Padmaavat (2018)

Padmaavat (formerly titled Padmavati), is a 2018 Indian epic period drama film directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Deepika Padukone stars as Rani Padmavati, alongside Shahid Kapoor as Maharaja Rawal Ratan Singh, and Ranveer Singh as Sultan Alauddin Khilji. Aditi Rao Hydari, Jim Sarbh, Raza Murad, and Anupriya Goenka feature in supporting roles. Based on the epic poem Padmavat (1540) by Malik Muhammad Jayasi, the film narrates the story of Padmavati, a Rajput queen who committed jauhar (self-immolation) to protect herself from Khilji.^[1]^[4]

With a production budget of ₹190 crore (US$30 million), Padmaavat is one of the most expensive Indian films ever made.^[5] Initially scheduled for release on 1 December 2017, Padmavaat release was indefinitely delayed due to numerous controversies. In December, the Central Board of Film Certification approved the film with five modifications, which includes the addition of multiple disclaimers and a change in title.^[6]^[7] Padmaavat was re-scheduled for release on 25 January 2018 in 2D, 3D and IMAX 3D formats, making it the first Indian film to be released in IMAX 3D.^[8]

Padmaavat opened to mixed critical reviews. Critics praised the visuals, and Singh's performance, but criticised its "thin" plot, execution, running time and the "unwanted" 3D conversion.

Directed by	Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Produced by	Sanjay Leela Bhansali Sudhanshu Vats Ajit Andhare
Written by	Sanjay Leela Bhansali Prakash Kapadia
Based on	Padmavat by Malik Muhammad Jayasi^[1]
Starring	Deepika Padukone Shahid Kapoor Ranveer Singh
Music by	Sanjay Leela Bhansali Sanchit Balhara (score)
Cinematography	Sudeep Chatterjee
Edited by	Jayant Jadhar Sanjay Leela Bhansali Akiv Ali
Production company	Bhansali Productions Viacom 18 Motion Pictures
Distributed by	Viacom 18 Motion Pictures (India) Paramount Pictures(International)
Release date	25 January 2018^[2]
Running time	163 minutes^[3]
Country	India
Language	Hindi
Budget	₹190 crore