Mythological films based on Krishna often portray him as a god and warrior due to the great powers he held and his role within the Mahabharata. This movie reviews an alternate angle toward exploring Krishna by exploring the love, compassion, and dedication Krishna has shown in all of his different relationships. Directed by Hardik Gajjar, the film provides the audience with a visual extravaganza including vivid visuals, musical score, and an emotional storied experience that centers around Krishna's heart through the way he interacted with the most significant people in his life, especially - but not limited to - Radharani, Rukmini, and Satyabhama.

Plot Summary 

The film opens with the death of Krishna at Bhalka Tirth, and then fast-forwards to Jagannath Puri in 2026, when a young man hears teachings that combine the wisdom of Krsha with the world of today. Then it takes a backward look at the life of Krishna, The film depicts the journey of Krsha from Vrindavan to Dwarka to Kurukshetra. Rather than base its story primarily on Radha and Krishna as is the case in most adaptations of their story, this film emphasizes equally the emotions of Satyabhama, as well as the wisdom of Rukmini. In fact, the film also discusses Krishna's marriages, and his rescue of the 16,000 princesses from Narkasura, adding depth to the storyline. The theme of the second half of the film is dramatically influenced by Krishna's internal struggle to find the balance between spreading love and fulfilling his duty to protect others.

Positive Points

Visually, the film is terrific. The cinematography creates a heavenly, artistic environment that complements the mythical world. The immersive visual experience created by the large set design and costuming combined with the devotional aesthetic of the film will allow the viewer to feel as though they are experiencing each scene in real time. All of the emotional moments (Bhama's grief from losing her beloved; Krishna yearning for tranquility) were successful as well as any musical components, which added to the narrative's depth and created emotional experiences for the audience at various points in the film.

Among all the performances, the strongest is Sanskruti Jayana as Satyabhama, capturing the character’s jealousy, sadness, and strength. While Siddharth Gupta grows into his role as Krishna (delivering a genuine performance) Sushmita Bhat and Nivaashiyini Krishnan also do well with their own performances.

Negative Points

Some parts of the screenplay suffer from pacing issues, especially the first half. Key aspects of the storyline are condensed and not fully explained, making it less accessible to those unfamiliar with Krishna. Additionally, the large number of songs can take away from the story at times as well.

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Overall: This movie is pretty much a complete near-perfect movie, and very heartfelt. Krishna has love for all living beings and does not wish to engage in violence or war in this story about him. Yet some people have criticized its speed and style of narration, while I found the entire cast gave good performances, the film contains many highly charged emotional moments, and also from a visual standpoint, the film is well worth your investment of both your time and interest.