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Brahmastra 2 begins scripting, social media response mixed
Work on Brahmastra 2 has begun, with the script being prepared. Ranbir Kapoor will reprise his roles as Dev and Shiva, completing Ramayana Part Two filming by January 2027 before starting Brahmastra…
Work on Brahmastra 2 has begun, with the script being prepared. Ranbir Kapoor will reprise his roles as Dev and Shiva, completing Ramayana Part Two filming by January 2027 before starting Brahmastra 2 in April 2027. Alia Bhatt is expected to return, while director Ayan Mukerji is in talks with Deepika Padukone to play Amruta. The sequel is planned as a bigger-scale film exploring Indian mythology with a modern approach.
Social media reactions to the update have been mixed. While some fans expressed excitement, many neutral viewers declared disinterest, citing that the first film was not up to the mark. Trade experts noted that Brahmastra Part One: Shiva was neither a hit nor a blockbuster, and frequent delays have killed hype. A section of audience said they would watch only if actors like Hrithik Roshan or Ranveer Singh portray Dev.
Criticism has also targeted Mukerji's recent work, with netizens suggesting Dharma Productions should find another director. Some users advised Karan Johar to hire a director from the South Indian film industry. Alia Bhatt was criticised for being wasted in the first film, with fans demanding a bigger role. The final outcome remains uncertain as only a small announcement has been made.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Brahmastra Part One: Shiva had a reported budget of over Rs 400 crore and grossed about Rs 431 crore worldwide, a performance that fell short of the blockbuster tag its scale demanded. The sequel now enters a high-stakes landscape: the past three years have seen audience tolerance for interconnected cinematic universes drop sharply, especially for films that underperform critically. Dharma Productions and Ayan Mukerji must also contend with the memory of first-film complaints, weak writing and underutilised actors like Alia Bhatt, which social media is already reviving. The next concrete signal will be an official cast announcement and a release date, because until then the project remains speculative. A target to watch is whether the budget is scaled back from the first film's level or increased further, which would indicate the studio's confidence in the franchise.
Source: m9.news
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