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This 2 hour 47 minute mega budget film was released after 6 delays in 8 years, earned Rs 418 crore, the film is.., lead actors are....
In the world of showbiz, many films come and go like passing clouds. With the overload of content on OTT and releases every Friday, audiences have a shorter attention span and many options to binge on. Therefore, the time alignment of the film holds paramount importance as that can become the making and breaking factor of the movie at the box office. However, there are a few films that surpass these odds and emerge as winners.
The film that we are talking about is none other than 'Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva. Released on September 9, 2022. This movie was in the making for nearly a decade and got postponed six times in s span of 8 years. But when it finally did, it hit gold at the box office, and not only that, but it also reignited theatrical business by bringing about cinematic excitement post-COVID.
The film was originally announced in 2014 with the title 'Dragon'. Aryan Mukeji's film plot revolved around fire, energy, and the ancient weapon Brahmastra.
Earlier, this film was supposed to be released on Independence Day in 2019, but then it got postponed to Christmas. Again, its release got further escalated to September 2020; however, the pandemic broke in 2020 and was finally released in the year 2022.
But despite multiple delays, this mega-budget film was made on a whopping cost of Rs. 410 crores. It collected Rs. 75 crores on the opening day and Rs. 418 crores worldwide in its total theatrical run. Reigniting the magic of the big screen, this movie was a massive hit both commercially and critically. From the larger-than-life visual experience to the great VFX, storytelling, and the star-studded cast, everything about this film was an experience to watch.
This multi-starrer film featured Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt in the lead, marking as their debut as a couple, which was widely hailed given their real-life relationship. It also featured superstars like Amitabh Bachchan, Nagarjuna, and Shah Rukh Khan's cameo.
Brahmastra wasn't just a film, it was an experience that entailed elements that the Indian audience had never seen before.
This story of Brahmastra also goes contrary to the belief of 'timing is everything', rather, it's the vision, story, and great cast that is everything.
