'Brahmastra' Has More VFX Shots Than Avengers: End Game, Says Oscar-Winning Graphics Firm's CEO

After much controversy and people calling for the boycott of Brahmastra, the Ayan Mukerji film hit theatres on September 9.?

Opening to a sensational response, the Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt film minted around Rs. 31.5 to 32 crore in the Hindi language version and around Rs 4.5 Crore in other regional languages at the domestic box office.?

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Now, Namit Malhotra, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Prime Focus, has revealed how his firm worked on Ayan Mukerji's magnum opus to bring it to life on the big screen. Speaking of action-adventure drama, CEO of the Oscar-winning graphics firm Prime Focus, Namit Malhotra has revealed that the Ayan Mukerji directorial has 4,500 VFX shots, which he believes is more than the number of VFX shots Hollywood film Avengers: End Game featured.?

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"In comparison to Avengers: End Game's 2,400 VFX shots, Brahmstra Part 1: Shiva boasts over 4500 VFX shots, making it a potential record holder for the most visual effects in any film globally. The VFX of this movie is set to land the audience in an immersive experience, the creative and technical teams across London, North America, and India worked in synergy. (sic)" Namit Malhotra was quoted as saying by ETimes.?

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Meanwhile, Brahmastra, which is Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt's first onscreen collaboration, has received mixed reviews from critics as well as audiences. However, many Bollywood celebrities have lauded Ayan Mukerji's VFX-dominated larger-than-life vision of the Hindu mythological fantasy.?

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Hrithik Roshan said, "The film student in me needs to watch BHRAMASTRA again! The action, the grading, the BGM , the VFX, the sound design uff … Absolutely incredible work !! Too good. Thoroughly enjoyed this one. My congrats to the team!"

Moreover, 'Brahmastra' director Ayan Mukerji has thanked fans claiming that his magnum opus has earned Rs 75 crore at the worldwide box office. Starring Amitabh Bachchan, Nagarjuna, Mouni Roy and Shah Rukh Khan in a cameo role, "Brahmastra Part One: Shiva" is one of the most expensive Indian movies ever made.?

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It has been reportedly made on a massive budget of over Rs 400 crore. Due to its Marvel-like impressive visual effects, the film garnered a fair deal of attention from the audience.?

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