8.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Maharshi (1987)
Maharshi (1987)
Overview
After a college student becomes obsessed with a co-ed, she and her husband attempt to heal him, with dangerous consequences.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Hinduism: Positive
Viewer Rating
8.2
Overview
After a college student becomes obsessed with a co-ed, she and her husband attempt to heal him, with dangerous consequences.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film addresses the plight of farmers and corporate exploitation, a concern often highlighted by left-leaning discourse, but champions solutions driven by individual leadership, ethical business practices, and community self-reliance, leading to a neutral rating.
The movie employs traditional casting practices consistent with its regional cinema, without incorporating explicit DEI-driven casting choices such as race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative positively portrays traditional male identities, with the protagonist depicted as a heroic figure. The film's social commentary focuses on agricultural issues rather than a critique of traditional identities or explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film implicitly portrays Hindu traditions and values as a respected and integral part of the cultural landscape. The protagonist's name, 'Maharshi' (great sage), itself carries a positive spiritual connotation, aligning the narrative with an affirming view of the faith's cultural and philosophical underpinnings.
The film "Maharshi" (1987), directed by Vamsy, does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a heterosexual romantic drama and career struggles, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The film 'Maharshi' (1987) does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. Its plot and character arcs focus on traditional drama elements, indicating no depiction relevant to transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Maharshi (1987) is an original film and not an adaptation of pre-existing source material or a depiction of historical figures. All characters are new to this production, thus precluding any gender swaps from prior established canon.
Maharshi (1987) is an original Telugu-language film, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. Therefore, there are no characters with prior established canonical or historical races to be altered, precluding a race swap.
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