Jai Kissan

By Susmita Sameera

Jai Kissan is the Kannada adaptation of the Marathi film Kaasra. The film delves into the challenges farmers face due to a lack of awareness about modern agricultural methods that could benefit them. It highlights well-known issues farmers encounter daily—from selecting the right crop, dealing with climatic uncertainties and funding difficulties, to the post-harvest struggles of selling produce at fair prices. Beyond these process-oriented challenges, the film also explores social problems such as the younger generation leaving farms to seek city jobs, difficulties farmers face in finding marriage prospects, financial instability, and the relentless, round-the-clock demands of farming. All these aspects are thoughtfully addressed in the narrative.



The story centres around Shiva (Janmejay Telang), a final-year student, his elder brother Uttam (Ram Pawar), Uttam’s wife (Smitha Tambe), and their father (Prakash Dhotre). Whenever Shiva shows even a slight interest in agriculture, his father immediately dismisses the idea, insisting that Shiva focus solely on his studies and secure a stable job. Meanwhile, the responsibility of farming falls entirely on Uttam, who does his best to ensure a successful crop. However, when his efforts fail, Uttam tragically commits suicide. This incident motivates Shiva to prove himself in the field of agriculture.



From this point, the film portrays multiple challenges faced by Shiva, alongside his city-born girlfriend Manjiri (Tanvi Sawant), and her father, Inamdar (Ganesh Yadav), who brings additional family and business obstacles. With internal, familial, and external pressures mounting, the story revolves around whether Shiva will succeed as a farmer and marry the love of his life.



The film covers a wide range of farming-related topics that could benefit farmers: soil testing, organic farming techniques, the use of AI technology in agriculture, and detailed insights into marketing strategies. While the film is comprehensive in addressing these agricultural themes, the storyline feels predictable and clichéd, offering nothing particularly new in terms of content. The film’s production quality is average, but the music is simple, peppy, and enjoyable. Overall, Jai Kissan may serve as a useful watch for farmers, highlighting the importance of embracing modern and organic farming methods to achieve better results.