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Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva
ब्रह्मास्त्र पहला भाग: शिवा
2022 168 min India PG-13 12+
★6.2
Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Director: Ayan Mukerji
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Description
The story of Shiva – a young man on the brink of an epic love, with a girl named Isha. But their world is turned upside down when Shiva learns that he has a mysterious connection to the Brahmāstra... and a great power within him that he doesn’t understand just yet - the power of Fire.
Budget:
$22M
US Gross:
$7.84M
Starring
Amitabh Bachchan
Actor
Ranbir Kapoor
Actor
Alia Bhatt
Actor
Awards
39 wins & 45 nominations total
Key opinion
Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva is a visually ambitious spectacle that successfully blends Indian mythology with superhero tropes, earning praise for its production quality and soundtrack. However, the film is hampered by a thin, clichéd screenplay and inconsistent pacing that leave many viewers feeling underwhelmed by the narrative depth.
| Score | The film features a powerful and evocative soundtrack that serves as a standout highlight of the experience. | |
| Production | The visual effects are largely impressive, successfully creating a grand, modern aesthetic that competes with international blockbuster standards. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay suffers from significant flaws, including a thin, clichéd love story and frequent logical inconsistencies in character actions. | |
| Runtime | The near three-hour runtime is a point of contention: some find it tolerable for an evening, while others view it as tedious and exhausting. | |
| Originality | The inclusion of traditional Indian musical interludes is polarizing, viewed by some as an authentic cultural touch and by others as an intrusive disruption to the narrative flow. |