Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- colorful
- propulsive
- romantic
- blockbuster movie night
- bollywood night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film ambitious and visually impressive, praising its mythology-driven spectacle while faulting its screenplay and dialogue.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The plot establishes the Astraverse through the Brahmastra, magical abilities, and guardians connected to Indian mythic traditions.
Shiva begins as a DJ and discovers extraordinary abilities while becoming responsible for protecting the Brahmastra.
Critics consistently praised the state-of-the-art VFX, colorful magical imagery, and action sequences.
The film combines Indian mythology and folk tales with a modern superhero origin framework and Hindi commercial cinema scale.
Films like Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva, and why
Krrish
mythological superhero fantasy, colorful visual spectacle, and a young hero discovering extraordinary powers
Ra.One
Indian fantasy action built around ancient mythology, magical powers, and large-scale CGI spectacle
Doctor Strange
superhero origin story with a romantic core, propulsive action, and heightened visual effects
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
myth-infused fantasy adventure centered on a powerful artifact and forces of light versus darkness
Movie Details
- Director
- Ayan Mukerji
- Release Date
- 2022-09-08
- Runtime
- 168 min
- Rating
- 6.3 / 10 (206)
Cast
- Ranbir Kapoor
- Alia Bhatt
- Mouni Roy
- Amitabh Bachchan
- Nagarjuna Akkineni
- Shah Rukh Khan
- Dimple Kapadia
- Saurav Gurjar
- Rouhallah Gazi
- Gurfateh Pirzada
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Hulu, Disney Plus
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva about?
- A DJ discovers luminous supernatural powers and joins his beloved in a mythic race to defend an ancient weapon from an encroaching darkness.
- What is Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva as moderate.
- What did critics think of Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva?
- Critics broadly found the film ambitious and visually impressive, praising its mythology-driven spectacle while faulting its screenplay and dialogue.
- Which films are like Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva?
- Films with a similar feel include Krrish, Ra.One, Doctor Strange, and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
- How long is Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva?
- Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva runs 168 minutes.
- Where can I watch Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva?
- In United States, Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva streams on Hulu, Disney Plus.
