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Krrish
कृष
2006 174 min Hong Kong, India PG 12+
★7.3
Action, Science Fiction
Director: Rakesh Roshan
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Description
In Singapore, Krishna is forced by circumstances to use his superpowers and become a masked superhero named Krrish, before getting drawn towards his lost legacy.
Budget:
$5M
US Gross:
$1.43M
Worldwide:
$16M
Starring
Hrithik Roshan
Actor
Priyanka Chopra Jonas
Actor
Rekha
Actor
Awards
22 wins & 18 nominations total
Key opinion
Krrish is widely regarded as a visually vibrant and ambitious milestone in Indian superhero cinema, celebrated for its unique blend of traditional Bollywood elements and action-fantasy tropes. While many viewers find the film’s earnest, fairy-tale charm and Rithik Roshan's lead performance irresistible, others criticize its derivative plot, uneven special effects, and lengthy runtime.
| Acting | Rithik Roshan anchors the film with a charismatic and physically demanding performance that transitions effectively between his roles as both father and son. | |
| Production | The film utilizes stunning locations and vivid color palettes to create a visually striking and grand atmosphere. | |
| Acting | Naseeruddin Shah delivers a compelling and memorable portrayal of the film's antagonist. | |
| Score | The integration of Bollywood musical numbers is polarizing; admirers enjoy the energy and visual spectacle, while critics find them overly long and disruptive to the narrative flow. | |
| Production | Special effects and stunt choreography receive mixed reactions, ranging from praise for their grand, comic-book ambition to criticism for looking cheap, inconsistent, or defying the laws of physics. | |
| Runtime | The film's nearly three-hour duration divides the audience, with some feeling the experience is an exhausting chore while others find the contemplative and colorful pace to be part of its charm. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are divided between those who appreciate its heart-warming, fairy-tale simplicity and those who dismiss it as derivative, naive, and predictable. |