 2023 |website=[[CNBC TV18]] |language=en}}</ref>

== Future ==
In April 2026, Karthik revealed his plans for a third ''Jigarthanda'' film.<ref>{{Cite news |date=6 April 2026 |title=Karthik Subbaraj teases 'Jigarthanda 3' plans, director says 'I already have an idea' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/karthik-subbaraj-teases-jigarthanda-3-plans-director-says-i-already-have-an-idea/articleshow/130015423.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20260407030420/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/karthik-subbaraj-teases-jigarthanda-3-plans-director-says-i-already-have-an-idea/articleshow/130015423.cms |archive-date=7 April 2026 |access-date=7 April 2026 |work=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref>

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