The Odyssey: Opens big in Hyderabad, wins early praise

Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated epic “The Odyssey” has opened to an excellent response worldwide, with Hyderabad emerging as one of its strongest markets in India.

The film began screening as early as 8 AM in Hyderabad, drawing packed houses across multiplexes. Among Indian cities, Hyderabad is witnessing exceptional buzz, with both the English and Telugu versions recording impressive occupancy.

Based on Homer’s classic epic, Matt Damon stars as Odysseus, the legendary Greek king on his perilous 10-year journey home after the Trojan War. The film also features Anne Hathaway as Penelope, Tom Holland as Telemachus, along with Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, and Zendaya in key roles.

Shot entirely on IMAX film across multiple international locations, the nearly three-hour epic has received widespread acclaim from critics and audiences alike. It currently holds an impressive 96% score on Rotten Tomatoes, with praise directed at Nolan’s grand-scale storytelling, Ludwig Göransson’s powerful background score, breathtaking practical effects, and spectacular battle sequences.

While a few viewers have pointed out that parts of the narrative feel dense and occasionally slow-paced, the overall response has been overwhelmingly positive, making The Odyssey one of Christopher Nolan’s best-reviewed films in recent years.