The movie industry understands that aside from eroticism, politics and a keen sense of historical citizenship. Being an artistic head in Indian cinema includes venturing into science fiction and fantasy. It is all about creating super robots as seen in the films nowadays. These very unpredictable innovations as super robots to Indian Cinema have scored a lot in the appreciation of her audiences. However, super robots in Bollywood are usually represented as robots or humanoids with superpowers and skills. Whether it is keeping the evil forces at bay or preventing the apocalypse, these robotic figures are quite common in one of the priciest and broadest ranges of productions in the industry. Let’s take a look at some Bollywood robot-based movies:
Teri Baaton Mei Aisa Uljha Jiya (2024)
The Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya which featured Kriti Sanon. It is roughly based upon a Super Intelligent Female Robot Automation (SIFRA). At the outset, Sifra seems to be a realistic robot waist deep in ingenuity forever resolving an issue with utmost efficiency and brilliance. Sifra’s relationship with Aryan (Shahid Kapoor) develops in a series of stages. Like fascination, respect and then love. As a result, Sifra also becomes aware of the deep feelings of humans, in the course of dealing with Aryan and the insidious feelings associated with their relationship.
2.0 (2018)
The Tamil action-drama stars Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar, and Amy Jackson. It follows the events of the film Enthiran (Robot). It depicts the struggle between Chitti (Rajnikanth) and Pakshi Rajan (Akshay Kumar) respectively. 2.0 happens to be among the highest ever grossing Indian film of all times. Through Pakshi Rajan’s character and his transformation into a spectral force, the narrative explores themes of environmental activism, the consequences of technological advancement, and the interconnectedness of all living beings.
Ra-One (2011)
It is considered one of the most ambitious film projects around its time. This action-adventure drama film features Shahrukh Khan in the lead role. Anubhav Sinha directed this film, featuring Arjun Rampal as the main cast who plays the role of a game’s antagonist character that emerges into the real world. The filmmakers used a visually creative approach, shooting most of the scenes on green screens, which was a novel technique for Bollywood at that time. They later released the film as a 3D movie. The film cost around 150 crores to produce, making it one of the most-costly Indian Cinema ever made.
Robot (2010)
The movie which was formerly called Enthiran is a Tamil sci-fi film directed by S. Shankar and stars Rajinikanth and Aishwarya Rai in the lead roles. It focuses on the conflict faced by the scientist Vaseegaran after his android robot, Chitti, goes berserk. However, the plan goes to waste when the machine falls in love with the scientist’s girlfriend. The film was well received by the audience and the critics mostly praising the visual effects.
These Bollywood robot-based movies have proved why they should be watched. The factor which differentiates Bollywood super robots is the way these films incorporate them in the arresting stories filled with action, adventure, and passion. The main plots of these films deal with heroism, selflessness and of course the ageless fight between the good and evil, catering to the audience – heart and soul.
