Mumbai: Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor’s much-anticipated film, ‘Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva’, has made headlines once again, this time with its impressive victory at the 70th National Film Awards. The film, directed by Ayan Mukerji, has clinched three prestigious awards, reaffirming the hard work put into the project.
National Award Wins
Brahmāstra has been honored with the Best Film in AVGC (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comic), Best Music Direction, and Best Male Playback Singer for Arijit Singh’s romantic track “Kesariya.” The accolades highlight the film’s outstanding contributions in visual effects and music, areas that were initially met with mixed reactions from critics.
Fans’ Reactions
Not surprised Brahmastra won a national award. People love hating on Ranbir and Alia but the movie had great VFX work and it was a step in the right direction. Got rewarded for the hardwork , vision and bravery pic.twitter.com/oMR9Y31NOw
— 🖤 (@ameye_17) August 17, 2024
On social media, fans have been expressing their joy and celebrating the film’s success. Many are praising the exceptional VFX work and the dedication that went into creating the film. One fan tweeted, “Not surprised Brahmāstra won a national award. People love hating on Ranbir and Alia, but the movie had great VFX work and it was a step in the right direction. Got rewarded for the hard work, vision, and bravery.”
#Brahmastra winning best VFX is a no brainer!
— Anuj Radia (@AnujRadia) August 16, 2024
#Brahmastra is tht underdog who has been fighting against the odds, struggling but not giving up
It received the extreme hate during its release,it struggled & fought back
They called it worst vfx film,but it still fought back
now they r doubting the franchise.i’ll fought back pic.twitter.com/ohnTnXADiF
— V🐧 (@V_for___) August 16, 2024
Another user shared their enthusiasm, stating, “The hard work is paying off 👏,” reflecting the general sentiment among fans who have long supported the film despite its initial criticism.
The hard work is paying off 👏#RanbirKapoor #Brahmastra pic.twitter.com/voHHzMFBZu
— souvIK (@_xsouvIK) August 17, 2024
Celebrating Special Moments
Brahmāstra holds a special place for both Ranbir and Alia, who not only worked together on this film but also fell in love on set. Their real-life romance blossomed into marriage before the film’s release, and the couple welcomed their daughter, Raha, later that year. The film’s success adds to the couple’s personal and professional achievements.
Looking Ahead
With the success of Brahmāstra, fans are eagerly awaiting the sequel, Brahmāstra: Part Two – Dev, scheduled for release in December 2026. The anticipation for the continuation of this cinematic journey is high, as audiences look forward to seeing more of the magical world created by Mukerji and brought to life by Bhatt and Kapoor.
In conclusion, Brahmāstra’s National Award wins are a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire team, and the film’s ongoing success continues to be a proud moment for its creators and fans alike.