Krrish

Krrish

Year: 2006

Runtime: 174 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Rakesh Roshan

Budget: $10M

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In Singapore, Krishna is forced by circumstances to use his superpowers and become a masked superhero named Krrish, before getting drawn towards his lost legacy.

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Timeline & Setting – Krrish (2006)

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Time period

Present-day / early 21st century

The narrative follows Krishna from childhood in a serene hill town to his adult life in modern times. Key events unfold across India, Singapore, and international locales, reflecting contemporary technology and media. The timeline moves through periods of ordinary life and moments when his extraordinary abilities threaten to become public knowledge.

Location

Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh, Singapore, Great Bombay Circus, remote island fortress

Kasauli is a quiet hill town where Krishna is raised under his grandmother’s care. The story shifts to a remote Himachal village as Krishna grows up away from the world’s gaze. Singapore serves as a backdrop for a high-stakes television project that risks exposing his powers. The Great Bombay Circus and a remote island fortress expand the setting, highlighting the dangers tied to Krishna’s secret identity.

🏔️ Hill town 🗺️ Remote village 🏙️ Singapore 🎪 Circus 🏝️ Island fortress

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Main Characters – Krrish (2006)

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Krishna Mehra (Hrithik Roshan)

A gifted but sheltered young man who can communicate with animals and displays remarkable strength. Raised in Kasauli by his grandmother, he tries to live a normal life while hiding his abilities. When the past returns, he embraces the alter ego Krrish to protect his loved ones and confront looming threats.

🧠 Gifted 🦸 Hero 🌿 Nature-loving

Nisha Mehra (Preity Zinta)

Krishna’s mother, whose early loss shapes the family’s secret-keeping. Her memory and legacy influence Sonia’s guardianship and Krishna’s sense of responsibility. Her presence lingers in the choices the family makes to shield Krishna from danger.

👩‍👦 Family 💔 Loss 🕊️ Memorial

Sonia Mehra (Rekha)

Krishna’s devoted grandmother who protects him from the world’s gaze. She withholds key truths to keep him safe, bearing the emotional weight of the family’s secrets. Her resolve and care help Krishna navigate adolescence and the return of his powers.

👪 Matriarch 🛡️ Protector 🧭 Guidance

Priya (Priyanka Chopra Jonas)

A confident, adventurous woman who befriends Krishna and Honey. She becomes entangled in the dilemma of exposing Krishna’s abilities for fame versus safeguarding him. Her evolving feelings and loyalty test the line between personal interest and protective duty.

💞 Love 🕊️ Loyalty 🎭 Media

Honey (Manini Mishra)

A companion of Priya who, along with Priya, witnesses Krishna’s uncanny talents. She becomes part of the choice whether to reveal or conceal his powers for a broader audience. Her perspective adds tension to the group’s dynamics and Krishna’s privacy.

👧 Friend 🔎 Observation 🧭 Trust

Rohit Mehra

Krishna’s father, a brilliant scientist whose work intersects with the dangerous past. He is presumed dead for a long period, but is revealed to survive in a comatose state linked to a powerful machine. His fate and ideas underpin the central conflict of technology and control.

🧪 Scientist 🧬 Legacy 🧠 Intelligence

Dr. Siddhant Arya (Naseeruddin Shah)

A once-ally-turned-antagonist who uses advanced technology for his own ends. His pursuit of power drives much of the conflict, prompting Krishna to confront the consequences of science weaponized for domination. Arya embodies the ethical struggle between innovation and restraint.

🧭 Antagonist ⚡ Ambition 🧪 Science

Vikram Sinha (Sharat Saxena)

A senior security officer determined to locate Krishna and Sonia, convinced that the Mehra family holds a key to a dangerous technology. His persistence adds pressure and suspense as the truth unfolds. He embodies the pursuit of duty amid extraordinary circumstances.

🛡️ Pursuit 🕵️ Duty 🚧 Tension

Kristian Li (Xia Bin)

A stunt performer who befriends Krishna and becomes aware of his true identity. He is drawn into Krishna’s world when he witnesses the transformation into Krrish. His compassion extends to helping others, including funding for his sister’s surgery.

🤝 Friend 🦸 Witness 🧡 Charity

Kristian Li's Sister (Yu Xuan)

Kristian Li’s sister, whose medical needs motivate the charity drive surrounding the circle of friends. Her presence adds a personal stake to the group’s choices and underscores the human cost behind the heroes’ actions.

👩‍🦽 Family 💓 Charity 🧭 Motive

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Major Themes – Krrish (2006)

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👪 Family Bonds

The Mehra family’s shield over Krishna highlights the power of family to protect and define a person. Decisions by Sonia, Rohit, and Nisha (and later Krishna himself) revolve around keeping him safe from exploitation. Love and sacrifice drive the actions that keep him hidden, then guide his choices when the truth surfaces. The tension between protection and freedom anchors the film’s emotional core.

🕵️ Hidden Legacy

Krishna discovers a lineage intertwined with danger and genius, forcing a reckoning with who he is meant to become. The past, especially Rohit’s fate, reframes Krishna’s identity and responsibilities. The revelation shifts the balance between secrecy and belonging, shaping his future as Krrish. Legacy becomes both a gift and a burden.

⚡ Power

Krishna’s abilities represent a double-edged sword—wonderful to witness, potentially dangerous in the wrong hands. The plot tests how power should be used, resisting sensationalism and manipulation. The story questions whether extraordinary gifts should be kept private or used to protect others. Public exposure becomes a ethical dilemma as much as a spectacle.

🧪 Science Ethics

Dr. Arya’s pursuit of knowledge crosses into control, illustrating the cost of science without moral restraint. Rohit and Arya’s collaboration on a computer-powered machine exposes the temptation to weaponize discovery. The narrative contrasts scientific brilliance with responsibility and compassion. It cautions against letting genius override humanity.

🛡️ Sacrifice

Heroism in the film is defined by protecting others, sometimes at personal cost. Krishna, Sonia, and Rohit repeatedly choose safety and family over glory. The climactic battles reinforce that protecting the vulnerable is the true measure of strength. The finale emphasizes unity, forgiveness, and a hopeful future built on sacrifice.

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