7.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Karthikeya 2 (2022)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.1
Overview
Before the Kalyug begins, Lord Krishna hands over an anklet that holds the answer to all of world’s miseries. Years later a doctor finds himself in the thick of things when the pursuit for the anklet carries on. A doctor with a curious mind, Karthikeya, aka Karthik, believes in pursuing the truth. The quest leads Karthik to discover the power of the ancient Indian belief system and the essence of Krishna.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Strong Right
Diversity: Moderate
Hinduism: Positive
Overview
Before the Kalyug begins, Lord Krishna hands over an anklet that holds the answer to all of world’s miseries. Years later a doctor finds himself in the thick of things when the pursuit for the anklet carries on. A doctor with a curious mind, Karthikeya, aka Karthik, believes in pursuing the truth. The quest leads Karthik to discover the power of the ancient Indian belief system and the essence of Krishna.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes the value and defense of ancient Hindu knowledge and traditions, portraying their rediscovery and preservation as a paramount good against modern skepticism and destructive forces. This strong emphasis on traditional values and cultural heritage aligns with conservative ideology.
The film features a cast that is culturally authentic to its Indian setting, without engaging in explicit race or gender swaps of roles traditionally associated with Western contexts. Its narrative explores themes rooted in Hindu mythology and ancient Indian history, maintaining a neutral to positive framing of traditional identities within its cultural framework, without explicit DEI critiques.
Secondary
The film's entire narrative is built around validating Hindu mythology, ancient wisdom, and the divinity of Lord Krishna, portraying them as profound truths. It consistently affirms the virtues and dignity of the faith, with the protagonist's journey leading to a strong embrace of these beliefs.
The film "Karthikeya 2" is a mythological adventure thriller centered on ancient Hindu secrets and a spiritual quest. It does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative, thus there is no portrayal to evaluate.
The film does not feature any female characters engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents. The primary female character, Mugdha, serves an intellectual and supportive role, not a combatant one.
Karthikeya 2 is a sequel that continues the story with its established male protagonist and introduces new characters without altering the gender of any previously canonical or historically recognized figures. No instances of gender swapping were identified.
Karthikeya 2 is a direct sequel to Karthikeya (2014) with returning characters portrayed by the same actors. New characters introduced are consistent with the film's setting and do not represent a change from any established racial identity.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.9
6.3
Critic Ratings
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