Kurukshetra Part 2 Review: Netflix’s Mahabharata Epic Brings the Brutal Weight of War to Life

The remaining nine episodes of Kurukshetra Part 2 are now streaming on Netflix. Based on the timeless epic Mahabharata, this animated saga takes us through the 18 days of the Kurukshetra war, the battle that forever changed the course of Indian mythology. Every episode carries the name of a crucial warrior, Kunti, Karna, Bheem, Krishn, and others, each adding a new shade to this vast canvas of dharma, destiny, and destruction.

Ujaan Ganguly wrote and directed the series, which was created by Anu Sikka. The title track for the show was written by Gulzar. The voice cast includes Sahil Vaid as Lord Krishn, Vinod Sharma as Sanjay, Saumya Daan as Arjun, Annamaya Verma as Yudhishthir, Manoj Pandey as Bheem, Ankit Goswami and Feroze Khan as Nakul and Sahdev, Neha Gargava as Kunti, Neshma Chemburkar as Draupadi, Pawan Kalra as Duryodhan, and Sanchit Wartak as Dushasan.

Kurukshetra Part 2 Review: Discussion

Part 2 opens with Kripacharya, and the story leads forward through a non-linear narrative that peels back the layers of the past. What unfolds isn’t just the story of a war but of the choices, wounds, and beliefs that led to it. Every warrior, every spectator, carries their truth, their burden of righteousness and revenge. While Part 1 was soaked in grand, action-heavy war sequences, Part 2 steps deeper into the zone of introspection. Here, the focus shifts from swords and strategies to soul and spirit, to lessons that echo far beyond the battlefield. Themes of karma, dharma, sacrifice, and consequence form the core of this part, turning every frame into a moral reflection rather than a mere spectacle.

The nine episodes immerse you in the raw intensity and emotion of the battlefield. As more lives are lost and bloodshed deepens, an unsettling tension takes over; not just for who will survive, but for what it all means. The war between dharma and adharma has rarely felt this personal, this human.

Unlike the first part, which focused more on the fights, these episodes grip you through their storytelling. It is a poignant narrative filled with emotional weight, hard-earned lessons, and a conclusion that hits straight at the soul. From Draupadi finally finding her voice and justice to Karna’s profound arc to the haunting curse of Ashwatthama,, every chapter finds its rightful place in the grand scheme. The series doesn’t just retell the Mahabharata; it makes you feel it.

 

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The animation (by Hi-Tech Animation) continues to be stellar, and Harshal Panday’s background score lifts every moment: haunting, aching, and profoundly stirring. The music doesn’t just accompany the scenes; it becomes the echo of every warrior’s fate.

Kurukshetra Part 2 Review: Final Thoughts

In the end, Kurukshetra Part 2 isn’t just about the war that ended reigns; it’s about the war within each soul. It explores the decisions made out of duty, love, vengeance, and faith. It serves as a reminder that even the greatest epics are essentially tales of human hearts torn between righteousness and immorality. This finale doesn’t just conclude a battle. It leaves you with silence… the kind that lingers long after the cries of war have stopped.