Despite being one of the biggest openings of 2022 upon its Diwali release, its lifetime domestic collection of approximately ₹85 crore fell short of trade expectations. Real-World Context
The film is set against the backdrop of long-standing geological and legal debates regarding (Ram Setu), a 48-km chain of limestone shoals connecting India and Sri Lanka. While scientific bodies like the Archaeological Survey of India have previously characterized it as a natural formation, the site remains a major religious and political flashpoint in India. The Politics of Obscuring a Sacred Geology — Shima (ISSN
The film received largely negative reviews from critics, holding a 20% score on Rotten Tomatoes . Reviewers from The Indian Express and NDTV criticized its "limp storytelling," poor visual effects, and perceived "pro-establishment propaganda".
The film follows Dr. Aryan Kulshrestha (Akshay Kumar), who is tasked by the government and a private shipping tycoon to research Ram Setu. His initial mission is to provide a scientific report proving that the structure is a natural formation, which would allow the demolition of the bridge for a shipping canal project. However, during his underwater exploration using a specialized exosuit, Aryan discovers archaeological evidence that challenges his atheism and suggests the bridge was indeed man-made during the era of the Ramayana. Cast and Characters
as Dr. Sandra Rebello, an environmental scientist assisting in the research.
as Dr. Aryan Kulshrestha, a cynical archaeologist who discovers his faith.
Ram Setu (2022) -
Despite being one of the biggest openings of 2022 upon its Diwali release, its lifetime domestic collection of approximately ₹85 crore fell short of trade expectations. Real-World Context
The film is set against the backdrop of long-standing geological and legal debates regarding (Ram Setu), a 48-km chain of limestone shoals connecting India and Sri Lanka. While scientific bodies like the Archaeological Survey of India have previously characterized it as a natural formation, the site remains a major religious and political flashpoint in India. The Politics of Obscuring a Sacred Geology — Shima (ISSN Ram Setu (2022)
The film received largely negative reviews from critics, holding a 20% score on Rotten Tomatoes . Reviewers from The Indian Express and NDTV criticized its "limp storytelling," poor visual effects, and perceived "pro-establishment propaganda". Despite being one of the biggest openings of
The film follows Dr. Aryan Kulshrestha (Akshay Kumar), who is tasked by the government and a private shipping tycoon to research Ram Setu. His initial mission is to provide a scientific report proving that the structure is a natural formation, which would allow the demolition of the bridge for a shipping canal project. However, during his underwater exploration using a specialized exosuit, Aryan discovers archaeological evidence that challenges his atheism and suggests the bridge was indeed man-made during the era of the Ramayana. Cast and Characters The Politics of Obscuring a Sacred Geology —
as Dr. Sandra Rebello, an environmental scientist assisting in the research.
as Dr. Aryan Kulshrestha, a cynical archaeologist who discovers his faith.