7.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Action, Crime, Thriller • 2022 • 160 min
Vikram Vedha (2022)
Vikram Vedha (2022)
Overview
Vikram Vedha is a Hindi-language action thriller about a Lucknow cop who hunts a gangster, only to have the gangster's own stories force him to question everything he assumed about justice and righteousness. The film draws on an ancient Indian folktale structure, the kind where moral clarity dissolves the longer you listen. Its Neutral label reflects a story genuinely uninterested in ideological scoring. Family bonds and marriage appear as human motivation, not cultural argument. Hindu cultural texture is present and positive without being prescriptive. No progressive agenda pushes in, no traditionalist sermon either. The film asks hard moral questions and declines to answer them tidily.
Starring Cast
Saif Ali Khan • Hrithik Roshan • Radhika Apte
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Family Values: Mixed
Hinduism: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.2
Overview
Vikram Vedha is a Hindi-language action thriller about a Lucknow cop who hunts a gangster, only to have the gangster's own stories force him to question everything he assumed about justice and righteousness. The film draws on an ancient Indian folktale structure, the kind where moral clarity dissolves the longer you listen. Its Neutral label reflects a story genuinely uninterested in ideological scoring. Family bonds and marriage appear as human motivation, not cultural argument. Hindu cultural texture is present and positive without being prescriptive. No progressive agenda pushes in, no traditionalist sermon either. The film asks hard moral questions and declines to answer them tidily.
Starring Cast
Saif Ali Khan • Hrithik Roshan • Radhika Apte
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
Political: Center
Confidence: High
This film delves into the intricate moral landscape where the lines between hero and villain blur, prompting a re-evaluation of justice and individual choices. It offers a nuanced exploration of human nature and the ethical dilemmas faced within a complex world.
Diversity: Moderate
Confidence: Medium
The film features a diverse cast, but it does not involve explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative maintains a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities, focusing on moral complexities rather than explicit critiques.
Secondary
Family Values: Mixed
Confidence: High
The film depicts family relationships, including a modern marriage and a fraternal bond, primarily as character motivations within its crime narrative. It does not offer a clear endorsement or critique of either traditional or progressive family structures or values.
Hinduism: Positive
Confidence: Medium
The film's narrative is deeply rooted in the ancient Hindu mythological tale of Vikramaditya and Betal, using its philosophical framework to explore complex moral dilemmas. It respectfully integrates themes of dharma and karma, utilizing these concepts to drive the narrative and character arcs. The film's core premise draws directly from Hindu traditions, presenting them as a rich source for moral inquiry.
LGBTQ: N/R
There is not enough publicly available information for AI to assess this category for this movie.
Trans: N/A
Confidence: High
Vikram Vedha does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or explore related themes. The film's storyline focuses on a cat-and-mouse game between a police officer and a gangster, without incorporating elements pertaining to transsexual identity or experiences within its plot.
Female Combat: No
Confidence: High
The film features female characters in supporting roles. These characters do not engage in or win close-quarters physical combat against male opponents. The action sequences primarily involve male characters.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High
The 2022 film "Vikram Vedha" is an adaptation of an ancient Indian folktale and a remake of a 2017 Tamil film. The primary characters, Vikram and Vedha, retain their established male genders from the source material and previous adaptations. No significant character's gender was altered from their canonical or historical portrayal.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: High
The film is a remake of a 2017 Tamil movie. The lead characters, Vikram and Vedha, are portrayed by actors of the same racial background as in the original version. No character's race was altered from its established depiction.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.1
6.7
Critic Ratings
7.8
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