Time for a bit of a change this week. I have decided to venture out of my comfort zone (as all good reviewers must do) and wander into the magical world of Bollywood films.

And I have a sneaky sense that I picked the right movie to do it with.

The story itself revolves around an ancient secret, a secret so old that it (as the movie states) comes from when time itself was a newborn baby. The universe has kept one secret carefully camouflaged within its folds. A secret which if unravelled could unlock the destruction of mankind and the entire cosmos. (Yes I know sounds exciting doesn’t it?)

Today, only one man can protect the universe’s precious secret and thus, save the human race from absolute annihilation. He is Drona (Abhishek Bachchan).

Directed by Goldie Behl Drona is rooted in the vibrant tapestry of Indian mythology. It is a surprisingly compelling modern tale about one man’s spectacular voyage through the labyrinths of mystic myths and legendary legacies.

In his journey Drona is forced to face his fears and become the hero he was born to become (yep, just like any Hollywood blockbuster).

As good and evil clash in this contemporary fable, a breathtaking journey beckons you into a world of mythic heroes and malicious magicians, of cunning curses and absolute innocence. A world, where spells can turn live flesh into cold stone. A world, whose whispers lay closely guarded in a land of mirages. A world thriving with thrills. A world of mystical magic. A world where adrenalin bursts out into a riot of colours. A world of audacious adventures and of fantastic folklores.

Earmarked as one of the biggest Bollywood films of the year, it does not disappoint.

Drona is a slick, 21st century tale that travels across continents but is profoundly and proudly Indian, not to mention, very, very musical.

– Scotty Moorhead