ManiakJiggy This is How Movies Should Be Made

StunnaKrypto Self-important, over-dramatic, uninspired.

Catangro After playing with our expectations, this turns out to be a very different sort of film.

Lidia Draper Great example of an old-fashioned, pure-at-heart escapist event movie that doesn't pretend to be anything that it's not and has boat loads of fun being its own ludicrous self.

iampavan It is a political drama when trailer came peoples had lots of expectation but movie has not anything to bond peoples, whole actor/ actress are famous so people can think easily movie should have something new and amazing but there is nothing like this. whole characters are weak except Manoj Bajpai he done as always, really manoj is a amazing actor he can do negative and positive both type role very smartly. I think no combination for glamour and politics people din stop laughing during whole movie, movie want to say something serious but peoples did not listen only laughing. I think no need of karina in satyagrah we did not get chemistry or Ajay dewgan and karina. Prakash jha trying to show politics drama with glamour and Romance but he is unable to stop people in cinemas.

Music Gana Watching this movie sent me to tears. It was an outstanding story, with dialog and actors to match. Sure the revolutionary theme could have been played with further, but the scenes were awe-inspiring, the dialog: clear-cut, and the plot: sound. The current situation in India is mirrored in the movie, leaving viewers with a deep connection to the characters. The emotional effect was so highly concentrated, that I had to drink a glass of water every few minutes to stop myself from bursting into tears. This movie was so awe-inspiring, that I came out of the theater and thought about this movie for 2 days straight. (This impact on me was as strong as when I watched "Rang De Basanti.") When I read other reviews (most of them User), I was astonished to see people giving this movie such low ratings. The ratings were low because, "there was no mirchi," or "there should be more dance scenes." I understand that the general public in India favor movies with, "mirchi and dance," however, I want to assert that "Satyagraha" is not meant to have those mass crowd elements. I am sure that Prakash Jha did not intend for this movie to come out as a, "mass," movie. "Satyagraha" is meant to be a work of art, something that leaves you thinking. It is meant to show India's ugly side, the hideous corruption which lurks behind (some) politician doors. This movie was made to show corruption and hopefully spark an idea in the viewer, an idea to revolutionize India into a corruption free zone. This is my opinion....what is yours?

namashi_1 Prakash Jha's 'Satyagraha' is a noble film, that sends out a message loud and clear: Fight Against Corruption. And to a notable extend, the film succeeds by arresting & inspiring its viewer. However, a prolonged second-hour acts as a deterrent. Nonetheless, The Striking Performances stand out! 'Satyagraha' is the story of a son who yearns for a father. Of a father, who grieves for his lost son. Of a young woman who fights so hard with life that she has forgotten to love. Of an ambitious rabble-rouser, for whom action is the knee-jerk mantra. It is the story of how these four discover one another, and come together to raise hell, shaking the powers that be to their very roots!'Satyagraha' begins well & has an interesting, persuasive first-hour. The second-hour begins well, but the final 45-minutes are prolonged. Even the climatic fight between the righteous & the corrupt doesn't leave the desired impact. Though never boring, 'Satyagraha' does falter in its final act.Jha & Anjum Rajabali's Screenplay is brave & patriotic, but needed some sharpness in the second-hour. Jha's Direction is intense & quite note-worthy. Cinematography is rustic. Editing could've been crispier. Art Design is well-done.Performance-Wise: Amitabh Bachchan is remarkable. He stands on his own all through. Ajay Devgn is efficient. Arjun Rampal does well. Kareena Kapoor Khan is perfect. Amrita Rao delivers a sincere, heartfelt performance. Manoj Bajpai is terrific, as always. He enacts the filthy politician with enviable ease. Vinay Apte is superb, as well. On the whole, 'Satyagraha' works in parts, but the performances certainly stand out.

Ajit Tiwari We all, one way or another, are the victim of this corrupt bureaucracy. We witness treachery, rampant bribery, corruption and exploitations almost every day. We have also witnessed the 2011 Anna Hazare's political activism against corruption which tried its level best to do well for the democracy of India as we are Indian Government of the people, for the people, by the people.Here Prakash Jha comes again with his formula and presents "Satyagraha", a fictionalized version of Anna's movement. If we have to analyze his previous movies, I conclude that the execution and signature tune is deteriorating subsequently because it really lacks the contemplation or exploration.Every Indian or for that matter the whole world is aware of the movement and its lineage but Prakash Jha makes it into a film which does not give you a hard-hitting lesson but song sequences, mass protest, rally's, A list Actors (some of them are not at all utilized), underdeveloped characters, uneven screenplay and overall a mix-up. He wanted to show everything including a Rice Brand endorsement-it is particularly horrid.The characters are taking turns in their characters graph without any convincing rational behind it.In Ambikapur, Dwarka Anand (Amitabh Bachchan) a righteous retired school principle –– who does not like his son Akhilesh's (Indraneil Sengupta) friend, Manav (Ajay Devgn), as Manav desires to get a foreign degree and become a businessman. Unfortunately Akhilesh, a government civil engineer, meets with a horrifying accident and dies. MLA Balram Singh (Manoj Bajpayee) announces compensation, Akhilesh's wife (Amrita Rao) keeps doing the rounds of the district collector's office to claim the compensation promised and becomes a victim of Bribery and corruption. Dwarka Anand strides to the DM's office and deposits a tight on his face; it lands him into the jail. Manav leaves his business and settles in Ambikapur with news reporter Yasmin (Kareena Kapoor). Arjun Rampal (Arjun), a local student leader supports them in the movement.When we talk about performances, Amitabh Bachchan is always delivers a powerhouse performance as a virtuous and principled Dwarka Anand. For Ajay Devgn, it is a not new and he always gives an intense performance. Amrita Rao does a decent work, Arjun Rampal dis the same thing in "Raajneeti". Kareena is okay as a journalist whose character sketch is uneven. Manoj Bajpayee, steals the show here as the crafty Balram Singh.Nevertheless "Satyagraha" portrays a real aspect of current India but it lacks the execution. The inevitable turns of the characters, an abrupt romance track between Ajay & Kareena is indeed pointless, a pretentious romantic song sequence is highly unnecessary, the unscrupulous millionaire Manav's transformation to an activist is implausible as he dissolves his complete business too fast, Arjun's character was incomprehensible and so on.It was an opportunity for Prakash Jha to showcase the current political and social issues but he fails as nothing new was explored. I respect Jha's intentions but it is unsuccessful in connecting with the people.6/10.