Updated On: 15 August, 2023 11:42 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
On Ayan Mukerji`s birthday, here is a look into his big dream of creating a franchise film based on the notion of modern India but with a touch of mythical themes

In Pic: Ayan Mukerji and Brahmastra Poster
Ayan Mukerji is one of India`s most loved filmmakers. He is the creator of the much-loved `Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani,` but he is also the one who dreamt about the dynamic ‘Astraverse’ as he calls it. On the ace director`s birthday, here is a look into his big dream of creating a franchise film based on the notion of modern India but with a touch of mythical themes.
Indian cinema has traditionally grappled with two issues: establishing a franchise and using Indian mythology to generate big-budget films. On these counts, `Brahmastra` represents a huge stride forward. `Brahmastra: Part One - Shiva` by Ayan Mukerji, reportedly generated about US$53 million at the global box office, making the narrative of Shiva`s battle against evil powers, the largest Hindi movie of 2022.