Brahmastra

Brahmastra, one of the most eagerly awaited movies, had a special showing on Thursday. Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Ayan Mukerji, Shaheen Bhatt, her father, and ...

It is one of the most costly Indian movies to date and is said to have cost over Rs 400 crore to make. As the first instalment of a trilogy that will make up the Astraverse, the movie is meant to serve that role. Star Studios, Dharma Productions, Prime Focus, and Starlight Pictures are the producers and financiers of Brahmastra: Part One- Shiva. Also Read: Another user wrote, "Good...#RanbirKapoor & #AliaBhatt Were Good With A Terrific Chemistry...Supporting Cast were apt & terrific...BGM...Cinematography & VFX Works...Story is Decent & Screenplay Is Racy". A fan tweeted, "The #AyanMukerji directorial #Brahmastra has created landmark moments in Indian cinema. The Ayan Mukerji film, according to critics, "produced historic moments in Indian cinema." Brahmastra, one of the most eagerly awaited movies, had a special showing on Thursday. Some also called it a 'must-watch'. Photo Courtesy: Twitter They even said that Ayan Mukerji's movie Brahmastra has 'created landmark moments in Indian cinema'. Following the screening, viewers flocked to social media to share their opinions.

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 9 (UPI) -- The Indian film, Brahmastra: Part 1 - Shiva, in theaters Friday, is a superhero origin story by way of Bollywood.

Every love story has the trope of instant deep passion, but Shiva and Isha's is a tad more believable as a component of epic myth. Shiva's fire powers create arresting shapes in the sky and form weapons. Shiva has visions of the killers hunting other Astra guardians, and he's had a supernatural relationship with fire his whole life. The Astra battles are as epic as any confrontation between Marvel heroes and villains, too. Shiva and Isha dance again at a children's birthday party, and the kids later join in. The action and visual effects are on par with Hollywood's Marvel movies, but it's based on Indian mythology.

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

Brahmastra movie review: You keep yearning for magic in this Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt film. Part fantasy, part mythological, part action-adventure, part desi ...

The VFX is non-stop (at one point, a troll-like army appears, and disappears), the blaring music keeps wanting to bludgeon us into submission, and we are left yearning for magic. And that truly is the problem with the film, which is meant to be the most expensive Bollywood has produced. The target is, naturally, our hero Shiva and Isha, another name for his faithful Parvati, and a small subsect of people (Brahmansh) quietly residing in the high reaches of the Himalayas, as defenders of the faith, and warriors armed with weapons with primal powers. One of the better portions involves Shiva being put through his paces by the elder Guru (Amitabh Bachchan), as he (Shiva) plays, literally, with fire, and the screen lights up. Bookended by the surprise presence of Shah Rukh Khan and the one and only [Amitabh Bachchan](https://indianexpress.com/about/amitabh-bachchan/), and a middle lifted by the affable Nagarjuna. [‘Brahmastra Part One-Shiva’,](https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/brahmastra-movie-release-review-live-updates-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-movie-box-office-collection-8138292/) Ayan Mukerji’s long-in-the-making mega tentpole which is meant to be a trilogy.

Ranbir Kapoor has said he's not taking Brahmastra's 'good advance booking' numbers seriously. However, his wife and co-actor in the film, Alia Bhatt is ...

The first part of the planned trilogy will introduce a new cinematic universe called Astraverse. It has already exceeded the advance booking collection of Kartik Aaryan’s [advance booking numbers](https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-brahmastra-box-office-prediction-south-india-8138562/). The film is made for the audience. [Alia Bhatt](https://indianexpress.com/about/alia-bhatt/)’s Brahmastra is set to release tomorrow. The Ayan Mukerji directorial has had a flying start at the box office with advance booking showing a positive trend.

Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt starrer is finally hitting theatres on the 9th of September.

The promo gives a short glimpse of each of the astras, and fans are left amazed by the stunning visuals. The Barfi actor said that Brahmastra is now a part of his and Alia's DNA. The Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt starrer will record advances similar to blockbusters like Tiger Zinda Hai, Sanju, Sultan and Dangal. The film is made for the audience. Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt live up to the characters of Shiva and Isha. Recently, Karan Johar shared a promo of Brahmastra that introduces viewers to the ‘Ancient Indian Astras’ which include Nandi Astra, Prabhastra, Pawanastra, Vanarastra, Gajastra, Nag Dhanush, Jalastra, and Agnyastra. Ranbir revealed that Ayan Mukerji has kept a lot of details about Brahmastra Part 2 hidden from him and Alia. Like a lot of things that work in combinations for Brahmastra, like Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt or intention and innovation, action and visual effects too is one of the most solid amalgamations of this fantasy adventure movie. I think the search for positivity and light is something that Shiva does," he added. 20 crores advance sales of Sanju, making it the biggest advance for a Ranbir Kapoor starrer. Pinkvilla exclusively reported that Brahmastra 2 will be about the story of two key characters - MahaDev and Parvati. I think the philosophy of positivity in such hard times.

It is one of the most-anticipated films of the year and is directed by Ayan Mukerji and has been released in theatres in four other languages – Tamil, Telugu, ...

The picture shows Ayan with Alia and Ranbir in front of him. The film is intended to serve as the first film in a planned trilogy as part of its own cinematic universe called Astraverse. While Alia and Ayan are collaborating for the first time. [Alia Bhatt,](https://www.pinkvilla.com/topic/alia-bhatt) Ranbir Kapoor, and Ayan Mukerji from Brahmastra. [Brahmastra ](https://www.pinkvilla.com/topic/brahmastra)has been almost a decade in making and five years in production. It is one of the most-anticipated films of the year and is directed by Ayan Mukerji and has been released in theatres in four other languages – Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.

The advance booking numbers of Brahmastra may be soaring but Ranbir Kapoor advises not to take them too seriously before the film releases. | Bollywood.

Officially titled Brahmastra Part One: Shiva, the film is the first part of a planned trilogy and the beginning of a new cinematic universe called Astraverse. The bulk of the advance bookings are for the Hindi version but the Telugu version has also contributed around ₹1 crore in the figures. The film is made for the audience. During the meet, Ranbir was asked how he felt seeing the good advance booking numbers for the film and predictions that it would turn the fortunes of the industry. Also read: [Brahmastra advance booking crosses ₹23 crore for weekend, ₹11 crore for day one](https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/brahmastra-advance-booking-crosses-23-crore-for-opening-weekend-11-crore-for-day-one-alone-101662622615915.html) [Brahmastra ](https://www.hindustantimes.com/topic/brahmastra)is less than a day away from release, and so far the advance booking numbers are quite healthy.

Planning to watch Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva this weekend? Read Pinkvilla's review of this Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Amitabh Bachchan, Nagarjuna Akkineni ...

[Mouni Roy](https://www.pinkvilla.com/topic/mouni-roy) is the surprise element of the film. Overall, Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva is an immersive experience that promises entertainment. The lonely orphan finds love in Isha ( [Alia Bhatt](https://www.pinkvilla.com/topic/alia-bhatt)) and intends to live a regular life. Cameos by [Shah Rukh Khan](https://www.pinkvilla.com/topic/shah-rukh-khan), Deepika Padukone and Dimple Kapadia elevate the experience, though I wish a little more background was known about SRK and Kapadia’s characters. The credit here is as much for Ayan Mukerji, as it is for editor Prakash Kurup. Manikandan and Vikash Nowlakha manage to effortlessly showcase the world of Brahmastra through their lens. Both merged together present an engaging visual in the cinema, bringing every concept art created for the film to life. Amitabh Bachchan plays Guru and there is probably nothing that he can’t play on screen. However, this Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt starrer should be seen for the overall impact it creates on the viewer. [Ranbir Kapoor](https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/ranbir-kapoor-says-he-cant-take-brahmastras-advance-bookings-seriously-calls-alia-bhatt-trade-analyst-1189253)), a DJ, is aware of his powers but chooses to bury them deep within himself. [Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva](https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/brahmastra-ranbir-kapoors-shiva-was-first-named-rumi-heres-a-rare-pic-from-actors-initial-look-test-1189233) is a classic example of ambition meeting vision. What I loved the most about Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva is its engrossing screenplay.

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor were joined by Neetu Kapoor and few others from the industry at the special screening of their film Brahmastra on Thursday.

Alia and Ranbir walked hand in hand at the screening. [Bollywood Movies](https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood)along with Latest [Entertainment News](https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment)from Bollywood at Hindustan Times. Karan Johar and Shanaya Kapoor were also in attendance at the event. Sharing a few pictures of herself in the dress, Alia wrote, “Ready .. Also read: [Ranbir Kapoor says he doesn't take Brahmastra advance booking figures seriously](https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/ranbir-kapoor-says-he-doesn-t-take-brahmastra-advance-booking-figures-seriously-101662644530979.html) [Ranbir Kapoor ](https://www.hindustantimes.com/topic/ranbir-kapoor)and Alia Bhatt's Brahmastra released in theatres on Friday.

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, co-starring Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor in lead roles, releases today. The Ayan Mukerji-directorial also stars Amitabh Bachchan, ...

It's an ambitious film with love and light at its core, and it's evident that the filmmaker has charted many territories - from the world of Harry Potter to Hindu mythology to visual storytelling and more. The film is also backed by impressive music, and some of its tracks grow on you throughout its course. Brahmastra, in totality, is the story of the astras (borrowed from Hindu mythology) and the superheroes who wield them and constitute the Brahmansh. The scale is grand but the story doesn't live up to it and that's the most disappointing part. All the forces are in one way or the other harnessed into the astras or weapons of the light. The Astraverse is essentially an ode to the supreme forces (jal, vaayu and agni) that are believed to be the reason for life in existence.

Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt led Brahmastra, directed by Ayan Mukerji, releases in theatres tomorrow.

A lot will be depending on the reception of the film as that can impact the movement during the day, especially in the night shows and push it to a Rs. In AP/Nizam and Mysore, the film should be able to set a new opening day record for non-holiday, possibly an All-Time Record in the former. The core Hindi belt comprising Central India is a bit slow but for a film like Brahmastra, it is sort of given as in these regions only action and masala can get you advance. 10.50 crores nett is for the opening day i.e. There are still a couple of hours to go before we reach the final number, the momentum the film is showing, Rs. The film is particularly strong in big urban centres and South India. The sales of the film are heavily centred on the national chains, making more than 70 per cent of the total sales. 22 crores nett in advance bookings for the opening weekend. In these national chains (PVR, INOX, Cinepolis), the film has sold 260,000 plus tickets worth Rs. Depending on where the sales finalise, that will be the third or fourth highest ever advance for Bollywood in terms of nett sales. 20 crores advance sales of Sanju, making it the biggest advance for a Ranbir Kapoor starrer. King Kohli has just scored a century after a long and painful hiatus of 1021 days.

A lot is at stake when it comes to the Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt starrer, as the film is expected to dispel the dry spell for Bollywood films in recent times ...

This is an overall figure derived from the bookings for the film across languages. Several reports have claimed that the film has sold tickets worth Rs 11 crore for the opening day. Trade experts are expecting the film to have an exceptional opening on the first day of its release. A lot is at stake when it comes to the [Ranbir Kapoor](/topic/ranbir-kapoor)and [Alia Bhatt](/panache/panache-people-101/alia-bhatt/profileshow/84758624.cms)starrer, as the film is expected to dispel the dry spell for Bollywood films in recent times. According to latest reports, the film has already sold tickets worth over Rs 23 crore in advance booking. This is what he said](/magazines/panache/buzz/brahmastras-promotions-ranbir-kapoor-speaks-perfect-telugu-at-event-gets-applause-this-is-what-he-said/articleshow/93968757.cms) [‘Brahmastra’ release: Delhi HC restricts 18 rogue websites from illegal streaming of Ranbir-Alia starrer](/magazines/panache/brahmastra-release-delhi-hc-restricts-18-rogue-websites-from-illegal-streaming-of-ranbir-alia-starrer/articleshow/94002101.cms) [Brahmastra](/topic/brahmastra)’, the fantasy adventure film seems to have created the right kind of buzz.

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, 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…

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

One word Review: MESS#Brahmastra: 🌟½ (1.5/5)#BrahmastraReview Right from the opening scene lacking in connect… Horrible VFX & direction, not even a sing… #Brahmastra - Rating ⭐️½This film is a personification of DISASTER. #Brahmastra A Subpar Fantasy Adventure that had a interesting storyline/setup but is hampered by weak writing and s… Know here](/magazines/panache/buzz/how-much-is-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-starrer-brahmastra-expected-to-earn-in-first-week-of-release-know-here/articleshow/93984317.cms) [Brahmastra](/topic/brahmastra)', finally released in theatres across India on Friday. However, not everyone seems to be pleased and satisfied with the film. #BrahmastraReview," the person wrote on Twitter. Ranbir is the show-stea… #Brahmastra #BrahmastraReview is a visual CLASSIC from start to end. Best of the lot is Amitabh ji. This is what he said](/magazines/panache/buzz/brahmastras-promotions-ranbir-kapoor-speaks-perfect-telugu-at-event-gets-applause-this-is-what-he-said/articleshow/93968757.cms) [How much is Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt starrer 'Brahmastra' expected to earn in first week of release? People also shared videos showing what went down inside the movie halls 'Brahmastra' was played on the silver screen.

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 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.

Here we take you to the stunning locations and scenes where Brahmastra was filmed as it opens in theatres today.

You must add the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, and the Empire State Building to your NY travel list. After wrapping up the shoot in Varanasi, the Brahmastra cast and crew relocated to Manali in Himachal Pradesh. If you ever plan to visit here, you must add Big Ben, London Bridge, Westminster Abbey, and the London Eye observation wheel to your travel bucket list. The spectacular Bulgarian mountains have served as the backdrop for significant portions of the film. It is one of the most expensive and graphically inventive films to be produced in [India](https://www.news18.com/india/) and is receiving praise from the audience. [Alia Bhatt](https://www.news18.com/topics/alia-bhatt/) and Ranbir Kapoor for the first time together alongside Amitabh Bachchan, Nagarjuna Akkineni, and Mouni Roy.

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.

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 ...

“Over the weekend we will get more clarity on the consumer feedback for Brahmastra, whether the review is good because in the age of social media that is very important. Advance booking data is very strong but reviews will really drive consequent ...

In the last three months, we have not seen that. But now producers and script writers are going back to the table in terms of what the customer wants. It is very important to have one good movie every month for this industry to do well. Since in the last two years because of Covid, many movies did not release, some of that content was also old. In the last three months, we have not really seen any good Bollywood performances. Q1 was extremely strong for the movie industry. In regional cinema, some movies have done well but a lot of them have not worked as per expectations. The VFX and the overall production quality have to be strong. Also we have seen that the ticket sales, advance booking has been very strong. No, it is not like that. It is very important that every month one blockbuster is there because there are four weeks you would need to fill up in terms of occupancy at least upwards of 25%-30% for a very good number,” says Brahmastra, if you see, was supposed to be a life saver, a game changer from a near term perspective because the last three months have been quite tough.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bollywood's biggest movie 'Brahmastra' finally released on September 9 and the early reviews of the magnum opus are out.

[September 8, 2022] [#Brahmastra]Misses The Target. The story is not up to mark. The visual spectacle, the thrills, the starry cameos… You had all the Astras (money, starcast, vfx…) to make this a great cinematic experience except for Scriptastra. [September 9, 2022] [#Brahmastra]/ [@BrahmastraFilm]is a wildly entertaining jump start to a planned trilogy. My review on [@Variety]: [https://t.co/VKVdO9UG4v] [#Brahmāstra]could’ve been a game changer, but, alas, it’s a missed opportunity… It all comes down to the main judge and jury when it comes to a film’s performance – that’s the audience. But thanks to Brahmastra’s massive advance bookings, it looks like Bollywood has got a breather amidst the dry spell. And now it has finally released and netizens have given their verdict. Touted to be one of the biggest films of the year, Brashmastra has been in the news now for longer than we can remember. Unless you were living in a cave, it was impossible to miss all the hoopla around Brahmastra.

The tepid opening of the Bollywood movie made on a budget of over ₹400 crore led to PVR and Inox Leisure losing a cumulative valuation of nearly ₹940 ...

Incidentally, PVR and Inox Leisure reported a combined record ₹883 crore quarterly net box office collections in April-June 2022. It was also the highest-ever quarterly net box office collections for both PVR (₹530 crore) and Inox Leisure (₹353 crore) with back-to-back blockbusters from the South - RRR and KGF: Chapter 2 – playing a key role. Similarly, Inox Leisure saw its shares tumble nearly five per cent or ₹25.70 to close at ₹494.40.

Both PVR and INOX share prices fell by over 5% after Brahmastra received negative reviews from most film critics.

It is being analysed that the poor opening of the movie Brahmastra is the reason for this fall in the share price of the multiplex chains. But soon after the reviews of the Brahmastra started to arrive in the media, the stock crashed and reached ₹1,829 at around 12 pm, falling by more than 5%, and is currently trading at around that price. The stocks had started to gain in recent days, but they crashed today, coinciding with the release of Brahmastra. And moments after the bad reviews of the movie started to appear, the stock price of major multiplex chains in the country started to fall. Most reviewers said that while the VFX and CGI in the movie are good, the story is poor. The latest big-budget Bollywood movie Brahmastra Part One: Shiva was released today with poor reviews from film critics, and it seems the movie has a new victim, the investors of theatres.

Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt starrer records highest first day numbers on a non Holiday for a Bollywood film.

The payout, based on the first day, is certainly pleasing, and one can only hope that the film sustains in the long run, so that the dry spell of Bollywood ends. The advance bookings for day 2 are higher than day 1, which suggests that the film can collect higher on Saturday, than on its first day, if the walk-ins are just as the advances suggest. The reports of the film have been on the mixed side but the second day advances landing higher than first day, only suggests that there has been some sort of acceptance. [Ayan Mukerji](https://www.pinkvilla.com/topic/ayan-mukerji) film and has been in the making for a considerably long time. [Brahmastra](https://www.pinkvilla.com/topic/brahmastra), starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Amitabh Bachchan, Nagarjuna Akkineni and Mouni Roy, along with a cameo appearance of Shah Rukh Khan shattered records on its opening day as it became the highest non holiday day 1 grosser for a bollywood film in nett terms. Based on the data coming from the three multiplex chains, the film's day 1 number is estimated to be around Rs.

Twitter is fully loaded with tweets of fans going wild over SRK's role in Ayan Mukerji's magnum opus starring Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt. As per Twitterati, ...

In Swades, Khan played the role of a NASA employee whereas in Brahmastra, he is seen playing the role of a scientist who is also a member of Brahmanch secret community possessing extra power. As per Twitterati, the character connects with Shah Rukh's character in Ashutosh Gowarika’s 2004 film Swades named Mohan Bhargav; Khan's name in Brahmastra is also Mohan Bhargav. Shah Rukh Khan's role in Brahmastra has left the audience stunned, with netizens saying that it gives a Swades vibe.

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.

Brahmastra box office: The Ayan Mukerji film, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt as the lead actors, beat the opening day figures of Sanju – Ranbir's ...

This seems to beat the opening day figures of Ranbir's highest opening so far, Sanju, which collected ₹34.75 crore on day one in 2018. The Ayan Mukerji film recorded a thunderous opening with collections coming in the range of around ₹35-36 crore despite releasing on a non-holiday. After the advance booking opened for Brahmastra, tickets worth ₹11 crore were sold by Wednesday night. Good advance booking figures had given hope that the film may do wonders on day one of its release in five languages including Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil and Telugu. It also hinted at overseas collections of around $8-10 million during the weekend. The report stated that the collections of the Hindi version will be around ₹32-33 crore nett.

Brahmastra box office: The Ayan Mukerji film, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt as the lead actors, beat the opening day figures of Sanju – Ranbir's ...

Good advance booking figures had given hope that the film may do wonders on day one of its release in five languages including Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil and Telugu. This seems to beat the opening day figures of Ranbir's highest opening so far, Sanju, which collected ₹34.75 crore on day one in 2018. The Ayan Mukerji film recorded a thunderous opening with collections coming in the range of around ₹35-36 crore despite releasing on a non-holiday.

'Mujhe iss astra ki shakti ka ehsaas hai Scientist sahab' – says Junoon, the antagonist of Brahmastra, played by the fierce Mouni Roy.

The usage of the word ‘membership’ to refer to the induction of Shiva into the secret society takes away from the seriousness of the scene. Blunders and misfit dialogues aside, the most painful part in Brahmastra was seeing Alia Bhatt, unarguably the best actress of our generation, reduced to a prop. One cannot help but wonder why Alia went for a role as inconsequential as that of Isha who serves little-to-no purpose in the grand scheme of things. It has cinematic brilliance and good visual effects but lacks soul and fails to make the audience feel for its characters. [Amitabh Bachchan](https://www.firstpost.com/tag/amitabh-bachchan)) who is the leader of Brahmansh, a secret society meant to guard Brahmastra. The usage of Love Storiya in Kesariya was only the tip of the iceberg. Ayan’s vision is truly brought to life on the celluloid but sadly, it is the script and the writing which is the hamartia of Brahmastra, the hero all of us hoped would revive Bollywood. As a fantasy film which borrows much of its themes and backstory from the ancient Indian mythology and the legends of Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh, one would expect the writers to stick to using Hindi words to address characters and symbols. [Brahmastra](https://www.firstpost.com/tag/brahmastra), played by the fierce [Mouni Roy](https://www.firstpost.com/tag/mouni-roy). When we see Shiva and Isha discuss the astras, they talk of ‘light’ many times. There is also a high-octane chase sequence featuring one of Junoon’s ‘killers’ which will keep you on the edge of your seat. They appear as sudden bursts of brilliance in between scenes which are monotonous and marred by poor writing.

Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt's 'Astraverse' has had a fire-cracking start at the box office. Helmed by Ayan Mukerji, 'Brahmastra Part One Shiva' has been ...

'Brahmastra Part One: Shiva' made on a big budget of Rs 410 crores, was able to collect a huge sum through its advance booking collections itself. One of the highlights is the extended cameo of Shah Rukh Khan, while Dimple Kapadia is also seen in a short role. Image: Ayan Mukerji/Instagram However, going by the box office numbers of its first-day collection, ‘Brahmastra’ has been able to end Bollywood’s dry spell at the ticket window. Check out the full report here. Helmed by Ayan Mukerji, ‘Brahmastra Part One Shiva’ has been able to rake in Rs 43 crore (gross) on the first day of its collection.

New Delhi: With Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) and BJP leaders upset at the police action against Bajrang Dal workers during a Brahmastra protest, ...

It is not just the VHP and the party functionaries who are upset with the police force who misbehaved with the Bajrang Dal activists. “Everyone has a right to do peaceful protest and the way police handled the Bajrang Dal activists has to be condemned. According to Thakur, garba had in the past been a “big way to carry out love jihad activities”. “An artist should not use words which hurt the sentiments of people,” Mishra “Public figures should understand public sentiments and should respect those who have made them stars. The Bajrang Dal, the youth wing of the VHP, had called for a boycott of the film after a 2011 interview surfaced of Ranbir professing his fondness for beef.

Brahmastra Day 1 box office collection: Director Ayan Mukherji's much-awaited sci-fi action film Brahmastra Part-1: Shiva, starring Alia Bhatt and Ranbir ...

This is a big blow for multiplex operators that in recent times have been led down by dismal performances of big flicks like 'Laal Singh Chaddha', 'Liger', ...

“'Brahmastra' is a king-sized disappointment. Made at a budget of Rs 450 crore, the movie is unlikely to make profit. Published: 10th September 2022 03:25 AM

Producer-Director Karan Johar's highly ambitious film Brahmastra starring Bollywood heavyweights such as Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Amitabh Bachchan, ...

[started](https://www.opindia.com/2022/09/pvr-and-inox-stocks-crash-after-poor-reviews-of-brahmastra-from-critics/) to fall. She eventually deactivated her account to control the backlash of her remarks. Netizens called for a boycott of the movie for its association with such a Hinduphobic person. This too attracted a lot of criticism. “Brahmastra review: Ayan Mukherji’s Rs 410 crore grand vision ends up becoming a film for kids!”, read the headline of Financial Express’ report reviewing the big-budget movie. Many other movie reviewers and media houses gave the movie abysmal ratings ranging from 2 to 3.5 stars out of 5. The Hindi version raked in Rs 53.95 crore at the box office on the first day, making it the highest opening day collection for a film in Hindi. He opined that the movie was ‘all gloss, no soul’. He completely wrote off the movie and called it a ‘king-sized disappointment’. [failed](https://www.opindia.com/2022/09/karan-johar-brahmastra-fails-to-impress-noted-critic-taran-adarsh-calls-it-king-sized-disappointment/) to make an impression on film critics and reviewers despite all of the hype surrounding it. Incidentally, Thugs of Hindostan earned around 52.5 crores on its opening day. Trade [website ](https://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7155)BoxOfficeIndia.com has reported Brahmastra’s collection at around Rs 35-36 crore.

Directed by Ayan Mukherji, the film features Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt in lead roles, along with Amitabh Bachchan, Nagarjuna, and Mouni Roy. Making the Karan ...

This sudden revaluation of the film’s box office potential is being attributed as the root cause of the lowered prices PVR and INOX have seen. However, now we hear that post the release of Brahmastra both stocks have seen a drop.Brahmastra negative reviews affect the stock price of PVR and INOX; both slump by approx. As per reports, both PVR Cinemas and INOX Leisure have seen a 5% drop in share prices ending at Rs 1,833 and Rs 494 respectively on the NSE (National Stock Exchange). In fact, during the week before release, both PVR Cinemas and INOX Leisure witnessed a growth of 2-4% in their share prices. In the run-up to its release, Brahmastra was making headlines each day, and with the growing anticipation for the film, theatres benefited considerably. Making the Karan Johar-produced Brahmastra extra special is the fact that the film features cameos by none other than Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone.

After watching Brahmastra at a special screening, Neetu Kapoor told Ayan Mukerji that the film takes time to build, though it has a 'superb ending'.

Neetu was spotted at a special screening of [Brahmastra](https://www.hindustantimes.com/topic/brahmastra) where she shared her views about the film starring son Ranbir Kapoor. With collections in the range of ₹35-36 crore, the film has recorded [Ranbir Kapoor](https://www.hindustantimes.com/topic/ranbir-kapoor)'s latest film Brahmastra takes time to build, though she added that the ending is ‘outstanding’. After watching Brahmastra at a special screening, Neetu Kapoor told Ayan Mukerji that the film takes time to build, though it has a ‘superb ending’. But once the film takes off (gestured smooth movement)." initially it takes time (to build).

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor starrer Brahmastra has set the global box office on fire and smashed it out of the park with day 1 bumper opening.

Produced by Star Studios and Dharma Productions, the magnum opus is currently in theatres in 2D, 3D and Imax 3D in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada with a stellar ensemble cast of Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Mouni Roy and Nagarjuna Akkineni. One of the major highlights of the film was cameos by Shah Rukh Khan as Vanar Astra and Deepika Padukone as Jal Astra. Rajamouli presents Brahmastra Part One: Shiva in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam. 75 cr, igniting celebrations across the country, the film Industry, theatre owners and audiences, with the weekend total expected to be huge! [Ranbir Kapoor](https://www.pinkvilla.com/topic/ranbir-kapoor) and [Alia Bhatt](https://www.pinkvilla.com/topic/alia-bhatt) starrer Brahmastra was one of the most-awaited films of 2022. [Brahmāstra](https://www.pinkvilla.com/topic/brahmastra) has received phenomenal audience reactions from India and across the globe, calling it the must-watch big screen experience of all time and a complete family entertainer with Action, Romance, Drama and Grand VFX for all age groups.

After watching Brahmastra, Ranbir Kapoor's mother, actor Neetu Kapoor told Ayan Mukerji that the film's "ending is superb."

[The Indian Express](https://indianexpress.com)’ Shubhra Gupta gave the film 1.5 stars and wrote, “Despite all those non-stop computer graphics, the opulence of the sets, the starry array, the film’s commitment to its razzle dazzle, we never really buy into it completely. [Mumbai](https://indianexpress.com/section/cities/mumbai/) on Thursday. [Brahmastra Part One: Shiva starring Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor](https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/box-office-collection/brahmastra-day-1-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-biggest-non-holiday-release-8141948/), finally hit the theatres on Friday.

Brahmastra had a great start on Friday with worldwide gross box office collection of ₹75 crore, co-producer Karan Johar announced on Saturday. | Bollywood.

It is being praised for the use of VFX in bringing the action scenes to life on screen. [Brahmastra Part One: Shiva](https://www.hindustantimes.com/topic/brahmastra) had a great start in theatres across the world as it released on Friday in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada. The film has also recorded a decent advance booking for the weekend. The report stated that the Hindi version alone collected ₹32-33 crore nett on the opening day. Starring [Ranbir Kapoor ](https://www.hindustantimes.com/topic/ranbir-kapoor)and Alia Bhatt together for the first time, the Ayan Mukerji directorial opened at worldwide gross collection of ₹75 crore. The film's producer Karan Johar shared the update on Instagram and captioned his post, “Humbled…

Filmmaker Ayan Mukerji, whose latest release is Brahmastra: Part One - Shiva, said that he envisioned the film in away that would challenge limits of Indian ...

Additionally, Brahmastra was also supported with On-set Camera Equipments and state of the art sound stages. "This couldn't have been achieved without the unabating hard work from teams across Prime Focus, DNEG, and ReDefine. The makers of Brahmastra roped in the talented teams of Prime Focus Group that delivered 3D Conversion on critically and technically acclaimed movies like Avatar and Gravity. The editing of Brahmastra was under the supervision by PF's very own co-founder, Prakash Kurup. An ambitious story by Mukerji along with a diverse pool of talent, the benchmark was set high enough to represent Indian films at a global level. Namit and his teams were an integral part of this journey and have worked hard alongside me to bring this adventure film to life.

Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut took potshots at Brahmastra producer Karan Johar and director Ayan Mukerji as she shared her take on the recently released ...

She even claimed that the duo tried to 'exploit religious sentiments' with their mythological drama. Not just that, the Dhaakad star has also slammed the makers of the film for being 'creativity deprived, success-starved, greedy people.' The Dhaakad actress feels that the filmmaker 'burnt 600 crores to ashes'.

The actress also accused Ayan of exploiting religious sentiments. According to her, the name of the film was Jalaluddin Rumi which was later changed to Shiva.

Follow us on [also read] [Entertainment](https://www.firstpost.com/category/entertainment) [Here's why Brahmastra stands a better chance than Vikram Vedha at the box-office](https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/heres-why-brahmastra-stands-a-better-chance-than-vikram-vedha-at-the-box-office-11191401.html) [Brahmastra](https://www.firstpost.com/tag/brahmastra), starring [Ranbir Kapoor](https://www.firstpost.com/tag/ranbir-kapoor), [Alia Bhatt](https://www.firstpost.com/tag/alia-bhatt), [Amitabh Bachchan](https://www.firstpost.com/tag/amitabh-bachchan), and [Nagarjuna](https://www.firstpost.com/tag/nagarjuna), in the lead roles, was released on 9 September. But the original 2017 film in Tamil, has been on OTT for two years now. The actress further mentioned how Karan Johar “will do everything but not hire competent writers, directors, actors and other talent.” “Why not in the first place hire those they went begging to fix this disaster called Brahmastra,” she added. Taking a dig at the so-called “movie mafia”, Kangana wrote, “Today we don’t have a single international studio left in our country we can pitch our films to. Only traditional financers and individual producers are too far and few.” The actress also accused Ayan of exploiting religious sentiments. all turned pujaris suddenly begged south actors and directors to promote their film,” she said. The actress said that KJo is more interested in “everyone’s sex life” than his film’s scripts. “He self admittedly buys reviews, stars, and fake collection numbers and tickets…this time around he tried to ride Hinduism and south wave… [Kangana Ranaut](https://www.firstpost.com/tag/kangana-ranaut) too joined those panning the film and said people who call director [Ayan Mukerji](https://www.firstpost.com/tag/ayan-mukerji) a “genius” should be “jailed immediately.” Kangana in a series of Instagram Stories bashed Brahmastra and even termed it a “disaster.” In one of the Instagram Stories, she pointed out how Ayan Mukerji took “12 years to make this film, replaced 14 DOPs, changed 85 ADs, and shot for over 400 days” only to “burn 600 crores to ashes”.

With a worldwide box-office collection of Rs 75-crore on its opening day, Brahmastra Part One: Shiva has heightened the Hindi film industry's hope of ending ...

Their love-at-first-sight track is a cliche and in the absence of organic onscreen chemistry, it’s hard to establish the power of their romance. The scale of a movie works when the characters’ actions are grand and their journey exceptional. What’s the use of a routine song-and-dance sequence if it’s not contributing to the narrative? It was released on 5,019 screens in India and 3,894 overseas and is expected to register a total weekend collection of around Rs 200 crore. PVR’s Kamal Gianchandani has even tweeted this morning that they are “having a fabulous weekend which is so encouraging given the massive lineup of films over the next three months”. With a worldwide box-office collection of Rs 75-crore on its opening day, Brahmastra Part One: Shiva has heightened the Hindi film industry’s hope of ending the dry spell at the box office.

Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt starrer Brahmastra witnessed a grand opening globally on Friday with a gross collection of ₹75 crore. Billed as a trilogy, ...

According to her, those who called Ayan Mukerji a genius 'should be jailed immediately'.Brahmastra poster. alia bhatt. ranbir kapoor. ayan mukerji. kangana ...

Why not in the first place hire those they went begging to fix this disastser called Brahmastra (sic)," she stated. Karan Johar, in every show forces people to call Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor best actors and Ayan Mukerji a genius...slowly he started to believe this lie. What else explains the Rs 600 crore budget of this film to a director who never made a good enough film in his life.

Spoilers for Brahmastra Part One ahead: Fans have spotted Deepika Padukone in a blink-and-you-miss cameo in Brahmastra, claiming she plays Ranbir Kapoor's ...

[Bollywood Movies](https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood)along with Latest [Entertainment News](https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment)from Bollywood at Hindustan Times. Later in the story, Shiva’s mother Amrita is revealed to be a member of the secret society Brahmansh and the wielder of the Jalastra. Also read: [Shah Rukh Khan’s cameo in Brahmastra confirmed by Mouni Roy](https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/shah-rukh-khan-s-cameo-in-brahmastra-confirmed-by-mouni-roy-he-has-a-guest-appearance-101661944924967.html) And what’s more, they are convinced that she is playing ex-boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor’s mother in a flashback sequence. But it’s a short scene immediately after the interval where Deepika was spotted. [Brahmastra Part One- Shiva](https://www.hindustantimes.com/topic/brahmastra) released in theatres on Friday after being in production for longer than most of us remember.

Fans were thrilled to spot actor Deepika Padukone in Brahmastra Part One: Shiva. There is speculation that she is playing Ranbir's mother in the trilogy.

[Hrithik Roshan](https://indianexpress.com/about/hrithik-roshan/), [Ranveer Singh](https://indianexpress.com/about/ranveer-singh/) and Deepika Padukone will be seen in the leading roles. [September 10, 2022] 😭#BrahmastraPart2Dev will have #DeepikaPadukone as Amrita & #RanveerSingh as Dev. Also Amrita & Dev are the name of #AyanMukerji’s parents. While the film’s promotions have been on for a few weeks now, the makers held on to some surprises and the viewers were pleased to witness them in the theatre and one of those big surprises was [Deepika Padukone](https://indianexpress.com/about/deepika-padukone/)’s presence in the film. [Brahmastra](https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/brahmastra-movie-review-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-film-fails-to-entertain-8140135/) is creating the right kind of buzz for itself.

Deepika Padukone made a striking cameo in Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt starrer Brahmastra and fans are going gaga over it.

It was earlier reported that she would be a part of Brahmastra’s sequel and now after fans spotted her in the movie, they are quite excited to see her in a full-fledged role in the sequel. She will also feature in Nag Ashwin’s Project K with Prabhas, and the remake of The Intern, where she will share screen space with Amitabh Bachchan. In the [Ranbir Kapoor](https://www.pinkvilla.com/topic/ranbir-kapoor) and Alia Bhatt starrer she played Amrita, Shiva’s mother. [Deepika Padukone](https://www.pinkvilla.com/topic/brahmastra) will most likely be a pivotal part of Brahmastra’s sequel. Although her face was not clearly visible in the scenes, that was enough to make fans go gaga over the actress who will reportedly play the lead in Brahmastra’s sequel. Well, yesterday, September 9, was a big day for all Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt fans as the much-awaited film released.

PVR Pictures CEO Kamal Gianchandani has refuted reports that Brahmastra led to hundreds of crores in losses for the cinema chain. He wondered if this was a ...

The fantasy drama arrives in the wake of a sustained boycott campaign, and immense pressure to perform, after a series of high-profile Hindi films tanked at the box office. The domestic figures are expected to witness a 10% jump [on day two](https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/brahmastra-box-office-day-estimates-35-crore-8142799/), according to a Box Office India report. He added, “Is it a lack of understanding or is it intentionally designed to cast doubts?

Brahmastra 1 has been released today and stars Nagarjuna, Mouni Roy, Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor and Amitabh Bachchan in vital roles. Shah Rukh Khan is also a ...

Brahmastra part 2 was announced after the release of Brahmastra 1. The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). It is not confirmed who will play Dev in the second part. [Ayan Mukerji](/topic/ayan-mukerji)directed the first part after directing Wake Up Sid and Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, amongst others. The first part of the trilogy had a budget of over Rs 350 crore, making it one of the most massive films this year. Fans have shown excitement around the film, and this is the first of the trilogy.

The Ayan Mukerji directed Brahmastra is now headed to record an opening weekend to the North of Rs 122 crore at an All India level. Read detailed box office ...

The two-day national total stands will stand in the vicinity of Rs 77 crore and Brahmastra is now headed to record an opening weekend to the north of Rs 122 crore. With this, the second day all India total of Brahmastra will stand in the vicinity of Rs 40.50 crore, with an outside chance of hitting the Rs 42 crore mark depending on how well a hold the mass belts show. The Hindi version of Brahmastra too will hit the century over the weekend. The on-ground talk seems to be decent to good and it’s the hold in collections on Monday that will determine the journey of Brahmastra ahead. There is a jump of around 17 to 20 percent in the three national chains – PVR, Inox, and Cinepolis – whereas the single screens too are rock-steady with occupancy similar to the opening day. According to early trends, Brahmastra (Hindi) is looking at a Saturday collection in the range of Rs 36.75 to 37.75 crore, taking the two-day Hindi total to Rs 68.50 crore.

Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt starrer fantasy action-adventure film's first impression has been encouraging with fans also showing excitement ...

RECOMMENDED Brahmastra has been jointly produced by Dharma Productions and Disney, among others. According to reports and trade analysts, the movie earned around Rs 43.3 crore on its opening day. On the other hand, Mouni Roy’s character Junoon, the queen of dark forces, is on a quest to get hold of the Brahmastra. While it is still not revealed who will play 'Dev' in the second part, there have been speculations that either Ranveer Singh or Hrithik Roshan could play the lead role in the film. Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt starrer fantasy action-adventure film’s first impression has been encouraging with fans also showing excitement around it.

Brahmastra: A guide to the Astraverse and Astras of Ranbir Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Nagarjuna, Shah Rukh Khan · Calcutta · Published 10.09.22, 02:55 PM.

Residing in a guarded ashram in the foothills of the Himalaya, Guru yields the mighty Prabhastra, or the sword of light. Jal Astra: The movie does not reveal who yields Jal Astra, or the power of the water. Nandi Astra: Nandi the bull is the fabled vahan (vehicle) of Lord Shiva. Vanarastra: As the name suggests, this Astra gives one the power of a vanar (monkey). Shaped like an anklet, the Astra enables its wearer to jump and climb with the agility of an anthropoid. Thus begins the tale of Shiva (Ranbir Kapoor) and Isha (Alia Bhatt) and how fate brings them together to unravel the secrets of the universe.

PVR Cinemas CEO Kamal Gianchandani has set the record straight about 'false and negative' stories floating in the media regarding the recent release ...

Brahmastra released to a very strong opening at the box office. [Ranbir Kapoor](https://www.hindustantimes.com/topic/ranbir-kapoor), Alia Bhatt and Mouni Roy, along with extended cameos from Amitabh Bachchan, Nagarjuna, and Shah Rukh Khan. “The way advances / pre sales are today (Saturday), @_PVRCinemas would easily cross 9 cr NBOC (today) and 10 cr NBOC on day 3/ Sunday. The report from Business Insider claimed that the cinema chains suffered losses of around ₹800 crore due to the dip. #PVR is having a fabulous weekend which is so encouraging given the massive lineup of films over the next 3 months,” he added. Also read: [Vivek Agnihotri calls Bollywood 'fake' after reports claim PVR, Inox suffered ₹800 crore loss due to Brahmastra](https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/vivek-agnihotri-on-reports-that-pvr-inox-faced-800-cr-loss-due-to-brahmastra-101662727779395.html)

Brahmastra Part One: Shiva hit the screens on September 9, 2022. Though the movie has opened up to a mixed bunch of reactions, many are now waiting for the ...

Finally a movie with a cinema experience. [Amrita](/topic/amrita). Though the movie has opened up to a mixed bunch of reactions, many are now waiting for the Part 2: Dev, already.