Brahmastra: Part One - Shiva
★★★★☆ (4/5)
- Release Date : September 9, 2022
- Runtime : 2h 47m
- Genre: Fantasy, Action, Adventure
- Director: Ayan Mukerji
- Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Amitabh Bachchan, Nagarjuna, Mouni Roy Shah Rukh Kahn
Quick Verdict
Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva is a visually stunning start to an ambitious indian fantasy universe. With strong performances, impressive visual effects, and an engaging story, it creates a solid foundation for the journey ahead.
Story
Shiva, a young man with mysterious powers, discovers his connection to ancient forces and the Astras. As dark forces awaken, he must embrace his destiny and protect the world from evil.
The story blends mythology, fantasy, and modern emotions, setting up an exciting universe for future installments.
Performances
- Ranbir Kapoor shines as Shiva, bringing charm, intensity, and emotional depth.
- Alia Bhatt delivers a strong and heartfelt performance as Isha.
- Amitabh Bachchan is powerful and commanding.
- Nagarjuna adds gravitas to the story.
- Mouni Roy is menacing and effective as the antagonist.
Visuals & VFX
The visual effects are one of the biggest strengths of the film. The Astras, mystical creatures, and environments look spectacular on the big screen. The scale and imagination are truly impressive for an indian film.
What Works
- Stunning visual effects.
- Strong performances.
- Great background score.
- Interesting mythology.
- Emotional moments.
- World-building.
- Cliffhanger ending.
What Doesn't
- Slow pacing in the first half.
- Some dialogues feel heavy.
- Story feels familiar at times.
- Could have been crisper.
- Overlong runtime.
Final Verdict
Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva is a grand beginning to what has the potential to be an epic cinematic universe. It may not be perfect, but its ambition, visuals, and performances make it a memorable watch. The ending leaves you excited for what’s coming next.
RATING BOX
Story
(4/5)
Action
(4/5)
Acting
(4/5)
Music
(4/5)
Visuals
(5/5)
OVERALL SCORE
4/5
Very Good
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BEST MOVIE QUOTES
“Roshni kitni bhi gehri ho, andhere ko mita hi deti hai… Kuch rishte roshni se bhi gehre hote hain.”
— Shiva“Aag mujhe jalati nahi… Kyunki main aag se darta nahi, main aag hoon!”
— Shiva“Pyaar hi woh sabse bada astra hai jo har astra se upar hai.”
— Guruji“Brahmastra ki shakti ko sirf wahi sambhal sakta hai jiske paas prem ki shakti ho.”
— Isha“Humari duniya mein astra aur unke rakshak hamesha se maujood the, secretly, tumhare aas paas.”
— Anish ShettyBEHIND THE SCENES
On-Set Stories & Production Secrets
Ido Portal Movement Training
Ranbir Kapoor trained with international movement coach Ido Portal to develop Shiva’s fire-wielding gestures, blending martial arts, animal flow, and dance rather than relying solely on post-production visual effects.
Over 4,500 VFX Shots
The production partnered with global visual effects giant DNEG to create more than 4,500 VFX shots—surpassing the shot count of most Hollywood superhero films to invent the visual language of the Astras.
An Eight-Year Vision
Director Ayan Mukerji conceived the Astraverse concept in 2011 while writing in the Himalayas, spending nearly a decade writing, developing visual pre-visualizations, and building Indian mythology into modern cinema.
FILMING LOCATION
GLOBE-SPANNING PRODUCTION
Key Filming Locations
UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA
Chet Singh Fort & Assi Ghat
Staging ground for Shiva and Isha’s romantic journey and the grand musical sequences along the sacred riverbanks, filmed across historic sandstone fortresses and bustling temple ghats.
HIMACHAL PRADESH, INDIA
Himalayan Foothills & Rohtang
Provided the dramatic high-altitude backdrops for Guru Ji’s hidden ashram, mystical weapon training grounds, and the intense mountain car chase sequences.
BULGARIA
Nu Boyana Film Studios
Hosted massive green-screen soundstages and wirework stunt rigs for high-flying aerial combat and complex practical pyrotechnics for the Astra battles.
UNITED KINGDOM
Historic Streets & London Metro
Used for early character backstories, scientist research facilities, and international urban sequences introducing the global network of secret Astra protectors.
WHERE TO WATCH THE MOVIE?
AVAILABILITY & PLATFORMS
Where to Watch Brahmastra: Part One Shiva
AVAILABILITY & PLATFORMS
Where to Watch Brahmasta: Part One Shiva
GLOBAL STREAMING
Disney+ / Hulu / JioHotstar
Quality: 4K Ultra HD, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos 5.1
Languages: Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada with English subtitles
BUY OR RENT
Apple TV, Prime Video & Google TV
Quality: 4K UHD, HDR10
Option: Rent or buy digitally across major global storefronts
PHYSICAL MEDIA
Blu-ray & Collector Editions
Format: Multi-disc high-definition Blu-ray release
Bonus: Full music video cuts, Astras mythology featurette, and VFX breakdowns
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