Krrish 3 Movie Cast, Story, and Reviews

Krrish 3 is a Hindi-language science fiction superhero film directed and produced by Rakesh Roshan. It is the third installment in the Krrish franchise, following Koi… Mil Gaya (2003) and Krrish (2006). The film continues the story of Krishna Mehra, also known as Krrish, an Indian superhero with superhuman abilities, played by Hrithik Roshan, who also plays a dual role as Krishna and his father Rohit Mehra. The film stars Priyanka Chopra as Priya (Krishna’s wife), Vivek Oberoi as the antagonist Kaal, and Kangana Ranaut as Kaya, a mutant with shape-shifting powers.

The film blends superhero action with science fiction and emotional storytelling, drawing inspiration from both Indian mythology and Western superhero cinema.

🏙️ Setting and Background

The movie is set in modern-day India, primarily in Mumbai, where Krishna lives a double life — as an ordinary man working odd jobs during the day, and as Krrish, a masked hero who saves lives and protects the city. His father, Rohit, is a brilliant scientist who once received alien powers in Koi… Mil Gaya and is now using his intellect to help society.

While the Mehra family enjoys a peaceful life on the surface, a dark force is rising elsewhere — the genetically mutated villain Kaal, a paralyzed man with a genius-level mind who commands an army of maanvars (mutant humans fused with animals). He’s looking for a cure for his disability and the source of his own mysterious powers.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Main Characters

Krishna Mehra / Krrish
A noble and powerful superhero who wants to live a simple life but is constantly pulled toward saving others. His power comes from his father Rohit’s connection with extraterrestrial energy.

Rohit Mehra
Krishna’s father, a genius scientist who has enhanced abilities due to exposure to alien contact. He continues to work on futuristic technologies and medical research.

Priya Mehra
Krishna’s wife, a journalist who supports her husband and his secret identity.

Kaal
A telekinetic supervillain who was born with extraordinary powers but remains paralyzed from the neck down. He creates mutants by experimenting on DNA. His true origin is tied to the same alien legacy that empowers Rohit and Krishna.

Kaya
A mutant created by Kaal who can change her appearance into anyone. She’s loyal to Kaal but gradually begins to question him as she learns more about Krishna.

🚀 The Storyline in Detail

Krrish is now a symbol of hope and courage in Mumbai. By day, Krishna struggles to hold down jobs due to his secret identity constantly pulling him away to save lives. By night, he’s the masked superhero rescuing civilians and fighting crime. Rohit continues scientific research using the alien technology he encountered years ago.

Elsewhere, Kaal, a brilliant but sinister man confined to a wheelchair, seeks a way to walk again and uncover the full potential of his powers. He uses his intelligence to create maanvars — hybrid mutants with animal-like traits. Kaya is one of them. Kaal’s biological experiments help him spread a deadly virus across parts of India, testing its effects while also developing an antidote only he can control.

When a mysterious virus hits Mumbai, Rohit uses his brilliance to create an antidote that saves hundreds. This alerts Kaal, who realizes the antidote came from Rohit. He sends Kaya to Mumbai in disguise to infiltrate the Mehra family and find out their secret.

Kaya takes on Priya’s appearance and creates misunderstandings in Krishna’s life. However, during her time with the family, she experiences genuine love and kindness, leading to inner conflict.

Kaal eventually reveals his true plan — he wants to dominate the world by spreading a virus that only he can cure. When he discovers that Krishna’s and Rohit’s powers come from the same alien DNA he possesses, he kills Rohit in a brutal showdown and kidnaps Priya.

Krrish is devastated but rises again with Kaya’s help, who finally turns against Kaal. In the final confrontation, Krrish battles the supercharged Kaal, who has absorbed Rohit’s energy and can now move freely. The fight is intense and dramatic, involving massive destruction and emotional stakes.

Krrish finally defeats Kaal by outsmarting him, channeling his father’s scientific knowledge and his own superhuman strength. Priya is rescued, and the city is saved.

In the end, Rohit’s spirit and legacy live on through Krishna and the hope Krrish inspires.

💡 Themes and Symbolism

Legacy and family
The bond between Krishna and his father Rohit is central. Krrish’s powers are inherited, but it’s the love and values taught by Rohit that define his heroism.

Science versus Morality
Kaal uses science for control and power, while Rohit uses it to save lives. The movie shows both the danger and potential of scientific discovery.

Duality and Identity
Krishna struggles to balance his normal life with his duty as Krrish. Kaya also struggles with her identity, eventually rejecting her creator.

Hope and sacrifice
The film emphasizes that true strength lies in hope, compassion, and the willingness to sacrifice for others. Rohit sacrifices himself so Krishna can succeed.

🎭 Film Style and Visuals

The movie combines visual effects with emotional storytelling. From futuristic laboratories to large-scale action sequences, the visuals aim for grandeur. The maanvars, especially Kaya and others with animal traits, are uniquely styled with an Indian aesthetic. Action scenes blend hand-to-hand combat, slow motion, and CGI to amplify the superhero element.

🎞️ Reception and Legacy

Krrish 3 was a commercial success and became one of the highest-grossing Indian films at the time. It was praised for its ambition, music, emotional depth, and Hrithik Roshan’s performance. The film established Krrish as India’s most iconic homegrown superhero and left room for a potential sequel (Krrish 4 has been teased by the creators).