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Rocketry: The Nambi Effect

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Tracing the life of Narayanan, renowned for developing the Vikas Engine -- one of the most efficient, liquid fuel engines in the world today that continues to be a workhorse at the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) in almost every launch, with the unique distinction of never having failed -- the former ISRO scientist and aerospace engineer was inevitably embroiled in a spy scandal. The biographical drama will unveil the truth behind the mystery as it unravels in an interview by celebrated superstar of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan (in English and Hindi) and Suriya Sivakumar (in Tamil) on a TV program.
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Shubhra Gupta The Indian Express 07/01/2022
2.5/5
R Madhavan makes you believe in the character, but the writing is stodgy, and the direction doesn’t quite make up for it. Go to Full Review
Anupama Chopra Film Companion 07/01/2022
The Nambi Effect is full of zeal and adventure, but leaves you wanting. Go to Full Review
Akilan Nagarajan Film Companion 07/18/2022
The flash-forwards in the film may feel quite ornamental, but they do add some necessary energy to an otherwise linear narrative. Go to Full Review
Anna M.M. Vetticad Firstpost 07/08/2022
2/5
What is obvious from the film...is that even extraordinary realities can be reduced to ordinary cinema when subjected to average treatment. Go to Full Review
Ronak Kotecha The Times of India 07/04/2022
3.5/5
‘Rocketry’ takes off well, hits some turbulence on the way, but eventually soars high with real characters and moving moments that make it worth your while Go to Full Review
Austin Burke Austin Burke/Flick Fan Nation 07/02/2022
7/10
There is a lot of scientific information presented in the first half, but it remains compelling. The film struggles with the way it is packaged together, but the final act is rousing. Go to Full Review
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Sathyanarayanan T 09/10/2022 one of the best biography movies seen in the recent times See more shishir 07/18/2022 Exceptional movie, superb story, acting and direction. See more Baba K 07/13/2022 Great Movie. A must watch.. See more Puja A 07/11/2022 Absolutely loved the movie. Very engaging .. Movie was quite interesting with zero boring moments. See more Karthik Udupa 07/08/2022 We need movies like this & to teach Indians the importance of fighting for Bharat & her improvement See more kiransvss s 07/06/2022 Very good and sincere attempt See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Tracing the life of Narayanan, renowned for developing the Vikas Engine -- one of the most efficient, liquid fuel engines in the world today that continues to be a workhorse at the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) in almost every launch, with the unique distinction of never having failed -- the former ISRO scientist and aerospace engineer was inevitably embroiled in a spy scandal. The biographical drama will unveil the truth behind the mystery as it unravels in an interview by celebrated superstar of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan (in English and Hindi) and Suriya Sivakumar (in Tamil) on a TV program.
Director
Madhavan
Producer
Sarita Madhavan, Madhavan, Varghese Moolan, Vijay Moolan
Screenwriter
Madhavan, Sukhmani Sadana
Distributor
Yash Raj Films
Production Co
27th Investments, Tricolour Films, Skywalk Films, Varghese Moolan Pictures, Saffron Ganesha Entertainment, Sarke Studio, Betterfly Films
Genre
Biography, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 1, 2022, Limited
Runtime
2h 10m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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