4.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Maharshi (1987)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.1
Overview
After a college student becomes obsessed with a co-ed, she and her husband attempt to heal him, with dangerous consequences.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Hinduism: Positive
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's central focus on a young man's coming-of-age, personal growth, and romantic relationships positions it as largely apolitical, with its narrative championing individual maturity rather than any specific ideological stance.
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 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.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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8.1
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