Reviews of the Hindi-dubbed version are generally positive, noting that the dubbing is high-quality and "perfect" for the film's intense tone.
The story follows Prince Amleth (played by a physically transformed Alexander Skarsgård). As a young boy, Amleth witnesses the cold-blooded murder of his father, King Aurvandill War-Raven (Ethan Hawke), at the hands of his uncle, Fjölnir (Claes Bang). Fjölnir seizes the kingdom and Amleth’s mother, Queen Gudrún (Nicole Kidman).