'Brahmāstra' is Bollywood's answer to the Avengers

After ten years in the making, Bollywood's blend of ancient mythology and Avengers-like storytelling has emerged. The trailer for Ayan Mukerji's Brahmāstra, which already has over a million views on YouTube, is here.

Set in contemporary India, the film examines a secret society of people who guard "Astras" (or divine...