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{{Short description|2022 Indian film directed by Ayan Mukerji}}

{{Use Indian English|date=October 2019}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2023}}
{{Infobox film
| name           = Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva
| image          = Brahmastra Teaser.jpeg
| caption        = Theatrical release poster
| director       = [[Ayan Mukerji]]
| writer         = [[Ayan Mukerji]] <br />[[Hussain Dalal]] <br />(Dialogues) <ref> {{citeweb|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/writer-hussain-dalal-reacts-to-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoors-brahmastra-dialogues-getting-trolled-exclusive/articleshow/96798417.cms|title= Writer Hussain Dalal reacts to Alia Bhatt-Ranbir Kapoor's 'Brahmastra' dialogues getting trolled |date=6 January 2023|work=India Today}}</ref>
| based_on       = 
| producer       = {{Plainlist|<!--Credits as per the trailer [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgS_6UbQ8JM&t=170s] at 2:50-->
* [[Karan Johar]]
* [[Apoorva Mehta]]
* [[Namit Malhotra]]
* [[Ranbir Kapoor]]
* Marijke DeSouza
* Ayan Mukerji
}}
| starring       = {{Plainlist|
* [[Amitabh Bachchan]]
* [[Ranbir Kapoor]]
* [[Alia Bhatt]]
* [[Mouni Roy]]
* [[Nagarjuna (actor)|Nagarjuna Akkineni]]
}}
| cinematography = {{Plainlist|
*[[V. Manikandan]]
*[[Pankaj Kumar (cinematographer)|Pankaj Kumar]]
*[[Sudeep Chatterjee]]
*Vikash Nowlakha
*Patrick Duroux
}}
| editing        = Prakash Kurup
| music          = '''Score:'''<br />Tanuj Tiku<br />'''Songs:'''<br />[[Pritam]]
| studio         = {{Plainlist|
* [[Star Studios]]
* [[Dharma Productions]]
* [[DNEG|Prime Focus]]{{efn|Serves as the producer of and provider for the film's visual effects.<ref name="Prime Focus_Asianet">{{Cite news |last=Bhonsale |first=Divya |date=15 June 2022 |title=Did you know Bramastra's VFX is done by the same Indian firm that worked on Oscar-winning Dune? |language=en |work=[[Asianet News]] |url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/entertainment/did-you-know-brahmastra-vfx-is-done-by-the-same-indian-firm-that-worked-on-oscar-winning-dune-drb-rdiga |access-date=23 August 2022 }}{{Dead link|date=October 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref name="Prime Focus_IGN">{{Cite web |last=Nair |first=Rupesh |date=16 June 2022 |title=Brahmastra's VFX Team Has Worked on Avengers: Endgame, DUNE, Stranger Things, and Also Jurassic World: Dominion |language=en |website=[[IGN|IGN India]] |url=https://in.ign.com/brahmastra/172958/news/brahmastras-vfx-team-has-worked-on-avengers-endgame-dune-stranger-things-and-also-jurassic-world-dom |access-date=23 August 2022 |archive-date=8 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908085832/https://in.ign.com/brahmastra/172958/news/brahmastras-vfx-team-has-worked-on-avengers-endgame-dune-stranger-things-and-also-jurassic-world-dom |url-status=live }}</ref>}}
* Starlight Pictures<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 May 2021 |title=Breaking: Ayan Mukerji turns producer with Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt starrer Brahmastra |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/breaking-ayan-mukerji-turns-producer-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-starrer-brahmastra/ |access-date=13 June 2022 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |archive-date=12 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211112152409/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/breaking-ayan-mukerji-turns-producer-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-starrer-brahmastra/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}
| distributor    = {{Plainlist|
* Star Studios (India)
* [[20th Century Studios]] (North America){{efn|Like the previous logo (Fox Star Studios), American and international prints of films starting with Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva have the 20th Century Studios logo preceding it.}}<ref name="thewaltdisneycompany.com">{{cite web | url=https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/20th-century-studios-debuts-trailer-for-brahmastra-part-one-shiva/ | title=20th Century Studios Debuts Trailer for 'Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva' | date=29 August 2022 | access-date=22 September 2022 | archive-date=26 September 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220926013340/https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/20th-century-studios-debuts-trailer-for-brahmastra-part-one-shiva/ | url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="indianexpress.com">{{cite web | url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-brahmastra-hollywood-20th-century-studios-shares-trailer-8108192/ | title=Ranbir-Alia's Brahmastra makes beeline for Hollywood, 20th Century Studios shares trailer and teases film's 'cutting-edge technology' | date=24 August 2022 | access-date=22 September 2022 | archive-date=22 September 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922230856/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-brahmastra-hollywood-20th-century-studios-shares-trailer-8108192/ | url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures]] (International; except Latin America & Europe)<ref name="Disney">{{Bulleted list|
*{{Cite news |last=Tartaglione |first=Nancy |date=27 April 2022 |title=Disney Adds Bollywood Epic 'Brahmastra Part One: Shiva' To Domestic Slate, Sets Release Date – CinemaCon |language=en-US |website=[[Deadline Hollywood|Deadline]] |url=https://deadline.com/2022/04/brahmastra-part-one-shiva-release-date-united-states-1235010988/ |access-date=28 April 2022 |archive-date=27 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220427225541/https://deadline.com/2022/04/brahmastra-part-one-shiva-release-date-united-states-1235010988/ |url-status=live }}
*{{Cite magazine |last=Pandey |first=Ashish |date=9 May 2022 |title=Alia-Ranbir's Brahmastra, Thor Love and Thunder, Black Panther 2 in Disney's global release slate: report |magazine=[[India Today]] |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/alia-ranbir-s-brahmastra-thor-love-and-thunder-black-panther-2-in-disney-s-global-release-slate-1947115-2022-05-09 |access-date=14 June 2022 |archive-date=13 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220613211532/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/alia-ranbir-s-brahmastra-thor-love-and-thunder-black-panther-2-in-disney-s-global-release-slate-1947115-2022-05-09 |url-status=live }}
*{{Cite web |title=Brahmāstra official credits |url=https://www.dneg.com/show/brahmastra/ |access-date=11 December 2020 |work=[[DNEG|Prime Focus]] |date=27 November 2020 |language=en |archive-date=13 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210613163656/https://www.dneg.com/show/brahmastra/ |url-status=live }}
}}</ref><ref name="Star Studios">{{Cite web |date=7 May 2022 |title=Ranbir-Alia starrer Brahmastra to get a global theatrical release |url=https://english.madhyamam.com/india/ranbir-alia-starrer-brahmastra-to-get-a-global-theatrical-release-996774 |access-date=23 August 2022 |website=[[Madhyamam]] |language=en |archive-date=8 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908085833/https://english.madhyamam.com/india/ranbir-alia-starrer-brahmastra-to-get-a-global-theatrical-release-996774 |url-status=live }}</ref>
| released       = {{Film date|df=yes|2022|09|09}}
| runtime        = 167 minutes<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/brahmastra-part-one-shiva-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc00odq3otc|title=Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva|website=[[British Board of Film Classification]]|access-date=8 September 2022|archive-date=8 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908085838/https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/brahmastra-part-one-shiva-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc00odq3otc|url-status=live}}</ref>)
}}
| released       = 9 September 2022
| runtime        = 168 minutes
| country        = India
| language       = Hindi
| budget         = est. {{INR|375}}–400 crore (including marketing cost)<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7182 | title=Brahmastra Comes Through All the Negativity - Box Office India }}</ref><!--Must cite a reliable published source with a reputation for fact-checking. No blogs, no IMDb. no fan-sites.-->
| gross          = est. {{INR|431}} crore<ref name="gross" /><!--Must cite a reliable published source with a reputation for fact-checking. No blogs, no IMDb. no fan-sites.-->
}}

'''''Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva''''' ({{IPA-hi|bɾəɦmaːstrə|pron}}) is a 2022 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[Fantasy film|fantasy]] [[action-adventure film]]{{efn|Sources that state fantasy action-adventure to be the film's genre:<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/box-office/brahmastra-box-office-collection-day-2-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatts-film-collects-rs-35-50-crore/articleshow/94129341.cms|title='Brahmastra' box office collection day 2: Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt's film collects Rs 35.50 crore|website=[[Times of India]]|access-date=12 September 2022|quote=After an impressive opening day collections, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt's fantasy action adventure film Brahmastra showed an excellent growth on Day 2.|archive-date=12 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912061049/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/box-office/brahmastra-box-office-collection-day-2-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatts-film-collects-rs-35-50-crore/articleshow/94129341.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/mouni-roy-i-ll-cherish-brahmastra-for-rest-of-my-life-news-222507|title=Mouni Roy: I'll Cherish 'Brahmastra' For Rest Of My Life|website=[[Outlook (Indian magazine)|Outlook]]|access-date=10 September 2022|quote=The 'Naagin' fame actress Mouni Roy is currently seen in Ayan Mukerji's fantasy action-adventure film 'Brahmastra'.|archive-date=10 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220910141006/https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/mouni-roy-i-ll-cherish-brahmastra-for-rest-of-my-life-news-222507|url-status=live}}</ref>}} written and directed by [[Ayan Mukerji]] and produced by [[Karan Johar]], [[Apoorva Mehta]], [[Namit Malhotra]], and Mukerji (in his debut production){{Snd}}under [[Dharma Productions]], Starlight Pictures, and [[DNEG|Prime Focus]] in association with [[Star Studios]], along with [[Ranbir Kapoor]] and Marijke DeSouza. The film serves as the first installment of a planned trilogy, which is itself planned to be part of a [[cinematic universe]] titled ''Astraverse'', and stars an [[ensemble cast]] including [[Amitabh Bachchan]], [[Ranbir Kapoor]], [[Alia Bhatt]], [[Mouni Roy]] and [[Nagarjuna (actor)|Akkineni Nagarjuna]]. Drawing inspiration from tales in [[Hindu mythology]], the story follows Shiva, an orphan musician with [[Pyrokinesis|pyrokinetic powers]] who discovers that he is an ''[[astra (weapon)|astra]]'', a weapon of enormous energy. He attempts to prevent the strongest of the ''astras'', the ''[[Brahmāstra]]'', from falling into the hands of dark forces that share a history with him.

The film was first conceived by Mukerji in 2011, with core elements being inspired by Indian history and stories he heard in his childhood. Its development was first revealed in July 2014 with a planned release for 2016, but its official announcement arrived in October 2017 revealing that the film would be titled ''Brahmāstra'' and would be a trilogy. Principal photography lasted from February 2018 to March 2022, with filming locations including [[Bulgaria]], [[London]], [[New York City]], [[Edinburgh]], [[Thailand]], [[Manali, Himachal Pradesh|Manali]], [[Mumbai]] and [[Varanasi]].<ref>*{{Cite web |date=21 February 2018 |title=Snippets from the sets of 'Brahmastra' in Bulgaria |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/snippets-sets-brahmastra-bulgaria-1502589432.html |access-date=6 September 2022 |website=[[The Statesman (India)|The Statesman]] |language=en-US |archive-date=8 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908085837/https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/snippets-sets-brahmastra-bulgaria-1502589432.html |url-status=live }}
*{{Cite web |date=2 May 2019 |title=Ayan Mukerji heads to London with Alia Bhatt and team Brahmāstra |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/ayan-mukerji-heads-london-alia-bhatt-team-brahmastra/ |access-date=6 September 2022 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |language=en |archive-date=18 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200918071253/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/ayan-mukerji-heads-london-alia-bhatt-team-brahmastra/ |url-status=live }}
*{{Cite web |date=22 July 2018 |title=Amitabh Bachchan explores New York with Brahmastra co-star Ranbir Kapoor, see photos |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/amitabh-bachchan-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-brahmastra-photos-5269755/ |access-date=6 September 2022 |website=[[The Indian Express]] |language=en |archive-date=8 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908085837/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/amitabh-bachchan-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-brahmastra-photos-5269755/ |url-status=live }}
*{{Cite web |last=Suryavanshi |first=Aditi |date=2 September 2022 |title=All You Need To Know About Ranbir-Alia Starrer Brahmāstra's Decade-Long Journey |url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/bollywood/all-you-need-to-know-about-ranbir-alia-starrer-brahmastra-decade-long-journey |access-date=6 September 2022 |website=[[The Quint]] |language=en |archive-date=6 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220906060410/https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/bollywood/all-you-need-to-know-about-ranbir-alia-starrer-brahmastra-decade-long-journey |url-status=live }}
*{{Cite web |date=26 November 2019 |title=When In Manali: Alia Bhatt And Ranbir Kapoor Shoot For Brahmastra In The City. See Viral Pic |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/when-in-manali-alia-bhatt-and-ranbir-kapoor-shoot-for-brahmastra-in-the-city-see-viral-pic-2138765 |access-date=6 September 2022 |website=[[NDTV]] |archive-date=28 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210228200858/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/when-in-manali-alia-bhatt-and-ranbir-kapoor-shoot-for-brahmastra-in-the-city-see-viral-pic-2138765 |url-status=live }}
*{{Cite web |date=4 November 2020 |title=Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor to clock 183 days of 'Brahmāstra' shoot as they reunite with Nagarjuna in Mumbai |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/alia-bhatt-and-ranbir-kapoor-to-clock-183-days-of-brahmastra-shoot-as-they-reunite-with-nagarjuna-in-mumbai-165921 |access-date=6 September 2022 |website=[[The Tribune (Chandigarh)|The Tribune]] |language=en |archive-date=8 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908085839/https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/alia-bhatt-and-ranbir-kapoor-to-clock-183-days-of-brahmastra-shoot-as-they-reunite-with-nagarjuna-in-mumbai-165921 |url-status=live }}
*{{Cite web |last=Roy |first=Tanushree |date=23 March 2022 |title=Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor resume Brahmastra shoot in Varanasi. Viral video |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-resume-brahmastra-shoot-in-varanasi-viral-video-1928345-2022-03-23 |access-date=6 September 2022 |website=[[India Today]] |language=en |archive-date=12 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220512115457/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-resume-brahmastra-shoot-in-varanasi-viral-video-1928345-2022-03-23 |url-status=live }}
*{{Cite web |last=Soman |first=Mohana |date=6 September 2022 |title=5 Things You Need To Know Before Catching 'Brahmāstra' in Theatres |url=https://in.bookmyshow.com/buzz/blog/movies/mythology-of-brahmastra/ |access-date=6 September 2022 |website=BookMyShow |archive-date=5 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220905213836/https://in.bookmyshow.com/buzz/blog/movies/mythology-of-brahmastra/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Production and release of the film was delayed multiple times, first due to production delays and monetary constraints, and later due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]]. The film's songs are composed by [[Pritam]], with soundtrack lyrics written by [[Amitabh Bhattacharya]].

''Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva'' was theatrically released on 9 September 2022 in standard formats, [[3D film|3D]], [[4DX]] and [[IMAX 3D]] by Star Studios in India, [[20th Century Studios]] in North America, and by [[Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures]] worldwide. It is the first production released under the Star Studios{{efn|Formerly known as Fox Star Studios. (2008–2022)}} name following the [[acquisition of 21st Century Fox by Disney]]. The film received mixed reviews<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.metacritic.com/movie/brahmastra-part-one-shiva | title=Brahmastra Part One: Shiva | website=[[Metacritic]] }}</ref> with praise for the visual effects, musical score and action sequences while criticism was mostly directed toward the screenplay, story and dialogues.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ayan-mukerji-on-brahmastra-box-office-criticism-of-dialogues-alia-bhatts-character-astraverse-could-be-all-that-i-do-my-entire-lifetime/#:~:text=While%20the%20film%20was%20lauded,to%20a%20mere%20love%20interest.&text=Ranbir%20had%20joked%20that%20it,was%20that%20special%20a%20film. | title=Ayan Mukerji on Brahmastra box office, criticism of dialogues, Alia Bhatt's character: 'Astraverse could be all that I do my entire lifetime' | date=14 September 2022 }}</ref> The film emerged as a success at the box office,<ref name="bohit"/> with an estimated gross of over {{INRConvert|431|c}} worldwide, making it the [[List of Hindi films of 2022#Box office collection|highest-grossing Hindi film of 2022]] and [[List of Indian films of 2022#Box office collection|one of the highest grossing Indian film of 2022]] and became [[List of highest-grossing Indian films#Global gross figures|the 20th highest-grossing Indian film of all time]] after completing theatrical run.<ref name="bohit">{{Cite web |date=19 January 2023|title=Classifications 2023: Six Blockbusters - One Superhit - Three Hits|url=https://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7486 |access-date=21 January 2023|website=[[Box Office India]]}}</ref> Two sequels are being developed simultaneously and slated to release in December 2026 and 2027.<ref>{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=4 April 2023 |title=Ayan Mukerji shares update on 'Brahmastra' trilogy, says Part 2 will release in December 2026 |work=Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.com/magazines/panache/ayan-mukerji-shares-update-on-brahmastra-trilogy-says-part-2-will-release-in-december-2026/articleshow/99238118.cms |access-date=4 April 2023 }}</ref><!--No citations are required in the article lead per [[MOS:LEADCITE]], as long as the content is cited in the article body, as it should be. Do not add missing-citation tags like {{cn}} to the lead. If necessary, {{not verified in body}} can be used, or the content removed.-->

== Plot ==
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In ancient India, a group of sages in the [[Himalayas]] collide with the energy ''Brahm-shakti'', which produces many celestial weapons of great power called ''[[Astra (weapon)|astras]]''. The strongest among them, the ''Brahmāstra'', has the capacity to destroy the world. The sages use their respective ''astras'' to tame the unstable ''Brahmāstra'' and become the ''Brahmānsh'', a secret society to protect the world from the powers of ''astras''.

In present-day [[Mumbai]], Shiva, a [[disc jockey]], falls in love at first sight with Isha Chatterjee, a [[London]] resident who is visiting India for the [[Durga Puja]] festival at her grandfather's ''[[pandal]]''. Soon, Isha reciprocates and expresses her feelings for Shiva. Shiva tells her that he is an orphan who never knew his father, and that his mother died in a fire when he was a baby. Meanwhile, in [[Delhi]], scientist and ''Brahmānsh'' member Mohan Bhargav is attacked by Zor and Raftar for a piece of ''Brahmāstra'' he safeguards. Mohan fights back using the ''Vānarāstra'' but is ultimately subdued by Junoon, who works for the mysterious evil named Dev. Under Junoon's possession, Mohan reveals that the second piece of ''Brahmāstra'' is protected by an artist and archaeologist named Anish Shetty in [[Varanasi|Kashi]]. Before he can reveal the current location and ''[[guru]]'' of the ''Brahmānsh'' (''Āshram''), Mohan throws himself out of a balcony.

Shiva has a vision of Mohan's encounter with Junoon. He and Isha head for Kashi to warn Anish but are interrupted by Raftar, who now wields Mohan's ''Vānarāstra''. Anish defeats him using the ''Nandi Astra'' before escaping with Shiva and Isha. While going to [[Himachal Pradesh]], where ''Āshram'' is located, they are chased by Junoon and Zor in a truck. Anish gives the second piece of the Brahmāstra to Shiva and stays to fight Junoon and Zor, only to be killed. Shiva and Isha are chased by Raftar to ''Āshram'' where Shiva kills him using the ''[[Agni|Agnyāstra]]'' after he tried to kill Isha. At ''Āshram'', they learn about other ''astras'' and Shiva is forced to join ''Brahmānsh'' by the ''guru'' Raghu for information on his parents. He meets other new recruits Rani, Raveena, Sher and Tenzing, who are all trained by Raghu on how to use their respective astras and Shiva also gains control over fire. As Junoon gets closer to them, Raghu reveals that Shiva is the son of former ''Brahmānsh'' members, Dev and Amrita. Dev actually awoke the ''Brahmāstra'' as he was the only person who was able to control multiple ''astras'' at once.

Dev's wife Amrita (pregnant with Dev's child), who wielded the ''Jalāstra'', defeated Dev in a battle on a remote island and both of them seemingly perished from the battle. Amrita's boat was found in the ruins of the battle, brought back from the island, with two broken pieces of the ''Brahmāstra''. The pieces of the ''Brahmāstra'' were given to both Mohan and Anish. The third piece was believed to be missing, with Raghu and Shiva concluding that they both survived the battle. The third piece of the ''Brahmāstra'' is in Amrita's ''Mayāstra'' disguised into a [[conch]] shell, which Raghu releases by dropping Shiva's blood on the conch. Junoon and her army arrive at Āshram for the ''Brahmāstra'' and hold everyone hostage. Shiva defeats Junoon while also killing Zor, who wielded ''Nandi Astra'' and releases everyone. But Junoon manages to take the third piece from Isha. She seemingly sacrifices herself to activate the ''Brahmāstra''. The destruction starts to begin and Isha is in danger, but Shiva gains control over the ''Brahmāstra'' with newfound strength stemming from his protectiveness of Isha and reunites with her.

Before the credits, due to Junoon having activated the Brahmāstra, Dev, who was imprisoned as a statue on an unknown island, is released.

== Cast ==<!--Cast as per the end credits of the film-->
{{Cast listing|* [[Amitabh Bachchan]] as Raghu, the guru of ''Brahmānsh'', who is also their leader and wields the ''Prabhāstra'' 
* [[Ranbir Kapoor]] as Shiva, Amrita and Dev's son; an orphan and newly recruited member of the ''Brahmānsh'', who possesses the power of the ''Agniastra'', (the astra of fire) within himself; Isha's boyfriend
** Nivaan Gupta as baby Shiva
* [[Alia Bhatt]] as Isha Chatterjee, an [[Indian diaspora|NRI]] from London and Shiva's girlfriend
* [[Mouni Roy]] as Junoon, Dev's right–hand woman who aims to revive the ''Brahmāstra'' and release Dev
* [[Nagarjuna (actor)|Nagarjuna Akkineni]] as Anish Shetty, an artist and an archaeologist who is a member of the ''Brahmānsh'' and wielded the ''Nandi Astra''
* Stanzin Delek as Tensing, a new recruit of ''Brahmānsh'' who wielded the ''Pawanāstra''
* [[Gurfateh Pirzada]] as Sher, a new recruit of ''Brahmānsh'' who wields the ''Nāg Dhanush''<ref>{{Cite news |last=Varma |first=Lipika |date=13 April 2020 |title=Gurfateh in awe of Amitabh |work=Deccan Chronicle |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/amp/entertainment/bollywood/130420/gurfateh-in-awe-of-amitabh.html |url-status=live |access-date=23 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211230023023/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/amp/entertainment/bollywood/130420/gurfateh-in-awe-of-amitabh.html |archive-date=30 December 2021}}</ref>
* [[Lehar Khan]] as Raveena, a new recruit of ''Brahmānsh'' who wields the ''Gajāstra''
* Aditi Joshi as Rani, a new recruit of ''Brahmānsh'' who possesses ''Āyu Madrikā''
* Markand Soni as Santha, a new recruit of ''Brahmānsh'' and its tech guy
* [[Saurav Gurjar]] as Zor, a henchman of Junoon<ref>{{Cite news |agency=IANS |date=7 February 2018 |title=Wrestler Saurav Gurjar set to make Bollywood debut in Alia Bhatt-Ranbir Kapoor starrer Brahmāstra |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/brahmastra-wrestler-saurav-gurjar-set-to-make-bollywood-debut-in-negative-role-opposite-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-4340289.html |work=Firstpost |access-date=3 June 2022 |archive-date=3 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220603161055/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/brahmastra-wrestler-saurav-gurjar-set-to-make-bollywood-debut-in-negative-role-opposite-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-4340289.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
* Rouhallah Gazi as Raftaar, another henchman of Junoon
* [[Dimple Kapadia]] as Savitri Devi, a member of ''Brahmānsh''
* Chaitanya Sharma as Tiger, Shiva's friend
* Saqib Ayub as Ali, Shiva's friend
* [[Rashi Mal]] as Shaina, Isha's cousin
* Rohan Rustomji as Sunny, Isha's cousin
* [[Baby Farida|Farida Devi]] as Aunty, Shiva's landlady
* Riyaaz Makaney as Isha's grandfather
* [[Shah Rukh Khan]] as [[Swades|Mohan Bhargav]], former [[NASA]] scientist and a member of the ''Brahmānsh'' who wielded the ''Vanarāstra'' (cameo appearance)
* [[Deepika Padukone]] as Amrita, Shiva's mother, Dev's wife and a former member of the ''Brahmānsh'' who wielded the ''Jalāstra''<ref>{{Cite web |first= |date=11 September 2022 |title=Deepika Padukone makes 'bink and miss' cameo in Brahmāstra |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/deepika-padukone-makes-blink-and-miss-cameo-in-brahmastra-netizens-think-she-plays-ranbir-kapoors-mother-in-the-magnum-opus-film/ |access-date=11 September 2022 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |language=en |archive-date=11 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220911093052/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/deepika-padukone-makes-blink-and-miss-cameo-in-brahmastra-netizens-think-she-plays-ranbir-kapoors-mother-in-the-magnum-opus-film/ |url-status=live }}</ref> (cameo appearance) }}
== Production ==
=== Development ===
The idea of ''Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva'' first came to Mukerji in 2011 while writing the script for his second film ''[[Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani]]'' (2013).<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/ayan-mukerji-shares-his-decade-long-journey-of-pursuing-vision-of-brahmastra-was-a-ridiculously-ambitious-idea-5700937.html | title=Ayan Mukerji Shares His Decade-Long Journey of Pursuing Vision of Brahmastra: Was a Ridiculously Ambitious Idea | date=6 August 2022 | access-date=13 September 2022 | archive-date=13 September 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220913060430/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/ayan-mukerji-shares-his-decade-long-journey-of-pursuing-vision-of-brahmastra-was-a-ridiculously-ambitious-idea-5700937.html | url-status=live }}</ref> Mukerji first announced that he was working on a new project in July 2014.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Satija |first=Garima |date=23 July 2021 |title=Ranbir-Alia's Brahmastra Was Announced 7 Years Ago; Fans Say 'Iski Shooting Khatam Nai Ho Rahi' |url=https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/celebs/ranbir-alias-brahmastra-was-announced-7-years-ago-fans-say-iski-shooting-khatam-nai-ho-rahi-545593.html |access-date=6 September 2022 |website=[[The Times of India]] |language=en-IN |archive-date=8 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908085836/https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/celebs/ranbir-alias-brahmastra-was-announced-7-years-ago-fans-say-iski-shooting-khatam-nai-ho-rahi-545593.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/fact-check/story/brahmastra-movie-ayan-mukherji-rename-from-dragon-pulwama-suicide-bombing-false-claim-1995710-2022-09-02|title=Fact Check: Yes 'Brahmastra' was renamed from 'Dragon', no it had nothing to do with the Pulwama attack|date=2 September 2022|magazine=India Today|access-date=12 September 2022|archive-date=12 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912175530/https://www.indiatoday.in/fact-check/story/brahmastra-movie-ayan-mukherji-rename-from-dragon-pulwama-suicide-bombing-false-claim-1995710-2022-09-02|url-status=live}}</ref> In October 2017, ''Brahmāstra'' was officially announced by producer [[Karan Johar]]. Mukerji was signed as the director while [[Ranbir Kapoor]] and [[Alia Bhatt]] were set to star. Initially, the film's working title was ''Dragon'', but was officially titled as ''Brahmāstra'' in 2017. Mukerji explained that the title ''Brahmāstra'' "resonates with the ancient wisdom, energies and power."<ref>{{cite web |last1=Chauhan |first1=Soumyata |date=9 June 2018 |title=Alia Bhatt accidentally leaks her look from 'Brahmastra' - Check out pics |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-alia-bhatt-accidentally-leaks-her-look-from-brahmastra-check-out-pics-2623626 |access-date=18 June 2018 |website=dnaindia.com |publisher=DNA India |archive-date=9 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190509050753/https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-alia-bhatt-accidentally-leaks-her-look-from-brahmastra-check-out-pics-2623626 |url-status=live }}</ref> Mukerji also revealed that it is a "contemporary film with ancient elements."<ref>{{cite web |last1=Sharma |first1=Priyanka |date=14 October 2017 |title=Ayan Mukerji on Brahmastra: It's a contemporary film with ancient elements |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ayan-mukerji-on-brahmastra-its-a-contemporary-film-with-ancient-elements-4890320/ |access-date=18 June 2018 |website=indianexpress.com |publisher=Indian Express |archive-date=24 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190924022705/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ayan-mukerji-on-brahmastra-its-a-contemporary-film-with-ancient-elements-4890320/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2017, Johar revealed his plan to make the film into a film trilogy.<ref name="IX">{{cite news | url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/brahmastra-karan-jar-fantasy-adventure-dragon-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-amitabh-bachchan-4885373/ | newspaper=[[Indian Express]] | title=Brahmastra: Karan Johar announces fantasy adventure trilogy with Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Amitabh Bachchan | date=11 October 2017 | access-date=4 March 2018 | archive-date=30 March 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330093520/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/brahmastra-karan-jar-fantasy-adventure-dragon-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-amitabh-bachchan-4885373/ | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=V |first1=Aishwarya |title=Brahmastra: Karan Johar announces trilogy with Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, Akkineni Nagarjuna and Alia Bhatt |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/brahmastra-karan-johar-announces-trilogy-amitabh-bachchan-ranbir-kapoor-and-alia-bhatt-388959 |website=pinkvilla.com |publisher=Pinkvilla |access-date=18 June 2018 |date=1 December 2017 |archive-date=19 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211219160204/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/brahmastra-karan-johar-announces-trilogy-amitabh-bachchan-ranbir-kapoor-and-alia-bhatt-388959 |url-status=live }}</ref> The preparation for the film started in January 2018.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/photo-features/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/photo-features/movies-to-look-forward-to/Karan-Johar-announces-commencement-of-Ranbir-Kapoor-and-Alia-Bhatt-starrer-Brahmastra/photostory/62346697.cms | title=Karan Johar announces commencement of Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt starrer 'Brahmastra' | newspaper=[[The Times of India]] | access-date=4 March 2018 | archive-date=30 March 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330190035/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/photo-features/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/photo-features/movies-to-look-forward-to/Karan-Johar-announces-commencement-of-Ranbir-Kapoor-and-Alia-Bhatt-starrer-Brahmastra/photostory/62346697.cms | url-status=live }}</ref>

In an interview, Kapoor stated that Mukerji "has spent six years of his life working really hard to make an original story" and that the trilogy would be made over a period of 10 years<ref name="auto">{{cite web |last1=Dedhia |first1=Sonil |title=Ranbir Kapoor reveals what to expect from Ayan Mukerji's Brahmastra trilogy |url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/ranbir-kapoor-reveals-what-to-expect-from-ayan-mukerjis-brahmastra-trilogy/19540176 |website=mid-day.com |access-date=10 July 2018 |date=21 June 2018 |archive-date=25 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201025052203/https://www.mid-day.com/articles/ranbir-kapoor-reveals-what-to-expect-from-ayan-mukerjis-brahmastra-trilogy/19540176 |url-status=live }}</ref> and refuted rumours suggesting that it is a romantic superhero film. Instead, Kapoor confirmed that the film is a "romantic fairytale in a [[supernatural]] format". and that the film is not something which "doesn't have truth to it, or which is unbelievable".<ref name="auto" /> Nagarjuna Akkineni also confirmed that he would be playing a "pivotal" role.<ref>{{cite web |title=Nagarjuna confirms doing Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor's Brahmastra, says 'it's impressive' |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/news/people/article/nagarjuna-confirms-doing-alia-bhatt-and-ranbir-kapoors-brahmastra-says-its-impressive/253430 |website=timesnownews.com |access-date=13 July 2018 |date=12 July 2018 |archive-date=29 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180729031532/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/news/people/article/nagarjuna-confirms-doing-alia-bhatt-and-ranbir-kapoors-brahmastra-says-its-impressive/253430 |url-status=live }}</ref> Mouni Roy revealed in an interview that she is the "only antagonist" in the film.<ref name=":3">{{Cite news |date=18 March 2019 |title=Mouni Roy on her Brahmastra role: Was surprised to play the main villain |work=India Today |agency=Press Trust of India |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/was-surprised-when-i-was-cast-as-villain-in-brahmastra-mouni-roy-1480920-2019-03-18 |access-date=1 June 2022 |archive-date=22 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191022191428/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/was-surprised-when-i-was-cast-as-villain-in-brahmastra-mouni-roy-1480920-2019-03-18 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=18 March 2019|title=Brahmastra villain Mouni Roy on working with Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt: My life is fulfilled|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/brahmastra-villain-mouni-roy-on-working-with-amitabh-bachchan-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-my-life-is-fulfilled/story-CLwmHrDgNkuqU8Y2CmTPWI.html|access-date=19 June 2020|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|archive-date=22 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200622043533/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/brahmastra-villain-mouni-roy-on-working-with-amitabh-bachchan-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-my-life-is-fulfilled/story-CLwmHrDgNkuqU8Y2CmTPWI.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

In June 2022, Mukerji announced the film would be a part of a trilogy franchise{{Snd}}serving as the first instalment{{Snd}}under the ''Astraverse'', a cinematic universe centered around various mystical ''[[Astra (weapon)|astras]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 June 2022 |title=Watch 'Brahmastra Part One: Shiva' Trailer: Ayan Mukerji unveils the 'Astraverse' starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/bollywood/watch-brahmastra-part-one-shiva-trailer-ayan-mukerji-unveils-the-astraverse-starring-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt |access-date=31 August 2022 |website=[[Free Press Journal]] |archive-date=31 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220831212718/https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/bollywood/watch-brahmastra-part-one-shiva-trailer-ayan-mukerji-unveils-the-astraverse-starring-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bhat |first=Prakriti |date=8 June 2022 |title=Ayan Mukerji's 'Astraverse': Latest Addition To Bollywood's Marvel Multiverse Craze, But Will It Work? |url=https://www.mensxp.com/entertainment/bollywood/109372-ayan-mukerji-brahmastra-astraverse-inspired-by-marvel-multiverse.html |access-date=31 August 2022 |website=[[MensXP]] |language=en-IN |archive-date=17 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220617111408/https://www.mensxp.com/entertainment/bollywood/109372-ayan-mukerji-brahmastra-astraverse-inspired-by-marvel-multiverse.html |url-status=live }}</ref> In August 2022, Roy confirmed [[Shah Rukh Khan]] had a cameo appearance in the film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 August 2022 |title=Exclusive: Mouni Roy confirms Shah Rukh Khan features in Brahmastra; says, "I feel like it's such a privilege" |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/exclusive-mouni-roy-confirms-shah-rukh-khan-featuring-brahmastra-says-feel-like-privilege/ |access-date=31 August 2022 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |language=en |archive-date=31 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220831140029/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/exclusive-mouni-roy-confirms-shah-rukh-khan-featuring-brahmastra-says-feel-like-privilege/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The role of Khan is a spin-off from the character from the film ''[[Swades]]'' (2004).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hazra |first=Priya |date=19 September 2022 |title=SRK's Character In 'Brahmastra' Is Actually Mohan Bhargav From 'Swadesh, Confirms Ayan Mukerji |url=https://www.scoopwhoop.com/entertainment/shah-rukh-khan-character-in-brahmastra-is-mohan-bhargav-swades/ |publisher=[[ScoopWhoop]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Samaiya |first=Praneet |title=Ayan Mukerji Confirms That Shah Rukh Khan's Character In Brahmastra Is Mohan Bhargav From Swades |url=https://www.cine-tales.com/ayan-mukerji-shah-rukh-khan-brahmastra-mohan-bhargav-swades/#:~:text=SRK%20Played%20The%20Role%20Of%20Scientist%20Mohan%20Bhargav&text='%20Many%20fans%20speculated%20that%20Shah,%2C%20in%20fact%2C%20'true. |date=21 September 2022 |publisher=Cine-tales.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Pall |first=Omair |date=18 September 2022 |title=Ayan Mukerji Confirms Shah Rukh Khan's Mohan Bhargav From 'Brahmastra' Is Not A Coincidence! |url=https://in.mashable.com/entertainment/38741/ayan-mukerji-confirms-shah-rukh-khans-mohan-bhargav-from-brahmastra-is-not-a-coincidence |publisher=[[Mashable]]}}</ref>

===Pre-production===
Ayan Mukherji started work 9 years before the theatrical release. [[Pre-production]] work started in 2014 and filming began in 2018.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/ayan-mukerji-shares-exciting-details-about-brahmastra-2-and-3-next-movies-will-introduce-new-characters-article-92254514/amp | title=Ayan Mukerji shares exciting details about Brahmastra 2 and 3: 'Next movies will introduce new characters' | date=16 June 2022 | access-date=12 September 2022 | archive-date=12 September 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912213108/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/ayan-mukerji-shares-exciting-details-about-brahmastra-2-and-3-next-movies-will-introduce-new-characters-article-92254514/amp | url-status=live }}</ref> In February 2018, Bachchan and Kapoor did look tests in the presence of Mukerji.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/features/ | title=Featured Bollywood Movie News &#124; Featured Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama | website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] }}</ref>

=== Themes ===
In July 2022, a video was released featuring Mukerji explaining the mystical universe of various ''astras''.<ref name="Bollywood Hungama">{{Cite news |date=13 July 2022 |title=Ayan Mukerji reveals details about Astraverse of Brahmāstra: report |work=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/features/ayan-mukerji-narrates-mystical-universe-brahmastra-no-one-done-ancient-indian-inspiration-modern-world/ |access-date=13 July 2022 |archive-date=13 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220713062401/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/features/ayan-mukerji-narrates-mystical-universe-brahmastra-no-one-done-ancient-indian-inspiration-modern-world/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He explained how from the ''Brahm-Shakti'', ''astras'' were born, which compose all the different energies that are found in nature like ''Jalāstra'' (water), ''Pawanāstra'' (wind), and ''Agnyastra'' (fire). He also talked about ''astras'' that store the powers of different animals like the ''Vanarāstra'', which can give the power of a "divine" monkey to the person who controls it, and the ''Nandiāstra'', which contains the power and strength of a thousand bulls, within itself. The last āstra to emerge from the universe, carrying the collective power of the Brahm-Shakti{{Snd}}called the "lord of all the ''āstras''"{{Snd}}is explained to be one of the most powerful celestial weapons of gods (or [[Deva (Hinduism)|Devas]]) in [[Hindu mythology]], the ''[[Brahmastra|Brahmāstra]]''.<ref name="AstrasThemes">{{Cite news |date=13 July 2022 |title=Brahmāstra: Alia Bhatt, Karan Johar and Ayan Mukerji explain the different āstras. Watch featurette: report |work=Hindustan Times |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/brahmastra-alia-bhatt-karan-johar-and-ayan-explain-the-different-astras-101657692819229-amp.html |access-date=14 July 2022 |archive-date=14 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220714002342/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/brahmastra-alia-bhatt-karan-johar-and-ayan-explain-the-different-astras-101657692819229-amp.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Mukerji stated that the core idea was inspired by stories of Hindu mythology he heard in his childhood from his grandfather.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ayan-mukerji-says-the-originality-of-brahmastra-is-inspired-from-indian-history-harry-potter-and-lord-of-the-rings-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-8095227/|title=Ayan Mukerji says the originality of Brahmastra is inspired from Indian History, Harry Potter and Lord Of The Rings|date=17 August 2022|newspaper=The Indian Express|access-date=13 September 2022|archive-date=13 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220913055255/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ayan-mukerji-says-the-originality-of-brahmastra-is-inspired-from-indian-history-harry-potter-and-lord-of-the-rings-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-8095227/|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== Characters ===
Mukerji revealed that the inspiration behind actor Kapoor's character came from [[Rumi]] who also inspired the first look of his character. Mukerji also drew inspiration from Rumi's work: "love is the bridge between you and everything", to build the foundation of the film. Later, he revealed that the Rumi-inspired look was scrapped and Kapoor had gotten a haircut instead.<ref>{{cite web |title=Brahmastra: Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor kickstarts Varanasi schedule, see first picture |url=https://www.newsx.com/entertainment/brahmastra-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-kickstarts-varanasi-schedule.html |website=newsx.com |publisher=NewsXBureau |access-date=2 August 2019 |date=31 May 2019 |archive-date=2 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190802150144/https://www.newsx.com/entertainment/brahmastra-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-kickstarts-varanasi-schedule.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Kapoor revealed his experience with look tests for the film, expressing that it is a "tedious job: sticking, removing applying, de-applying, and applying again, until some decision is reached".<ref>{{cite web |title=Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt prep up for Brahmastra with Amitabh Bachchan |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/after-prepping-for-brahmastra-with-amitabh-bachchan-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-leave-the-sets-together-5205973/ |website=indianexpress.com |publisher=Indian Express |access-date=18 June 2018 |date=6 June 2018 |archive-date=1 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190501120344/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/after-prepping-for-brahmastra-with-amitabh-bachchan-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-leave-the-sets-together-5205973/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

=== Filming ===
[[Principal photography]] began in February 2018 with the commencement of the first schedule of the film on 24 February 2018. The first schedule of the film was wrapped up in [[Bulgaria]] on 24 March 2018.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Shiksha |first1=Shruti |title=Brahmastra: Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor Wrap Up First Schedule Of Film. See Pic |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/brahmastra-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-wrap-up-first-schedule-of-film-see-pic-1828312 |website=ndtv.com |publisher=NDTV |access-date=18 June 2018 |date=25 March 2018 |archive-date=29 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201129035309/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/brahmastra-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-wrap-up-first-schedule-of-film-see-pic-1828312 |url-status=live }}</ref> The second schedule of filming continued in said country and then [[London]] on 8 July 2018,<ref>{{cite web |title=For Alia Bhatt, Brahmastra schedule in Bulgaria is not all work and no play. Here's how we know |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/news/bollywood-news/article/for-alia-bhatt-brahmastra-schedule-in-bulgaria-is-not-all-work-and-no-play-heres-how-we-know/251926 |website=timesnownews.com |access-date=10 July 2018 |date=9 July 2018 |archive-date=10 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190710090418/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/news/bollywood-news/article/for-alia-bhatt-brahmastra-schedule-in-bulgaria-is-not-all-work-and-no-play-heres-how-we-know/251926 |url-status=live }}</ref> in [[New York City|New York]] in late July,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Agarwal |first1=Bhavna |title=Brahmastra co-stars Amitabh Bachchan and Ranbir Kapoor take a stroll in NYC clicking selfies |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/brahmastra-co-stars-amitabh-bachchan-and-ranbir-kapoor-take-stroll-nyc-clicking-selfies-420546 |website=pinkvilla.com |access-date=26 July 2018 |date=23 July 2018 |archive-date=10 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190710090433/http://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/brahmastra-co-stars-amitabh-bachchan-and-ranbir-kapoor-take-stroll-nyc-clicking-selfies-420546 |url-status=live }}</ref> and then back in Bulgaria by the end of the month.<ref>{{cite web |title=Brahmastra actress Alia Bhatt has got new special photographer at Bulgaria, see pics |url=http://www.catchnews.com/bollywood-news/brahmastra-actress-alia-bhatt-has-got-new-special-photographer-at-bulgaria-see-pics-124591.html |website=catchnews.com |access-date=26 July 2018 |date=26 July 2018 |archive-date=27 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200127123818/http://www.catchnews.com/bollywood-news/brahmastra-actress-alia-bhatt-has-got-new-special-photographer-at-bulgaria-see-pics-124591.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="facts">{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/photo-features/brahmastra-interesting-facts-about-the-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-amitabh-bachchan-film/Ranbir-Kapoor-Alia-Bhatts-Brahmastra-to-be-costliest-superhero-flick-in-Bollywood-with-a-budget-of-over-Rs-150-crore/photostory/62617020.cms?from=mdr|title=Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt's 'Brahmastra' to be costliest superhero flick in Bollywood with a budget of over Rs 150 crore|work=Times of India|access-date=2 February 2019|archive-date=19 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211219145708/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/photo-features/brahmastra-interesting-facts-about-the-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-amitabh-bachchan-film/Ranbir-Kapoor-Alia-Bhatts-Brahmastra-to-be-costliest-superhero-flick-in-Bollywood-with-a-budget-of-over-Rs-150-crore/photostory/62617020.cms?from=mdr|url-status=live}}</ref> Extensive shooting started on 1 February 2019 at [[Edinburgh]], [[Scotland]].<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=10 March 2019 |title=Brahmastra director Ayan Mukerji shares Ranbir Kapoor's first look test for film. See pic |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/brahmastra-director-ayan-mukerji-shares-ranbir-kapoor-s-first-look-test-for-film-see-pic-1474609-2019-03-10 |access-date=17 June 2022 |magazine=India Today |archive-date=17 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220617105957/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/brahmastra-director-ayan-mukerji-shares-ranbir-kapoor-s-first-look-test-for-film-see-pic-1474609-2019-03-10 |url-status=live }}</ref> The 20-day schedule started in the [[Ramnagar Fort]] and Chet Singh Fort in [[Varanasi]] on 30 July 2019.<ref>{{cite web |title=Brahmastra: Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor kickstarts Varanasi schedule, see first picture |url=https://www.newsx.com/entertainment/brahmastra-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-kickstarts-varanasi-schedule.html |website=newsx.com |publisher=NewsXBureau |access-date=30 July 2019 |date=31 May 2019 |archive-date=2 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190802150144/https://www.newsx.com/entertainment/brahmastra-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-kickstarts-varanasi-schedule.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The filming was halted in March 2020 due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]],<ref>{{Cite news |title=Brahmastra: Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt starrer's shoot delayed due to coronavirus |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/bollywood/brahmastra-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-starrers-shoot-delayed-due-to-coronavirus |access-date=17 June 2022 |work=Free Press Journal |date=14 March 2020 |archive-date=17 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220617110000/https://www.freepressjournal.in/bollywood/brahmastra-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-starrers-shoot-delayed-due-to-coronavirus |url-status=live }}</ref> and later resumed in November 2020.<ref>{{Cite news |date=21 June 2021 |title=Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt to Resume Filming Brahmastra in Budapest Post-August |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-to-resume-filming-brahmastra-in-budapest-post-august-3873713.html |access-date=17 June 2022 |work=News18 |archive-date=17 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220617105958/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-to-resume-filming-brahmastra-in-budapest-post-august-3873713.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |title=Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Nagarjuna, Mouni Roy resume shoot for Brahmastra |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-nagarjuna-mouni-roy-resume-shoot-for-brahmastra-44690.html |access-date=17 June 2022 |magazine=Filmfare |date=4 November 2020 |archive-date=21 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220621184839/https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-nagarjuna-mouni-roy-resume-shoot-for-brahmastra-44690.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Filming [[Wrap (filmmaking)|wrapped up]] on 29 March 2022 in [[Varanasi]].<ref name="five">{{cite news |date=29 March 2022 |title=Finally! Alia Bhatt-Ranbir Kapoor Wrap Brahmastra After 5 Years, Ayan Mukerji Locks Release Date |work=[[News18]] |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/finally-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-wrap-brahmastra-after-5-years-ayan-mukerji-locks-release-date-4919135.html |access-date=29 March 2022 |archive-date=13 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220713022230/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/finally-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-wrap-brahmastra-after-5-years-ayan-mukerji-locks-release-date-4919135.html |url-status=live }}</ref> After [[S. S. Rajamouli]]'s father, K.V. Vijayendra Prasad, proposed some changes in the film to Mukerji, reshoots were conducted for four days.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 June 2022 |title=Ranbir Kapoor: Ayan Mukerji Made Us Reshoot 'Brahmastra' After Getting Suggestions From SS Rajamouli's Father |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/-ayan-mukherji-made-us-reshoot-brahmastra-after-receiving-suggestions-from-ss-rajamouli-s-dad-news-199634 |access-date=9 September 2022 |website=[[Outlook India]] |archive-date=9 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909114845/https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/-ayan-mukherji-made-us-reshoot-brahmastra-after-receiving-suggestions-from-ss-rajamouli-s-dad-news-199634 |url-status=live }}</ref>

It was reported that the production budget for the film {{INRConvert|410|c}}, which would make it one of the [[List of most expensive Indian films|most expensive Indian films]] and the most expensive Hindi film ever at the time of its release.<ref name="budget">{{Bulleted list|
*{{cite news|title=Did you know Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor's Brahmastra budget exceeds 400 crores?|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/did-you-know-alia-bhatt-and-ranbir-kapoors-brahmastra-exceeds-400-crores/amp_articleshow/93935997.cms|access-date=2 September 2022|website=[[The Times of India]]|quote=according to a report in Bollywood Hungama, the official budget of Brahmastra, excluding Print and Publicity expenses is Rs. 410 crores.|archive-date=8 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908085853/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/did-you-know-alia-bhatt-and-ranbir-kapoors-brahmastra-exceeds-400-crores/articleshow/93935997.cms|url-status=live}}
* {{Cite web |title=Brahmastra official budget is over Rs. 400 crores – Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt film creates history |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/scoop-brahmastra-official-budget-rs-400-crores-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-film-creates-history/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=1 September 2022 |access-date=1 September 2022 |archive-date=1 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220901110439/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/scoop-brahmastra-official-budget-rs-400-crores-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-film-creates-history/ |url-status=live }}
*{{cite news|title=Brahmastra made at a cost of Rs 410 crore, most expensive Hindi film ever: report|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/brahmastra-made-at-a-cost-of-rs-410-crore-most-expensive-hindi-film-8125379/|access-date=2 September 2022|work=[[The Indian Express]]|quote=As per Bollywood Hungama, Brahmastra's Rs 410 crore budget excludes publicity expenses.|language=en|archive-date=2 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220902050835/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/brahmastra-made-at-a-cost-of-rs-410-crore-most-expensive-hindi-film-8125379/|url-status=live}}
}}</ref> However, the lead actor Ranbir Kapoor later clarified that the reported budget was for production of all three main installments of the franchise, and the assets built during the production of the first film will be used in future installments.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/ranbir-kapoor-reveals-brahmastra-reported-budget-is-all-wrong-so-what-s-the-truth-2002377-2022-09-20|title=Ranbir Kapoor reveals Brahmastra reported budget is all wrong. So what's the truth?|work=India Today|date=20 September 2022|access-date=22 October 2022}}</ref>

=== Post-production ===
In the [[post-production]], it is estimated that 150 crore Indian rupees spent on [[Vfx|VFX]] by makers.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/trending/entertainment/story/brahmastra-releases-on-sept-9-heres-how-much-was-spent-on-this-big-budget-ranbir-alia-film-346205-2022-09-02|title='Brahmastra' releases on Sept 9: Here's how much was spent on this big-budget Ranbir-Alia film|date=2 September 2022|website=Business Today|access-date=12 September 2022|archive-date=12 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912131850/https://www.businesstoday.in/trending/entertainment/story/brahmastra-releases-on-sept-9-heres-how-much-was-spent-on-this-big-budget-ranbir-alia-film-346205-2022-09-02|url-status=live}}</ref> The VFX work of this film is done by DNEG- Prime focus company. [[Film editing|Editing]] was supervised by Prakash Kurup. ''Jam8'' music and sound design studio lead by Pritam provided sound effects. VFX studio DNEG and ReDefine's foreign team created visual effects. [[Chiranjeevi]] gave the [[voice-over]] for the Telugu version.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/chiranjeevi-turns-narrator-for-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-brahmastra-7967052/|title=Chiranjeevi dubs for Brahmastra's Telugu version, Alia Bhatt says 'thank you for blessing us with your energy'|date=13 June 2022|access-date=12 September 2022|archive-date=12 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912131053/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/chiranjeevi-turns-narrator-for-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-brahmastra-7967052/|url-status=live}}</ref>  Ranbir and Alia did their dubbing portion in September 2020 in a studio in [[Bandra]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt start dubbing for Ayan Mukerji' Brahmastra|url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/ranbir-kapoor-and-alia-bhatt-start-dubbing-for-ayan-mukerjis-brahmastra-a-song-remains-to-be-shot-in-the-final-schedule/articleshow/78045204.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst|website=Mumbai Mirror|date=11 September 2022|access-date=31 January 2023}}</ref>

== Music ==
{{Main article|Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva (soundtrack)}}

[[Pritam]] composed the soundtrack while composing the background score along with Prasad Shaste, Jim Satya, [[Meghdeep Bose]], Tanuj Tiku & Ketan Sodha.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Service |first=Tribune News |title=Films these days do not use songs to move its story forward. As film music has ended up becoming a mere marketing tool, experts rue the trend |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/films-these-days-do-not-use-songs-to-move-its-story-forward-as-film-music-has-ended-up-becoming-a-mere-marketing-tool-experts-rue-the-trend-443931 |access-date=27 October 2022 |website=Tribuneindia News Service |language=en}}</ref>, while the songs are produced and mixed by British musician [[Steel Banglez]],<ref>{{cite web |date=23 July 2019 |title=Alia Bhatt starrer Brahmastra to get a futuristic touch to music by Steel Banglez |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/alia-bhatt-starrer-brahmastra-get-futuristic-touch-music-steel-banglez-463471 |access-date=2 August 2019 |website=Pinkvilla |archive-date=2 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190802150538/http://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/alia-bhatt-starrer-brahmastra-get-futuristic-touch-music-steel-banglez-463471 |url-status=live }}</ref> with songs written by [[Amitabh Bhattacharya]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 August 2022 |title=Amitabh Bhattacharya is enjoying your 'Kesariya' memes but stands by what he wrote, 'It's a modern film and characters…' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/amitabh-bhattacharya-is-enjoying-kesariya-memes-but-stands-by-what-he-wrote-8079302/ |access-date=25 August 2022 |website=[[The Indian Express]] |language=en |archive-date=8 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908085838/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/amitabh-bhattacharya-is-enjoying-kesariya-memes-but-stands-by-what-he-wrote-8079302/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |date=27 April 2022 |title=Pritam announces that Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt's Brahmastra's trailer will be out soon |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/pritam-announces-that-ranbir-kapoor-and-alia-bhatts-brahmastras-trailer-will-be-out-soon-53535.html |magazine=[[Filmfare]] |access-date=25 June 2022 |archive-date=27 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220627060731/https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/pritam-announces-that-ranbir-kapoor-and-alia-bhatts-brahmastras-trailer-will-be-out-soon-53535.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The score was recorded at [[Synchron Stage Vienna]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva - SynchronStage Vienna |url=https://www.synchronstage.com/en/projects/Brahmastra |access-date=7 February 2023 |website=www.synchronstage.com}}</ref>

The film's titular soundtrack album was officially released on 6 October to streaming formats and digital retailers, coinciding with the occasion of [[Dussehra]].

== Marketing ==
[[File:Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|Kapoor and Bhatt at the unveiling event of Kapoor's character, Shiva, in December 2021]]
''Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva'' was one of the most anticipated Hindi releases of 2022.<ref>* {{Cite web |date=17 February 2022 |title=From Gangubai to Brahmastra, The Most Anticipated Films of 2022, Their Release Dates |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/from-gangubai-to-brahmastra-the-most-anticipated-films-of-2022-their-release-dates-4781111.html |access-date=6 September 2022 |website=[[News18]] |archive-date=1 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220501201137/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/from-gangubai-to-brahmastra-the-most-anticipated-films-of-2022-their-release-dates-4781111.html |url-status=live }}
* {{Cite web |last=Patwa |first=Priyadarshini |date=21 July 2022 |title=Darlings, Raksha Bandhan, Brahmastra and 20 other upcoming Indian films to look forward to in 2022 that promise an entertaining year ahead |url=https://www.gqindia.com/entertainment/content/darlings-raksha-bandhan-brahmastra-and-20-other-upcoming-indian-films-to-look-forward-to-in-2022-that-promise-an-entertaining-year-ahead |access-date=6 September 2022 |website=[[GQ India]] |archive-date=4 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220904080108/https://www.gqindia.com/entertainment/content/darlings-raksha-bandhan-brahmastra-and-20-other-upcoming-indian-films-to-look-forward-to-in-2022-that-promise-an-entertaining-year-ahead |url-status=live }}
* {{Cite web |last=Nijhara |first=Apoorva |date=1 January 2022 |title=From 'RRR' To 'Brahmastra', 10 Most Anticipated Movies of 2022 People Can't Wait To Watch |url=https://www.mensxp.com/entertainment/bollywood/98932-most-anticipated-movies-of-2022.html |access-date=6 September 2022 |website=[[MensXP]] |archive-date=1 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220101045459/https://www.mensxp.com/entertainment/bollywood/98932-most-anticipated-movies-of-2022.html |url-status=live }}
* {{Cite web |date=23 June 2022 |title='Rocketry', 'Brahmastra', 'Raksha Bandhan': The biggest Bollywood films set to release in second half of 2022 |url=https://www.wionews.com/photos/rocketry-brahmsastra-raksha-bandhan-all-the-biggest-bollywood-films-set-to-release-in-second-half-of-2022-490916 |access-date=6 September 2022 |website=[[WION]] |archive-date=5 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220905235207/https://www.wionews.com/photos/rocketry-brahmsastra-raksha-bandhan-all-the-biggest-bollywood-films-set-to-release-in-second-half-of-2022-490916 |url-status=live }}
* {{Cite web |last=Acharya |first=Pratiksha |date=20 December 2021 |title=The Most Anticipated Movies Of 2022 |url=https://www.grazia.co.in/lifestyle/the-most-anticipated-movies-of-2022_-8675.html |access-date=6 September 2022 |website=[[Grazia India]] |quote=The most anticipated movie of the year, no doubt, has to be Brahmāstra. Directed by Ayan Mukherji [...] |archive-date=25 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211225143643/https://www.grazia.co.in/lifestyle/the-most-anticipated-movies-of-2022_-8675.html |url-status=live }}
* {{Cite web |date=1 January 2022 |title=Yearender 2021: Most awaited films of 2022 - 'Brahmastra', 'Laal Singh Chaddha', 'Pathan' and more |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/photo-gallery-yearender-2021-most-awaited-films-of-2022-brahmastra-laal-singh-chaddha-pathan-rrr-shamshera-hindi-films-2924484 |access-date=6 September 2022 |website=DNA India |archive-date=19 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220419143814/https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/photo-gallery-yearender-2021-most-awaited-films-of-2022-brahmastra-laal-singh-chaddha-pathan-rrr-shamshera-hindi-films-2924484 |url-status=live }}</ref> The title logo of the film was revealed on 4 March 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 March 2019 |title=Brahmastra: Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt leave for Kumbh, the film's first reveal out on Mahashivratri |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/brahmastra-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-leave-for-kumbh-the-film-s-first-reveal-out-on-mahashivratri/story-RbJeLYHMi8uDNyBElLMlpN.html |access-date=7 June 2022 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=10 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210510055627/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/brahmastra-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-leave-for-kumbh-the-film-s-first-reveal-out-on-mahashivratri/story-RbJeLYHMi8uDNyBElLMlpN.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The same day, it was unveiled on [[Maha Shivratri]] at [[Kumbh Mela]]; 150 drones were used to lit the sky up to form it.<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 March 2019 |title=Brahmastra: Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, 150 drones reveal first logo of Ayan Mukerji's ambitious film at Kumbh 2019 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/brahmastra-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-150-drones-reveal-first-logo-of-ayan-mukerji-s-ambitious-film/story-PeJ3qzd64TtVcwidQo0y0I.html |access-date=7 June 2022 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=7 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220607122826/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/brahmastra-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-150-drones-reveal-first-logo-of-ayan-mukerji-s-ambitious-film/story-PeJ3qzd64TtVcwidQo0y0I.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The official logo of ''Brahmāstra'' was released on 6 March 2019,<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 March 2019 |title='Chills all the way' Fans get goosebumps watching Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan's Brahmastra logo |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/amp/entertainment/news/bollywood-news/article/chills-all-the-way-fans-get-goosebumps-watching-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-amitabh-bachchans-brahmastra-logo/377529 |access-date=7 June 2022 |website=TimesNow |language=en |archive-date=29 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191229053959/https://www.timesnownews.com/amp/entertainment/news/bollywood-news/article/chills-all-the-way-fans-get-goosebumps-watching-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-amitabh-bachchans-brahmastra-logo/377529 |url-status=live }}</ref> while [[S. S. Rajamouli|SS Rajamouli]]{{Snd}}who serves as the film's presenter for its South Indian language versions<ref name="asianage.com">{{Cite web |date=18 December 2021 |title=SS Rajamouli to present 'Brahmastra' in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam |url=https://www.asianage.com/entertainment/bollywood/181221/ss-rajamouli-to-present-brahmastra-in-telugu-tamil-kannada-malayalam.html |access-date=12 June 2022 |website=The Asian Age |archive-date=18 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211218184034/https://www.asianage.com/entertainment/bollywood/181221/ss-rajamouli-to-present-brahmastra-in-telugu-tamil-kannada-malayalam.html |url-status=live }}</ref>{{Snd}}and [[Dhanush]] presented it in the [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Malayalam]] and [[Kannada]] versions on 12 March 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 March 2019 |title=Brahmastra: Baahubali director SS Rajamouli and South star Dhanush launch the logos of Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt starrer in Telugu and Tamil |website=Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/brahmastra-baahubali-director-ss-rajamouli-south-star-dhanush-launch-logos-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-starrer-telugu-tamil/ |access-date=7 June 2022 |language=en |archive-date=19 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211219150306/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/brahmastra-baahubali-director-ss-rajamouli-south-star-dhanush-launch-logos-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-starrer-telugu-tamil/ |url-status=live }}</ref> A forty-second motion logo was also released, with Bachchan's voiceover in it.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 March 2019 |title='Brahmastra' logo: Amitabh Bachchan introduces the powerful ancient weapon |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/lifestyle/%E2%80%98brahmastra%E2%80%99-logo-amitabh-bachchan-introduces-the-powerful-ancient-weapon-738936 |access-date=6 September 2022 |website=[[The Tribune (Chandigarh)|The Tribune]] |language=en |archive-date=8 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908085839/https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/lifestyle/%E2%80%98brahmastra%E2%80%99-logo-amitabh-bachchan-introduces-the-powerful-ancient-weapon-738936 |url-status=live }}</ref> Also on 12 March, a promotional [[Filmmaking|behind-the-scenes]] video of the making of the music score for the motion logo, featuring the film's music composer [[Pritam]], was released.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 March 2019 |title=Brahmastra behind-the-scenes: Ayan Mukerji shares the making of Brahmastra logo music |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ayan-mukerji-brahmastra-music-pritam-5621912/ |access-date=14 June 2022 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=14 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220614150142/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ayan-mukerji-brahmastra-music-pritam-5621912/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=12 March 2019 |title=Ayan Mukerji Shares 'Musical Journey' of 'Brahmastra' Logo |url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/bollywood/ayan-mukherji-shares-magical-musical-journey-of-brahmastra-logo |access-date=14 June 2022 |website=TheQuint |language=en |archive-date=14 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220614150142/https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/bollywood/ayan-mukherji-shares-magical-musical-journey-of-brahmastra-logo |url-status=live }}</ref> On 5 April 2019, a promotional behind-the-scenes video of the execution of the title logo's unveiling in the sky was released.<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 April 2019 |title=Brahmastra: Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt's BTS video reveals startling details about logo launch |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/brahmastra-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-s-bts-video-reveals-startling-details-about-logo-launch/story-V7WPMF4CNqdKIRdSaLO9UJ.html |access-date=27 June 2022 |website=[[Hindustan Times]] |language=en |archive-date=27 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220627153323/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/brahmastra-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-s-bts-video-reveals-startling-details-about-logo-launch/story-V7WPMF4CNqdKIRdSaLO9UJ.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=5 April 2019 |title=Watch: The BTS video of 'Brahmastra' logo launch at Kumbh 2019 will leave you amazed |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/watch-the-bts-video-of-brahmastra-logo-launch-at-kumbh-2019-will-leave-you-amazed/articleshow/68735591.cms |access-date=27 June 2022 |website=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref> A [[Moster (motion movie poster)|motion poster]] featuring Kapoor's then undisclosed character was released on 14 December 2021.<ref>{{Cite tweet|number=1470647428302852098|user=BrahmastraFilm|title=Ant ka ye aarambh hai, jaag raha Brahmastra hain. #Brahmastra motion poster out tomorrow!|date=14 December 2021}}</ref> The following day, another motion poster featuring his character, Shiva, was released on 15 December 2021,<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 December 2021 |title=Brahmastra motion poster: Ranbir Kapoor stuns as new-age Shiva, release date out |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/brahmastra-motion-poster-ranbir-kapoor-new-age-avatar-of-lord-shiva-release-date-out-7673834/ |access-date=12 June 2022 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=12 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220612123149/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/brahmastra-motion-poster-ranbir-kapoor-new-age-avatar-of-lord-shiva-release-date-out-7673834/ |url-status=live }}</ref> while a fan event in support of the poster launch was held some hours prior to it in [[New Delhi]], and was broadcast live by the film's streaming partner, [[Disney+ Hotstar]], on its platform and social media.<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 December 2021 |title=Brahmastra Motion Poster Launch: Ranbir Kapoor remembers his late father Rishi Kapoor |url=https://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/entertainment-news-bollywood-news-brahmastra-motion-poster-launch-ranbir-kapoor-remembers-his-late-father-rishi-kapoor-re-creates-his-iconic-dialogue-alia-bhatt-ayan-mukerji-amitabh-bachchan-1969295/ |access-date=12 June 2022 |website=Bollywood Life |language=en |archive-date=12 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220612123108/https://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/entertainment-news-bollywood-news-brahmastra-motion-poster-launch-ranbir-kapoor-remembers-his-late-father-rishi-kapoor-re-creates-his-iconic-dialogue-alia-bhatt-ayan-mukerji-amitabh-bachchan-1969295/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Brahmastra Motion Poster & Launch Event: Ranbir Kapoor's Shiva Is The Hero The Universe Needs |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/brahmastra-motion-poster-ranbir-kapoors-shiva-is-the-hero-the-universe-needs-2653128 |access-date=12 June 2022 |website=NDTV.com |archive-date=12 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220612123150/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/brahmastra-motion-poster-ranbir-kapoors-shiva-is-the-hero-the-universe-needs-2653128 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRN8nVJSCqs |title=Brahmastra Motion Poster Launch |date=15 December 2021 |language=Hindi |publisher=[[Disney+ Hotstar]] |access-date=12 June 2022 |archive-date=12 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220612123107/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRN8nVJSCqs |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite tweet|number=1470724570646777858|user=BrahmastraFilm|title=Straight from the stage in Delhi... And our hearts too! Live stream the exciting fan event of #Brahmastra motion poster launch with Ayan Mukerji, Alia Bhatt & Ranbir Kapoor tomorrow. Watch it on Disney+ Hotstar, its YouTube channel, or our Instagram live.}}</ref> An event was held in [[Hyderabad]] to launch the Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada versions of the motion poster, on 19 December 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 December 2021 |title=Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Nagarjuna join SS Rajamouli for Brahmastra poster launch in Hyderabad! |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-nagarjuna-join-ss-rajamouli-brahmastra-poster-launch-hyderabad-pics-969738 |access-date=12 June 2022 |website=Pinkvilla |language=en |archive-date=21 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220421215345/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-nagarjuna-join-ss-rajamouli-brahmastra-poster-launch-hyderabad-pics-969738 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Trending: Pics Of Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Nagarjuna, SS Rajamouli And Karan Johar From Brahmastra Motion Poster Launch In Hyderabad |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/trending-pics-of-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-nagarjuna-ss-rajamouli-and-karan-johar-from-brahmastra-motion-poster-launch-in-hyderabad-2658109 |access-date=12 June 2022 |website=NDTV.com |archive-date=12 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220612163623/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/trending-pics-of-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-nagarjuna-ss-rajamouli-and-karan-johar-from-brahmastra-motion-poster-launch-in-hyderabad-2658109 |url-status=live }}</ref> On 16 March 2022, a poster and the first [[prologue]] of Bhatt's character, Isha, was released.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 March 2022 |title=Brahmastra First Look Trailer released on Alia Bhatt's Birthday - Release Date Announced |url=https://www.tollywoodlife.com/2022/03/16/brahmastra-first-look-trailer-released-on-alia-bhatts-birthday-release-date-announced/ |access-date=7 June 2022 |website=The Tollywood Life |language=en-US |archive-date=11 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511020629/https://www.tollywoodlife.com/2022/03/16/brahmastra-first-look-trailer-released-on-alia-bhatts-birthday-release-date-announced/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=15 March 2022 |title=Brahmastra: Alia Bhatt's first look leaves fans amazed, say 'Can't wait to see her' |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/brahmastra-alia-bhatt-s-first-look-leaves-fans-amazed-say-can-t-wait-see-her-1046062 |access-date=12 June 2022 |website=Pinkvilla |language=en |archive-date=18 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220518121742/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/brahmastra-alia-bhatt-s-first-look-leaves-fans-amazed-say-can-t-wait-see-her-1046062 |url-status=live }}</ref>

On 26 March 2022, Mukerji, Kapoor and Bhatt were featured in [[Byju's]]' "Cricket Live" segment as part of [[Star Sports (Indian TV network)|Star Sports]]' post cricket show during the inaugural [[2022 Indian Premier League|IPL 2022]] game between [[Chennai Super Kings]] and [[Kolkata Knight Riders]] while Kapoor appeared and announced the game in a [[Television advertisement|television commercial]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Brahmastra video: Watch Ranbir Kapoor usher the IPL in style |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/brahmastra-video-watch-ranbir-kapoor-usher-the-ipl-in-style/98feb61aaf425 |access-date=13 June 2022 |website=OTTPlay |language=en |archive-date=26 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220326172907/https://www.ottplay.com/news/brahmastra-video-watch-ranbir-kapoor-usher-the-ipl-in-style/98feb61aaf425 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Citation |title=Byju's Cricket LIVE: Rapid Fire ft. Team Brahmastra |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsgwAX_LP_o |language=en |access-date=13 June 2022 |archive-date=13 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220613091824/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsgwAX_LP_o&gl=US&hl=en |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Brahmastra x Star Sports collab: Here's why director Ayan Mukerji wishes to cast Virat Kohli in his trilogy |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-here-s-why-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-s-brahmastra-director-ayan-mukerji-wishes-to-cast-virat-kohli-in-his-film-2942286 |access-date=13 June 2022 |website=DNA India |language=en |archive-date=21 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220421031249/https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-here-s-why-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-s-brahmastra-director-ayan-mukerji-wishes-to-cast-virat-kohli-in-his-film-2942286 |url-status=live }}</ref> A promotional announcement video commemorating the film's [[Wrap (filmmaking)|wrap]] was released on 29 March 2022.<ref>{{Cite tweet|number=1508665671252836354|user=BrahmastraFilm|title=Seeking Blessings as the Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva shoot comes to a wrap, in the spiritual capital of India - Kashi. 🙏✨ See you in Cinemas on 09.09.2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=30 March 2022 |title=Brahmastra wraps up shoot, Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt pose in Varanasi: 'Finally..' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/brahmastra-shoot-wraps-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-ayan-mukerji-varanasi-see-photos-video-7842003/ |access-date=12 June 2022 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=12 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220612163622/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/brahmastra-shoot-wraps-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-ayan-mukerji-varanasi-see-photos-video-7842003/ |url-status=live }}</ref> On 10 April 2022, a motion poster featuring Kapoor and Bhatt's characters, and set to the song "[[Kesariya (song)|Kesariya]]"{{Snd}}sung by [[Arijit Singh]]{{Snd}}was released, along with a still version.<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 April 2022 |title=Ayan Mukerji says 'Brahmastra' is about energy of love, releases new poster of film |url=https://theprint.in/features/ayan-mukerji-says-brahmastra-is-about-energy-of-love-releases-new-poster-of-film/910492/ |access-date=10 June 2022 |website=ThePrint |language=en-US |archive-date=13 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413190640/https://theprint.in/features/ayan-mukerji-says-brahmastra-is-about-energy-of-love-releases-new-poster-of-film/910492/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Kanabar |first=Nirali |date=10 April 2022 |title=Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt share an intimate moment in the first love poster of Brahmastra |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-share-an-intimate-moment-in-the-first-love-poster-of-brahmastra-see-here-1935698-2022-04-10 |access-date=10 June 2022 |magazine=India Today |archive-date=10 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220610100608/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-share-an-intimate-moment-in-the-first-love-poster-of-brahmastra-see-here-1935698-2022-04-10 |url-status=live }}</ref> The teaser of said song's Telugu version, titled "Kumkumala", sung by [[Sid Sriram]], was released and presented by Rajamouli on 27 May 2022.<ref>{{Cite news |title=SS Rajamouli launches 'Kumkumala' song teaser from 'Brahmastra': Excited to be presenting in Telugu - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/ss-rajamouli-launches-kumkumala-song-teaser-from-brahmastra-excited-to-be-presenting-in-telugu/articleshow/91827809.cms |access-date=12 June 2022 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite tweet|number=1530041091310792704|user=ssrajamouli|title=Here's "Kumkumala" song promo from Brahmāstra: Part One. Excited to be presenting in Telugu. See you in cinemas on September 9th!|author=SS Rajamouli}}</ref> On 31 May 2022, the film's [[Teaser (trailer)|teaser trailer]] was released, which also unveiled the release date of the official trailer;<ref>{{Cite news |title='Brahmastra': Teaser of the Alia Bhatt-Ranbir Kapoor starrer looks grand and intriguing; trailer to be unveiled on June 15 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/brahmastra-teaser-of-the-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-starrer-looks-grand-and-intriguing-trailer-to-be-unveiled-on-june-15-watch/articleshow/91914829.cms |access-date=7 June 2022 |website=The Times of India |language=en |archive-date=5 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220605213137/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/brahmastra-teaser-of-the-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-starrer-looks-grand-and-intriguing-trailer-to-be-unveiled-on-june-15-watch/articleshow/91914829.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2022 |title=Brahmastra Teaser: Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt starrer looks intriguing; Game begins with Mouni Roy, Nagarjuna |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/brahmastra-teaser-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-starrer-looks-grand-intriguing-meet-entire-film-cast-1133766 |access-date=7 June 2022 |website=Pinkvilla |language=en |archive-date=6 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220606174611/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/brahmastra-teaser-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-starrer-looks-grand-intriguing-meet-entire-film-cast-1133766 |url-status=live }}</ref> an event and fan "meet-and-greet" was held in [[Visakhapatnam]] in support of its release.<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2022 |title=PICS: Ranbir Kapoor greets packed Vizag theatre for Brahmastra teaser launch with Ayan Mukerji, SS Rajamouli |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/pics-ranbir-kapoor-greets-packed-vizag-theatre-brahmastra-teaser-launch-ayan-mukerji-ss-rajamouli-1133863 |access-date=14 June 2022 |website=Pinkvilla |language=en |archive-date=11 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220611081641/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/pics-ranbir-kapoor-greets-packed-vizag-theatre-brahmastra-teaser-launch-ayan-mukerji-ss-rajamouli-1133863 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2022 |title=Brahmastra teaser: Ranbir Kapoor reaches vizag for Brahmastra promotions |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/brahmastra-teaser-ranbir-kapoor-1503076917.html |access-date=14 June 2022 |website=The Statesman |language=en-US |archive-date=31 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220531100138/https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/brahmastra-teaser-ranbir-kapoor-1503076917.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=31 May 2022 |title='Brahmastram' team enthrals fans in Visakhapatnam |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/brahmastram-team-enthrals-fans-in-visakhapatnam/article65480544.ece |access-date=28 August 2022 |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=28 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220828124952/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/brahmastram-team-enthrals-fans-in-visakhapatnam/article65480544.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> First look posters of Bachchan's character, Guru,<ref>{{Cite tweet|number=1534797812621524992|user=karanjohar|title=Ek aisi Roshni jismein hai… har andhere ko haraane ki Shakti. Here comes GURU! The Wise Leader who holds the Prabhāstra: The Sword of Light! Brahmāstra Trailer out on June 15th|author=Karan Johar}}</ref> and Nagarjuna's character, Anish,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=11 June 2022 |title=Brahmastra: Nagarjuna looks intense as Anish with his Nandi Astra; Ayan Mukerji unveils first look |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/brahmastra-nagarjuna-looks-intense-anish-his-nandi-astra-ayan-mukerji-unveils-first-look-1141038 |access-date=11 June 2022 |website=Pinkvilla |language=en |archive-date=11 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220611064634/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/brahmastra-nagarjuna-looks-intense-anish-his-nandi-astra-ayan-mukerji-unveils-first-look-1141038 |url-status=live }}</ref> were released during the second week of June.<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 June 2022 |title=Amitabh Bachchan wields the mighty Prabhastra in his first poster from Brahmastra, released after changed teaser |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/amitabh-bachchan-wields-the-mighty-prabhastra-in-his-first-poster-from-brahmastra-released-after-changed-teaser-101654763670357.html |access-date=9 June 2022 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=9 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609091314/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/amitabh-bachchan-wields-the-mighty-prabhastra-in-his-first-poster-from-brahmastra-released-after-changed-teaser-101654763670357.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite news|date=11 June 2022|title=Brahmāstra: Meet Nagarjuna as Artist Anish holder of Nandiastra, the one who holds the power of a 1000 Nandis|work=Bollywood Hungama|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/brahmastra-meet-nagarjuna-artist-anish-one-holds-power-1000-nandis/|access-date=11 June 2022|archive-date=11 June 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220611064619/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/brahmastra-meet-nagarjuna-artist-anish-one-holds-power-1000-nandis/|url-status=live}}</ref> On 13 June 2022, an announcement video was released, revealing that actor [[Chiranjeevi]] will be lending his voice to Kapoor's character, Shiva, for the film's Telugu dubbed version.<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 June 2022 |title=Brahmastra: Chiranjeevi Lends His Voice To Telugu Version; Ayan Mukerji Falls On His Feet; Watch |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/brahmastra-chiranjeevi-lends-his-voice-to-telugu-version-ayan-mukerji-falls-on-his-feet-watch-5360755.html |access-date=13 June 2022 |website=News18 |language=en |archive-date=13 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220613080319/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/brahmastra-chiranjeevi-lends-his-voice-to-telugu-version-ayan-mukerji-falls-on-his-feet-watch-5360755.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=13 June 2022 |title=Brahmastra: Chiranjeevi to be Ranbir Kapoor's voice in Telugu, Ayan calls him 'megastar with magic energy' |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/brahmastra-chiranjeevi-be-ranbir-kapoors-voice-telugu-ayan-calls-him-megastar-magic-energy-1142181 |access-date=13 June 2022 |website=Pinkvilla |language=en |archive-date=13 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220613075238/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/brahmastra-chiranjeevi-be-ranbir-kapoors-voice-telugu-ayan-calls-him-megastar-magic-energy-1142181 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite tweet|number=1536244504457809920|user=BrahmāstraFilm|title=Brahmāstra gets the power of Chiranjeevi Garu's voice for its release in Telugu! We are grateful to the Megastar for being a part of Brahmāstra in this very special way. Watch out for his voice and for our Trailer on June 15th!}}</ref> A first look motion poster of Roy's character, Junoon, was released the following day.<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 June 2022 |title=Brahmastra New Poster: Mouni Roy as Junoon leaves you intrigued; Ayan Mukerji says 'she really killed it' |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/brahmastra-new-poster-mouni-roy-junoon-leaves-you-intrigued-ayan-mukerji-says-she-really-killed-it-1142801 |access-date=14 June 2022 |website=Pinkvilla |language=en |archive-date=14 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220614054040/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/brahmastra-new-poster-mouni-roy-junoon-leaves-you-intrigued-ayan-mukerji-says-she-really-killed-it-1142801 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite tweet|number=1536555402782945280|date=14 June 2022|user=BrahmastraFilm|title=कर ले सबको वश में अपने, अँधेरे की रानी है। Meet the leader of the Dark Forces... our Mysterious Queen of Darkness… Junoon! Watch out for her in our Trailer tomorrow!|access-date=14 June 2022}}</ref> On 15 June 2022, the film's official [[Trailer (promotion)|trailer]] was released,<ref>{{Cite news |title='Brahmastra' official trailer: Ranbir Kapoor embraces the fire within and takes his place among the divine heroes of the universe - Times of India |language=en |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/brahmastra-official-trailer-ranbir-kapoor-embraces-the-fire-within-and-takes-his-place-among-the-divine-heroes-of-the-universe/articleshow/92218397.cms |access-date=15 June 2022 |archive-date=15 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220615042119/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/brahmastra-official-trailer-ranbir-kapoor-embraces-the-fire-within-and-takes-his-place-among-the-divine-heroes-of-the-universe/articleshow/92218397.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Cyril |first=Grace |date=15 June 2022 |title=Brahmastra trailer out. Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt take you into Astraverse in this visual spectacle |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/brahmastra-trailer-out-ranbir-kapoor-and-alia-bhatt-take-you-into-astraverse-in-this-visual-spectacle-1962567-2022-06-15 |magazine=India Today |access-date=15 June 2022 |archive-date=15 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220615042255/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/brahmastra-trailer-out-ranbir-kapoor-and-alia-bhatt-take-you-into-astraverse-in-this-visual-spectacle-1962567-2022-06-15 |url-status=live }}</ref> with an event in support of it, that included a preview [[Film screening|screening]] of the trailer being held a day prior to its release in [[Mumbai]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 June 2022 |title=Brahmastra Trailer: Ranbir Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan and Alia Bhatt starrer boasts epic love story, deadly villains in Astraverse |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/brahmastra-trailer-ranbir-kapoor-amitabh-bachchan-alia-bhatt-starrer-boasts-epic-love-story-deadly-villains-astraverse/ |access-date=15 June 2022 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |language=en |archive-date=15 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220615035754/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/brahmastra-trailer-ranbir-kapoor-amitabh-bachchan-alia-bhatt-starrer-boasts-epic-love-story-deadly-villains-astraverse/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |title=Brahmastra trailer: Gods, monsters, magic and mayhem come together beautifully |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/brahmastra-trailer-gods-monsters-magic-and-mayhem-come-together-beautifully-54563.html |access-date=15 June 2022 |magazine=Filmfare |archive-date=15 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220615040200/https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/brahmastra-trailer-gods-monsters-magic-and-mayhem-come-together-beautifully-54563.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Brahmastra trailer first review out: 'Get ready for Astraverse, the wait was worth it' |url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/bollywood/brahmastra-trailer-first-review-out-get-ready-for-astraverse-the-wait-was-worth-it-article-92207159 |access-date=24 June 2022 |website=Zoom TV |language=en |archive-date=24 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220624172718/https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/bollywood/brahmastra-trailer-first-review-out-get-ready-for-astraverse-the-wait-was-worth-it-article-92207159 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=14 June 2022 |title=Brahmastra Trailer Early Reactions Will Leave You Excited! |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/bollywood/news/2022/brahmastra-trailer-early-reactions-will-leave-you-excited-336201.html |access-date=24 June 2022 |website=filmibeat.com |language=en |archive-date=24 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220624045704/https://www.filmibeat.com/bollywood/news/2022/brahmastra-trailer-early-reactions-will-leave-you-excited-336201.html |url-status=live }}</ref> A [[4K resolution|4K]] version of the trailer was released four days later.<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 June 2022 |title=Brahmastra: Ayan Mukerji clarifies why Ranbir Kapoor wore shoes in the temple scene; Releases trailer in 4K |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/brahmastra-ayan-mukerji-clarifies-why-ranbir-kapoor-wore-shoes-temple-scene-releases-trailer-4k-1146391 |access-date=24 June 2022 |website=Pinkvilla |language=en |archive-date=24 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220624172718/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/brahmastra-ayan-mukerji-clarifies-why-ranbir-kapoor-wore-shoes-temple-scene-releases-trailer-4k-1146391 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Citation |title=Brahmāstra Official Trailer 4K {{!}} Hindi {{!}} Amitabh {{!}} Ranbir {{!}} Alia {{!}} Ayan {{!}} In Cinemas 9 September |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5jVntRVl-0 |language=en |access-date=24 June 2022 |archive-date=24 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220624172719/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5jVntRVl-0 |url-status=live }}</ref> On 13 July 2022, a promotional featurette titled "The Vision of ''Brahmāstra''", featuring Mukerji explaining the mystical universe of various ''[[Astra (weapon)|āstras]]'' named as ''Astraverse'' and the creative vision behind it, was released.<ref name="Bollywood Hungama"/><ref>{{Cite web |date=13 July 2022 |title=Brahmastra: Ayan Mukerji deep dives into the Astra Verse as he explains his vision & nature's powers; WATCH |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/brahmastra-ayan-mukerji-deep-dives-astra-verse-he-explains-his-vision-natures-powers-watch-1160695 |access-date=16 July 2022 |website=Pinkvilla |language=en |archive-date=16 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220716095758/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/brahmastra-ayan-mukerji-deep-dives-astra-verse-he-explains-his-vision-natures-powers-watch-1160695 |url-status=live }}</ref> On 17 July 2022, hours prior to its release, the song "Kesariya", was unveiled in a livestream hosted by Bhatt and Mukerji on Instagram, in which they also discussed about the making of the track.<ref>{{Cite news |date=17 July 2022 |title=Brahmastra's Kesariya: Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt are lost in their world of love and flowers; couple calls the ballad 'their song': report |work=TheIndianExpress |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/kesariya-from-brahmastra-out-ranbir-kapoor-and-alia-bhatt-are-lost-in-their-world-of-love-and-flowers-video-8034406/lite/ |access-date=17 July 2022 |archive-date=17 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220717070555/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/kesariya-from-brahmastra-out-ranbir-kapoor-and-alia-bhatt-are-lost-in-their-world-of-love-and-flowers-video-8034406/lite/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite tweet|number=1548308691497394176|user=BrahmastraFilm|title=Watch the unveiling of the most awaited song of the year #Kesariya only on Instagram, 11:30 am on Sunday. See you there! 🧡 #Brahmastra|date=16 July 2022|access-date=17 July 2022}}</ref> On 31 July 2022, an [[Instagram#Photographic filters|Instagram filter]] featuring visuals of various ''āstras'', was released.<ref>{{Cite Instagram|postid=CgrpHvtNIWJ/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=|user=brahmastrafilm|title=Tum khud ek Astra ho! 💥 To know "Which Astra Are You", check out the filter in our bio. Don't forget to tag us when you know! #Brahmastra|date=31 July 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Tweet|number=1553719703549358080|user=BrahmastraFilm|title=Tum khud ek Astra ho! 💥 To know "Which Astra Are You", check out the filter in our bio. Don't forget to tag us when you know! #Brahmastra 🪐|date=31 July 2022|access-date=7 August 2022}}</ref> On 6 August 2022, a featurette was released featuring Mukerji sharing his complete journey and process till ''Part One – Shiva'' from the beginning of his vision for the Brahmāstra film trilogy.<ref>{{Cite news |date=6 August 2022 |title=Ahead of Ranbir Kapoor's Deva Deva song, Ayan Mukerji reveals where, when & how vision of Brahmastra was born |work=Pinkvilla |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/ahead-ranbir-kapoors-deva-deva-song-ayan-mukerji-reveals-where-when-how-vision-brahmastra-was-born-1172701 |access-date=6 August 2022 |archive-date=6 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220806083707/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/ahead-ranbir-kapoors-deva-deva-song-ayan-mukerji-reveals-where-when-how-vision-brahmastra-was-born-1172701 |url-status=live }}</ref> A [[3D film|3D]] preview screening of the second song from the film's soundtrack, "Deva Deva", sung by Singh, was held in Mumbai that day as well, two days before the single's release''.<ref>{{Cite tweet|number=1555923085529858050|user=KomalNahta|title=Just saw the DevaDeva song from Brahmastra. Just one word to describe it: Divine! Kudos to Ayan Mukerji's conceptualisation & direction, Ranbir-Alia's chemistry, PrimeFocus' visual effects, and, of course, Pritam, Amitabh Bhattacharya & Arijit Singh!|author=[[Komal Nahta]]|date=6 August 2022|access-date=7 August 2022}}</ref>''
 
In the second week of August, hoardings of the film's songs were held up in [[New York City]] and [[Los Angeles|LA]], in collaboration with [[YouTube Premium]], in promotion of an "afterparty" livestream that was announced to take place on 18 August on the service.<ref>{{Cite Tweet|number=1559883758211584000|user=BrahmastraFilm|title=The #Kesariya rang has now taken over Times Square Godzilla in New York and LA Marriot |date=17 August 2022 |access-date=18 August 2022}}</ref> On 17 August 2022, a video was released, featuring Mukerji explain his inspirations behind the film, which dates back to anecdotes he heard as a child.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Brahmastra: Ayan Mukerji Opens Up About Inspirations Behind Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt Starrer|work=[[News18 India|News18]]|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/brahmastra-ayan-mukerji-opens-up-about-inspirations-behind-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-starrer-5770201.html|date=17 August 2022|access-date=18 August 2022|archive-date=17 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220817171830/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/brahmastra-ayan-mukerji-opens-up-about-inspirations-behind-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-starrer-5770201.html|url-status=live}}</ref> A day later, the previously teased "afterparty" livestream session took place exclusively via YouTube Premium{{Snd}}on [[Sony Music India]]'s channel, in support of the film's third song, "Dance Ka Bhoot"{{Snd}}with Mukerji, Kapoor and Bhatt interacting with fans and discussing the film's music, production, and promotional campaign.<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 August 2022 |title=Brahmastra song Dance Ka Bhoot teaser: Ranbir Kapoor's Shiva celebrates Dussehra with energetic dance number. Watch |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/brahmastra-song-dance-ka-bhoot-teaser-ranbir-kapoor-celebrates-dussehra-watch-101660810388777-amp.html |access-date=18 August 2022 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=18 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220818085038/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/brahmastra-song-dance-ka-bhoot-teaser-ranbir-kapoor-celebrates-dussehra-watch-101660810388777-amp.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=19 August 2022 |title=Dance Ka Bhoot - Brahmastra YouTube Afterparty with Ayan Mukerji, Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor |url=https://youtube.com/watch/XVawZpUe5kc |access-date=20 August 2022 |publisher=[[Sony Music India]] |language=Hindi |via=[[YouTube]] |archive-date=20 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220820122714/https://www.youtube.com/watch/XVawZpUe5kc |url-status=live }}</ref> A poster of Kapoor's character, featuring a snippet of the song's background music as well as teasing the music video, was released.<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 August 2022 |title=First look of Bramhastra's new song Dance Ka Bhoot out now |url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/celebrity/first-look-of-bramhastras-new-song-dance-ka-bhoot-out-now-article-93640301 |access-date=20 August 2022 |website=[[Zoom (Indian TV channel)|Zoom]] |archive-date=20 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220820122521/https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/celebrity/first-look-of-bramhastras-new-song-dance-ka-bhoot-out-now-article-93640301 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite tweet|number=1560163110119682053|user=BrahmastraFilm|title=The third song of Brahmāstra! 💥 #DanceKaBhoot [...]|date=18 August 2022|access-date=20 August 2022}}</ref> On 24 August 2022, a promotional event in support of the film was held in Chennai, led by Kapoor, Rajamouli, and Nagarjuna.<ref>{{Cite web |last=K |first=Janani |date=24 August 2022 |title=SS Rajamouli, Ranbir Kapoor and Nagarjuna promote Brahmastra in Chennai |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/epic-ss-rajamouli-ranbir-kapoor-and-nagarjuna-promote-brahmastra-in-chennai-1991954-2022-08-24 |access-date=28 August 2022 |website=[[India Today]] |archive-date=27 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220827214423/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/epic-ss-rajamouli-ranbir-kapoor-and-nagarjuna-promote-brahmastra-in-chennai-1991954-2022-08-24 |url-status=live }}</ref> On 27 August 2022, a promotional summit as well as another "meet-and-greet" was held at [[IIT Bombay]], with Kapoor and Bhatt.<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 August 2022 |title=Alia Bhatt sings Brahmastra song Kesariya at an event; Ranbir Kapoor lovingly looks at her |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/alia-bhatt-sings-brahmastra-song-kesariya-at-an-event-8115520/ |access-date=28 August 2022 |website=[[The Indian Express]] |language=en |archive-date=28 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220828061857/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/alia-bhatt-sings-brahmastra-song-kesariya-at-an-event-8115520/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=28 August 2022 |title=Alia Bhatt says 'I can proudly say I got into IIT' as she reaches IIT Bombay for Brahmastra promotions. |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/brahmastra-alia-bhatt-says-i-can-proudly-say-i-got-into-iit-as-she-reaches-iit-bombay-101661651273418.html |access-date=28 August 2022 |website=[[Hindustan Times]] |language=en |archive-date=28 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220828022927/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/brahmastra-alia-bhatt-says-i-can-proudly-say-i-got-into-iit-as-she-reaches-iit-bombay-101661651273418.html |url-status=live }}</ref> A pre-release event was also announced, which scheduled to be held on 2 September 2022, at [[Ramoji Film City]], [[Hyderabad]], with actor [[N. T. Rama Rao Jr.|Jr NTR]] as the special guest.<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 August 2022 |title=Jr NTR to attend 'Brahmastra: Part 1 - Shiva' event in Hyderabad as Chief Guest |url=https://theprint.in/features/jr-ntr-to-attend-brahmastra-part-1-shiva-event-in-hyderabad-as-chief-guest/1103549/ |access-date=28 August 2022 |website=[[ThePrint]] |language=en-US |archive-date=28 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220828122034/https://theprint.in/features/jr-ntr-to-attend-brahmastra-part-1-shiva-event-in-hyderabad-as-chief-guest/1103549/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=27 August 2022 |title=Karan Johar calls Jr NTR 'man of masses of Indian cinema'; RRR star to attend Brahmastra event in Hyderabad |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/karan-johar-calls-jr-ntr-man-of-masses-of-indian-cinema-8115081/ |access-date=28 August 2022 |website=[[The Indian Express]] |language=en |archive-date=28 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220828062916/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/karan-johar-calls-jr-ntr-man-of-masses-of-indian-cinema-8115081/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=27 August 2022 |title=Jr NTR to grace Brahmastra pre-release event in Hyderabad on September 2 |url=https://telanganatoday.com/jr-ntr-to-grace-brahmastra-pre-release-event-in-hyderabad-on-september-2 |access-date=28 August 2022 |website=[[Telangana Today]] |language=en-US |archive-date=27 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220827121920/https://telanganatoday.com/jr-ntr-to-grace-brahmastra-pre-release-event-in-hyderabad-on-september-2 |url-status=live }}</ref> However, it was cancelled last-minute due to undisclosed reasons.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mathur |first=Abhimanyu |date=2 September 2022 |title=Brahmāstra event with Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Jr NTR cancelled with just hours to go, upset fans demand apology |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/brahmastra-event-with-jr-ntr-cancelled-upset-fans-demand-apology-101662123308987.html |access-date=2 September 2022 |website=[[Hindustan Times]] |language=en |archive-date=2 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220902133039/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/brahmastra-event-with-jr-ntr-cancelled-upset-fans-demand-apology-101662123308987.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2 September 2022 |title=Brahmāstra: Alia Bhatt-Ranbir Kapoor starrer's pre-release event with Jr NTR as chief guest cancelled |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-brahmastra-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-starrer-s-pre-release-event-with-jr-ntr-as-chief-guest-cancelled-2981849 |access-date=2 September 2022 |website=[[DNA India]] |language=en |archive-date=2 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220902131231/https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-brahmastra-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-starrer-s-pre-release-event-with-jr-ntr-as-chief-guest-cancelled-2981849 |url-status=live }}</ref> On 30 August 2022, a clip featuring an excerpts of Kapoor's character, Shiva, from the film was shared, as part of a ten-day countdown{{Snd}}which ran from 30 August to 8 September{{Snd}}to the film's release.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chaubey |first=Pranita |date=30 August 2022 |title=Unlocking The Doorway To Brahmāstra Universe |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/with-just-10-days-to-go-for-release-karan-johar-shares-new-teaser-of-brahmastra-3299464 |access-date=2 September 2022 |website=[[NDTV]] |archive-date=1 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220901222357/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/with-just-10-days-to-go-for-release-karan-johar-shares-new-teaser-of-brahmastra-3299464 |url-status=live }}</ref> Another clip was released as part of the countdown, featuring Bachchan's character, Guru, the following day, with Mukerji stating he chose 9 September 2022 as the release date as he believes nine is his [[Luck#Numerology|lucky number]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sanjeeiv |first=Niharika |date=31 August 2022 |title=This Is Why Ayan Mukerji Picked September 9 As Brahmāstra Release Date |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/9-days-to-go-ayan-mukerji-reveals-why-september-9-was-picked-as-release-date-3303370 |access-date=2 September 2022 |website=NDTV |archive-date=1 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220901222402/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/9-days-to-go-ayan-mukerji-reveals-why-september-9-was-picked-as-release-date-3303370 |url-status=live }}</ref> Kapoor and Bhatt co-starred together in an advertisement campaign of [[Spotify|Spotify India]], which was released in association with the film, featuring two of the film's songs, "Kesariya" and "Dance Ka Bhoot".<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 August 2022 |title=Pregnant Alia Bhatt smiles and dances to Brahmastra song with Ranbir Kapoor as he cheers her up in new ad. Watch |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/pregnant-alia-bhatt-smiles-and-dances-to-brahmastra-song-with-ranbir-kapoor-101661913096143.html |access-date=2 September 2022 |website=[[Hindustan Times]] |language=en |archive-date=2 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220902044923/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/pregnant-alia-bhatt-smiles-and-dances-to-brahmastra-song-with-ranbir-kapoor-101661913096143.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=31 August 2022 |title=Alia Bhatt asks Ranbir Kapoor if she'll be chopping vegetables on a Friday night, he brings out the Brahmastra. Watch new ads |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-chopping-vegetables-brahmastra-watch-new-videos-8122018/ |access-date=2 September 2022 |website=[[The Indian Express]] |language=en |archive-date=2 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220902131620/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-chopping-vegetables-brahmastra-watch-new-videos-8122018/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

On 1 September 2022, Telugu, Tamil and Kannada versions of the "Vision of ''Brahmāstra''" featurette, featuring Rajamouli explain the ''Astraverse''<nowiki/>'s themes, were released.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 September 2022 |title=Brahmastra: RRR director SS Rajamouli shares what excited him the most about Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt's film |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-brahmastra-rrr-director-ss-rajamouli-shares-what-excited-him-the-most-about-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-film-2981538 |access-date=2 September 2022 |website=[[DNA India]] |language=en |archive-date=1 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220901205807/https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-brahmastra-rrr-director-ss-rajamouli-shares-what-excited-him-the-most-about-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-film-2981538 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Negi |first=Shivani |date=1 September 2022 |title=SS Rajamouli envisions Brahmāstra's Astraverse in new video; Watch |url=https://news24online.com/entertainment/ss-rajamouli-envisions-brahmastras-astraverse-in-new-video-watch/21138/ |access-date=2 September 2022 |website=[[News 24 (Indian TV channel)|News 24]] |language=en-US |archive-date=2 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220902121501/https://news24online.com/entertainment/ss-rajamouli-envisions-brahmastras-astraverse-in-new-video-watch/21138/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The film's release countdown continued with a clip introducing the ''Vānarāstra'', released the same day, with media outlets speculating it to be part of [[Shah Rukh Khan]]'s confirmed cameo appearance.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chiu |first=Fengyen |date=2 September 2022 |title='Brahmastra's New Clip Teases Introduction Of Vanarastra; Fans Are Sure It Is Shah Rukh Khan |url=https://in.mashable.com/entertainment/37836/brahmastras-new-clip-teases-introduction-of-vanarastra-fans-are-sure-it-is-shah-rukh-khan |access-date=2 September 2022 |website=[[Mashable]] |language=en-in |archive-date=2 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220902131619/https://in.mashable.com/entertainment/37836/brahmastras-new-clip-teases-introduction-of-vanarastra-fans-are-sure-it-is-shah-rukh-khan |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mukherjee |first=Anindita |date=1 September 2022 |title=Is that Shah Rukh Khan in Brahmastra's Vanarastra scene shared by Karan Johar? Watch |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/is-that-shah-rukh-khan-in-brahmastra-s-vanarastra-scene-shared-by-karan-johar-watch-1995290-2022-09-01 |access-date=2 September 2022 |website=[[India Today]] |language=en |archive-date=1 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220901230852/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/is-that-shah-rukh-khan-in-brahmastra-s-vanarastra-scene-shared-by-karan-johar-watch-1995290-2022-09-01 |url-status=live }}</ref> On 3 September 2022, a pre-release promo was released in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil to announce the opening of advance bookings for tickets in theatres.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Agarwal |first=Anjali |date=3 September 2022 |title=Brahmastra's Pre-Release Promo Gave People Goosebumps |url=https://www.mensxp.com/entertainment/bollywood/116183-brahmastra-pre-release-promo-fans-reaction-better-than-the-trailer.html |access-date=5 September 2022 |website=MensXP |language=en-IN |archive-date=14 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221014123817/https://www.mensxp.com/entertainment/bollywood/116183-brahmastra-pre-release-promo-fans-reaction-better-than-the-trailer.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Jha |first=Jyoti |date=3 September 2022 |title=Watch: Brahmastra's Pre-Release Promo Introduces The Many "Ancient Indian Astras" |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/watch-brahmastras-pre-release-promo-introduces-the-many-ancient-indian-astras-3312468 |access-date=5 September 2022 |website=[[NDTV]] |archive-date=4 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220904213945/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/watch-brahmastras-pre-release-promo-introduces-the-many-ancient-indian-astras-3312468 |url-status=live }}</ref> On 4 September, a featurette of the film's action sequences and their filming and choreography, was shared.<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 September 2022 |title=Check out how Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Amitabh Bachchan pulled off intense action scenes in 'Brahmastra' |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/bollywood/video-check-out-how-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-amitabh-bachchan-pulled-off-intense-action-scenes-in-brahmastra |access-date=5 September 2022 |website=[[The Free Press Journal]] |archive-date=5 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220905121530/https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/bollywood/video-check-out-how-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-amitabh-bachchan-pulled-off-intense-action-scenes-in-brahmastra |url-status=live }}</ref> On 6 September 2022, a 3D exclusive fan preview screening of the film was announced, which was held in Mumbai the day before the film's release, on 8 September with Kapoor, Bhatt, and Mukerji.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mukherjee |first=Anindita |date=6 September 2022 |title=Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Ayan Mukerji to host Brahmāstra fan screening on THIS date |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-ayan-mukerji-to-host-brahmastra-fan-screening-on-this-date-1996974-2022-09-06 |access-date=6 September 2022 |website=India Today |language=en |archive-date=6 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220906070538/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-ayan-mukerji-to-host-brahmastra-fan-screening-on-this-date-1996974-2022-09-06 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=6 September 2022 |title='Brahmāstra' makers to have exclusive fan screening with Alia-Ranbir a day before official release |work=[[ThePrint]] |url=https://theprint.in/features/brahmastra-makers-to-have-exclusive-fan-screening-with-alia-ranbir-a-day-before-official-release/1118066/ |access-date=6 September 2022 |archive-date=14 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221014123921/https://theprint.in/features/brahmastra-makers-to-have-exclusive-fan-screening-with-alia-ranbir-a-day-before-official-release/1118066/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sanjeeiv |first=Niharika |date=8 September 2022 |title=Alia Bhatt And Ranbir Kapoor Walk Hand-In-Hand At Brahmāstra Screening |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/alia-bhatt-and-ranbir-kapoor-walk-hand-in-hand-at-brahmastra-screening-3328531 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908193136/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/alia-bhatt-and-ranbir-kapoor-walk-hand-in-hand-at-brahmastra-screening-3328531 |archive-date=8 September 2022 |access-date=8 September 2022 |website=[[NDTV]]}}</ref> Tickets were available via [[PVR Cinemas]]' web store, and sold out within minutes of the announcement.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 September 2022 |title=Brahmāstra: Makers announce exclusive fan screening with Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt; show gets sold out within minutes |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-brahmastra-exclusive-fan-screening-with-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-ayan-mukerji-show-gets-sold-out-in-minutes-2982838 |access-date=6 September 2022 |website=DNA India |language=en |archive-date=6 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220906085858/https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-brahmastra-exclusive-fan-screening-with-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-ayan-mukerji-show-gets-sold-out-in-minutes-2982838 |url-status=live }}</ref> A fan-meet and press conference with Mukerji, Kapoor, and Bhatt was also held in [[New Delhi]] to promote the film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 September 2022 |title=Brahmastra Promotional Event at New Delhi by Ayan, Alia and Ranbir |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/brahmastra-promotional-event-at-new-delhi-by-ayan-alia-and-ranbir-1503109059.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908093614/https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/brahmastra-promotional-event-at-new-delhi-by-ayan-alia-and-ranbir-1503109059.html |archive-date=8 September 2022 |access-date=8 September 2022 |website=[[The Statesman (India)|The Statesman]] |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Release ==
=== Theatrical ===
''Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva'' was released on 9 September 2022, in standard formats, [[3D film|3D]], [[IMAX]] 3D, and [[4DX]] 3D.<ref name="rd:var">{{Cite web |author=Ramachandran |first=Naman |date=14 December 2021 |title=Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt's Divine Hero Franchise Film 'Brahmastra' Sets 2022 Release Date (Exclusive) |url=https://variety.com/2021/film/news/amitabh-bachchan-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-brahmastra-1235132978/ |access-date=15 December 2021 |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |archive-date=15 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211215160206/https://variety.com/2021/film/news/amitabh-bachchan-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-brahmastra-1235132978/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=15 December 2021 |title=Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt starrer Brahmastra to be three-film franchise; first part to release on September 9, 2022 in five languages in 3D. |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/ranbir-kapoor-and-alia-bhatt-starrer-brahmastra-to-be-three-film-franchise-first-part-to-release-on-september-9-2022-in-five-languages-in-3d/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220825231607/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/ranbir-kapoor-and-alia-bhatt-starrer-brahmastra-to-be-three-film-franchise-first-part-to-release-on-september-9-2022-in-five-languages-in-3d/ |archive-date=25 August 2022 |access-date=25 August 2022 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |language=en}}</ref> The film was released by [[Star Studios]] in India in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada languages,<ref>{{Cite news |date=16 December 2021 |title=Ayan Mukerji, Ranbir Kapoor's 'Brahmastra' set to release on September 9, 2022 |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/ayan-mukerji-ranbir-kapoors-brahmastra-set-to-release-on-september-9-2022/article37960469.ece |url-status=live |access-date=24 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220824091425/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/ayan-mukerji-ranbir-kapoors-brahmastra-set-to-release-on-september-9-2022/article37960469.ece |archive-date=24 August 2022 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> with Telugu film director [[S. S. Rajamouli]] presenting the dubbed versions in the latter four South Indian languages.<ref>{{Cite web |last=K |first=Janani |date=18 December 2021 |title=RRR director SS Rajamouli to present Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt's Brahmastra in South languages |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/rrr-director-ss-rajamouli-to-present-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-s-brahmastra-in-south-languages-1889265-2021-12-18 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220824091425/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/rrr-director-ss-rajamouli-to-present-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-s-brahmastra-in-south-languages-1889265-2021-12-18 |archive-date=24 August 2022 |access-date=23 August 2022 |website=[[India Today]] |language=en}}</ref> It is the first film released under the Star Studios name following the [[acquisition of 21st Century Fox by Disney]] and rebranding of Fox Star Studios.<ref>{{Cite news |date=27 May 2022 |title=Fox Star Studios rebrands to Star Studios |work=The Hindu |agency=PTI |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/fox-star-studios-rebrands-to-star-studios/article65466364.ece |access-date=7 June 2022 |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=7 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220607090816/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/fox-star-studios-rebrands-to-star-studios/article65466364.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> The film was also released in North America by [[20th Century Studios]]<ref name="thewaltdisneycompany.com">{{cite web | url=https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/20th-century-studios-debuts-trailer-for-brahmastra-part-one-shiva/ | title=20th Century Studios Debuts Trailer for 'Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva' | date=29 August 2022 | access-date=22 September 2022 | archive-date=26 September 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220926013340/https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/20th-century-studios-debuts-trailer-for-brahmastra-part-one-shiva/ | url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="indianexpress.com">{{cite web | url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-brahmastra-hollywood-20th-century-studios-shares-trailer-8108192/ | title=Ranbir-Alia's Brahmastra makes beeline for Hollywood, 20th Century Studios shares trailer and teases film's 'cutting-edge technology' | date=24 August 2022 | access-date=22 September 2022 | archive-date=22 September 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922230856/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-brahmastra-hollywood-20th-century-studios-shares-trailer-8108192/ | url-status=live }}</ref> and worldwide on the same day by [[Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures]].<ref name="Disney"/><ref name="indianexpress_7905590">{{Cite news |date=8 May 2022 |title=Brahmastra to get global theatrical release thanks to Disney, reportedly a first for an Indian film: report |work=[[The Indian Express]] |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/brahmastra-global-theatrical-release-disney-first-for-an-indian-film-7905590/ |url-status=live |access-date=14 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220614212328/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/brahmastra-global-theatrical-release-disney-first-for-an-indian-film-7905590/ |archive-date=14 June 2022}}</ref> It was shown in 5000 screens in India and 3000 overseas, for a worldwide total of 8000 screens, the widest for an Indian film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 September 2022 |title=Brahmāstra to release in 8000 screens worldwide; to get the WIDEST release ever for a Hindi film |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/breaking-brahmastra-release-8000-screens-worldwide-get-widest-release-ever-hindi-film/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220905204807/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/breaking-brahmastra-release-8000-screens-worldwide-get-widest-release-ever-hindi-film/ |archive-date=5 September 2022 |access-date=6 September 2022 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |language=en}}</ref> The film had planned paid previews in the United States on 8 September 2022, a day before its release.<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 September 2022 |title=Paid previews in USA for Brahmāstra on 8th September. |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/mobile/news/box-office-special-features/brahmastra-advance-booking-commences-united-states-tickets-worth-100k-usd-rs-79-71-lakhs-already-sold-paid-previews/ |access-date=7 September 2022 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |language=en}}</ref>

The film was originally planned to release on 23 December 2016 but was delayed by several years owing to production delays and monetary constraints, and later due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Junjhunwala |first=Sanchita |date=3 September 2022 |title=Ranbir Kapoor's Brahmastra was delayed 5 times |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/ranbir-kapoors-brahmastra-was-delayed-5-times-will-the-delay-affect-its-box-office-numbers-bollywood-news-entertainment-news-article-93967816 |access-date=7 September 2022 |website=[[Times Now]] |language=en |archive-date=3 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220903104736/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/ranbir-kapoors-brahmastra-was-delayed-5-times-will-the-delay-affect-its-box-office-numbers-bollywood-news-entertainment-news-article-93967816 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Chauhan |first=Gaurang |date=6 June 2020 |title=Did you know it's been 6 years since Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt's Brahmastra was announced for a 2016 release? |url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/bollywood/article/did-you-know-its-been-6-years-since-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatts-brahmastra-was-announced-for-a-2016-release/602543 |website=[[Zoom (Indian TV Channel)|Zoom]] |language=en |access-date=4 June 2022 |archive-date=29 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220829170451/https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/bollywood/article/did-you-know-its-been-6-years-since-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatts-brahmastra-was-announced-for-a-2016-release/602543 |url-status=live }}</ref> In October 2017, the film was announced for a 15 August 2019 release;<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 October 2017 |title=Breaking: Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Amitabh Bachchan's Brahmastra to release on August 15, 2019 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/breaking-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-amitabh-bachchans-brahmastra-release-august-15-2019/ |access-date=23 August 2022 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |language=en |archive-date=19 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181119110547/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/breaking-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-amitabh-bachchans-brahmastra-release-august-15-2019/ |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Brahmāstra'' was pushed to [[Christmas]] 2019<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mathur |first=Kajol |date=4 November 2018 |title=Ranbir Kapoor – Alia Bhatt's Brahmastra to release on Christmas 2019 |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatts-brahmastra-to-release-on-christmas-2019_-31159.html |access-date=24 August 2022 |website=[[Filmfare]] |language=en |archive-date=16 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116071523/https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatts-brahmastra-to-release-on-christmas-2019_-31159.html |url-status=live }}</ref> and then to the summer of 2020 due to pending work on the film's visual effects and music.<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 April 2019 |title=Brahmastra: Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor's film postponed to summer of 2020, announces Ayan Mukerji |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/brahmastra-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoors-film-postponed-to-summer-of-2020-announces-ayan-mukerji-6529191.html |access-date=23 August 2022 |website=[[Firstpost]] |language=en |archive-date=24 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220824091426/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/brahmastra-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoors-film-postponed-to-summer-of-2020-announces-ayan-mukerji-6529191.html |url-status=live }}</ref> In February 2020, its release date was announced as 4 December 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 February 2020 |title=Ranbir Kapoor's 'Brahmastra' to release on December 4, 2020 |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/ranbir-kapoors-brahmastra-to-release-on-december-4-2020-800751.html |access-date=24 August 2020 |website=[[Deccan Herald]] |language=en |archive-date=24 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220824091425/https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/ranbir-kapoors-brahmastra-to-release-on-december-4-2020-800751.html |url-status=live }}</ref> However, due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic in India]], the release was delayed indefinitely.<ref>{{cite web |date=27 November 2020 |title=Brahmastra made on a budget 'way over' Rs. 300 crores; to be the biggest film ever made in India |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/brahmastra-made-budget-way-rs-300-crores-biggest-film-ever-made-india/ |access-date=5 December 2020 |work=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |archive-date=17 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211217042851/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/brahmastra-made-budget-way-rs-300-crores-biggest-film-ever-made-india/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Seta |first1=Fenil |date=19 April 2021 |title=Scoop: As Maharashtra goes under lockdown, Brahmastra's shoot delayed yet again? |language=en |work=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/scoop-maharashtra-goes-lockdown-brahmastras-shoot-delayed-yet/ |access-date=21 April 2021 |archive-date=23 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210423153900/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/scoop-maharashtra-goes-lockdown-brahmastras-shoot-delayed-yet/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In December 2021, a final release date of 9 September 2022 was announced.<ref name="Zee_Dec2021">{{cite news |date=15 December 2021 |title='Brahmastra' release date announced, Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt starrer to arrive in theatres in September 2022 |language=en |work=[[Zee News]] |url=https://zeenews.india.com/bollywood/brahmastra-release-date-announced-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-starrer-to-arrive-in-theatres-in-september-2022-2419561.html |access-date=26 February 2022 |archive-date=26 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220226124048/https://zeenews.india.com/bollywood/brahmastra-release-date-announced-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-starrer-to-arrive-in-theatres-in-september-2022-2419561.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

On 2 September 2022, the [[Delhi High Court]], under an [[interim order]], restrained eighteen [[Internet piracy|piracy]] websites from illegally streaming the film on the Internet, following a lawsuit filed by [[Disney Star|Star India]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 September 2022 |title='Brahmāstra': Delhi HC Restrains 'Rogue' Websites From Streaming Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt Starrer |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/-brahmastra-delhi-hc-restrains-rogue-websites-from-streaming-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-starrer-news-221250 |access-date=9 September 2022 |website=[[Outlook India]] |language=en |archive-date=9 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909173345/https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/-brahmastra-delhi-hc-restrains-rogue-websites-from-streaming-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-starrer-news-221250 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Chiu |first=Fengyen |date=6 September 2022 |title='Brahmastra': Delhi HC Restricts 18 Websites From Illegally Streaming Ranbir Kapoor Starrer Ahead Of Release |url=https://in.mashable.com/entertainment/38016/brahmastra-delhi-hc-restricts-18-websites-from-illegally-streaming-ranbir-kapoor-starrer-ahead-of-re |access-date=9 September 2022 |website=[[Mashable|Mashable India]] |language=en-in |archive-date=9 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909173347/https://in.mashable.com/entertainment/38016/brahmastra-delhi-hc-restricts-18-websites-from-illegally-streaming-ranbir-kapoor-starrer-ahead-of-re |url-status=live }}</ref>

Before its release, there were calls for boycotting the film by right-wing [[Hindu nationalism|Hindu nationalists]] who were opposed to all films from Bollywood, alleging that [[anti-Hindu sentiment]]s were prevalent in the industry.<ref>{{Cite news |date=7 September 2022 |title=Boycott Brahmastra: Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor starrer next target after Amir Khan's Lal Singh Chaddha? |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/buzz/boycott-brahmastra-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-starrer-next-target-after-amir-khans-lal-singh-chaddha/articleshow/94047996.cms |quote=Boycott Brahmastra is the current clarion call of haters of the Hindi film industry's mainstream so-called anti-Hindu ideology films. |access-date=15 September 2022 |archive-date=12 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912185357/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/buzz/boycott-brahmastra-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-starrer-next-target-after-amir-khans-lal-singh-chaddha/articleshow/94047996.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> An old interview of Kapoor where he had mentioned that he likes eating beef regained traction on social media platforms; [[Cows in Hinduism|cows are venerated in Hinduism]]. Consequently, Kapoor and Bhatt were stopped from entering the [[Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga]] in [[Ujjain]] by members of the [[Bajrang Dal]], a Hindu nationalist organization.<ref>{{Cite web |last=ANI |date=7 September 2022 |title=Boycott Brahmastra trend solidifies on social media after Ranbir-Alia face protest in Ujjain |url=https://theprint.in/features/boycott-brahmastra-trend-solidifies-on-social-media-after-ranbir-alia-face-protest-in-ujjain/1119937/ |access-date=12 September 2022 |website=ThePrint |language=en-US |archive-date=12 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912191808/https://theprint.in/features/boycott-brahmastra-trend-solidifies-on-social-media-after-ranbir-alia-face-protest-in-ujjain/1119937/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Livemint |date=7 September 2022 |title=Brahmastra actors stopped from entering Ujjain temple over Ranbir's beef comment |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/brahmastra-actors-stopped-from-entering-ujjain-temple-over-ranbir-kapoor-s-old-beef-guy-comment-11662524305634.html |access-date=12 September 2022 |website=mint |language=en |archive-date=12 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912185355/https://www.livemint.com/news/india/brahmastra-actors-stopped-from-entering-ujjain-temple-over-ranbir-kapoor-s-old-beef-guy-comment-11662524305634.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

===Home media===
On 17 September 2022, Rebecca Campbell, Chairman of International Content and Operations for Disney, confirmed while speaking with ''[[The Economic Times]]'' about the success of [[Disney+ Hotstar]] that the film will be streaming on [[Hulu]] in the US, [[Star+]] in Latin America and [[Disney+]] internationally.<ref>{{Cite news|date=17 September 2022|title=We are number one in both linear TV and digital in India: Disney's Rebecca Campbell|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/disney-is-no-1-in-both-linear-tv-and-digital-formats-in-india/articleshow/94255777.cms?from=mdr|access-date=29 September 2022|archive-date=29 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220929061952/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/disney-is-no-1-in-both-linear-tv-and-digital-formats-in-india/articleshow/94255777.cms?from=mdr|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=20 September 2022|title="Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva" Confirmed For A Hulu/Disney+ International Release|url=https://whatsondisneyplus.com/brahmastra-part-one-shiva-confirmed-for-a-hulu-disney-international-release/|access-date=28 September 2022|website=What's On Disney Plus|language=en|archive-date=29 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220929063508/https://whatsondisneyplus.com/brahmastra-part-one-shiva-confirmed-for-a-hulu-disney-international-release/|url-status=live}}</ref> 

The film digitally premiered on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ Hotstar in India and overall Asia on 4 November 2022. An English [[Dubbing|dub]] of the film was also released on the former the same day.<ref>{{Cite web|access-date=23 October 2022|title="Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva" Coming Soon To Hulu|website=What's On Disney Plus|url=https://whatsondisneyplus.com/brahmastra-part-one-shiva-coming-soon-to-hulu/}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |access-date=23 October 2022 |title=Ranbir Kapoor – Alia Bhatt starrer Brahmāstra: Part One Shiva to premiere on OTT on November 4, 2022 exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-starrer-brahmastra-part-one-shiva-premiere-ott-november-4-2022-exclusively-disney-hotstar/ |website=Bollywood Hungama|date=23 October 2022 }}</ref> The film, alongside its English dub, was released on Disney+ on 7 December 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|date=7 December 2022|title='Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva' Is Streaming Now on Disney+|url=https://collider.com/where-is-brahmastra-part-one-shiva-streaming/|access-date=7 December 2022|website=[[Collider (website)|Collider]]}}</ref>

== Reception ==
=== Critical response ===
''Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva'' received mixed reviews from critics with praise for the [[Visual effects|VFX]], direction, music, background score and action sequences while criticism was directed towards the screenwriting.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.metacritic.com/movie/brahmastra-part-one-shiva | title=Brahmastra Part One: Shiva | website=[[Metacritic]] }}</ref><ref name="critic">{{cite web |title=Brahmastra crosses ₹160 crore worldwide in two days, does best-ever single-day business for Hindi film in Tamil Nadu |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/brahmastra-crosses-160-crore-worldwide-in-two-days-breaks-record-in-tamil-nadu-101662880049626-amp.html |access-date=12 September 2022 |website=[[The Hindustan Times]] |date=11 September 2022 |quote=The film opened to mixed reviews with critics praising the VFX, background score, and action, but criticising the story and dialogues. |archive-date=12 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912003535/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/brahmastra-crosses-160-crore-worldwide-in-two-days-breaks-record-in-tamil-nadu-101662880049626-amp.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="critics">{{Cite news |title='Brahmastra Part One: Shiva' mints Rs 125 cr at box-office on opening weekend, breaks Ranbir Kapoor's 'Sanju' record |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/brahmastra-part-one-shiva-mints-rs-125-cr-at-box-office-on-opening-weekend-breaks-ranbir-kapoors-sanju-record/articleshow/94142462.cms |access-date=13 September 2022 |quote=While the movie has received mixed reviews from critics for its story and dialogue, many praised director Mukerji's larger-than-life vision of the 'Astraverse' ..... |archive-date=13 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220913174042/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/brahmastra-part-one-shiva-mints-rs-125-cr-at-box-office-on-opening-weekend-breaks-ranbir-kapoors-sanju-record/articleshow/94142462.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> The [[review aggregator]] website [[Rotten Tomatoes]] reported an approval rating of 52%, with an average score of 6/10, based on 33 reviews. The website's consensus reads, "Ambitious yet uneven, ''Brahmastra Part One: Shiva'' offers definite pleasures for Bollywood fans, although the incessant spectacle may ultimately overwhelm many viewers."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/brahmastra_part_one_shiva|title=Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva|website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|access-date=16 September 2022|archive-date=19 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220919144536/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/brahmastra_part_one_shiva|url-status=live}}</ref> {{Metacritic film prose|57|five|ref=yes|access-date= 12 September 2022}}

==== India ====
Avinash Lohana of ''[[Pinkvilla]]'' rated the film 4 out of 5 stars and wrote "''Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva'' is a classic example of ambition meeting vision and an immersive experience that promises entertainment".<ref>{{cite web|title=Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva Review: Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt's Ayan Mukerji film is a visual spectacle|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/movie-review/brahmastra-part-one-shiva-review-ranbir-kapoor-and-alia-bhatts-ayan-mukerji-film-is-a-visual-spectacle-1189273%3famp|website=[[Pinkvilla]]|access-date=12 September 2022|archive-date=10 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220910010120/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/movie-review/brahmastra-part-one-shiva-review-ranbir-kapoor-and-alia-bhatts-ayan-mukerji-film-is-a-visual-spectacle-1189273?amp|url-status=live}}</ref> Amandeep Narang of ''[[ABP News]]'' rated the film 4 out of 5 stars and wrote "''Brahmāstra'' deserves its due respect and place in Indian cinematic history".<ref>{{cite web|title=Brahmastra Review: Amitabh, Ranbir, Alia Starrer Is Blockbuster Material, But…|url=https://www.news.abplive.com/movie-review/entertainment/brahmastra-review-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-fantasy-adventure-film-part-one-shiva-stars-amitabh-bachchan-nagarjuna-akkineni-mouni-roy-1552459/amp|website=[[ABP News]]|access-date=9 September 2022|archive-date=9 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909183203/https://news.abplive.com/movie-review/entertainment/brahmastra-review-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-fantasy-adventure-film-part-one-shiva-stars-amitabh-bachchan-nagarjuna-akkineni-mouni-roy-1552459/amp|url-status=live}}</ref> Rachana Dubey of ''[[The Times of India]]'' rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "''Brahmāstra'' borrows from Indian mythology and folk tales, which is fantastic. The effort and passion invested in creating the universe in this film, replete with minute detailing, are worthy of appreciation".<ref>{{cite news|title=Brahmastra Part One: Shiva Movie Review: This superhero adventure plays with fire|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/brahmastra-part-one-shiva/movie-review/94089269.cms|website=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=9 September 2022|archive-date=9 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909044956/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/brahmastra-part-one-shiva/movie-review/94089269.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Tushar Joshi of ''[[India Today]]'' rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and called the film "a solid effort as the first chapter in this trilogy", remarking that the ''Astraverse'' "can take on the [[MCU]]".<ref>{{cite web|title=Brahmastra Part 1 Shiva Review: Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt's Astraverse can take on the MCU|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/bollywood/story/brahmastra-part-1-shiva-review-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-s-astraverse-can-take-on-the-mcu-1998195-2022-09-09|website=[[India Today]]|access-date=9 September 2022|archive-date=9 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909044614/https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/bollywood/story/brahmastra-part-1-shiva-review-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-s-astraverse-can-take-on-the-mcu-1998195-2022-09-09|url-status=live}}</ref> Sonil Dedhia of ''[[News 18]]'' rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars, calling it "a solid and satisfying watch, a well-crafted film", and appreciated Mukerji's vision, saying that it "needs to applauded".<ref>{{cite web|title=Brahmastra Review: Ayan Mukerji Film, Starring Ranbir Kapoor And Alia Bhatt, Is A Visual Feast|url=https://www.news18.com/amp/news/movies/brahmastra-review-ayan-mukerji-film-starring-ranbir-kapoor-and-alia-bhatt-is-a-visual-feast-5920639.html|website=[[News 18]]|access-date=9 September 2022|archive-date=9 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909054014/https://www.news18.com/amp/news/movies/brahmastra-review-ayan-mukerji-film-starring-ranbir-kapoor-and-alia-bhatt-is-a-visual-feast-5920639.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Fengyen Chiu of ''[[Mashable|Mashable India]]'' rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "''Brahmāstra'' is a complete visual feast rooted deep with Indian mythology. Ayan Mukerji has created a landmark moment in Indian cinema with the state-of-the art VFX".<ref>{{cite web|title='Brahmastra' Review: Ayan Mukerji's Astraverse Is Everything That Bollywood Needs|url=https://www.in.mashable.com/entertainment/38269/brahmastra-review-ayan-mukerjis-astraverse-is-everything-that-bollywood-needs%3famp=1|website=[[Mashable|Mashable India]]|access-date=9 September 2022|archive-date=9 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909053937/https://in.mashable.com/entertainment/38269/brahmastra-review-ayan-mukerjis-astraverse-is-everything-that-bollywood-needs?amp=1|url-status=live}}</ref> Sonal Verma of ''[[Zee News]]'' rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "The screenplay is filled with love, light, magic, ancient mysticism and mythology. The film has many surprises that will definitely make you go wow".<ref>{{cite web|title=Brahmastra movie review: Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt's film is all about love, light and magic!|url=https://www.zeenews.india.com/bollywood/brahmastra-movie-review-ranbir-kapoor-and-alia-bhatts-film-is-all-about-love-light-and-magic-2507847.html/amp|website=[[Zee News]]|access-date=9 September 2022|archive-date=9 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909053907/https://zeenews.india.com/bollywood/brahmastra-movie-review-ranbir-kapoor-and-alia-bhatts-film-is-all-about-love-light-and-magic-2507847.html/amp|url-status=live}}</ref> Devesh Sharma of ''[[Filmfare]]'' rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and encouraged readers to watch ''Brahmāstra'' for "its visual appeal" and for "the burning chemistry" between Bhatt and Kapoor.<ref>{{cite web|title=Brahmastra Part One: Shiva Review|url=https://www.filmfare.com/reviews/bollywood-movies/brahmastra-part-one-shiva-review-55398.html|website=[[Filmfare]]|access-date=9 September 2022|archive-date=9 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909063705/https://www.filmfare.com/reviews/bollywood-movies/brahmastra-part-one-shiva-review-55398.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

[[Saibal Chatterjee]] of ''[[NDTV]]'' rated the film 3 out of 5 stars and called it "ambitious and entertaining", further stating it "has the makings of a blockbuster of the sort that Bollywood has been desperately seeking for a while".<ref>{{cite web|title=Brahmastra Review: Ranbir Kapoor Anchors The Action In Ambitious And Entertaining Fantasy|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/brahmastra-review-ranbir-kapoor-anchors-the-action-in-ambitious-and-entertaining-fantasy-3-stars-3329273/amp/1|website=[[NDTV]]|access-date=9 September 2022|archive-date=14 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221014123911/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/brahmastra-review-ranbir-kapoor-anchors-the-action-in-ambitious-and-entertaining-fantasy-3-stars-3329273|url-status=live}}</ref> Sukanya Verma of ''[[Rediff]]'' rated the film 3 out of 5 stars and stated it as "a work of star-struck ambition and high-octane energy whose razzle-dazzle hits many happy notes".<ref>{{cite web|title=Brahmastra Review|url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/review/brahmastra-review/20220909.htm|website=[[Rediff]]|access-date=9 September 2022|archive-date=9 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909052622/https://m.rediff.com/movies/review/brahmastra-review/20220909.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> Nandini Ramnath of ''[[Scroll.in]]'' rated the film 3 out of 5 stars and wrote, "''Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva'' gets the pyrotechnics right but fumbles in creating an emotionally involving alternate reality".<ref>{{cite web|title='Brahmastra Part One: Shiva' review – Superhero origins story lifted by superb visual effects|url=https://www.scroll.in/reel/1032323/brahmastra-part-one-shiva-review-superhero-origins-story-lifted-by-superb-visual-effects|website=[[Scroll.in]]|access-date=9 September 2022|archive-date=9 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909050130/https://scroll.in/reel/1032323/brahmastra-part-one-shiva-review-superhero-origins-story-lifted-by-superb-visual-effects|url-status=live}}</ref> Sowmya Rajendran of ''[[The News Minute]]'' rated the film 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "''Brahmāstra'' constantly tries to make your jaw drop to the floor with the visual effects, but since we never empathize with the characters on screen, it remains a distant spectacle".<ref>{{cite web|title=Brahmastra review: Ranbir-Alia film is a grand spectacle minus originality|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/brahmastra-review-ranbir-alia-film-grand-spectacle-minus-originality-167702?amp|website=[[The News Minute]]|date=9 September 2022 |access-date=9 September 2022|archive-date=9 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909100627/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/brahmastra-review-ranbir-alia-film-grand-spectacle-minus-originality-167702?amp|url-status=live}}</ref> Rohit Vats of ''[[DNA India]]'' rated the film 3 out of 5 stars, stating that "''Brahmāstra'' tries hard to present itself as the revelation of deeper truths of humankind but doesn't exactly get there where it wanted to be", and said the film is "grand and has all the tropes of mega Bollywood projects, and is enthralling".<ref>{{cite web|title=Brahmastra movie review: Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt's magical realism is one of its kind|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-brahmastra-movie-review-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-s-magical-realism-is-one-if-its-kind-2983775/amp|website=[[DNA India]]|access-date=9 September 2022|archive-date=9 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909054534/https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-brahmastra-movie-review-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-s-magical-realism-is-one-if-its-kind-2983775/amp|url-status=live}}</ref> Stutee Ghosh of ''[[The Quint]]'' rated the film 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "''Brahmastra'' grabs us in parts. If the unnecessary parts about love and lovers could have been avoided the impact would have been stronger. For now, the sound and light show should suffice".<ref>{{cite web|title='Brahmastra' Review: Ranbir-Alia Film Is A Visual Treat With Lacklustre Romance|url=https://www.thequint.com/amp/story/entertainment/movie-reviews/brahmastra-review-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-film-is-a-visual-treat-with-lacklustre-romance|website=[[The Quint]]|date=9 September 2022 |access-date=12 September 2022|archive-date=12 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912005206/https://www.thequint.com/amp/story/entertainment/movie-reviews/brahmastra-review-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-film-is-a-visual-treat-with-lacklustre-romance|url-status=live}}</ref> Monika Rawal Kukreja of ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' stated, "Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt are electric in this Ayan Mukerji spectacle. The film is a treat for long-waiting fans of Hindi cinema."<ref>{{cite web|title=Brahmastra movie review: Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt light the screen on fire, Part-2 can't come sooner|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/brahmastra-movie-review-ranbir-kapoor-and-alia-bhatt-light-the-screen-on-fire-101662696552482-amp.html|website=[[The Hindustan Times]]|date=9 September 2022|access-date=9 September 2022|archive-date=9 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909051020/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/brahmastra-movie-review-ranbir-kapoor-and-alia-bhatt-light-the-screen-on-fire-101662696552482-amp.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Anuj Kumar of ''[[The Hindu]]'' stated "Despite the presence of Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Amitabh Bachchan, the film's writing turns out to be its biggest drawback with all the hype over Indian mythology just being a cosmetic cover".<ref>{{cite news|title='Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva' movie review: Ayan Mukerji's spectacle lacks a soul|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/brahm%25C4%2581stra-part-one-shiva-movie-review-ayan-mukerjis-spectacle-lacks-a-soul/article65869670.ece/amp/|website=[[The Hindu]]|date=9 September 2022|access-date=12 September 2022|last1=Kumar|first1=Anuj|archive-date=11 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220911083557/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/brahm%C4%81stra-part-one-shiva-movie-review-ayan-mukerjis-spectacle-lacks-a-soul/article65869670.ece/amp/|url-status=live}}</ref>

Reputed film critic [[Taran Adarsh]] rated the film 2 out of 5 stars and wrote "''Brahmāstra'' is a king-sized disappointment High on VFX, low on content [second half nosedives]. ''Brahmāstra'' could've been a game changer, but, alas, it is a missed opportunity. All gloss, no soul."<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/brahmastra-is-king-size-disappointment-says-critic-taran-adarsh-1998766-2022-09-10 | title=Film critic Taran Adarsh says Brahmastra is 'king-size disappointment' }}</ref> Rohit Bhatnagar of ''[[The Free Press Journal]]'' rated the film 2.5 out of 5 stars and stated "a so-called critique-proof film ''Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva'' might have a larger-than-life scale, grandeur, and visual spectacle but nothing more to this run-of-the-mill good v/s evil story."<ref>{{Cite web |title='Brahmastra Part 1: Shiva' Review: Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt's romance dilutes good v/s evil story |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/movie-review/brahmastra-part-1-shiva-review-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatts-romance-dilutes-good-vs-evil-story |access-date=9 September 2022 |website=Free Press Journal |language=en |archive-date=9 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909044245/https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/movie-review/brahmastra-part-1-shiva-review-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatts-romance-dilutes-good-vs-evil-story |url-status=live }}</ref> Writing for ''[[Deccan Herald]]'', Vivek M. V. gave a rating of 2.5 out of 5 and wrote that the film has "tame and silly dialogues. This further dents the weakly-written love story, which is the film's biggest problem".<ref>{{Cite web |last=M. V. |first=Vivek |date=9 September 2022 |title='Brahmastra' movie review: 'Love Storiyan' ruin stunning VFX |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/dh-talkies/brahmastra-movie-review-love-storiyan-ruin-stunning-vfx-1143642.html |access-date=9 September 2022 |website=[[Deccan Herald]] |language=en |archive-date=9 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909171002/https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/dh-talkies/brahmastra-movie-review-love-storiyan-ruin-stunning-vfx-1143642.html |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Anna M. M. Vetticad]] of ''[[Firstpost]]'' rated the film 2 out of 5 stars, finding its story "weak" and the romance between the leads "unconvincing".<ref>{{Cite news |author=Anna MM Vetticad |title=Brahmastra movie review: Pretty people, flashy but repetitive SFX, boring – oh so boring – mumbo jumbo |work=Firstpost |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/brahmastra-movie-review-pretty-people-flashy-but-repetitive-sfx-boring-oh-so-boring-mumbo-jumbo-11216921.html/amp |access-date=9 September 2022 |archive-date=9 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909100950/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/brahmastra-movie-review-pretty-people-flashy-but-repetitive-sfx-boring-oh-so-boring-mumbo-jumbo-11216921.html/amp |url-status=live }}</ref> Rayan Sayyed of ''[[IGN India]]'' also criticized the romance between the film's leads and wrote that "the mythology and its computer-generated portrayals are the only reasons to watch this film."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sayyed |first=Rayan |date=9 September 2022 |title=Brahmastra Part One: Shiva Review: Ranbir and Alia's Romance Derails Visual Feast |url=https://in.ign.com/brahmastra-part-1-shiva/174569/review/brahmastra-part-one-shiva-review |access-date=24 September 2022 |website=IGN India |language=en-in |archive-date=24 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220924092330/https://in.ign.com/brahmastra-part-1-shiva/174569/review/brahmastra-part-one-shiva-review |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Shubhra Gupta]] of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' rated the film 1.5 out of 5 stars, panning it: "Despite all those non-stop computer graphics, the opulence of the sets, the starry array, the film's commitment to its subject, we never really buy into it completely".<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 September 2022 |title=Brahmastra movie review: Despite its razzle-dazzle, Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt film fails to entertain |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/brahmastra-movie-review-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-film-fails-to-entertain-8140135/ |access-date=9 September 2022 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=9 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909061810/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/brahmastra-movie-review-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-film-fails-to-entertain-8140135/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Ishita Bhargav of ''[[The Financial Express (India)|Financial Express]]'' found the film to be cliché and criticized the dialogue, stating that the "grand vision ends up becoming a film for kids."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Brahmastra review: Ayan Mukherji's Rs 410 crore grand vision ends up becoming a film for kids! |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/entertainment/brahmastra-review-ayan-mukherjis-vision-did-not-translate-ended-up-making-a-film-for-a-4-year-old-on-rs-410-crore-budget/2660569/ |access-date=9 September 2022 |website=Financialexpress |language=en |archive-date=9 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909062545/https://www.financialexpress.com/entertainment/brahmastra-review-ayan-mukherjis-vision-did-not-translate-ended-up-making-a-film-for-a-4-year-old-on-rs-410-crore-budget/2660569/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Pooja Biraia Jaiswal of ''[[The Week (Indian magazine)|The Week]]'' rated the film 1 out of 5 stars and said Mukerji "has wasted the skills and popularity of Shah Rukh Khan, Nagarjuna, and of course, Amitabh Bachchan".<ref>{{Cite web |title='Brahmastra' review: A disappointing fantasy drama laced with Hindu mythology |url=https://www.theweek.in/review/movies/2022/09/09/brahmastra-review-a-disappointing-fantasy-dram-laced-with-hindu-mythology.html |access-date=9 September 2022 |website=The Week |language=en |archive-date=9 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909134011/https://www.theweek.in/review/movies/2022/09/09/brahmastra-review-a-disappointing-fantasy-dram-laced-with-hindu-mythology.html |url-status=live }}</ref> A critic of ''[[The Wire (India)|The Wire]]'' panned the film by stating "the story lacks vitality, momentum, and intrigue. The film is devoid of genuine joy. Characters and settings come at you all the time, as if you've entered a lunch buffet on a full stomach."<ref>{{Cite web |title='Brahmastra' Is Little More Than a Dishonest Film Sculpted Out of Box Office Desperation |url=https://thewire.in/film/brahmastra-review-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor |access-date=9 September 2022 |website=The Wire |archive-date=9 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909134751/https://thewire.in/film/brahmastra-review-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor |url-status=live }}</ref>

==== International ====
American audiences polled by [[PostTrak]] gave the film a 70% overall positive score, with 60% saying they would definitely recommend it.<ref name="opening2">{{cite web |last=D'Alessandro |first=Anthony |date=11 September 2022 |title=Disney Movies 'Barbarian' & 'Brahmastra Part One: Shiva' Lead 2nd Lowest Weekend YTD – Sunday AM Box Office Update |url=https://deadline.com/2022/09/box-office-barbarian-brahmastra-part-one-shiva-1235114007/ |access-date=11 September 2022 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |archive-date=10 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220910203018/https://deadline.com/2022/09/box-office-barbarian-brahmastra-part-one-shiva-1235114007/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

Simon Abrams of the ''[[TheWrap]]'' commented that the film plays out as exceedingly familiar superhero fantasy but somehow hasn't nailed the genre.<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 September 2022 |title=Brahmastra Part One Shiva Review: Underwhelming Superhero Extravaganza |url=https://www.thewrap.com/brahmastra-part-one-shiva-review-ranbir-kapoor-amitabh-bachchan/ |access-date=20 September 2022 |language=en-US |archive-date=24 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220924221006/https://www.thewrap.com/brahmastra-part-one-shiva-review-ranbir-kapoor-amitabh-bachchan/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Courtney Howard of ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' called the film "a wildly entertaining jump start to a planned trilogy" and was appreciative of Mukerji's direction: "He smashes up genre conventions as Western cinematic influences readily co-mingle with pure Bollywood razzle-dazzle."<ref>{{cite magazine |date=8 September 2022 |title=Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva' Review: Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt Carry This Bollywood Superhero Spectacular |url=https://variety.com/2022/film/reviews/brahmastra-part-one-shiva-review-1235364185 |magazine=Variety |access-date=9 September 2022 |archive-date=9 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909001415/https://variety.com/2022/film/reviews/brahmastra-part-one-shiva-review-1235364185/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Conversely, Scott Mendelson from ''[[Forbes]]'' rated the film 4 out of 10 and commented that "despite strong production values and the expected larger-than-life razzle-dazzle, this first entry in India's first original cinematic universe repeats the same mistake that doomed Universal's [[The Mummy (franchise)#Dark Universe|''Dark Universe'']] and most other post-''[[Avengers (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Avengers]]'' attempts at a cinematic universe."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mendelson |first=Scott |date=9 September 2022 |title='Brahmāstra Part 1: Shiva' Review: Bollywood Repeats Hollywood's Biggest Post-'Avengers' Mistakes |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2022/09/09/brahmastra-part-1-shiva-review-bollywood-repeats-hollywoods-biggest-post-avengers-mistakes/ |access-date=9 September 2022 |website=[[Forbes]] |language=en |archive-date=9 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909151221/https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2022/09/09/brahmastra-part-1-shiva-review-bollywood-repeats-hollywoods-biggest-post-avengers-mistakes/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Mike McCahill of ''[[The Guardian]]'' rated the film 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "Mukerji brings a peppy, wide-eyed spirit to the superhero-movie model, adorning tried-and-tested arcs and beats with workable Pritam songs, ravishing colours and gorgeous people".<ref>{{cite web |title=Brahmastra Part One: Shiva review – peppy superhero franchise starter |url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/sep/09/brahmastra-part-one-shiva-review-peppy-superhero-franchise-starter |access-date=9 September 2022 |website=[[The Guardian]] |date=9 September 2022 |archive-date=9 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909082045/https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/sep/09/brahmastra-part-one-shiva-review-peppy-superhero-franchise-starter |url-status=live }}</ref> ''[[IndieWire]]'' rated the film C+ in a mixed review criticizing the cast and performances, calling them "bloated" and concluded by stating it as an admirable attempt and unmissable theatrical experience for any Bollywood fan.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Khosla |first1=Proma |date=9 September 2022 |title='Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva' Review: A Dense Start to a Promising Trilogy |url=https://www.indiewire.com/2022/09/brahmastra-part-1-review-1234759153/ |access-date=9 September 2022 |website=IndieWire |language=en |archive-date=9 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909135942/https://www.indiewire.com/2022/09/brahmastra-part-1-review-1234759153/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Box office ==
''Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva'' has grossed {{INR Convert|320|c}} in India and {{INR Convert|111|c}} overseas, for a worldwide gross of {{Estimation}}{{INR Convert|431|c}}.<ref name="gross">{{Bulleted list|
*{{cite web|title=Ponniyin Selvan I overtakes Brahmastra, Vikram to become third-highest-grossing Indian film of 2022|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/ps1-overtakes-brahmastra-to-become-third-highest-grossing-indian-film-of-2022-101666104319278.html|website=[[The Hindustan Times]]|date=18 October 2022 |access-date=19 October 2022|quote=Ayan Mukerji’s Brahmastra has earned ₹431 crore globally.|archive-date=26 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221026162010/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/ps1-overtakes-brahmastra-to-become-third-highest-grossing-indian-film-of-2022-101666104319278.html|url-status=live}}
*{{cite news|title='Ponniyin Selvan: I' dethrones 'Brahmastra' to become 3rd-highest grossing Indian film of 2022|url=https://economictimes.com/magazines/panache/ponniyin-selvan-i-dethrones-brahmastra-to-become-the-3rd-highest-grossing-indian-film-of-2022/articleshow/94959329.cms|website=[[The Economic Times]]|access-date=21 October 2022|archive-date=26 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221026162326/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/ponniyin-selvan-i-dethrones-brahmastra-to-become-the-3rd-highest-grossing-indian-film-of-2022/articleshow/94959329.cms?from=mdr|url-status=live}}
*{{cite web|title=Brahmastra OTT release: Here's when and where you can watch Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt's blockbuster film|url=https://zeenews.india.com/bollywood/brahmastra-ott-release-heres-when-and-where-you-can-watch-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatts-blockbuster-film-2524640.html|website=[[Zee News]]|access-date=21 October 2022|archive-date=26 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221026162729/https://zeenews.india.com/bollywood/brahmastra-ott-release-heres-when-and-where-you-can-watch-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatts-blockbuster-film-2524640.html|url-status=live}}
}}</ref> In the United States and Canada, the film made US$4.5 million from 810 theatres in its opening weekend.<ref name="opening2" /> With earnings of {{INR}}189 crore in Hindi and {{INR}}213 crore overall worldwide in its first weekend, the film emerged as the highest-grossing Hindi film overseas since the COVID-19 pandemic.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7176|title=Brahmastra Worldwide Figures - Eighth Best Of All Time|date=15 September 2022|website=Box Office India|access-date=21 September 2022|archive-date=22 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922050452/https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7176|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=20 September 2022 |title=Brahmastra Overseas Update - Easily Best Post Pandemic |url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7186 |website=Box Office India |access-date=21 September 2022 |archive-date=21 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220921233209/https://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7186 |url-status=live }}</ref> It also had the highest domestic weekend for an original Hindi film, and the second-highest for a film with screenings in Hindi after ''[[K.G.F: Chapter 2]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7166|title=Top First Weekends - Brahmastra is Ninth 100 Crore Weekend For Hindi Films|date=12 September 2022|website=Box Office India|access-date=21 September 2022|archive-date=20 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220920173140/https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7166|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Box Office India]] in their year-end report gave ''Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva'' a ‘‘hit’’ verdict.<ref name="bohit" />

== Accolades ==
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
|-
! scope="col" | Award
! scope="col" | Date of ceremony
! scope="col" | Category
! scope="col" | Recipient(s) and nominee(s)
! scope="col" | Result
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Abbr|Ref(s)|Reference(s)}}
|-
! rowspan="5" scope="row" | [[Zee Cine Awards]]
| rowspan="5" style="text-align:center;" | 26 February 2023
| [[Zee Cine Award for Best Film|Best Film]]
| ''Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva''
| {{nom}}
| rowspan="5" style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Bulleted list|
*{{cite web |date=|url=https://zeecineawards.com/zca23-voting/|title=Zee Cine Awards 2023|website=[[Zee Cine Awards]]|access-date=4 February 2023}} 
*{{cite news |date=|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/zee-cine-awards-2023-has-an-exciting-line-up-of-performers-475844|title=Zee Cine Awards 2023 has an exciting line-up of performers|website=Tribune India|access-date=4 February 2023}} 
*{{cite news |date= 18 March 2023|url=https://www.zeebiz.com/trending/entertainment/news-zee-cine-awards-2023-full-list-of-winners-best-film-best-actor-best-actress-songs-and-more-226531|title=Zee Cine Awards 2023: Check Full list of Winners, Best Film, Best Actor, Actress, Songs and more|website=Zee Business|access-date=24 March 2023}} }}</ref>
|-
| [[Zee Cine Award for Best Director|Best Director]]
| {{sort|Mukerji|[[Ayan Mukerji]]}}
| {{won}}
|-
| [[Zee Cine Award for Best Actor – Male|Best Actor]]
| {{sort|Kapoor|[[Ranbir Kapoor]]}}
| {{nom}}
|-
| [[Zee Cine Award for Best Music Director|Best Music Director]]
| {{sort|Pritam|[[Pritam]]}}
| {{won}}
|-
| [[Zee Cine Award for Best Track of the Year|Song of the Year]]
| "[[Kesariya (song)|Kesariya]]"
| {{won}}
|-
! rowspan="15" scope="row" |[[Filmfare Awards]]
| rowspan="15" style="text-align:center;" |[[68th Filmfare Awards|27 April 2023]]
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Film|Best Film]]
|''Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva''
|{{nom}}
| rowspan="15" |<ref>{{Cite web |title=68th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2023 - Complete List of Winners - Win Big |url=https://www.filmfare.com/awards/filmfare-awards-2023/winners |access-date=1 May 2023 |website=filmfare.com |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Director|Best Director]]
|[[Ayan Mukerji]]
|{{nom}}
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]]
|[[Mouni Roy]]
|{{nom}}
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Music Director|Best Music Director]]
|[[Pritam]]
|{{won}}
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist|Best Lyricist]]
|Amitabh Bhattacharya for "[[Kesariya (song)|Kesariya]]" 
|{{won}}
|-
| rowspan="2" |[[Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer|Best Male Playback Singer]]
|Arijit Singh for "Deva Deva"
|{{nom}}
|-
|[[Arijit Singh]] for "[[Kesariya (song)|Kesariya]]"
|{{won}}
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer|Best Female Playback Singer]]
|[[Jonita Gandhi]] for "Deva Deva"
|{{nom}}
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Art Direction|Best Art Direction]]
|Amrita Mahal Nakai
|{{nom}}
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Choreography|Best Choreography]]
|[[Ganesh Acharya]] for "Dance Ka Bhoot"
|{{nom}}
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Cinematography|Best Cinematographer]]
|Sudeep Chatterjee
|{{nom}}
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Sound Design|Best Sound Design]]
|Bishwadeep Dipak Chatterjee
|{{won}}
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Background Score|Best Background Score]]
|[[Pritam]], Jim Satya, Prasad S, Meghdeep Bose, Tanuj Tiku, Ketan Sodha, Sunnny M.R.
|{{nom}}
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Action|Best Action]]
|Dan Bradley, Diyan Hristov and Parvez Shaikh
|{{nom}}
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Special Effects|Best Special Effects]]
|Dneg, ReDefine
|{{won}}
|-
!rowspan=11" scope="row" | [[International Indian Film Academy Awards|IIFA Awards]]
| rowspan=11" style="text-align:center;" | [[23rd IIFA Awards|26-27 May 2023]]
| [[IIFA Award for Best Director|Best Director]]
| rowspan="2" | {{sort|Mukerji|[[Ayan Mukerji]]}}
| {{nom}}
| rowspan=11" style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Bulleted list| 
*{{cite web |date=|url=https://iifa.com/iifa-2023|title=IIFA Awards 2023|website=[[International Indian Film Academy Awards|IIFA]]|access-date=7 January 2023}} 
*{{cite news |date=|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/iifa-awards-alia-bhatts-gangubai-kathiawadi-brahmastra-lead-nominations/articleshow/96533889.cms|title=IIFA Awards: Alia Bhatt's 'Gangubai Kathiawadi', 'Brahmastra' lead nominations|website=Economic Times|access-date=7 January 2023}} 
*{{cite news |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/iifa-technical-awards-gangubai-kathiawadi-bhool-bhulaiyaa-2-top-winners-news-268830|title=IIFA Technical Awards: 'Gangubai Kathiawadi', 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2' Top Winners|website=[[Outlook (Indian magazine)|Outlook India]]|date=10 March 2023|access-date=13 March 2023}} }}</ref>
|-
| [[IIFA Award for Best Story|Best Story]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| [[IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]]
| {{sort|Khan|[[Shah Rukh Khan]]}}
| {{nom}}
|-
| [[IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]]
| {{sort|Roy|[[Mouni Roy]]}}
| {{won}}
|-
|[[IIFA Award for Best Music Director|Best Music Director]]
| {{sort|Pritam|[[Pritam]]}}
| {{won}}
|-
| [[IIFA Award for Best Lyricist|Best Lyricist]]
| {{sort|Bhattacharya|[[Amitabh Bhattacharya]]}} for "Kesariya"
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[IIFA Award for Best Male Playback Singer|Best Male Playback Singer]]
| [[Arijit Singh]] for "[[Kesariya (song)|Kesariya]]" 
| {{won}}
|-
| Arijit Singh for "Deva Deva"
| {{nom}}
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[IIFA Award for Best Female Playback Singer|Best Female Playback Singer]]
| {{sort|Gandhi|[[Jonita Gandhi]]}} for "Deva Deva" 
| {{nom}}
|-
| [[Shreya Ghoshal]] for "Rasiya"
| {{won}}
|-
| [[IIFA Award for Best Special Effects|Best Special Effects]]
| [[DNEG]] & Redefine
| {{won}}
|}

== Future ==
=== Sequel ===
''Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva'' is intended to serve as the first installment of a planned trilogy, which is itself planned to be part of an extended cinematic universe titled ''Astraverse''.<ref>* {{Cite web |last=Navlakha |first=Meera |date=31 August 2022 |title=The Stars Of 'Brahmāstra' Talk Fantasy, Film, And Love |url=https://in.mashable.com/movies/37754/the-stars-of-brahmastra-talk-fantasy-film-and-love |access-date=6 September 2022 |website=[[Mashable|Mashable India]] |language=en-in |archive-date=3 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220903193440/https://in.mashable.com/movies/37754/the-stars-of-brahmastra-talk-fantasy-film-and-love |url-status=live }}
* {{Cite web |date=16 June 2022 |title=Ayan Mukerji spills the beans on 'Brahmāstra' 2 and 3: 'Sequels will introduce new characters' |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/bollywood/ayan-mukerji-spills-the-beans-on-brahmastra-2-and-3-sequels-will-introduce-new-charactersarring-ranbir-alia.html |access-date=6 September 2022 |website=[[The Free Press Journal]] |archive-date=8 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908085837/https://www.freepressjournal.in/ayan-mukerji-spills-the-beans-on-brahmastra-2-and-3-sequels-will-introduce-new-charactersarring-ranbir-alia.html/ |url-status=live }}
* {{Cite web |date=7 June 2022 |title=Ranbir Kapoor says Brahmastra and the Astraverse is our own Marvel universe |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/ranbir-kapoor-says-brahmastra-and-the-astraverse-is-our-own-marvel-universe-54402.html |access-date=11 June 2022 |website=[[Filmfare]] |language=en |archive-date=9 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609201819/https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/ranbir-kapoor-says-brahmastra-and-the-astraverse-is-our-own-marvel-universe-54402.html |url-status=live }}
* {{Cite web |date=16 June 2022 |title=Ayan Mukerji confirms that Brahmastra sequels will introduce new characters |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/ayan-mukerji-confirms-that-brahmastra-sequels-will-introduce-new-characters-54606.html |access-date=25 August 2022 |website=[[Filmfare]] |language=en |archive-date=25 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220825230955/https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/ayan-mukerji-confirms-that-brahmastra-sequels-will-introduce-new-characters-54606.html |url-status=live }}
* {{Cite web |date=6 June 2022 |title=Ranbir Kapoor says Brahmastra is an attempt to 'create our own Marvel' that is 'rooted in Indian culture' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/ranbir-kapoor-says-brahmastra-is-an-attempt-to-create-our-own-marvel-that-is-rooted-in-indian-culture-101654510404203.html |access-date=6 June 2022 |website=Hindustan Times |archive-date=6 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220606111921/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/ranbir-kapoor-says-brahmastra-is-an-attempt-to-create-our-own-marvel-that-is-rooted-in-indian-culture-101654510404203.html |url-status=live }}
* {{Cite web |last=Mishra |first=Shrishty |date=26 August 2022 |title=Alia Bhatt Calls 'Brahmāstra' a "Giant Step" in Launching First Indian Cinematic Universe |url=https://collider.com/alia-bhatt-brahmastra-cinematic-universe-comments/ |access-date=6 September 2022 |website=[[Collider (website)|Collider]] |language=en-US |archive-date=7 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220907083736/https://collider.com/alia-bhatt-brahmastra-cinematic-universe-comments/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Media outlets noted the title of the film's sequel that is unveiled after its ending, ''Brahmāstra: Part Two – Dev'', serving as the second installment of the trilogy. It is slated to release in December 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 April 2023 |title=Ayan Mukerji to direct Hrithik Roshan's War 2, Brahmastra part 2 and 3 postponed: 'We need more time to perfect their script' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ayan-mukerji-to-direct-hrithik-roshans-war-2-brahmastra-part-2-and-3-delayed-8536814/ |access-date=4 April 2023 |website=The Indian Express |language=en-US }}</ref> Pre-production work on the second part had started during the COVID-19 pandemic.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/trending/entertainment/story/brahmastra-part-two-to-be-bigger-than-part-one-what-ayan-mukerji-said-about-ranbir-alia-starrer-347270-2022-09-15|title='Brahmastra Part Two: Dev' to be bigger than Part One? What Ayan Mukerji said about Ranbir-Alia starrer|date=15 September 2022|access-date=17 September 2022|work=Business Today|archive-date=15 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220915050713/https://www.businesstoday.in/trending/entertainment/story/brahmastra-part-two-to-be-bigger-than-part-one-what-ayan-mukerji-said-about-ranbir-alia-starrer-347270-2022-09-15|url-status=live}}</ref> After that, ''Brahmāstra: Part Three'' will be serving as the third installment of the trilogy. It is slated to release in December 2027. Both sequels will be shot simultaneously.<ref>{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=4 April 2023 |title=Ayan Mukerji shares update on 'Brahmastra' trilogy, says Part 2 will release in December 2026 |work=Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.com/magazines/panache/ayan-mukerji-shares-update-on-brahmastra-trilogy-says-part-2-will-release-in-december-2026/articleshow/99238118.cms |access-date=4 April 2023 }}</ref>

===Streaming television series===
Mukerji revealed Disney had sent him to [[Los Angeles]] as an attendee for an international studio summit in May 2022, where he presented ''Brahmāstra'', and discussed plans regarding the film's potential cinematic universe with American producer [[Kevin Feige]]. Mukerji further revealed his vision to develop a streaming television series in the ''Astraverse'', as well as theatrical projects, in a similar vein to the [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]].<ref name=":4">{{Cite news |date=4 October 2022 |title=Ayan Mukerji wants to follow in Kevin Feige's footsteps with Brahmastra's Astraverse, reveals plans for web series |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/ayan-mukerji-reveals-plans-for-astraverse-include-potential-web-series-101664845687164.html |access-date=5 October 2022 |archive-date=5 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005062947/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/ayan-mukerji-reveals-plans-for-astraverse-include-potential-web-series-101664845687164.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=4 October 2022 |title=Ayan Mukerji discussed Astraverse with Kevin Feige, plans to create a Brahmastra Universe along the lines of MCU |work=Indian Express |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ayan-mukerji-plans-to-create-a-web-series-wants-to-follow-kevin-feiges-mcu-format-for-brahmastras-astraverse-8188605/ |access-date=5 October 2022 |archive-date=5 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005062947/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ayan-mukerji-plans-to-create-a-web-series-wants-to-follow-kevin-feiges-mcu-format-for-brahmastras-astraverse-8188605/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He also called the ''Astraverse'' a "large-scale mainstream experiment", saying that he wishes to expand it to gaming, [[Merchandising|merchandise]], [[virtual reality]], and the [[Metaverse]], in the future.<ref name=":4" />

===Spin-off===
Mukerji revealed a spin-off film based around Shah Rukh Khan's character [[Swades|Mohan Bhargav]] was in consideration, which would serve as an origin story about how he wielded ''Vanarastra''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ayan-mukerji-brahmastra-shah-rukh-khan-spinoff-8149054/ |title=Ayan Mukerji on spin-off of Shah Rukh Khan's character in Brahmastra: 'We are already thinking of origins story' |date=13 September 2022 |access-date=13 September 2022 |archive-date=13 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220913204023/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ayan-mukerji-brahmastra-shah-rukh-khan-spinoff-8149054/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

== See also ==

* [[List of films with longest production time]]

== Notes ==
{{Notelist}}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|6277462}}
* {{Rotten Tomatoes|id=m/brahmastra_part_one_shiva}}
* [https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/brahmastra/ ''Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva''] on [[Bollywood Hungama]]
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