7.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Gulaal (2009)
Gulaal (2009)
Overview
A law student witnesses the struggles of the Rajputs, deception, homicide and crime after being elected as General Secretary of his college.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Hinduism: Negative
Viewer Rating
7.3
Overview
A law student witnesses the struggles of the Rajputs, deception, homicide and crime after being elected as General Secretary of his college.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
Gulaal is rated -1 (Left-Leaning) because its central thesis is a scathing critique of systemic oppression, feudalism, and political corruption, highlighting the disillusionment and violence that arise from these injustices.
The movie features an authentic Indian cast reflecting its regional setting. Its narrative strongly critiques traditional patriarchal and power structures, portraying dominant male identities within that context in a negative light, thereby challenging established norms.
Secondary
The film critically portrays the manipulation of Rajput identity, deeply rooted in Hindu caste structures, for political power and violence. It exposes the hypocrisy and moral decay within these social systems, showing how traditional identities are exploited to justify oppression and maintain control. The narrative condemns these actions, presenting the social and political manifestations of this identity as problematic.
Gulaal does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The film's storyline is entirely centered on political ambition, caste dynamics, and disillusionment within a heterosexual context, thus rendering the portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements as not applicable.
The film 'Gulaal' primarily explores themes of student politics, regionalism, and rebellion in Rajasthan. There are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present within the narrative, resulting in an N/A determination for its portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Gulaal is an original film with characters created specifically for its narrative. There is no pre-existing source material, historical record, or prior installment that establishes any character's gender differently from their portrayal in the movie.
Gulaal is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which characters' races could have been established and subsequently changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.0
6.7
Critic Ratings
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