Jada
Jada is an upcoming Indian Tamil language sports drama film written and directed by Kumaran on his directorial debut. The film stars Kathir and newcomer Roshini in the lead roles, while Kishore and Yogi Babu play supporting roles.
Directed by Kumaran · Drama · 132 min · 2019
Trailer
Director
Kumaran
Studio
The Poet Studios
Release
2019-12-06
Runtime
132 min
Genres
Drama
Full Plot
In North Chennai, a young football player named Jada seeks revenge for the death of his childhood hero Sethu, who died in a violent match. The local government had banned 7s football, but the neighborhood committee lifted the ban after ten years. Jada and his teammates participate in the 7s tournament, driven by their desire to prove themselves.
Cast & Characters
Jada
Kathir
Roshini Prakash
Swathishta Krishnan
Elango
Arun Alexander
Naren
A. P. Sreethar
Aravind
Lijeesh
Kulothungan
Jada's friend
Nishanth
Anto
Gowtham Selvaraj
Jada's friend
Arun Prasath
Did You Know?
Kathir appears in 9 films in our catalog, including Sarbath, Sigai.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
The film was announced by debutant director Kumaran with the concept of sports based film with the lead actor Kathir playing the role of a footballer.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
The Times of India's Thinkal Menon wrote, "Having set up a predictable, but decent premise in the beginning, the screenplay goes downhill in the second half".
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Jada holds 4.0/10 on TMDb (2 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 11, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
United Kingdom
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on TMDb's aggregated score (4.0/10 on TMDb (2 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jada's IMDb rating?+
Jada has a 5.4/10 rating on IMDb from 179 votes.
Is Jada good? What are critics saying?+
Jada holds 4.0/10 on TMDb (2 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
How long is Jada?+
Jada has a runtime of 132 min.
Who directed Jada?+
Jada was directed by Kumaran.
Where can I watch Jada?+
Jada is available to stream, rent, or buy on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Google Play Movies, YouTube.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie "Jada" received mixed reviews from critics, with some finding it a disappointing and poorly written film. Reviewers noted issues with the screenplay, character development, and genre-bending approach, which failed to justify the introduction of horror elements. Overall, opinions were divided between those who saw it as a confused mess and others who criticized its lack of coherence.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
