Mahabahu
Verdict: Mahabahu: The Brahmaputra is an ambitious, visually rich Assamese film that captures the scale of the river beautifully but struggles to balance its many themes. It works best as an emotional and cultural experience rather than a tightly told story.
Pros:
- Stunning visuals of the Brahmaputra and Assam’s landscapes
- Emotional connection through Zubeen Garg’s vocals in the soundtrack
- Sincere, seven-years-in-the-making effort that respects local culture
Cons:
- Narrative feels overloaded trying to cover too many themes at once
- Pacing drags in the middle portions, according to early viewers
About Mahabahu: The Brahmaputra (2026)
| Title | Mahabahu: The Brahmaputra |
| Directed by | Pranjal Pratim Chetia |
| Written by | Pranjal Pratim Chetia |
| Produced by | Monuj Sangbun Phukon |
| Cast | Pranjal Pratim Chetia, Preety K Kongana, Jadumoni Dutta, Palash Pratim Mech, Sewan Singh Yein |
| Cinematography | Ripu Kashyap, Raja Gogoi |
| Music by | Shankuraj Konwar, Savvi Sabarwal, Sukumar Dutta |
| Production Companies | Monarijit Entertainment, Louhitya Arts |
| Release Date | 11 September 2026 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Assamese |
| Genre | Drama, Adventure |
| Censor Rating | UA13+ |
The film follows a scientific expedition travelling along the Brahmaputra River, showing the team’s struggle against its unpredictable currents.
Alongside this, the story weaves in the lives of communities settled near Sivasagar, and the recurring devastation caused by floods in the region.
At its heart, the film tries to explore the relationship between the river and the people who depend on it, framing the Brahmaputra as both a life giver and a force that tests human endurance.
Going by discussions on X and comments on social platforms, many viewers are praising the film’s visual scale, particularly how it captures the Brahmaputra and Assam’s natural landscape on the big screen.
The cinematography has been a recurring point of appreciation, along with the background score and Zubeen Garg’s vocals, which several fans describe as an emotional highlight given the circumstances.
Disclaimer: This review is based on publicly available audience reactions and discussions on X at the time of writing. Individual opinions may vary.
