Brahmastra

Despite being rooted in ancient Indian mythology, the action film borrows heavily from its Hollywood equivalents in structure and vision.

As the leader of the Brahmansh, Bachchan more than lives up to his role and gets to throw a few punches. But while much of the story is focused on Shiva's backstory as well as the discovery of his true identity, we know so little of Isha's, besides the fact that her family is rich and that she's visiting from London. A concerned Isha decides to help Shiva interpret his apparitions and the two set off on a journey that will eventually lead them to members of the Brahmansh who, it turns out, have a lot more in common with Shiva than just his visions. Centuries ago, the story goes, a group of sages learnt to harness the power of light and use them as weapons. [Ayan Mukerji](https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/film/2021/12/24/could-ayan-mukerjis-brahmastra-be-the-superhero-franchise-bollywood-needs/)'s long-awaited superhero film, the first in a planned trilogy, is ambitious in scope and purpose. But Mukerji, who is known mostly for his acclaimed slice-of-life dramas such as Wake Up Sid (2009) and Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013), borrows so heavily from Hollywood filmmakers, both in structure and visually, that the audience is left with no choice but to make comparisons.

Bollywood's answer to the Marvel Cinematic Universe is a star-studded special effects extravaganza with Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt as convincing romantic ...

Mukerji’s biggest achievement is getting this relationship to flourish, Kapoor and Bhatt being among the precious few real-life couples with palpable onscreen chemistry. The film eventually assumes the familiar shape of the pixelated beat-’em-up, with Amitabh Bachchan outgrowling MCU’s Patrick Stewart as a guru overseeing a Himalayan training camp. Thereafter, the torch of righteousness passes to pin-up Ranbir Kapoor as EDM-blasting DJ Shiva, clueless modern scion of a long-secret society, obliged to save the world from Mouni Roy’s old-school villainess – while solving the mysteries of his lineage and wooing rich girl Isha (Alia Bhatt).

And comic-book-like stories like his will always work, as proved even in Hindi cinema in films like Mr. India for one, Gadar—Ek Prem Katha for another, and some ...

The overdrive of Arijit Singh in his music has been harming his easy-appeal quality for a good while and it has now gotten into over-over-dose! Ayan Mukerji lets the romance be interwoven into this tale in a very youth-friendly fashion, but this treatment also has side-effects: one, it detracts from the momentum of the basic story when time and effort should have been taken on making that simpler to understand. The chase in the hills of Himachal Pradesh and the Varanasi sequence are full of thrilling moments. Briefly, the story is about the conflict between Amrita and Dev (both not shown in the film) that leads to a love child, and the tussle between good and evil that ensues finally between DJ Shiva (Ranbir Kapoor) and Junoon, the Queen of Darkness (Mouni Roy). He suddenly becomes the worldly youngster (the way he turns down the Guru’s offer to be with the Brahmansh forces in their mission) and then spiritual by turns. Also, how Shiva, for all time seemingly, abandons his kids for the rest of the movie is not seen worthy of explanation and robs the film of a valuable emotional prop.

Pooja Bhatt has shared her review of Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor starrer Brahmastra, and the actress was left awestruck by the stunning visual effects.

[shared her review ](https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/shanaya-kapoor-reviews-brahmastra-after-attending-special-screening-says-history-has-been-created-1189337)of the film. The film also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Mouni Roy, and features a special appearance by Shah Rukh Khan. [Brahmastra ](https://www.pinkvilla.com/topic/brahmastra)Part One- Shiva released worldwide today. She wrote that it was a magical experience, and that she hasn’t seen this level of visual effects in any other Indian film to date. Haven’t seen effects of this scale & calibre in an Indian film to date. Magical, moving & dazzling to the eye & the spirit!

The relentless action that explodes on the screen accompanied by blinding fireworks and a high-decibel background score is a key part of the nearly.

Mouni Roy, playing the arch-villainess who is out to wrest the brahmastra and wreak havoc on mankind, carries the daunting weight of the role without wilting. With Ranbir Kapoor anchoring the action and the screenplay steering clear of the peddling of unbridled machismo, what we have is a male protagonist who willingly cedes ground to the woman in his life. In the same breath, he reveals that he plans to adopt the surname of his wife. He is aided by his beloved Isha (Alia Bhatt), a woman who isn’t given to playing second fiddle, and a homilies-spouting Guru (Amitabh Bachchan), who dwells in an ashram in the Himalayas where he grooms the next generation of defenders of the light. But once the exposition is out of the way, Brahmastra hurtles along towards the all-important climactic clash between Shiva and Junoon, who is guided by a shadowy evil being. That apart, the play on Shiva and Parvati – Isha is one of Durga’s names – is obvious, but one character rechristens the male protagonist ‘Dragon’, perhaps a nod to Norse and Viking mythology with an eye on universalizing a story rooted in Bharatvarsh. While the story of Brahmastra was never really meant to be simple, it’s the magic of VFX (all made in India), treatment of the astras, and grandeur of everything surrounding the characters that make it a visual spectacle and truly a cinematic experience to be enjoyed on the big screen. Brahmastra Part One: Shiva is a high-octane blend of generic Hollywood conventions and predictable Bollywood tics, of technical razzmatazz and emotional traction. In another scene early in the film, Shiva says to Isha that he has no surname because he does not know who his father is. Shiva (Ranbir Kapoor) is a DJ who falls for Isha (Alia Bhatt) at first sight and as their romance blossoms, his quest to find the reason behind his strange connection with fire becomes even stronger. But the duo has no time to pause and wonder what on earth is going on. Mukerji, who spent almost eight years to come out with the final film, clearly has gone overboard with certain aspects, but thankfully, it never reaches a point that it starts to bother and distract.

Mukerji is one of the best story tellers of his generation with Ranbir Kapoor as his muse and Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva is the just the beginning of Mukerji' ...

Mukerji being the genius he is has already sowed the seed of curiosity for Brahmastra part two even before the movie ends. Nagarjuna has a short screen time but a mighty screen presence as he wields the Nandi Astra in the movie. That’s when Amitabh Bachchan comes in and he plays a very important member of the secret society Brahmānsh. Amongst these divine weapons, lies the ultimate weapon called Brahmastra, that has the ability to control all the Astras and it is now awakening again. Right off the bat, Brahmastra has some of the most stunning VFX scenes to ever be seen in a Bollywood movie and it is an absolute visual feast. The movie gives you everything that it promised but also gives you things that were not needed.

It looks like Brahmastra is headed for good numbers as it has sold 3 lakh tickets already. As per reports, if we talk about the Hindi version alone, ...

As there have been constant conversation around the same, it looks like day 2 for [Ayan Mukerji](/topic/ayan-mukerji)'s film to finally come to life and now that it has, trade experts believe that the movie will have a big opening day. [Akshay Kumar goes 'constant is the gratitude' as he thanks fan for birthday wishes with a dapper photo] [Ranbir Kapoor](/topic/ranbir-kapoor)and [Alia Bhatt](/topic/alia-bhatt)'s Brahmastra has been drawing all the attention and for mostly, all the right reasons. As per reports, if we talk about the Hindi version alone, the sales come to about Rs 7.70 crores gross.

Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt starrer Brahmastra made a massive opening on its release day. The ₹410 crore film that took years to be completed has a huge hype ...

Brahmastra is set to earn anywhere between ₹35 and 40 crore on its opening day, making it the biggest opener in the careers of Ranbir Kapoor and Ayan ...

Experts say that is also a draw for some viewers, as is the presence of Nagarjuna, Amitabh Bachchan, and Shah Rukh Khan in a reported cameo. How it does over its lifetime depends on how Brahmastra fares in its crucial Monday test. The presence of Nagarjuna and the involvement of SS Rajamouli and Jr NTR in the film’s promotions has meant the film has a wider hype in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh than other Hindi films. However, trade analysts say that Brahmastra can show growth in the second half of the day. Film trade analyst Atul Mohan says, “It was tricky releasing this on Ganpati Visarjan because the whole of Mumbai and much of Maharashtra is virtually shut for the first half of the day on this festival. [Ranbir Kapoor](https://www.hindustantimes.com/topic/ranbir-kapoor) in the lead and was among the most heavily-anticipated Hindi films of the year.

Along with lead actors Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, the film also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Mouni Roy and Nagarjuna Akkineni.

Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva has been produced by Dharma Productions, Starlight Pictures, and Prime Focus on an estimated budget of Rs 410 crore, per Financial Express and other media reports. The story revolves around Shiva (Ranbir Kapoor), who holds supernatural powers. Three different parts of the film will come out in a span of eight years, with the first part released today, September 9, 2022.

Brahmastra, Ayan Mukherjee's Rs 410 crore budgeted, eight-year-long, quest starring Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt released today and fans and critics are not ...

You had all the Astras (money, starcast, vfx...) to make this a great cinematic experience except for Scriptastra. [#Brahmastra]Misses The Target. [#Brahmāstra]could’ve been a game changer, but, alas, it’s a missed opportunity…

Brahmastra, the first installment in the Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt starrer trilogy, has opened to tepid reviews from analysts and viewers. Weak reviews have.

[Brahmāstra hits the advance booking bulls eye but needs word of mouth publicity](https://www.businessinsider.in/entertainment/news/brahmstra-hits-the-advance-booking-bulls-eye-but-needs-word-of-mouth-publicity/articleshow/94055321.cms) [Time to buy banks? However, it looks like the first round of disappointed viewers are spreading the bad word out. In Indian mythology, Brahmastra is known as a weapon of unstoppable destruction, which can only be stopped by its counterattack astra (weapon). This analysis was made before the weak reviews poured in. [said](https://twitter.com/_omkarb14/status/1568138364100165640')after watching the movie today. “We believe a positive word of mouth and audience acceptance can help the film breach the upper end,” said Karan Taurani of Elara Capital. “The lifetime box office (collection) for the film is estimated to be in a wide range of ₹130-200 crore, based on the strong advances,” says a media note by Elara Capital. Another viewer explained that beyond the visual effects, the movie was a hotch-potch of bad story-telling, and character development, among other issues. Ironically, the movie could end up being a victim of the weapon it is named after. Movie reviewer and analyst Taran Adarsh gave the Ranbir-Alia starrer a two-star rating, saying that the movie is a king-sized disappointment. If Brahmastra tanks, it could not only be one of the biggest Bollywood flops, but it could also derail the Hindi movie industry’s hopes of a revival at a time when several South Indian movies have broken records nationwide. - The movie with an ensemble cast has been in the making for years and its budget is said to be ₹410 crore.

(This review of Brahmastra contains spoilers). For a film that was over nine years in the making, Ayan Mukerji's labour of love, Brahmastra: Part One ...

Alas, it is only [Shah Rukh Khan](https://www.vogue.in/culture-and-living/content/30-years-of-shah-rukh-khan-to-the-only-man-we-have-always-loved) who manages to justify the scale Brahmastra was eyeing, but even he is tormented with vapid dialogues that make you cringe. [ancient India](https://www.vogue.in/beauty/content/8-ancient-skincare-practices-from-india-and-around-the-world-that-are-still-relevant-in-2020) as well as the Brahmastra which is split into three parts ), and more like a millennial rockstar, as Shiva, in fact, funnily comments. [Friends](https://www.vogue.in/culture-and-living/content/what-type-of-friend-are-you-according-to-your-zodiac-sign) and family from Shiva and Isha’s former lives appear to be as dispensable as a coherent narrative is in Brahmastra, by which I mean they conveniently disappear when it pleases them. [songs](https://www.vogue.in/culture-and-living/content/12-new-songs-to-help-you-beat-the-winter-blues-ariana-grande-doja-cat) like Kesariya, Dance Ka Bhoot and Deva Deva to propel the story forward, but even they feel misplaced in the screenplay and make for a rushed progression that is too chaotic, allowing no scope for the characters to find their footing. Amitabh Bachchan’s Guruji looks less like a man who is leading the entire Brahmansh (a society that protects the astras created in To be honest, it’s a task to pinpoint exactly where Brahmastra falters, because the mishaps just don’t end.

It has a runtime of about 2 hours and 40 minutes in total and stars Amitabh Bachchan as Guru, the leader of the Brahmansh, Ranbir Kapoor as Shiva, Alia Bhatt as ...

They are said to be Shiva’s parents, where Amrita owns the power of (Jal) water Astra and Dev is able to own many Astras but the fire Astra is the one that dominates. However, all we know is that she is a member of Brahmansh and her Astra lies in a carved walking stick. His Astra is very powerful in front of the enemies and even has the power to heel itself instantly. Dimple Kapadia had a very brief role in the film and her power Astra is not even revealed. In the film, Nagarjuna doesn’t really add anything to the story but his character is someone important, as he holds one part of the broken Brahmastra, which Junoon is looking for. It is called the Nandiāstra, which contains the power and strength of a thousand bulls, within itself.

Movie: Brahmastra Rating: 2.5/5. Banner: Dharma Productions Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Amitabh Bachchan, Nagarjuna, Mouni Roy, and others

Excessive dependency on visual effects and action made the director lose grip on the story he wanted to tell. There is also a character named Dev but this character’s story is withheld for the second part. But their love story in the film is poorly written and shabby. SRK’s Vanarastra sequence and Ranabir learning about various astras through a song are among the film’s best portions. This inconsistency in the narrative works against the film. Director Ayan successfully creates his universe for the story and dwells on it rightly. The cinematography, the VFX work, and the production design are top-class. He is terrific in the penultimate sequences. Nagarjuna and Amitabh Bachchan add value to the story. Alia Bhatt doesn’t have much to do in the film. The Telugu version is presented by India’s top director SS Rajamouli. But Shiva gets dreams and in his dreams, he sees persons that include a scientist (Shah Rukh Khan), an artist Anish (Nagarjuna), and a guru (Amitabh Bachchan).

Written and directed by Ayan Mukerji (with dialogues by Hussain Dalal), "Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva" states that the country's foundation is based on the.

The heroes keep saying that they’ve got to stop the villains from reuniting the pieces of the “Brahmastra,” and the villains keep saying that they’ve got to reunite the pieces of the “Brahmastra” over and over and over again. And, for a second, it even seems like Mukerji is going to base Shiva’s battle for the “Brahmastra” around this empathetic scenario and against the backdrop of Mumbai. While I can give the supporting cast a pass, I have to say to the central cast members that they should reconsider their priorities. If you want more quality fantasy films from Indian cinema, though, then watch stuff like “Tumbbad” and “ Like where he names Shah Rukh Khan’s character Mohan Bhargav (as a reference to “Swades”) and then makes Junoon’s henchmen refer to him as “scientist,” as if to ensure that we know that he’s making a pop culture reference; or when he introduces Nagarjuna’s Aneesh Shetty as a restoration architect and then keeps calling him “artist”; or practically everything and anything that Junoon does or says. The work by the stunt team is commendable. In the present day, when a villainess called Junoon (Mouni Roy) starts to steal those pieces from its protectors, the power of “Agnyastra” awakens in a DJ called Shiva (Ranbir Kapoor). Hence, that gives rise to the counter-question: why should a “way of living” that’s inherently exclusionary in nature be glorified by making it a part of modern pop culture? When this power collided with Earth, it led to the birth of divine “Astras” (weapons) like the “Agnyastra” (fire weapon), “Jalastra” (water weapon), “Vayuastra” (wind weapon), and others that were animal-based. When they take a break from that, the protagonists explain what we’ve already seen on-screen in a premonition or something that’s so blatantly obvious (like what the powers are or how they work) that it doesn’t need further explanation. They pledged allegiance to it, calling their alliance the “Brahmansh,” and passed on their powers and the duty of protecting the pieces of the “Brahmastra” from one generation to another. For that, they were given a boon, i.e., a “Brahma-Shakti” (a power related to the Indian god, Brahma).