Brahmastra

Brahmastra movie review: Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt are electric in this Ayan Mukerji spectacle. The film is a treat for long-waiting fans of Hindi cinema ...

Making Brahmastra even more special are Alia and Ranbir - the souls of the film. 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. And talking of fighting scenes, the action choreography is next level and on par with some of the best we see in films like RRR and Baahubali. Oh, there's also another veteran actor, a member of Brahmansh, who has been given exactly two dialogues and has been royally wasted in this ensemble cast. 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. Brahmastra: Part One - Shiva is a love story at the core, but it soon takes form of a fight between the good and the evil when the energies that rule this universe take control.

Brahmastra review: This Ranbir-Alia movie bets big on its visual elements and the overall plot. VFX is the one thing that binds this spectacular film ...

RECOMMENDED All things and flaws considered, the vision for Brahmastra is astounding, and not easily seen in Indian cinema. VFX is the one thing that binds this spectacular movie together. The pace of the movie is not consistent, with some parts of the movie being very slow, while some are fast-paced. Who would reveal their deepest darkest fears to a girl they met minutes ago? The dialogues add nothing, only take away from the movie. But to actually see her owning those and doing more than justice to her role, while looking perfect in every scene can only be credited to talent. Nagarjuna’s Anish Shetty is an architect, who wields an astra too that has connection to Lord Shiva. To make them – and us – explain how it works, Mukerji uses the tried and tested charms of bigwigs like Nagarjuna and Shah Rukh Khan as members of the Brahmansh. He knows bits and parts of the grand scheme but cannot fathom the enormity of it. The first part of the trilogy lays the groundwork, but also throws us into the world of Shiva, which he can’t just yet make much sense of. Let’s cut to the chase.

Brahmastra has its flaws and its debts, but the bigger question is: will audiences go for a spectacle that's all warmth and soft edges?

Brahmastra merges these worlds: the framework and splashy effects of a Hollywood movie retrofitted onto a story populated with Hindu gods and goddesses. But that film was unlike anything Hollywood was doing at the time, whereas Indian and foreign viewers alike will recognize the familiar foundations of Brahmastra, even if the construction on top is new. Shiva—who's impervious to fire—produces a blast of flaming energy, blowing away the advancing henchman. When he comes to, he decides to go to Varanasi to warn the man whose name was given up (Nagarjuna), and who has a fragment of the Brahmastra. This torture appears in a violent vision—not the only time the film reminded me of Harry Potter—to Shiva (Ranbir Kapoor) at just the wrong time, when the carefree DJ is showing curious rich girl Isha (Alia Bhatt) his nifty-looking loft in a chawl. From there on, it’s spot-the-Hollywood-blockbuster, with narrative devices and structures nicked from a variety of franchises.

Impressed with the film, many fans predicted that the superhero flick will "create new records" at the box-office.

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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).

Brahmastra movie release live updates: Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt film is all set to hit theatres. The film also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Nagarjuna, ...

[Brahmastra](https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/box-office-collection/brahmastra-box-office-one-lakh-tickets-sold-ranbir-alia-film-surpass-bhool-bhulaiyaa-2-8134493/) is the costliest Hindi film that has ever been made. The film is supposed to be a trilogy with Ayan introducing the many astras of the film in a recent promo. The film has reportedly been made on a budget of Rs 410 crore. [Amitabh Bachchan](https://indianexpress.com/about/amitabh-bachchan/), Mouni Roy, Nagarjuna Akkineni and Shah Rukh Khan in a special appearance. It has been speculated that [Deepika Padukone](https://indianexpress.com/about/deepika-padukone/) is also playing one of the astras in the film. [Alia Bhatt](https://indianexpress.com/about/alia-bhatt/) starrer [Brahmastra](https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-brahmastra-runtime-revealed-censor-board-ua-certificate-8133565/) is out in the theatres.

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.

Brahmastra, one of the most expensive Indian movies has hit the theatres today. Shares of multiplex chain PVR recorded a 10% jump over the past two weeks as ...

The fantasy fiction film is said to be made with a budget of Rs 400 crore. At 1 PM, Inox stocks dropped over 5% and are traded at Rs 493.20 per share. Shares of multiplex chain PVR recorded a 10% jump over the past two weeks as there was a huge hype around the film.

Brahmastra release live updates: Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor's highly-anticipated film released in theatres on Friday. Here are the review, reactions and ...

The light & fire is sure to add sparks at the box office. @aliaa08 is luminous & #RanbirKapoor is charismatic.” The numbers can go higher still given the early reviews and word of mouth - Sep 09, 2022 10:51 AM IST Fans of the movie are sharing their reaction to all the cameos they spotted and loved in the movie. - Sep 09, 2022 10:57 AM IST

Alia Bhatt's striking performance could not save film from falling flat.

The same will happen with the next set of actors who decide to be part of Brahmastra movie cast. Given that this is the first time Bollywood has even attempted a film in this genre and at such a scale, it is a shame that the execution turned out to be boring. As opposed to his claim in one of the videos doing the rounds on social media, Brahmastra’s VFX is nowhere near that of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Shah Rukh Khan plays renowned scientist Mohan Bhargav who possesses Vanar Astra (monkey power) and is shown to be a part of the community that is charged with protecting the Brahmastra. In the razzmatazz and the dazzle, the frenetic music and the array of never-seen-before special effects, there is an acute lack of an arc, an angle, as if the makers did not consider the plot to be worthy enough of any time, money or attention. (Who are you and what is happening here?) asks Alia Bhatt's character Isha, more than once in Ayan Mukerji's mega-tent pole Brahmastra, part one of what is said to be the most expensive Bollywood trilogy till date with a production cost of Rs 410 crore.

The first instalment of the planned trilogy, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Amitabh Bachchan, has been in production for more than five years and is ...

His last outing Shamshera, which came after a four-hiatus following Sanju (2018), sank without a trace grossing about Rs 50 crore. Lead actor Ranbir Kapoor is also in need of a big hit. The film’s director Ayan Mukerji and actor Ranbir Kapoor are also producing it. The film is produced by Fox Star Studios, Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, Prime Focus and Starlight Pictures. But content will decide the film’s run, experts agree. The film has sold 1,87,158 tickets in advance bookings for the opening day across the three theatre chains of PVR, Cinepolis, and Inox, according to trade portal Bollywood Hungama.

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.

Ahead of the release of the movie, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, both the stocks rallied up to 4 per cent in a week.

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Vivek Agnihotri said everything runs on fakeness in Bollywood after reports connected a slump in the share prices of cinema chains PVR and Inox with ...

[Bollywood Movies](https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood)along with Latest [Entertainment News](https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment)from Bollywood at Hindustan Times. The film, reportedly made on a budget of ₹410 crore, caused PVR and Inox to cumulatively lose over ₹800 crore in market captalisation on Friday. [Vivek Agnihotri ](https://www.hindustantimes.com/topic/vivek-agnihotri)claimed that there is a lot of fakeness in Bollywood as he reacted to a report that the industry's latest release, Brahmastra, has caused major losses to theatre chains PVR and Inox. [Alia Bhatt](https://www.hindustantimes.com/topic/alia-bhatt)'s first film together, and also features Amitabh Bachchan, Mouni Roy, and Nagarjuna in pivotal roles. [Vivek Agnihotri says Ayan Mukerji can't pronounce ‘Brahmastra’](https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/vivek-agnihotri-says-ayan-mukerji-can-t-pronounce-brahmastra-101662169933002.html) The film is on course to be the biggest opener in the careers of lead star Ranbir Kapoor and director Ayan Mukerji.

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 ...