As Jigra faces mixed reviews and struggles at the box office, Samantha Ruth Prabhu has come out in support of the film and its lead actor, Alia Bhatt. Samantha took to Instagram to share her thoughts, praising Alia's performance and applauding the film’s team for their efforts.
In her post, Samantha shared a poster of Jigra featuring Alia Bhatt and her co-star Vedang Raina. She described Alia as a "tigress," praising her for delivering a dynamic and captivating performance. Samantha wrote, "@aliaabhatt, you tigress! Your performance was so energetic and full of life that I couldn't look away!" .

She praised Vasan Bala for pushing the boundaries in portraying a female lead, saying, "@vasanbala, you've crafted such a unique film and truly redefined how a female protagonist can be presented! Thank you! I'm still vibing with the energy of your film."
Her compliments didn’t stop there. Samantha gave a special shout-out to Vedang Raina, describing him as a rising talent to watch. She mentioned a standout moment in the film, saying, "The lashings scene... you had me gasping! So visceral."

Samantha also acknowledged other cast members, including her close friend Rahul Ravindran. "Rahul, my dearest... Your best performance yet! Your action scenes were so good! You made me forget I was watching my best friend—I could only see Muthu!" she wrote. Samantha also appreciated the efforts of Manoj ji, Vivek, and the rest of the cast, stating they had given "superb performances." She concluded her note by praising the film’s music and score by Achint Thakkar, calling it unforgettable.

However, despite the love from Samantha, Jigra hasn’t had the smoothest release. Some reports indicate that the film had a slow start at the box office, with opening collections reported to be ₹16.6 crore, making it one of Alia’s lowest openers since Highway in 2014.

Adding to the challenges, actor Divya Khossla Kumar criticized the film’s reported box office numbers. On her Instagram Stories, she claimed that Alia had purchased tickets to inflate the movie's earnings. Divya shared a picture of an empty theatre and accused the media of remaining silent about the poor turnout. "I attended a screening of Jigra at Citi Mall PVR." The theatre was totally empty... #Aliabhatt has real #Jigra to buy tickets herself and announce fake collections," Divya wrote, calling for honesty from the film industry.

Jigra, directed by Vasan Bala and produced under Dharma Productions, revolves around the emotional journey of a sister determined to rescue her brother. The movie was released on Friday and is presented by Viacom18 Studios and Eternal Sunshine Productions.
Ahead of the release, Alia Bhatt promoted the film in Hyderabad, where Samantha Ruth Prabhu also joined her at the event. Alia praised Samantha’s strength and resilience during the event and shared how Samantha immediately accepted her invitation to join the promotion. Alia even sang Samantha’s hit song "Oo Antava" from Pushpa on stage, creating a buzz.

Despite the criticism and challenges at the box office, Samantha’s heartfelt praise shows her admiration for Alia Bhatt's talent and her belief in the movie’s artistic value.