Nagarjuna is basking the love and success he is receiving for Brahmastra. The fantasy adventure film directed by Ayan Mukerji is receiving mixed reviews from the audience and critics. Brahmastra marks the debut of the South superstar in Bollywood. The 63 years old actor revealed that he wanted to be a part of the film no matter what.
Brahmastra: Part One Shiva is a fantasy sci-fi-mythological flick featuring an ensemble cast including Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Amitabh Bachchan, Nagarjuna, and Mouni Roy. Shah Rukh Khan also appears in the movie in a cameo role. Similarly, Nagarjuna too featured in the Hindi film for a short-length role which made his fans upset. However, the actor asserted that he had to be a part of this film.
Nagarjuna said, “When Ayan narrated the story to me, I was very sure I wanted to do this film no matter what the length of my role. It’s not always about how long you are on screen. In Andha Kanoon Amitji had a guest appearance. But people remember the film only for him. I don’t think anything like Brahmastra has been attempted in Indian cinema before. I just had to be part of it.”
Talking about his brief role in the film Nagarjuna said, “Sometimes it is a pleasure to just be part of a film you believe in regardless of the length of the film. I’ve done more than enough films where I am in nearly every frame. Brahmastra was fun to shoot. All my scenes were with Alia and Ranbir, and they are so talented.”
He further spoke on what fans can see from him in the coming time. He said, “I am there in full-force in my next release The Ghost. It is an out-and-out action thriller. At this stage of my career I like doing action films. At my age I think I am in good shape.”
Brahmastra: Part One Shiva managed to mint Rs 225 crore in gross box office collection worldwide in its first weekend. Amid the negativity on social media, the film received mixed reviews. Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt starrer film released in theaters on 9th September after years in the making. Helmed by Ayan Mukerji the film is backed by Dharma productions and Star Studios. South director SS Rajamouli presented the film in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam languages.
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