Filmmaker Brady Corbet’s period drama The Brutalist, starring Oscar winner Adrien Brody, will be released in Indian theatres on February 28, as announced by Universal Pictures on Friday. The film has earned 10 Oscar nominations at the 2025 Academy Awards and was originally set to release in India on January 24, but the date has now changed. Universal Pictures India confirmed that the film will debut on February 28, 2025.
The Brutalist tells the story of László Toth, portrayed by Brody, a Hungarian Jewish architect and his wife Erzsebet, played by Felicity Jones, who flee post-World War II Europe to start anew in America. Their lives take a dramatic turn when they encounter Harrison Lee Van Buren, a mysterious and wealthy client, portrayed by Guy Pearce. Corbet, known for directing The Childhood of a Leader and Vox Lux, has shared his long-standing interest in period dramas, stating, “I’ve always been intrigued by this time period, especially how post-war psychology influenced post-war architecture.”
In addition, he explained, “The Brutalist is a historical film, with characters shaped by their circumstances. It explores the immigrant experience in America and how the American Dream ultimately fails Laszlo and Erzsebet Toth.” The film garnered significant recognition at the Golden Globes last month, winning three awards, including Best Drama Film, Best Director for Corbet, and Best Actor for Brody.
At the 97th Academy Awards, it earned 10 nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress for Jones, and Best Supporting Actor for Pearce. The Brutalist had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival last September, where it received widespread praise, and Brady Corbet was awarded the Silver Lion for Best Director for his remarkable work on the film. The cast also includes Joe Alwyn, Raffey Cassidy, Stacy Martin, Emma Laird, Isaach De Bankole, and Alessandro Nivola.
