Rana Daggubati, who became a force to reckon with after the humongous success of Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) and Baahubali: The Conclusion (2017), has several interesting projects lined up for release not only in Tollywood but in Bollywood also. We have also learnt that the handsome star has ventured into film production with his maiden Telugu film currently underway in Hyderabad.
Daggubati recently saw Telugu film Oh! Baby (2019) and seems interested in remaking it in Hindi. He says he will definitely look at the idea of remaking it in Hindi soon. Starring Samantha Akkineni in the lead role, Oh! Baby revolves around a 70-year-old woman who finds herself in the body of a 24-year-old one fine morning. The movie is an official remake of South Korean comic-caper Miss Granny (2014).
"Clearly, it's a story that travels. It’s a story originally written in Korean language and adapted into many other languages in the world. I will definitely look at making it in Hindi soon," Rana Daggubati said. "Although the central plot and conflicts are the same, many adaptations and additional characters have been introduced that form an essential part of the drama and fun in the film," he added.
The actor went on to add that the characters of a remake should find a connect with the audience. "The adaptation, the characters and the story must feel like it's happening in a world that the audiences can relate to. The characters should be such that they find a connect with them.”
Meanwhile, Rana Daggubati is looking forward to the release of his Bollywood film Housefull 4, which also stars Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Bobby Deol, Kriti Kharbanda, Kriti Sanon and Pooja Hedge in lead roles. His upcoming Telugu ventures include Hiranya Kashyap, Madai Thiranthu, Enai Noki Paayum Thota, and Virataparvam 1992. After Housefull 4, his next Bollywood release will be Bhuj: The Pride Of India.
Critics praise Gulzar’s opening narration as the series’ emotional anchor.
Several reviewers find the animation ambitious but uneven.
Many reviews note secondary voice performances lack range compared with the narration.
Reviewers differ on pacing and storytelling focus: some call it tight, others say it feels stitched.
Viewers and critics recommend watching for the scale and music, not for flawless character work.
This Kurukshetra review is a round-up of what critics and early viewers are saying about Netflix’s new animated retelling, and one name keeps coming up: Gulzar. Across reviews, the opening narration is almost universally singled out as the strongest element, while opinions split sharply on animation quality, voice casting and whether the series’ narrow battlefield focus pays off.
Netflix’s animated Kurukshetra draws praise for its ambition but criticism for uneven voice performances Instagram/netflix_in
What do reviewers say about Kurukshetra and Gulzar’s role?
Multiple reviews call Gulzar’s baritone the series’ single greatest asset. Critics write that his lines give scenes emotional gravity. They said the narration "grounds" the show and often rescues moments that might otherwise feel flat. A few outlets even suggested his voice elevates sequences beyond the animation’s limits.
Do critics think Kurukshetra gets the animation right?
The answer is mixed. Several reviewers applaud the scale, chariot set pieces, wide battle frames and the sheer ambition. Others point out inconsistencies, like faces that do not always register emotion and occasional stiffness in character movement. Many reviews used the same phrasing: “impressive in scope, uneven in detail.”
How do reviewers view the voice cast beyond Gulzar?
This is where opinions cluster on the negative side. A number of critics say secondary voiceovers feel one-note and do not match the gravitas Gulzar brings. A handful of reviews praised specific performances, but the dominant note was: solid, not stellar.
Pacing and focus. Some reviewers appreciated the choice to limit the story to battlefield days and called it focused and brisk. Others felt certain backstories were teased, leaving them wanting more, and described the structure as stitched together. So, pick your critic: some loved the discipline, others wanted a fuller sweep.
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