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Padmaavat
पद्मावत
2018 163 min India 12+
★6.9
Drama, History, Romance
Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali
📖 Based on the novel
«Padmavat»
byMalik Muhammad Jayasi
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Description
Rajputana, India, 13th century. The tyrannical usurper Alauddin Khilji, sultan of Delhi, becomes obsessed with Queen Padmavati, wife of King Ratan Singh of Mewar, and goes to great lengths to satisfy his greed for her.
Budget:
$31M
US Gross:
$11.85M
Worldwide:
$81.67M
Starring
Deepika Padukone
Actor
Ranveer Singh
Actor
Shahid Kapoor
Actor
Awards
44 wins & 66 nominations total
Key opinion
Padmaavat is a visually opulent historical epic that draws polarizing reactions for its balance of aesthetic grandeur and narrative substance. While admirers praise its powerful emotional resonance and artistic dedication, critics argue that the film prioritizes polished artifice over authentic historical depth.
| Production | The production design delivers a stunning, lush visual experience rich in color, gold, and intricate costumes. | |
| Emotion | The film's depiction of the climax and the act of self-immolation serves as a poignant, defiant emotional anchor for the story. | |
| Acting | Critics and admirers disagree on the performances: some find them embodying mythological archetypes, while others view the cast as stiff and lacking in genuine dramatic intensity. | |
| Adaptation | Opinions on the storytelling are divided between those who see a compelling, epic adaptation of a poetic legend and those who find the historical simplification shallow and artificial. | |
| Originality | The heavy reliance on CGI and aesthetic artifice creates a divide, with some viewers appreciating the stylistic spectacle while others find the film distractingly detached from reality. |