SoumikBanerjee1996

If you set your standards for evaluating 'visual prowess' against the likes of Sony, DreamWorks, or Pixar, it's likely that the animations will come off as lacking in comparison.

That said, I want to emphasise that before voicing any disappointment regarding the relatively lower visual quality, it's important to consider that those major studios typically invest millions of dollars and employ thousands of artists to bring their animations to life.

Therefore, drawing comparisons between their work and that of a much smaller regional studio from southern parts of India is not only unfair but also quite unreasonable.

Now for me my main complaint lies with the editing and overall structure of the storyline, which feels somewhat juvenile and lacks the 'maturity' and 'polish' I had hoped for.

More so because the story of Prahlad is inherently captivating, touching on profound themes that go far beyond what may initially meet the eye.

It explores the idea of defying one's birthright, inherent identity, and established beliefs in the pursuit of greater love, compassion, and betterment of humanity, heavy themes that certainly deserve deeper reflection and more sophisticated writing.

What truly stood out for me, however, was the voice dubbing and the music; both the score and the songs significantly enhanced the film's essence and highlighted certain scenes effectively.

P. S. Supreme divine beings, often associated and revered for 'divinity' and 'leniency,' becoming enraged and then unleashing their wrath always gives a whole another level of high to me!

Favouritism, questionable studio malpractices, the tantrums of star kids, relentless paparazzi, drug arrests, imprisonment, and connections to the underworld; Aaryan Khan seems to have woven every major issue plaguing Bollywood and its inhabitants in recent years into his satirical, almost a parody-esque web series and I must say, the first four episodes are real fun.

Thanks to some intriguing cameo appearances and a writing style that doesn't take itself too seriously, the self-aware humour resonated well with me.

However, I felt a noticeable shift after the fourth episode that left me a bit unsure and disappointed.

The drastic change in tone and approach didn't sit well with me; the sudden dive into deeper emotions and a more grounded narrative felt awkward and somewhat out of place, contradictory to everything I was relishing up until that moment.

As for the end twist, while it was provocative in a broader sense and would have the audience in splits, I had a feeling it was coming, thus, the impact wasn't as firm as it should have been.

Two aspects left significant marks on me...

First and foremost, I appreciate how the story refrains from transforming the lead characters and their evolving connection into a romantic storyline. Instead, it emphasises a strictly platonic relationship, allowing their 'bond' to flourish in a natural and non-romantic fashion.

Secondly, I admire the way it balances humour, emotion, as well as dramatic tension.

The writing expertly knows when and how to allocate each element, ensuring that the tonal shifts feel seamless and 'fitting' rather than jarring and out of place.

Moreover, I found all the characters to be genuinely endearing.

Characterisation is crucial, especially in a coming-of-age drama, where audiences are often on a quest to discover their lives, stories, and above all, 'themselves', and I'm pleased to state in that department, it does a pretty good job.

My only major complaint is about the lack of familial involvement on both Rachel and Gregg's ends, I feel the dearth of proper space & screen-time for both the families to be limiting.