Ranbir Kapoor is preparing the release of his next film Brahmastra. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the film is an upcoming fantasy adventure that also features Alia Bhatt, Amitabh Bachchan, Nagarjuna, and Mouni Roy. Ahead of its release, the makers released several teasers of the film. While much of the plot has been kept under wraps, Ranbir Kapoor has now delved into the details of his character.
In Brahmastra Part One: Shiva, Ranbir Kapoor plays Shiva. Speaking about the character at a recent event, he said, “I play the character of Shiva, who is a DJ and he was born with a certain weird connection to fire.”
He added, “It is his journey into the world of ancient astras (weapons) and realizing the divine connection to fire and also his connection to the awakening of Brahmastra.”
During the event, Ranbir dropped a new teaser of the film which introduces us to the main characters. Check it here:
Bramastra Part One: Shiva is the first part of a trilogy inspired by Indian mythology. The film will see Alia Bhatt as Isha Sharma. The actress is sharing screen space with husband Ranbir Kapoor for the first time. Apart from the main duo, Amitabh Bachchan plays Professor Arvind Chaturvedi, Nagarjuna Akkineni plays Ajay Vashisht, and Mouni Roy plays Damayanti Singhania.
The synopsis of Bramastra reads – BRAHMASTRA – the trilogy, is a 3 part film franchise and the start of India’s first original universe – the Astraverse. It is an original new cinematic universe inspired by concepts and tales deeply rooted in Indian mythology but set in the modern world, with an epic storytelling of fantasy, adventure, good versus evil, love and hope; all with state-of-the-art technology and unprecedented visual glasses.
The film hits theaters on September 9 this year.
