Drona Movie Review

All hype no show – Wish I could give this one line review of Drona. Disappointing fare from Goldie Behl.

Like all super hero films the story is simple – Hero fights to save the world from a villain who wants to be immortal. The only difference being, that this superhero is straight out of Indian mythology with an Indian look.
The biggest pain in the movie was Kay Kay Menon’s character Riz Raizada. Poor characterization puts Menon’s effort to waste. The character seems to be inspired by Batman’s Joker. His weird and garish wardrobe and hairstyle makes him look like a gay… really a torture.

The movie reminded me of that tacky serial of our childhood Alif Laila where the virtuous desi-super hero fights all odds to beat the villain. The challenges that Drona faces to succeed in his mission are far from impressive. The sword fights and car chases are all clichéd.

Abhishek Bachchan, quite honestly speaking is unsuitable for the role of a Super hero. One cannot help but make the unjust comparison with Hrithik Roshan in Krrish. Also, he lacks the physique of an action hero; he should work that belly flab out.

Priyanka Chopra could’ve been called the saving grace if her character was a little stronger. Jaya Bachchan has a small role, in most of which is she seems she is almost crying.

However, the actual saving grace of Drona is the special effects of the movie. The only thing you could bear the movie for. Otherwise a movie with a lousy story, average performances and poor screenplay and direction could just be called a ‘waste of time and effort’.

By the end of the movie… I really felt sorry for Abhishek who had so many hopes from this movie.

Rating 1.5/5

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I'd love Raj Thackeray to watch 'Drona': Abhishek

Abhishek Bachchan says he would like the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena leader Raj Thackeray to watch his ambitious fantasy adventure “Drona”, releasing Thursday."I'd love Raj Thackeray to watch 'Drona'. I hope he does. And I hope he enjoys it. I know he will. He loves watching good films. And I'd like to think 'Drona' is a good film," Abhishek told IANS.

It seems Abhishek has no ill-feelings towards Raj Thackeray who disrupted the premiere of his father's film "The Last Lear" after Jaya Bachchan's "anti-Marathi" remarks last month. In fact, there is widespread speculation that Raj would be invited to the “Drona” premiere to be held here Oct 2.

Abhishek neither confirmed nor denied this possibility.

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Abhishek Bachchan features in TV soap to promote 'Drona'

The cast and crew of popular TV series "Balika Vadhu" played perfect host to actor Abhishek Bachchan, who made a short stopover on the sets of the show recently to promote his much talked about action fantasy "Drona", which is releasing Thursday.
Abhishek was spotted in conversation with the lead characters of the show Anandi and Jagdish, played by Avika Gor and Avinash Mukherjee respectively.

The actor has even shot for a special episode with the complete cast of the serial. The special episode will air on channel Colors Thursday.

While shooting for this episode, Abhishek also picked up the popular Rajasthani accent used by the cast in the show and referred to his wife Aishwarya as "beendhni" (wife), said a press release.

This will be Abhishek's second appearance on a show of the channel to promote his film. Last week, he made a surprise appearance in reality TV show "Bigg Boss 2", interacted with host Shilpa Shetty and met the inmates staying in the "Bigg Boss" house.

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