NetflixSalaar: Part 1 - Ceasefire (2023)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.7
Overview
Set in the fictional dystopian city-state of Khansaar, the film follows the friendship between Deva, a tribesman, and Varadha, the prince of Khansaar. When a coup d'état is planned by his father's ministers and his relatives, Varadha enlists Deva's help to become Khansaar's undisputed ruler.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Hinduism: Positive
Overview
Set in the fictional dystopian city-state of Khansaar, the film follows the friendship between Deva, a tribesman, and Varadha, the prince of Khansaar. When a coup d'état is planned by his father's ministers and his relatives, Varadha enlists Deva's help to become Khansaar's undisputed ruler.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film explores universal themes of power, loyalty, and governance within a fictional, dystopian context, focusing on the intricacies and brutal realities of political machinations rather than explicitly promoting a specific ideological solution or leaning towards either progressive or conservative viewpoints.
The film depicts a world dominated by masculine power dynamics and hypermasculine heroism, with women largely in marginal roles, reflecting traditional gender representation. While the female lead demonstrates agency, the narrative primarily frames traditional male identities positively without significant critique.
Secondary
The film symbolically references Kali Maa, framing the protagonist as a divine savior figure who brings hope and justice. This portrayal uses religious faith as a source of positive meaning and empowerment for characters.
Salaar does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on tribal politics and power struggles, with no explicit representation or exploration of LGBTQ+ presence, resulting in a 'N/A' rating for its portrayal.
The film primarily focuses on male characters and their conflicts. While female characters, such as Shruti Haasan's, exhibit agency and strategic involvement, the narrative does not prominently feature female characters winning close-quarters physical fights against male opponents.
Salaar is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender could have been altered for this portrayal.
Salaar is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments establishing character races. Therefore, no character could have been canonically or historically established as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.6
6.8
Critic Ratings
6.8
N/A
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