Om Raut's latest film Adipurush has been in news ever since the film unveiled the first look of the film. Based on Ramayan, the film stars Prabhas as Ram, Kriti Sanon as Sita, Sunny Singh as Lakshman and Saif Ali Khan as Ravaan. The film has been marred by multiple controversies due to its depiction of the famous Indian epic and its casting. The film presents Raavan in a new avatar and is a VFX heavy film. Is it worth your time? Watch Critically Speaking to find out!

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<p>Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor is currently in Greece enjoying a holiday with his wife Mira Rajput, who has posted several stories on Instagram, giving a sneak peek into her dreamy vacation. The couple was spotted at Mumbai international airport on Monday. Seems like the actor took some time off work and is now enjoying some family time. Mira posted a selfie with Shahid on Wednesday. Apart from that, she also uploaded several stories from Greece.</p>

<h2><strong>Mira’s Instagram</strong></h2>

<p>Shahid Kapoor’s wife Mira uploaded a post on Instagram, where she was seen standing near a beach wearing white palazzo pants paired with a floral backless top. She paired her look with a round hat and sunglasses. The caption read, “Postcard from Greece.”</p>

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<p>Apart from this post, she has also posted several stories. The first one is a breathtaking view of Greece. Mira wrote, “Favorite Place in the World,” with the first story. In her second story, the 28-year-old posted a picture of a coffee glass. And then came the third one which is being talked about. Mira’s third story is a mirror selfie with Shahid. The actor is wearing a grey T-shirt and shorts, while Mira is wearing a white co-ord-set.&nbsp;</p>
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<h2><strong>On the work front</strong></h2>

<p>Shahid Kapoor was last seen in Netflix’s <em>Bloody Daddy</em>, an action-crime-drama that deals with a messed up, tenacious man who faces off against cops and crime lords to save the one relationship that matters to him. The movie features Amy Aela and Diana Penty in pivotal roles. The movie is directed by Ali Abbas Zafar and Kapoor won praise for his acting in the film.</p>

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<p>He will next be seen opposite Adipurush actor Kriti Sanon. The untitled film is an impossible love story and is written and directed by Amit Joshi and Aradhana Sah. Shahid and Kriti will share screen space for the first time. The actors have wrapped the movie but the release date has not been decided yet.</p>


Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor is currently in Greece enjoying a holiday with his wife Mira Rajput, who has posted several stories on Instagram, giving a sneak peek into her dreamy vacation.

Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor is currently in Greece enjoying a holiday with his wife Mira Rajput, who has posted several stories on Instagram, giving a sneak peek into her dreamy vacation. The couple was spotted at Mumbai international airport on Monday. Seems like the actor took some time off work and is now enjoying some family time. Mira posted a selfie with Shahid on Wednesday. Apart from that, she also uploaded several stories from Greece. Mira’s Instagram Shahid Kapoor’s wife Mira uploaded a post on Instagram, where she was seen standing near a beach wearing white palazzo pants paired with a floral backless top. She paired her look with a round hat and sunglasses. The caption read, “Postcard from Greece.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mira Rajput Kapoor (@mira.kapoor) × Also read: Sonam Kapoor invited for UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s reception to mark UK-India week Apart from this post, she has also posted several stories. The first one is a breathtaking view of Greece. Mira wrote, “Favorite Place in the World,” with the first story. In her second story, the 28-year-old posted a picture of a coffee glass. And then came the third one which is being talked about. Mira’s third story is a mirror selfie with Shahid. The actor is wearing a grey T-shirt and shorts, while Mira is wearing a white co-ord-set. On the work front Shahid Kapoor was last seen in Netflix’s Bloody Daddy, an action-crime-drama that deals with a messed up, tenacious man who faces off against cops and crime lords to save the one relationship that matters to him. The movie features Amy Aela and Diana Penty in pivotal roles. The movie is directed by Ali Abbas Zafar and Kapoor won praise for his acting in the film. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shahid Kapoor (@shahidkapoor) × Also read: Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani: Tum Kya Mile is the love ballad of the season He will next be seen opposite Adipurush actor Kriti Sanon. The untitled film is an impossible love story and is written and directed by Amit Joshi and Aradhana Sah. Shahid and Kriti will share screen space for the first time. The actors have wrapped the movie but the release date has not been decided yet.

Shahid Kapoor shares pic from Mira Rajput's favourite place in world

<p><em>Adipurush</em>, directed by Om Raut, has generated a firestorm of controversy and public outrage. It is an adaptation of the epic Ramayana and features <em>Baahubali</em> star Prabhas in the role of Rama and Kriti Sanon in the role of Sita, respectively. Saif Ali Khan essays the role of demon king Ravana. Also starring Sunny Singh, Devdatta Nage, Vatsal Sheth, Sonal Chauhan, and others, it was shot simultaneously in Hindi and Telugu to maximise its chances at the box office. Despite a humongous budget, the collections have been tepid and the studio will most likely lose money. And it does not look like word-of-mouth will be of any help. The dialogues, visual effects, and costumes have ignited a lot of criticism, with fans calling some of the lines indecent and objectionable.</p>

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<p>In an exclusive interview, actor Aashiesh Sharrma, who portrayed Rama on the small screen in<em> Siya Ke Ram</em> series, shared his thoughts on <em>Adipurusha</em>, expressing disappointment regarding the film. Here are some edited excerpts.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Q. What are your thoughts on <em>Adipurush </em>and its portrayal of Rama? What specifically did you find disappointing or objectionable?</strong></h2>

<p>Where do I start? I was really excited initially because I thought our cinema is waking up to our scriptures. We've been so ignorant of our own scriptures for a long time. And finally, it seemed we are waking up. You go in with that kind of expectation, and then you see something like that and then it really disappoints from an audience point of view. And also from an actor's and an artists'&nbsp;point of view, it is even more disappointing. The film lacks intent and research. It is a lazy attempt at making Ramayana and it's like you've made it out of WhatsApp forwards. You're trying to play to the gallery and it shows in the content. It's like just trying to cash in on to the Hindu wave in the nation right now.&nbsp;</p>

<p>If one sets out to make something like this in India, it comes with a huge responsibility — not as a maker, but as a conscious citizen. Because cinema and literature are two mediums that educate a generation, even the subsequent 10 generations. And if you're claiming that we are making it for Gen Z, then the responsibility is even bigger. You cannot distort history and facts. You have to be very, very authentic and honest in your depiction so that they can watch and learn from it. If you are distorting our history then it becomes a cultural crime for me.</p>

<h2><strong>Q. As somebody who has played Rama, what qualities do you believe are essential to capture the essence of the character?</strong></h2>

<p>The basic things are humility and honesty. All that [Ram's qualities] are mentioned in popular fiction too, that he was truthful and genuine. So if you are not clear there, it becomes very difficult to portray Rama. What we used to do to play Rama, we did not impose our thoughts on Ram. We need to understand Rama's perspective to portray him. 'What would Ram say? What would Ram do?' They [<em>Adipurush </em>makers] are trying to portray what <em>they&nbsp;</em>think about Ram. Nobody's interested in that. People want to know what Ram thinks. There is no emotion in the film. You do not connect to anything.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Q. Do you think this is the case of focussing too much on visual spectacle at the expense of storytelling?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>I think our filmmakers are suffering from an inferiority complex. We have a colonised mindset. We feel shame in depicting our culture, our society the way it is and the way it has been. Rather than taking pride in it, we try to ape the Western style of filmmaking. I understand they are much more advanced in technology. So take the technology, use the resources, but tell an Indian story! Do not tell a Westernised version of an Indian story Very few of our filmmakers have a truly India-rooted outlook towards our own culture and society. We do not make such brains right now. So it's really difficult to see authentic stuff right now.</p>

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<h2><strong>Q. How important is it to you that adaptations and portrayals of mythological epics stay true to the source material?</strong></h2>

<p>There cannot be a retelling of things, there can only be inspired versions of them. Now, our scriptures, our epics... they are written in a way that they will inspire 10,000 things in you. That is the beauty of them. When we read them my interpretation will be different from yours. They force you to find yourself. I tell you what, every depiction of a hero or heroin, or a villain ever in Indian cinema is inspired by either Ramayana or Mahabharata. They all have emerged from these stories. We look to our heroes for the same qualities that Ram or Krishna had.&nbsp;</p>

<p>So you make whatever you want to make! Who's stopping you? But when we have set out to make a depiction of an epic, it has to be true to the events described, history, and context. If I am making Ramayana, I have to get things right. If I do not do that, I am rewriting history and nobody has given me the right. We are not Tulsidas or Valmiki to recreate Ramayana. That is where the line should be drawn.</p>

<h2><strong>Q. Do you think there are any positive aspects of <em>Adipurush </em>that should be acknowledged despite all the criticism?</strong></h2>

<p>I think two things one is the sheer imagination of the fact that how the battle would have gone. There are things to see in those scenes. Then Saif's acting, his screen presence. He has done work on himself and it reflects on screen. He's brought some nuances here and there and he really captures the screen.</p>

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Adipurush, directed by Om Raut, has generated a firestorm of controversy and public outrage. It is an adaptation of the epic Ramayana and features Baahubali star Prabhas in the role of Rama and Kriti Sanon in the role of Sita, respectively.

Adipurush, directed by Om Raut, has generated a firestorm of controversy and public outrage. It is an adaptation of the epic Ramayana and features Baahubali star Prabhas in the role of Rama and Kriti Sanon in the role of Sita, respectively. Saif Ali Khan essays the role of demon king Ravana. Also starring Sunny Singh, Devdatta Nage, Vatsal Sheth, Sonal Chauhan, and others, it was shot simultaneously in Hindi and Telugu to maximise its chances at the box office. Despite a humongous budget, the collections have been tepid and the studio will most likely lose money. And it does not look like word-of-mouth will be of any help. The dialogues, visual effects, and costumes have ignited a lot of criticism, with fans calling some of the lines indecent and objectionable. Also Read: Adipurush review: Ramayana gets a VFX makeover In an exclusive interview, actor Aashiesh Sharrma, who portrayed Rama on the small screen in Siya Ke Ram series, shared his thoughts on Adipurusha, expressing disappointment regarding the film. Here are some edited excerpts. Q. What are your thoughts on Adipurush and its portrayal of Rama? What specifically did you find disappointing or objectionable? Where do I start? I was really excited initially because I thought our cinema is waking up to our scriptures. We've been so ignorant of our own scriptures for a long time. And finally, it seemed we are waking up. You go in with that kind of expectation, and then you see something like that and then it really disappoints from an audience point of view. And also from an actor's and an artists' point of view, it is even more disappointing. The film lacks intent and research. It is a lazy attempt at making Ramayana and it's like you've made it out of WhatsApp forwards. You're trying to play to the gallery and it shows in the content. It's like just trying to cash in on to the Hindu wave in the nation right now. If one sets out to make something like this in India, it comes with a huge responsibility — not as a maker, but as a conscious citizen. Because cinema and literature are two mediums that educate a generation, even the subsequent 10 generations. And if you're claiming that we are making it for Gen Z, then the responsibility is even bigger. You cannot distort history and facts. You have to be very, very authentic and honest in your depiction so that they can watch and learn from it. If you are distorting our history then it becomes a cultural crime for me. Q. As somebody who has played Rama, what qualities do you believe are essential to capture the essence of the character? The basic things are humility and honesty. All that [Ram's qualities] are mentioned in popular fiction too, that he was truthful and genuine. So if you are not clear there, it becomes very difficult to portray Rama. What we used to do to play Rama, we did not impose our thoughts on Ram. We need to understand Rama's perspective to portray him. 'What would Ram say? What would Ram do?' They [Adipurush makers] are trying to portray what they think about Ram. Nobody's interested in that. People want to know what Ram thinks. There is no emotion in the film. You do not connect to anything. Q. Do you think this is the case of focussing too much on visual spectacle at the expense of storytelling? I think our filmmakers are suffering from an inferiority complex. We have a colonised mindset. We feel shame in depicting our culture, our society the way it is and the way it has been. Rather than taking pride in it, we try to ape the Western style of filmmaking. I understand they are much more advanced in technology. So take the technology, use the resources, but tell an Indian story! Do not tell a Westernised version of an Indian story Very few of our filmmakers have a truly India-rooted outlook towards our own culture and society. We do not make such brains right now. So it's really difficult to see authentic stuff right now. Q. How important is it to you that adaptations and portrayals of mythological epics stay true to the source material? There cannot be a retelling of things, there can only be inspired versions of them. Now, our scriptures, our epics... they are written in a way that they will inspire 10,000 things in you. That is the beauty of them. When we read them my interpretation will be different from yours. They force you to find yourself. I tell you what, every depiction of a hero or heroin, or a villain ever in Indian cinema is inspired by either Ramayana or Mahabharata. They all have emerged from these stories. We look to our heroes for the same qualities that Ram or Krishna had. So you make whatever you want to make! Who's stopping you? But when we have set out to make a depiction of an epic, it has to be true to the events described, history, and context. If I am making Ramayana, I have to get things right. If I do not do that, I am rewriting history and nobody has given me the right. We are not Tulsidas or Valmiki to recreate Ramayana. That is where the line should be drawn. Q. Do you think there are any positive aspects of Adipurush that should be acknowledged despite all the criticism? I think two things one is the sheer imagination of the fact that how the battle would have gone. There are things to see in those scenes. Then Saif's acting, his screen presence. He has done work on himself and it reflects on screen. He's brought some nuances here and there and he really captures the screen. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Prabhas and&nbsp;Kriti Sanon starrer <em>Adipurush </em>may have had an impressive start at the box office, but a week later, the film is facing a major slump in its collection. The film opened to impressive numbers and earned over Rs 3 billion in the first three days of its release. However, on the seventh day of release, the Prabhas starrer could only manage to earn Rs 55 million across all languages, as per industry tracker Sacnilk.&nbsp;<br />
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The Hindi collection has witnessed a drop on the sixth day of its release and the film has so far earned over Rs 2 billion at the domestic box office. While the earnings are low, it still is the second-highest grosser of the year in India after Shah Rukh Khan's <em>Pathaan</em> which made over Rs 5 billion just in the domestic market.</p>

<p>As per trade analysts, <em>Adipurush</em>’s net worldwide collection after seven days in theatres stands at Rs 3.7 billion. As per the film's producer T-Series, the film has grossed worldwide over Rs 4 billion in six days of its release. The film was reportedly made on a budget of over Rs 500 crore.</p>

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<p><strong>Why the slump in <em>Adipurush</em> earnings?</strong><br />
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Directed by Om Raut, the film is based on the Hindu epic <em>Ramayan.</em> The film's dialogues were deemed as controversial by many and makers ultimately had to replace a few lines in the film. The ticket prices were also slashed to accommodate more people in theatres but the move has not benefitted the film much. <em>Adipurush</em> has also faced negative publicity on social media which has also affected its performance at the box office.&nbsp;<br />
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Prabhas and Kriti Sanon starrer Adipurush may have had an impressive start at the box office, but a week later, the film is facing a major slump in its collection.

Prabhas and Kriti Sanon starrer Adipurush may have had an impressive start at the box office, but a week later, the film is facing a major slump in its collection. The film opened to impressive numbers and earned over Rs 3 billion in the first three days of its release. However, on the seventh day of release, the Prabhas starrer could only manage to earn Rs 55 million across all languages, as per industry tracker Sacnilk. The Hindi collection has witnessed a drop on the sixth day of its release and the film has so far earned over Rs 2 billion at the domestic box office. While the earnings are low, it still is the second-highest grosser of the year in India after Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan which made over Rs 5 billion just in the domestic market. As per trade analysts, Adipurush’s net worldwide collection after seven days in theatres stands at Rs 3.7 billion. As per the film's producer T-Series, the film has grossed worldwide over Rs 4 billion in six days of its release. The film was reportedly made on a budget of over Rs 500 crore. Why the slump in Adipurush earnings? Directed by Om Raut, the film is based on the Hindu epic Ramayan. The film's dialogues were deemed as controversial by many and makers ultimately had to replace a few lines in the film. The ticket prices were also slashed to accommodate more people in theatres but the move has not benefitted the film much. Adipurush has also faced negative publicity on social media which has also affected its performance at the box office. Adipurush also stars Saif Ali Khan, Sunny Singh, Devdatta Nage in pivotal roles. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Adipurush box office collection: Film witnesses major slump on day 7

<p>On Thursday, a Nepal court lifted the ban on Hindi films that was imposed earlier this week after the release of <em>Adipurush. </em>While filmmaker Om Raut's <em>Adipurush</em> can now be screened in theatres across Nepal, the Kathmandu Mayor has reportedly vowed to stop the film's screening in the country.<br />
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The court has directed authorities across the country to allow the seamless screening of all Hindi films that have been cleared by the censor board, including <em>Adipurush</em>. However, Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah has said he is ready to face punishment but will not let <em>Adipurush</em> screen in theatres across Nepal. He said that the matter has a lot to do with “Nepal’s sovereignty and independence” which he cannot let down.&nbsp;<br />
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Shah particularly has a problem with one of the lines in the film which claims Sita (played by Kriti Sanon) is India's daughter. In the actual <em>Ramayana -</em> on which the film is based - Sita belonged to Nepal.&nbsp;<br />
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Shah shared a Facebook post which reads, “The film's writer said that Nepal was under India, this clearly shows India’s ill intention. To term this as a stunt by the Nepal government and to issue an order by the court in favour of screening the movie means&nbsp;to accept that Nepal was once under India’s rule, and the court and the government are both the slaves of India.”&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Patan High Court judge Dhir Bahadur Chand stated that the screening of films that have permission from the censor board should not be stopped&nbsp;as it’s unethical.&nbsp;</p>

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Bhaskar Dhungana, the President of the Nepal Motion Picture Association, informed the media that they will screen all movies after permission from the censor board. He added, "Now we will screen all movies passed by the censor board.”&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Why were <em>Adipurush</em> and other Hindi films banned in Nepal?</strong><br />
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Three days after <em>Adipurush</em> hit theatres on June 16, the Nepal court banned the film along with other Hindi films. The film was called out for a controversial dialogue. In the film, Sita has been called&nbsp;the daughter of India, while many people believe that Sita was born in Janakpur which is in Southern Nepal and was, hence, also known as Janaki.&nbsp;The film, however, indicated that Janaki was an Indian princess.&nbsp;<br />
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The court lifted the ban after getting permission from the censor board on Thursday.&nbsp;<br />
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<em>Adipurush</em> stars Prabhas as Raghav (Ram), Kriti Sanon as Janaki (Sita), Sunny Singh as Shesh (Lakshman) and Saif Ali Khan as Lankesh (Raavan).<br />
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On Thursday, a Nepal court lifted the ban on Hindi films that was imposed earlier this week after the release of Adipurush. While filmmaker Om Raut's Adipurush can now be screened in theatres across Nepal, the Kathmandu Mayor has reportedly vowed to stop the film's screening in the country.

On Thursday, a Nepal court lifted the ban on Hindi films that was imposed earlier this week after the release of Adipurush. While filmmaker Om Raut's Adipurush can now be screened in theatres across Nepal, the Kathmandu Mayor has reportedly vowed to stop the film's screening in the country. The court has directed authorities across the country to allow the seamless screening of all Hindi films that have been cleared by the censor board, including Adipurush. However, Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah has said he is ready to face punishment but will not let Adipurush screen in theatres across Nepal. He said that the matter has a lot to do with “Nepal’s sovereignty and independence” which he cannot let down. Shah particularly has a problem with one of the lines in the film which claims Sita (played by Kriti Sanon) is India's daughter. In the actual Ramayana - on which the film is based - Sita belonged to Nepal. Shah shared a Facebook post which reads, “The film's writer said that Nepal was under India, this clearly shows India’s ill intention. To term this as a stunt by the Nepal government and to issue an order by the court in favour of screening the movie means to accept that Nepal was once under India’s rule, and the court and the government are both the slaves of India.” Meanwhile, Patan High Court judge Dhir Bahadur Chand stated that the screening of films that have permission from the censor board should not be stopped as it’s unethical. Read: Adipurush review: Ramayana gets a VFX makeover Bhaskar Dhungana, the President of the Nepal Motion Picture Association, informed the media that they will screen all movies after permission from the censor board. He added, "Now we will screen all movies passed by the censor board.” Why were Adipurush and other Hindi films banned in Nepal? Three days after Adipurush hit theatres on June 16, the Nepal court banned the film along with other Hindi films. The film was called out for a controversial dialogue. In the film, Sita has been called the daughter of India, while many people believe that Sita was born in Janakpur which is in Southern Nepal and was, hence, also known as Janaki. The film, however, indicated that Janaki was an Indian princess. The court lifted the ban after getting permission from the censor board on Thursday. Adipurush stars Prabhas as Raghav (Ram), Kriti Sanon as Janaki (Sita), Sunny Singh as Shesh (Lakshman) and Saif Ali Khan as Lankesh (Raavan). WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Nepal court lifts ban on Adipurush but Kathmandu Mayor not in favour of screening it

<p>Even as <em>Adipurush</em> continues to be marred by numerous controversies, the film's leading lady Kriti Sanon is concentrating on the positives. The film has been criticised on numerous accounts- from bad VFX to controversial dialogues. But on Monday night, Sanon took to Instagram to share videos of the audience cheering for the film in theatres.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Kriti Sanon shares audience reaction on Adipurush</strong><br />
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The film, directed by Om Raut, stars Prabhas as Raghava, Kriti plays Janaki and Saif as Lankesh. &nbsp;The film has been receiving mixed responses from everywhere, with most panning the depiction of the various characters.&nbsp;<br />
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Despite, the negative reviews and multiple controversies, people have been cheering for the film. Kriti took to social media and shared videos in which the audience is seen cheering, chanting 'Jai Shri Ram' and singing the song Ram Siya Ram. Along with the videos, Kriti wrote, "Focusing on the cheers and claps! Jai Siya Ram."</p>

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<p>Soon after she shared the post, her fans were seen supporting her. Even her sister Nupur Sanon was seen cheering for her. She wrote, "Proud of you" while Manish Malhotra dropped red heart emojis. A fan wrote, "Don't believe anyone's words, once go to the theatre and see it, then you will feel that such a movie has not been made till date." Another fan wrote, "Respect button for Siya-Ram&gt;&gt;."&nbsp;<br />
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<em>Adipurush</em>, has been banned in Nepal over the film's depiction of Sita who, in the book, belonged to the country. In the film, it is claimed that Sita is the daughter of India.&nbsp;</p>

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Even as Adipurush continues to be marred by numerous controversies, the film's leading lady Kriti Sanon is concentrating on the positives. The film has been criticised on numerous accounts- from bad VFX to controversial dialogues.

Even as Adipurush continues to be marred by numerous controversies, the film's leading lady Kriti Sanon is concentrating on the positives. The film has been criticised on numerous accounts- from bad VFX to controversial dialogues. But on Monday night, Sanon took to Instagram to share videos of the audience cheering for the film in theatres. Kriti Sanon shares audience reaction on Adipurush The film, directed by Om Raut, stars Prabhas as Raghava, Kriti plays Janaki and Saif as Lankesh. The film has been receiving mixed responses from everywhere, with most panning the depiction of the various characters. Despite, the negative reviews and multiple controversies, people have been cheering for the film. Kriti took to social media and shared videos in which the audience is seen cheering, chanting 'Jai Shri Ram' and singing the song Ram Siya Ram. Along with the videos, Kriti wrote, "Focusing on the cheers and claps! Jai Siya Ram." Here, have a look: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kriti (@kritisanon) × Soon after she shared the post, her fans were seen supporting her. Even her sister Nupur Sanon was seen cheering for her. She wrote, "Proud of you" while Manish Malhotra dropped red heart emojis. A fan wrote, "Don't believe anyone's words, once go to the theatre and see it, then you will feel that such a movie has not been made till date." Another fan wrote, "Respect button for Siya-Ram>>." Adipurush, has been banned in Nepal over the film's depiction of Sita who, in the book, belonged to the country. In the film, it is claimed that Sita is the daughter of India.

Kriti Sanon shares audience reaction on Adipurush amid backlash: Focusing on the cheers and claps!

<p>Actor Sunil Lahri, who played Lakshman in Ramanand Sagar's cult TV show <em>Ramayan</em>, has criticised Om Raut's <em>Adipurush </em>which is based on the same epic. The actor recently watched the film and shared his views in a video on Instagram. Lahri raised several questions about the way the character of Raavan - Saif Ali Khan - was depicted in the film. In Valmiki's <em>Ramayan</em>, Raavan is known to abduct Sita in <em>Pushpak Vimaan</em>, while in <em>Adipurush</em>, Khan is shown flying a giant bat.&nbsp;<br />
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Lahri called out the artistic liberties that the makers have taken in the film, changing some very important moments of the epic just for cinematic purposes.&nbsp;<br />
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He called the dialogues of the film poorly written and said that the makers should feel sorry for serving this to the audience and hurting their sentiments.</p>

<p>In the video posted on Monday, Sunil Lahri speaks in Hindi and says, “I had high expectations from <em>Adipurush</em> that I will get to see something different, but it is very disappointing. You can't play with your culture in the name of doing something different, especially those who are our own. The characters are not defined. The audience doesn't find any emotional attachment to the scenes. In fact, the dialogues are also very bekaar (poor)."</p>

<p>Lahri raised several questions about the film. "Can you imagine Hanumanji saying dialogues like ‘tel tere baap ka, kapda tere baap ka’? Or Meghnad will say, ‘abey chal nikal le’? Or Raavan will come on a bat instead of the Pushpak Vimaan? Or Meghnad and Lakshman will fight underwater? I am very sorry but I never expected this from a filmmaker of this calibre.”</p>

<p>Lahri also pointed out that how "Ravan was the king of the most beautiful country. I don't know why they have shown him beating iron. He was the King of Trilok. Why was there a need to bring a fake Sita in the film? If they had told the story in a simple way, things would have been different. All the characters looked confused to me."</p>

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<p>The actor slammed Adipurush director while speaking to a news portal and said, “I thought Om Raut is a sensible director. He had all things available.” He also mentioned that when <em>Ramayan was retelecasted</em>&nbsp;during the lockdown, the viewers connected with it and accepted the look, language and everything else. He also asked, “It looks like the director is very confused. I don't know why he made the film."<br />
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Starring Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, Sunny Singh and Saif Ali Khan- <em>Adipurush</em> released in theatres in 3D on June 16. Within three&nbsp;days of its release, the film has crossed Rs 3 billion ($3,66,23,550) mark at the box office.&nbsp;</p>

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Actor Sunil Lahri, who played Lakshman in Ramanand Sagar's cult TV show Ramayan, has criticised Om Raut's Adipurush which is based on the same epic. The actor recently watched the film and shared his views in a video on Instagram.

Actor Sunil Lahri, who played Lakshman in Ramanand Sagar's cult TV show Ramayan, has criticised Om Raut's Adipurush which is based on the same epic. The actor recently watched the film and shared his views in a video on Instagram. Lahri raised several questions about the way the character of Raavan - Saif Ali Khan - was depicted in the film. In Valmiki's Ramayan, Raavan is known to abduct Sita in Pushpak Vimaan, while in Adipurush, Khan is shown flying a giant bat. Lahri called out the artistic liberties that the makers have taken in the film, changing some very important moments of the epic just for cinematic purposes. He called the dialogues of the film poorly written and said that the makers should feel sorry for serving this to the audience and hurting their sentiments. In the video posted on Monday, Sunil Lahri speaks in Hindi and says, “I had high expectations from Adipurush that I will get to see something different, but it is very disappointing. You can't play with your culture in the name of doing something different, especially those who are our own. The characters are not defined. The audience doesn't find any emotional attachment to the scenes. In fact, the dialogues are also very bekaar (poor)." Lahri raised several questions about the film. "Can you imagine Hanumanji saying dialogues like ‘tel tere baap ka, kapda tere baap ka’? Or Meghnad will say, ‘abey chal nikal le’? Or Raavan will come on a bat instead of the Pushpak Vimaan? Or Meghnad and Lakshman will fight underwater? I am very sorry but I never expected this from a filmmaker of this calibre.” Lahri also pointed out that how "Ravan was the king of the most beautiful country. I don't know why they have shown him beating iron. He was the King of Trilok. Why was there a need to bring a fake Sita in the film? If they had told the story in a simple way, things would have been different. All the characters looked confused to me." The actor slammed Adipurush director while speaking to a news portal and said, “I thought Om Raut is a sensible director. He had all things available.” He also mentioned that when Ramayan was retelecasted during the lockdown, the viewers connected with it and accepted the look, language and everything else. He also asked, “It looks like the director is very confused. I don't know why he made the film." Starring Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, Sunny Singh and Saif Ali Khan- Adipurush released in theatres in 3D on June 16. Within three days of its release, the film has crossed Rs 3 billion ($3,66,23,550) mark at the box office.

Sunil Lahri, star of Ramayan TV show, reviews Adipurush: Why will Raavan come on a bat?

<p>Prabhas, Kriti Sanon starrer Adipurush has been witnessing good business at the box office despite negative reviews and multiple controversies. The film has reportedly performed well within three days of its release- both the Hindi as well as the Telugu version&nbsp;and has earned Rs 3 billion (USD 3,66,27,441 approx) in its opening weekend itself within India.&nbsp;<br />
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Sacnilk reported that Adipurush earned Rs 690 million (USD 84,24,313) net in India on Sunday, the third day of its release. The Sunday numbers witnessed 5% growth than Saturday numbers- which pundits feel was a good rise considering the scale of the film and the numerous controversies around it.&nbsp;<br />
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Reports state that Adipurush’s total domestic net earnings after three days stand at Rs 2 billion (USD 2,73,47,980 approx). The film has crossed the 1 billion mark in both Hindi and Telugu, with the other versions (Malayalam, Kannada, and Tamil)&nbsp;raking in&nbsp;approximately Rs 4 million.&nbsp;<br />
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Overseas too, the film has done well so far, earning around USD 5 million (over Rs 4 million) gross which has totalled the earnings to approximately Rs 3 billion in just the first three days of its release. In fact, Adipurush has surpassed the lifetime earnings of all Indian films released in 2023, except for Pathaan and Ponniyin Selvan 2- which are so far the highest grossers of the year.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>Controversy around Adipurush</strong><br />
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Helmed by Om Raut, Adipurush stars Prabhas, Kriti Sanon and Saif Ali Khan as Ram, Sita and Ravan respectively. The film is based on the Hindu epic Ramayan. Ever since the film's first poster dropped last year, the film has been courting controversies - from its poster to its depiction of Raavan to now post-release of the film, its controversial dialogues.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film has also been banned in Nepal - which is considered the birthplace of Sita.&nbsp;This move came&nbsp;after a specific line in&nbsp;<em>Adipurush,</em>&nbsp;where the prominent <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-kathmandu-mayor-balen-shah-bans-indian-films-amid-row-over-adipurush-dialogues-605821">mythological character Sita</a>&nbsp;referred to as the 'daughter of India', stirred controversy in the region.<br />
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Owing to the severe backlash, the makers have now decided to rewrite some of the controversial dialogues in the film.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The film received mostly negative reviews with most calling it a VFX-fest. Shomini Sen of WION wrote, "Since it has so much VFX, I did feel it limited the scope of performance for the actors."<br />
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"Experimenting with the characters of Ram and Sita is risky in today's time. After all, they are considered sacred in India and given godly status. And so Raut takes copious amounts of artistic liberty to reinvent the character of Raavan. The result is GOT's Khal Drogo-meets-Bhansali's Khilji-esque Raavan. With the help of CGI, which helps Khan appear double his size, Lankesh sports a grunge look with a spike hairdo and blue eyes," Sen wrote further. Read the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-adipurush-review-ramayana-gets-a-vfx-makeover-605175#:~:text=Adipurush%20review%3A%20Om%20Raut%20sticks,look%20came%20out%20in%202022.">full review here</a><br />
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Prabhas, Kriti Sanon starrer Adipurush has been witnessing good business at the box office despite negative reviews and multiple controversies. The film has reportedly performed well within three days of its release- both the Hindi as well as the Telugu version and has earned Rs 3 billion (USD 3,66,27,441 approx) in its opening weekend itself within India.

Prabhas, Kriti Sanon starrer Adipurush has been witnessing good business at the box office despite negative reviews and multiple controversies. The film has reportedly performed well within three days of its release- both the Hindi as well as the Telugu version and has earned Rs 3 billion (USD 3,66,27,441 approx) in its opening weekend itself within India. Sacnilk reported that Adipurush earned Rs 690 million (USD 84,24,313) net in India on Sunday, the third day of its release. The Sunday numbers witnessed 5% growth than Saturday numbers- which pundits feel was a good rise considering the scale of the film and the numerous controversies around it. Reports state that Adipurush’s total domestic net earnings after three days stand at Rs 2 billion (USD 2,73,47,980 approx). The film has crossed the 1 billion mark in both Hindi and Telugu, with the other versions (Malayalam, Kannada, and Tamil) raking in approximately Rs 4 million. Overseas too, the film has done well so far, earning around USD 5 million (over Rs 4 million) gross which has totalled the earnings to approximately Rs 3 billion in just the first three days of its release. In fact, Adipurush has surpassed the lifetime earnings of all Indian films released in 2023, except for Pathaan and Ponniyin Selvan 2- which are so far the highest grossers of the year. Controversy around Adipurush Helmed by Om Raut, Adipurush stars Prabhas, Kriti Sanon and Saif Ali Khan as Ram, Sita and Ravan respectively. The film is based on the Hindu epic Ramayan. Ever since the film's first poster dropped last year, the film has been courting controversies - from its poster to its depiction of Raavan to now post-release of the film, its controversial dialogues. The film has also been banned in Nepal - which is considered the birthplace of Sita. This move came after a specific line in Adipurush, where the prominent mythological character Sita referred to as the 'daughter of India', stirred controversy in the region. Owing to the severe backlash, the makers have now decided to rewrite some of the controversial dialogues in the film. The film received mostly negative reviews with most calling it a VFX-fest. Shomini Sen of WION wrote, "Since it has so much VFX, I did feel it limited the scope of performance for the actors." "Experimenting with the characters of Ram and Sita is risky in today's time. After all, they are considered sacred in India and given godly status. And so Raut takes copious amounts of artistic liberty to reinvent the character of Raavan. The result is GOT's Khal Drogo-meets-Bhansali's Khilji-esque Raavan. With the help of CGI, which helps Khan appear double his size, Lankesh sports a grunge look with a spike hairdo and blue eyes," Sen wrote further. Read the full review here

Adipurush earns over Rs 3 billion in three days of its release despite negative reviews and controversies

<p>Filmmaker Om Raut's highly anticipated <em>Adipurush</em> has been in the news ever since the film's first look came out in 2022. There have been debates, discussions and controversies around the film's casting and implementation of the epic on the big screen. <em>Adipurush</em> is based on Valmiki's Ramayan, an epic that almost all Indians have grown up reading, watching, or listening to. This is why it becomes difficult to adapt such a well-known story (and exhaustive) into a three-hour film. Does it do justice? Read on to find out.</p>

<p>The story is a known one and Raut, who also serves as the writer of the film, starts off the film where Raghav (Prabhas), Janaki (Kriti Sanon), and Shesh (Sunny Singh) are living in exile. The story also has Lankesh (Saif Ali Khan) who abducts Janaki after his sister Surpanakha faces insult at the hands of Shesh and Raghav. How Raghav and Shesh along with loyal aide Bajrang (Devdatta Nage) and an army of monkeys to wage a war against Lankesh to bring back Janaki forms the rest of the story.</p>

<p>If you set aside the fact that the story is a well-known one and one that you have seen being adapted on screen before, Raut's <em>Adipurush</em> delivers a visual extravaganza. Especially the introduction scene of Lankesh and Raghav. Some may find the depiction of Raavan, aka Lankesh, outlandish, but Raut's interpretation of the antagonist seems interesting.</p>

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<p>Experimenting with the characters of Ram and Sita is risky in today's time. After all, they are considered sacred in India and given godly status. And so Raut takes copious amounts of artistic liberty to reinvent the character of Raavan. The result is GOT's Khal Drogo-meets-Bhansali's Khilji-esque Raavan. With the help of CGI, which helps Khan appear double his size, Lankesh sports a grunge look with a spike hairdo and blue eyes. He is always dressed in black leather and sports a menacing look on his face. His choice of transport is a creature who is a cross between a dragon and Pterodactyl. In fact, Raut borrows heavily from pop culture.</p>

<p>In Prabhas' intro scene, he fights skeletal-faced flying creatures which remind you of dementors from <em>Harry Potter. Adipurush</em> carries plenty of references from&nbsp;<em>Game of Thrones,</em> <em>Harry Potter,</em> and even <em>The Flash.</em></p>

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<p>Despite a very CGI-enabled premise, the first half is a stretch and you are impatient to move to the actual battle scene. It serves well in the second half and is implemented in an elaborate manner and that's when Adipurush really shines and becomes a visual spectacle.</p>

<p><strong>The makers also play to the gallery. You know that some of the lines have been written to draw in cheers and claps in the film theatres. Some of the dialogues include-&nbsp;"<em>Jo hamari behno ko hath lagayenge, unki lanka laga denge”</em> (We will burn down homes if you trouble our sisters)," "<em>Kapda tere baap ka, tel tere baap ka, jalegi bhi tere baap ki,</em>"(will burn down father's kingdom and ego)&nbsp;"<em>Tu Jaanta hai mera baap kaun hai? (You know who's my father?)</em>"&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Since it has so much VFX,&nbsp;I did feel it limited the scope of performance for the actors. Prabhas looks his part&nbsp;and has limited dialogues, but looms large throughout the film. Similarly, Sanon looks stunning as Sita yet hardly has much scope to act considering her limited screen time and dialogues. Sunny Singh as Laxman has his moments and so does Devdatta Nage as Bajrang.</p>

<p>Vatsal Seth as Indrajit shows spark in his role but the film easily has Saif Ali Khan stealing the show with his evil act as Lankesh. His character is the most fleshed out and Khan doesn't disappoint with his interpretation.</p>

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<p>For purists, <em>Adipurush</em> may appear too experimental as it interprets a few crucial moments of Ramayana in a new way. But if you look at it as a stand-alone film, it tells a story about good vs evil effectively mostly.</p>

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<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo">It isn't the best film in terms of VFX but serves an audience that perhaps has never watched the Ramanand Sagar version on TV. Let's just say it revises and refreshes your basic knowledge of the epic, and gives you a grunge-looking Raavan.</div>

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Filmmaker Om Raut's highly anticipated Adipurush has been in the news ever since the film's first look came out in 2022. There have been debates, discussions and controversies around the film's casting and implementation of the epic on the big screen.

Filmmaker Om Raut's highly anticipated Adipurush has been in the news ever since the film's first look came out in 2022. There have been debates, discussions and controversies around the film's casting and implementation of the epic on the big screen. Adipurush is based on Valmiki's Ramayan, an epic that almost all Indians have grown up reading, watching, or listening to. This is why it becomes difficult to adapt such a well-known story (and exhaustive) into a three-hour film. Does it do justice? Read on to find out. The story is a known one and Raut, who also serves as the writer of the film, starts off the film where Raghav (Prabhas), Janaki (Kriti Sanon), and Shesh (Sunny Singh) are living in exile. The story also has Lankesh (Saif Ali Khan) who abducts Janaki after his sister Surpanakha faces insult at the hands of Shesh and Raghav. How Raghav and Shesh along with loyal aide Bajrang (Devdatta Nage) and an army of monkeys to wage a war against Lankesh to bring back Janaki forms the rest of the story. If you set aside the fact that the story is a well-known one and one that you have seen being adapted on screen before, Raut's Adipurush delivers a visual extravaganza. Especially the introduction scene of Lankesh and Raghav. Some may find the depiction of Raavan, aka Lankesh, outlandish, but Raut's interpretation of the antagonist seems interesting. Experimenting with the characters of Ram and Sita is risky in today's time. After all, they are considered sacred in India and given godly status. And so Raut takes copious amounts of artistic liberty to reinvent the character of Raavan. The result is GOT's Khal Drogo-meets-Bhansali's Khilji-esque Raavan. With the help of CGI, which helps Khan appear double his size, Lankesh sports a grunge look with a spike hairdo and blue eyes. He is always dressed in black leather and sports a menacing look on his face. His choice of transport is a creature who is a cross between a dragon and Pterodactyl. In fact, Raut borrows heavily from pop culture. In Prabhas' intro scene, he fights skeletal-faced flying creatures which remind you of dementors from Harry Potter. Adipurush carries plenty of references from Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, and even The Flash. Despite a very CGI-enabled premise, the first half is a stretch and you are impatient to move to the actual battle scene. It serves well in the second half and is implemented in an elaborate manner and that's when Adipurush really shines and becomes a visual spectacle. The makers also play to the gallery. You know that some of the lines have been written to draw in cheers and claps in the film theatres. Some of the dialogues include- "Jo hamari behno ko hath lagayenge, unki lanka laga denge” (We will burn down homes if you trouble our sisters)," "Kapda tere baap ka, tel tere baap ka, jalegi bhi tere baap ki,"(will burn down father's kingdom and ego) "Tu Jaanta hai mera baap kaun hai? (You know who's my father?)" Since it has so much VFX, I did feel it limited the scope of performance for the actors. Prabhas looks his part and has limited dialogues, but looms large throughout the film. Similarly, Sanon looks stunning as Sita yet hardly has much scope to act considering her limited screen time and dialogues. Sunny Singh as Laxman has his moments and so does Devdatta Nage as Bajrang. Vatsal Seth as Indrajit shows spark in his role but the film easily has Saif Ali Khan stealing the show with his evil act as Lankesh. His character is the most fleshed out and Khan doesn't disappoint with his interpretation. For purists, Adipurush may appear too experimental as it interprets a few crucial moments of Ramayana in a new way. But if you look at it as a stand-alone film, it tells a story about good vs evil effectively mostly. It isn't the best film in terms of VFX but serves an audience that perhaps has never watched the Ramanand Sagar version on TV. Let's just say it revises and refreshes your basic knowledge of the epic, and gives you a grunge-looking Raavan. Should you be watching Adipurush? You sure will, even if this review discourages you to, no? WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Adipurush review: Ramayana gets a VFX makeover

<p>Prabhas and Kriti Sanon starrer Adipurush released this Friday. Kriti Sanon, who portrays the character of Janaki in the film, made an appeal to parents to take their kids to watch the movie. On her official Instagram account, Kriti Sanon shared heartwarming videos of young kids excitedly awaiting the release of Adipurush. Recognising the deep impact of visuals on young minds, the Mimi actress emphasised on the importance of witnessing the retelling of Ramayana through her film. She also expressed her joy on seeing the kids reenact scenes from Adipurush. Kriti Sanon expressed her opinion of the Ramayana, calling it “a very important part of our history, culture &amp; values.”</p>

<h2><strong>What Kriti Sanon said on Adipurush</strong></h2>

<p>In a heartfelt post, Kriti Sanon expressed her joy in allowing today's generation to witness the epic saga unfold before their eyes. She wrote, "Our Visual memory is stronger and stays with us longer. I’m so happy that these lil ones and today’s generation is getting to watch Ramayana on the big screen." &nbsp;The clips she shared showcased children singing songs and re-enacting dialogues from Adipurush, displaying their enthusiasm for Lord Ram and Lord Hanuman.&nbsp;</p>

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<strong>Kriti Sanon's heartfelt message</strong></h2>

<p>Her heartfelt message emphasised the need to preserve and transmit the essence of the Ramayana's teachings. The actress called upon audiences to join her in experiencing Adipurush. She invited parents to bring their children along to witness the iconic saga of Lord Ram and Sita on the grand stage. "Ramayana is a very important part of our history, culture &amp; values and we must pass this to every generation..." the actress wrote.</p>

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About Adipurush&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Made on a budget of around Rs 500 crore, Adipurush also stars Saif Ali Khan, Sunny Singh and Devdatta Nage. The film was released in multiple languages - Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Telugu. Directed by Om Raut, Adipurush faced some criticism on its opening day, particularly regarding its visual effects (VFX) and dialogues.</p>

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<h2>Kriti Sanon’s upcoming projects</h2>

<p>Kriti Sanon is gearing up for the release of The Crew, which also stars Tabu and Kareena Kapoor. She is also set to reunite with her Heropanti co-star Tiger Shroff for Ganapath. The actioner also stars Amitabh Bachchan. Kriti also has Housefull 5 in her kitty.<br />
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Prabhas and Kriti Sanon starrer Adipurush released this Friday. Kriti Sanon, who portrays the character of Janaki in the film, made an appeal to parents to take their kids to watch the movie.

Prabhas and Kriti Sanon starrer Adipurush released this Friday. Kriti Sanon, who portrays the character of Janaki in the film, made an appeal to parents to take their kids to watch the movie. On her official Instagram account, Kriti Sanon shared heartwarming videos of young kids excitedly awaiting the release of Adipurush. Recognising the deep impact of visuals on young minds, the Mimi actress emphasised on the importance of witnessing the retelling of Ramayana through her film. She also expressed her joy on seeing the kids reenact scenes from Adipurush. Kriti Sanon expressed her opinion of the Ramayana, calling it “a very important part of our history, culture & values.” What Kriti Sanon said on Adipurush In a heartfelt post, Kriti Sanon expressed her joy in allowing today's generation to witness the epic saga unfold before their eyes. She wrote, "Our Visual memory is stronger and stays with us longer. I’m so happy that these lil ones and today’s generation is getting to watch Ramayana on the big screen." The clips she shared showcased children singing songs and re-enacting dialogues from Adipurush, displaying their enthusiasm for Lord Ram and Lord Hanuman. Kriti Sanon's heartfelt message Her heartfelt message emphasised the need to preserve and transmit the essence of the Ramayana's teachings. The actress called upon audiences to join her in experiencing Adipurush. She invited parents to bring their children along to witness the iconic saga of Lord Ram and Sita on the grand stage. "Ramayana is a very important part of our history, culture & values and we must pass this to every generation..." the actress wrote. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kriti (@kritisanon) × About Adipurush Made on a budget of around Rs 500 crore, Adipurush also stars Saif Ali Khan, Sunny Singh and Devdatta Nage. The film was released in multiple languages - Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Telugu. Directed by Om Raut, Adipurush faced some criticism on its opening day, particularly regarding its visual effects (VFX) and dialogues. Kriti Sanon’s upcoming projects Kriti Sanon is gearing up for the release of The Crew, which also stars Tabu and Kareena Kapoor. She is also set to reunite with her Heropanti co-star Tiger Shroff for Ganapath. The actioner also stars Amitabh Bachchan. Kriti also has Housefull 5 in her kitty.

Adipursh in theatres:  Kriti Sanon calls it a must-watch for families

The Nepal release of the Indian mythological Epic film Adipurush remains uncertain. The film's release has been stalled amid protests the morning shows of Adipurush have been canceled in Kathmandu. This comes after the city's mayor Balen Shah raised an objection to one dialogue in the film taking to social media. Watch this report to know more.

'Adipurush' sparks new controversy in Nepal

<p>After the upcoming epic action-drama film <em>Adipurush </em>was criticised by Nepalese politician Balen Shah for a statement in the film suggesting Goddess Sita is the "daughter of India", the makers have reportedly removed or modified the dialogue. <em>Adipurush </em>is a cinematic retelling of Valmiki's <em>Ramayana</em>, one of the two major ancient Hindu epics, the other being the <em>Mahabharata</em>. The film&nbsp;stars Prabhas and Kriti Sanon in the lead roles. Shah, who is the 15th mayor of Nepal's capital Kathmandu, had shared on Facebook that unless the slogan "Janki is the daughter of India" in the film Adipurush is considered untrue not only in Nepal but also in India, no Hindi film would be permitted to be screened in the Kathmandu Metropolitan City.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He mentioned that a two-day deadline was provided to rectify the situation and concluded with a tribute to Sita.</p>

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<h2><strong>Where was Sita actually born as per Hindu mythology?</strong></h2>

<p>According to Hindu mythology, Sita is believed to have been born in Janakpur, which is indeed located in present-day Nepal. In the epic Ramayana, Janakpur is depicted as the birthplace of Sita and the kingdom of her father, King Janaka. However, her birthplace has been a subject of debate and interpretation within different cultural and religious contexts. The beliefs can vary among different traditions and interpretations of the Ramayana.</p>

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<h2><strong>What is <em>Adipurush </em>all about?</strong></h2>

<p>Also starring Saif Ali Khan, Sunny Singh and Devdatta Nage, the film is an adaptation of the Ramayana. Due to extensive visual effects, it is one of the most expensive Indian films ever made and was shot simultaneously in Hindi and Telugu languages.&nbsp;<br />
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After the upcoming epic action-drama film Adipurush was criticised by Nepalese politician Balen Shah for a statement in the film suggesting Goddess Sita is the "daughter of India", the makers have reportedly removed or modified the dialogue.

After the upcoming epic action-drama film Adipurush was criticised by Nepalese politician Balen Shah for a statement in the film suggesting Goddess Sita is the "daughter of India", the makers have reportedly removed or modified the dialogue. Adipurush is a cinematic retelling of Valmiki's Ramayana, one of the two major ancient Hindu epics, the other being the Mahabharata. The film stars Prabhas and Kriti Sanon in the lead roles. Shah, who is the 15th mayor of Nepal's capital Kathmandu, had shared on Facebook that unless the slogan "Janki is the daughter of India" in the film Adipurush is considered untrue not only in Nepal but also in India, no Hindi film would be permitted to be screened in the Kathmandu Metropolitan City. He mentioned that a two-day deadline was provided to rectify the situation and concluded with a tribute to Sita. Where was Sita actually born as per Hindu mythology? According to Hindu mythology, Sita is believed to have been born in Janakpur, which is indeed located in present-day Nepal. In the epic Ramayana, Janakpur is depicted as the birthplace of Sita and the kingdom of her father, King Janaka. However, her birthplace has been a subject of debate and interpretation within different cultural and religious contexts. The beliefs can vary among different traditions and interpretations of the Ramayana. What is Adipurush all about? Also starring Saif Ali Khan, Sunny Singh and Devdatta Nage, the film is an adaptation of the Ramayana. Due to extensive visual effects, it is one of the most expensive Indian films ever made and was shot simultaneously in Hindi and Telugu languages. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Sita's birthplace dialogue altered in Adipurush following controversy in Nepal

<p>Controversies around the upcoming film <em>Adipurush</em> refuse to die down. Now, the film's director Om Raut is being criticised for his recent action. Raut sparked controversy on social media after a video of him kissing Kriti Sanon, the lead actress in the film, on her cheek went viral. While the gesture seems harmless, it is the premise that many people have raised objections to.<br />
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In the video, Raut can be seen bidding goodbye to Sanon as the latter leaves the premise of Tirupati temple. The team of <em>Adipurush,</em> including the film's leading man Prabhas launched the film's trailer at Sri Venkateswara University Stadium in Tirupati.&nbsp;Tirupati is a city in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The city is home to the important Hindu shrine of Tirumala Venkateshwara Temple and other historic temples.<br />
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Controversy erupted when Om Raut and Kriti Sanon visited the Lord Venkateswara temple in Tirupati on Wednesday morning. As they were exiting the temple premises, Raut gave Kriti a goodbye kiss on her cheek as she left in her car. The gesture has not gone down well with certain people including Ramesh Naidu Nagothu, the BJP State Secretary in Andhra Pradesh.&nbsp;<br />
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“Is it really necessary to bring your antics to a sacred place? Engage in public displays of affection, like kissing and hugging in front of the Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirumala is deemed disrespectful and unacceptable," tweeted Nagothu but later deleted the tweet.&nbsp;</p>

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There were others who defended Raut and pointed out that there was nothing wrong with the way Raut bid Sanon goodbye.&nbsp;<br />
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"Is it bad to give a kiss to our friend in Tirumala?," asked an internet user.&nbsp; "See nothing wrong with it.. What is so controversial about this? A goodbye kiss on cheek by a dear friend."&nbsp;</p>

<p>One of the internet users wrote, "There is no vulgarity in om rout gesture but of course, if vulgar people would like to see it that way they will, just like you." &nbsp;A netizen wrote, "Your mindset is inappropriate."&nbsp;<br />
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Director Om Raut refrained from commenting on the viral video but wrote on social media about his visit to the temple. “After coming to the temple, I feel extremely amazing. It felt nice. We had a great darshan today morning. Yesterday, we put out the trailer. It’s a mesmerising feeling and I cannot put it into words," Raut wrote.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>Controversies around <em>Adipurush</em></strong><br />
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A cinematic adaptation of the Indian epic Ramayana, <em>Adipurush </em>has been courting controversy ever since the film's first teaser came out last year. Fans had raised objections to the depiction of Raavan in the film- being played by actor Saif Ali Khan. Then earlier this year, an FIR was filed against the makers for the incorrect poster.&nbsp;<br />
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The complaint stated that the religious sentiments of the Hindu society were hurt by the makers as they had inappropriately displayed the characters of the Hindi religious text Ramcharitmanas in the new poster of the film.&nbsp;<br />
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Directed by Om Raut,<em> Adipurush </em>has Prabhas playing the role of &nbsp;Raghav in the film, Kriti Sanon will play Janaki and Sunny Singh as Lakshman. The film also stars Saif Ali Khan as the antagonist, portraying Ravana. <em>Adipurush </em>is reportedly the biggest film in Prabhas’ career. It is a mythological drama that has been made on a reported budget of Rs 500 crore. <em>Adipurush</em> will be releasing&nbsp;in cinemas on June 16, 2023.</p>

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Controversies around the upcoming film Adipurush refuse to die down. Now, the film's director Om Raut is being criticised for his recent action. Raut sparked controversy on social media after a video of him kissing Kriti Sanon, the lead actress in the film, on her cheek went viral.

Controversies around the upcoming film Adipurush refuse to die down. Now, the film's director Om Raut is being criticised for his recent action. Raut sparked controversy on social media after a video of him kissing Kriti Sanon, the lead actress in the film, on her cheek went viral. While the gesture seems harmless, it is the premise that many people have raised objections to. In the video, Raut can be seen bidding goodbye to Sanon as the latter leaves the premise of Tirupati temple. The team of Adipurush, including the film's leading man Prabhas launched the film's trailer at Sri Venkateswara University Stadium in Tirupati. Tirupati is a city in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The city is home to the important Hindu shrine of Tirumala Venkateshwara Temple and other historic temples. Controversy erupted when Om Raut and Kriti Sanon visited the Lord Venkateswara temple in Tirupati on Wednesday morning. As they were exiting the temple premises, Raut gave Kriti a goodbye kiss on her cheek as she left in her car. The gesture has not gone down well with certain people including Ramesh Naidu Nagothu, the BJP State Secretary in Andhra Pradesh. “Is it really necessary to bring your antics to a sacred place? Engage in public displays of affection, like kissing and hugging in front of the Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirumala is deemed disrespectful and unacceptable," tweeted Nagothu but later deleted the tweet. There were others who defended Raut and pointed out that there was nothing wrong with the way Raut bid Sanon goodbye. "Is it bad to give a kiss to our friend in Tirumala?," asked an internet user. "See nothing wrong with it.. What is so controversial about this? A goodbye kiss on cheek by a dear friend." One of the internet users wrote, "There is no vulgarity in om rout gesture but of course, if vulgar people would like to see it that way they will, just like you." A netizen wrote, "Your mindset is inappropriate." Director Om Raut refrained from commenting on the viral video but wrote on social media about his visit to the temple. “After coming to the temple, I feel extremely amazing. It felt nice. We had a great darshan today morning. Yesterday, we put out the trailer. It’s a mesmerising feeling and I cannot put it into words," Raut wrote. Controversies around Adipurush A cinematic adaptation of the Indian epic Ramayana, Adipurush has been courting controversy ever since the film's first teaser came out last year. Fans had raised objections to the depiction of Raavan in the film- being played by actor Saif Ali Khan. Then earlier this year, an FIR was filed against the makers for the incorrect poster. The complaint stated that the religious sentiments of the Hindu society were hurt by the makers as they had inappropriately displayed the characters of the Hindi religious text Ramcharitmanas in the new poster of the film. Directed by Om Raut, Adipurush has Prabhas playing the role of Raghav in the film, Kriti Sanon will play Janaki and Sunny Singh as Lakshman. The film also stars Saif Ali Khan as the antagonist, portraying Ravana. Adipurush is reportedly the biggest film in Prabhas’ career. It is a mythological drama that has been made on a reported budget of Rs 500 crore. Adipurush will be releasing in cinemas on June 16, 2023. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Adipurush director Om Raut sparks controversy as he kisses Kriti Sanon at Tirupati temple

<p>Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon will appear for the first time in an untitled romantic comedy. The makers recently released the impressive first-look poster, which has left fans delighted and they can't wait to see the fresh pairing of Shahid and Kriti Sanon on screen.</p>

<p>In a recent interview, Shahid Kapoor was asked about the film and working with Kriti Sanon in the film, responding to this Shahid said, "It's a high concept kind of film, but also a unique, quirky, fun love story that also focuses on the issues that happen in today's life.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On working with Kriti Sanon, Shahid said, "I really had fun working with Kriti; we got along really well. She is at the top of her game right now, and I think we both are collaborating at a good time, and I'm excited for it. It will be out this year in theatres."</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the actress is certainly on top of her game, as she will be next seen in some of the much-awaited projects, which include the soon-to-be-released <em>Adipurush, The Crew,</em> and the action drama of <em>Ganapath.</em><br />
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In the span of nine years, the actress has cemented her position as one of the top lead actors in the industry currently, with performances in films like <em>Mimi, Bhediya, Bareily Ki Barfi, Luka Chuppi, </em>etc, and is for sure on the top of her game!</p>


Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon will appear for the first time in an untitled romantic comedy. The makers recently released the impressive first-look poster, which has left fans delighted and they can't wait to see the fresh pairing of Shahid and Kriti Sanon on screen.

Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon will appear for the first time in an untitled romantic comedy. The makers recently released the impressive first-look poster, which has left fans delighted and they can't wait to see the fresh pairing of Shahid and Kriti Sanon on screen. In a recent interview, Shahid Kapoor was asked about the film and working with Kriti Sanon in the film, responding to this Shahid said, "It's a high concept kind of film, but also a unique, quirky, fun love story that also focuses on the issues that happen in today's life. On working with Kriti Sanon, Shahid said, "I really had fun working with Kriti; we got along really well. She is at the top of her game right now, and I think we both are collaborating at a good time, and I'm excited for it. It will be out this year in theatres." Meanwhile, the actress is certainly on top of her game, as she will be next seen in some of the much-awaited projects, which include the soon-to-be-released Adipurush, The Crew, and the action drama of Ganapath. In the span of nine years, the actress has cemented her position as one of the top lead actors in the industry currently, with performances in films like Mimi, Bhediya, Bareily Ki Barfi, Luka Chuppi, etc, and is for sure on the top of her game!

Shahid Kapoor opens up on working with Kriti Sanon for the first time, says 'She is on the top of her game'

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<p>Kriti Sanon exuded elegance in a white and gold saree at the Mumbai trailer launch event of <em>Adipurush</em> on Tuesday. The saree that the star draped was no ordinary one. Designed by designer duo Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla, the saree reportedly features 24-carat gold Khadi print and emeralds.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taking to Instagram, the duo shared two images of Kriti looking statuesque in the ensemble. The images were captioned -&nbsp;“Kriti Sanon is a vision in a double-drape saree featuring a mix of off-white Khadi saree with zardozi border and a vintage Kerala cotton saree with 24-carat gold Khadi block print. The combination of the two sarees with red highlights on the border and the intricate detailing of the mustard Farisha resham blouse with tamba tikki flowers and emeralds.”</p>

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<p>Turns out, the saree was made especially for the occasion. In another post, the designers stated, “It is about revival, it's about Sita, it's about being classic. The look was all about using pure fabrics because it's about the purity of Sita. Kriti embodied it to perfection!”</p>

<p>Om Raut's <em>Adipurush</em> is based on the Indian mythological epic Ramayan and features Prabhas as Lord Ram, Kriti as his wife Sita, Saif Ali Khan as Raavan and Sunny Singh as Laxman.&nbsp;<br />
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During the trailer launch of the film, Kriti Sanon revealed how it felt to play Sita in <em>Adipurush.</em> “I am very emotional today, I had goosebumps while watching the trailer because this is not just a movie but much more than that. What we experienced while making this film was special,” she said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/adipurush-trailer-prabhas-kriti-sanon-look-the-part-in-this-stunning-spectacle-of-history-watch-590603">Adipurush trailer: Prabhas, Kriti Sanon look the part in this stunning spectacle of history| WATCH</a><br />
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Speaking about her role in particular, Kriti Sanon shared, “I have poured my heart and soul into Janaki. I had complete faith in the role but while shooting for the movie I started learning more and more about this character. She is very pure, has a kind soul, a loving heart and a strong mind. In my poster as well you will see, there is pain, but there is no fear in it. It was a huge emotion for me. We are mere humans, forgive us if we have faltered.”<br />
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<em>Adipurush</em> will release on June 16 in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi.</p>


Kriti Sanon exuded elegance in a white and gold saree at the Mumbai trailer launch event of Adipurush on Tuesday. The saree that the star draped was no ordinary one.

Kriti Sanon exuded elegance in a white and gold saree at the Mumbai trailer launch event of Adipurush on Tuesday. The saree that the star draped was no ordinary one. Designed by designer duo Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla, the saree reportedly features 24-carat gold Khadi print and emeralds. Taking to Instagram, the duo shared two images of Kriti looking statuesque in the ensemble. The images were captioned - “Kriti Sanon is a vision in a double-drape saree featuring a mix of off-white Khadi saree with zardozi border and a vintage Kerala cotton saree with 24-carat gold Khadi block print. The combination of the two sarees with red highlights on the border and the intricate detailing of the mustard Farisha resham blouse with tamba tikki flowers and emeralds.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla (@abujanisandeepkhosla) × View this post on Instagram A post shared by Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla (@abujanisandeepkhosla) × Turns out, the saree was made especially for the occasion. In another post, the designers stated, “It is about revival, it's about Sita, it's about being classic. The look was all about using pure fabrics because it's about the purity of Sita. Kriti embodied it to perfection!” Om Raut's Adipurush is based on the Indian mythological epic Ramayan and features Prabhas as Lord Ram, Kriti as his wife Sita, Saif Ali Khan as Raavan and Sunny Singh as Laxman. During the trailer launch of the film, Kriti Sanon revealed how it felt to play Sita in Adipurush. “I am very emotional today, I had goosebumps while watching the trailer because this is not just a movie but much more than that. What we experienced while making this film was special,” she said. Adipurush trailer: Prabhas, Kriti Sanon look the part in this stunning spectacle of history| WATCH Speaking about her role in particular, Kriti Sanon shared, “I have poured my heart and soul into Janaki. I had complete faith in the role but while shooting for the movie I started learning more and more about this character. She is very pure, has a kind soul, a loving heart and a strong mind. In my poster as well you will see, there is pain, but there is no fear in it. It was a huge emotion for me. We are mere humans, forgive us if we have faltered.” Adipurush will release on June 16 in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi.

Kriti Sanon wore a 24-carat gold printed saree for Adipurush trailer launch event. See pics

<p>Prabhas starrer <em>Adipurush </em>is all set to have its world premiere at Tribeca Festival in New York. The film also stars Kirti Sanon, Sunny Singh and Saif Ali Khan in key roles. The film has been helmed by Om Raut and produced by Bhushan Kumar.&nbsp;<br />
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The magnum opus <em>Adipurush </em>is about to release in a few months and audiences are very excited to see the national award-winning director, Om Raut's depiction of the Hindu mythological story&nbsp;Ramayana being adapted for the big screen.<br />
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Produced by Bhushan Kumar, the team has now announced that not only the Indian diaspora but the world will witness the grandeur of Indian history and culture. The movie will have its World Premiere in New York on 13th June at the Tribeca Festival, which is taking place from June 7-18th. The movie will release in India and globally on June 16.&nbsp;<br />
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The ambitious project was initially scheduled to release in January and then in April but was eventually pushed to June.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ever since the first teaser of the film dropped on social media in 2022, there has been a certain section on social media that has raised objections over the film, alleging that the film hurts religious sentiments. There have been demands for a ban on the film which was set to release in January 2023.&nbsp;<br />
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Most have raised objections to the way Raavan's character looks in the film. Actor Saif Ali Khan is set to play the character in the film who is the main antagonist of the film. "How Ravana has been depicted is absolutely wrong and condemnable. Through the media, we demand an immediate ban on the film," said the head priest of Ram Temple in Ayodhya Satyendra Das to the press at an event in October 2022.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Objection and disappointment were also expressed over the film`s poor VFX and the unrealistic look of various characters including Saif`s Raavan. Seeing Saif donning short spiked hair, a long beard, and kohl-lined eyes, several netizens have compared the actor`s look in the film with that of Ranveer Singh's Alauddin Khilji in&nbsp;<em>Padmavat</em>&nbsp;rather than Raavan.&nbsp;</p>


Prabhas starrer Adipurush is all set to have its world premiere at Tribeca Festival in New York. The film also stars Kirti Sanon, Sunny Singh and Saif Ali Khan in key roles.

Prabhas starrer Adipurush is all set to have its world premiere at Tribeca Festival in New York. The film also stars Kirti Sanon, Sunny Singh and Saif Ali Khan in key roles. The film has been helmed by Om Raut and produced by Bhushan Kumar. The magnum opus Adipurush is about to release in a few months and audiences are very excited to see the national award-winning director, Om Raut's depiction of the Hindu mythological story Ramayana being adapted for the big screen. Produced by Bhushan Kumar, the team has now announced that not only the Indian diaspora but the world will witness the grandeur of Indian history and culture. The movie will have its World Premiere in New York on 13th June at the Tribeca Festival, which is taking place from June 7-18th. The movie will release in India and globally on June 16. The ambitious project was initially scheduled to release in January and then in April but was eventually pushed to June. Ever since the first teaser of the film dropped on social media in 2022, there has been a certain section on social media that has raised objections over the film, alleging that the film hurts religious sentiments. There have been demands for a ban on the film which was set to release in January 2023. Most have raised objections to the way Raavan's character looks in the film. Actor Saif Ali Khan is set to play the character in the film who is the main antagonist of the film. "How Ravana has been depicted is absolutely wrong and condemnable. Through the media, we demand an immediate ban on the film," said the head priest of Ram Temple in Ayodhya Satyendra Das to the press at an event in October 2022. Objection and disappointment were also expressed over the film`s poor VFX and the unrealistic look of various characters including Saif`s Raavan. Seeing Saif donning short spiked hair, a long beard, and kohl-lined eyes, several netizens have compared the actor`s look in the film with that of Ranveer Singh's Alauddin Khilji in Padmavat rather than Raavan.

Adipurush to have its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival in New York

<p>Bollywood actors Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon are all set to share screen space for the very first time in their upcoming sci-fi romance film. On Saturday, the makers of the movie announced that the actors have successfully wrapped&nbsp;shooting for the same. They also unveiled the first-look poster for the yet-untitled film in the Instagram post.</p>

<p>In the now-viral photo, Shahid and Kriti can be seen sitting on a bike and romantically embracing each other.&nbsp;While the <em>Kabir Singh</em> actor is seen dressed in denim pants and a white shirt, the actress is seen flaunting her fit frame in a mini skirt and tube top.</p>

<p>The poster also revealed that the film will release in October 2023.</p>

<p>Sharing the poster on their official Instagram handle, Maddock Films wrote, "An impossible love story! Jio Studios and Dinesh Vijan announce the wrap of their untitled film starring Shahid Kapoor &amp; Kriti Sanon together for the first time ever! Written &amp; Directed by Amit Joshi &amp; Aradhana Sah Produced by Dinesh Vijan, Jyoti Deshpande &amp; Laxman Utekar A Maddock film’s production Releasing in Oct 2023."</p>

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<p>The film also stars Dharmendra and Dimple Kapadia in pivotal roles. The two veteran stars will be uniting for the big screen after almost three decades. They've delivered several commercially hit films like <em>Saazish</em> (1988),<em> Ganga Tere Desh Mein</em> (1988), <em>Batwara </em>(1989), and <em>Dushman Devta</em> (1991).</p>

<p>According to reports, Kriti will be seen as&nbsp;a robot in the film and Shahid as a scientist, who falls in love with the former in the untitled film.</p>

<p>Sanon also has <em>The Crew</em>, co-starring&nbsp;Kareena Kapoor Khan and Tabu, in her kitty. The film is&nbsp;directed by Rhea Kapoor. The diva also plays a pivotal role in&nbsp;the big-budget pan-India film <em>Adipurush</em>, starring&nbsp;Prabhas and Saif Ali Khan.</p>

<p>Kapoor, on the other hand, recently made his OTT debut with the Raj and DK series&nbsp;<em>Farzi,</em> which also starred Kay Kay Menon, Bhuvan Arora and Vijay Sethupathi among others. He will also be seen in <em>Bloody Daddy</em>.</p>

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Bollywood actors Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon are all set to share screen space for the very first time in their upcoming sci-fi romance film. On Saturday, the makers of the movie announced that the actors have successfully wrapped shooting for the same.

Bollywood actors Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon are all set to share screen space for the very first time in their upcoming sci-fi romance film. On Saturday, the makers of the movie announced that the actors have successfully wrapped shooting for the same. They also unveiled the first-look poster for the yet-untitled film in the Instagram post. In the now-viral photo, Shahid and Kriti can be seen sitting on a bike and romantically embracing each other. While the Kabir Singh actor is seen dressed in denim pants and a white shirt, the actress is seen flaunting her fit frame in a mini skirt and tube top. The poster also revealed that the film will release in October 2023. Sharing the poster on their official Instagram handle, Maddock Films wrote, "An impossible love story! Jio Studios and Dinesh Vijan announce the wrap of their untitled film starring Shahid Kapoor & Kriti Sanon together for the first time ever! Written & Directed by Amit Joshi & Aradhana Sah Produced by Dinesh Vijan, Jyoti Deshpande & Laxman Utekar A Maddock film’s production Releasing in Oct 2023." Check it out below! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maddock Films (@maddockfilms) Also read: Johnny Depp's comeback French film Jeanne du Barry trailer released - watch The film also stars Dharmendra and Dimple Kapadia in pivotal roles. The two veteran stars will be uniting for the big screen after almost three decades. They've delivered several commercially hit films like Saazish (1988), Ganga Tere Desh Mein (1988), Batwara (1989), and Dushman Devta (1991). According to reports, Kriti will be seen as a robot in the film and Shahid as a scientist, who falls in love with the former in the untitled film. Sanon also has The Crew, co-starring Kareena Kapoor Khan and Tabu, in her kitty. The film is directed by Rhea Kapoor. The diva also plays a pivotal role in the big-budget pan-India film Adipurush, starring Prabhas and Saif Ali Khan. Kapoor, on the other hand, recently made his OTT debut with the Raj and DK series Farzi, which also starred Kay Kay Menon, Bhuvan Arora and Vijay Sethupathi among others. He will also be seen in Bloody Daddy. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>To mark the Hindu festival of Ram Navami, the makers of the upcoming film <em>Adipurush </em>unveiled the first poster of the film on Thursday morning. The film is loosely based on the Hindu mythological tale of Ramayan. Releasing on 16th June 2023, the magnum opus boasts an ensemble cast of Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, Saif Ali Khan, and Sunny Singh, amongst others</p>

<p>With the gleam of lights and the echo of the chants, the makers of <em>Adipurush</em>&nbsp;release the glorious poster of the film. The poster depicts Prabhas as Raghav, Kriti Sanon as Janaki, Sunny Singh as Shesh, and Devdatta Nage bowing down to them as Bajrang. The film carries forward the virtue of the Hindu god Ram who was known for his courage and sacrifice.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In India, Hindus celebrate Ram Navami as the birth anniversary of lord Ram.</p>

<p>Adipurush, directed by Om Raut is produced by T- Series, Bhushan Kumar &amp; Krishan Kumar, Om Raut, Prasad Sutar and Rajesh Nair of Retrophiles.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Controversy around Adipurush</h2>

<p>Ever since the first teaser of the film dropped on social media in 2022, there has been a certain section on social media that has raised objections over the film, alleging that the film hurts religious sentiments. There have been demands for a ban on the film which was set to release in January 2023.&nbsp;<br />
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Most have raised objections to the way Raavan's character looks in the film. Actor Saif Ali Khan is set to play the character in the film who is the main antagonist of the film. "How Ravana has been depicted is absolutely wrong and condemnable. Through the media, we demand an immediate ban on the film," said the head priest of Ram Temple in Ayodhya Satyendra Das to the press at an event in October 2022.&nbsp;<br />
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He said <em>Adipurush</em>, a big-budget adaptation of the Ramayana and directed by Om Raut of <em>Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior</em>&nbsp;fame, doesn't show Lord Rama and Hanuman as mentioned in the epic either and hence goes against their dignity.</p>

<p>Objection and disappointment were also expressed over the film`s poor VFX and the unrealistic look of various characters including Saif`s Raavan. Seeing Saif donning short spiked hair, a long beard, and kohl-lined eyes, several netizens have compared the actor`s look in the film with that of Ranveer Singh's Alauddin Khilji in <em>Padmavat</em> rather than Raavan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Owing to the controversies, the makers had then later pushed the release date to April 2023 until it was finally changed to June 2023.&nbsp;</p>


To mark the Hindu festival of Ram Navami, the makers of the upcoming film Adipurush unveiled the first poster of the film on Thursday morning. The film is loosely based on the Hindu mythological tale of Ramayan.

To mark the Hindu festival of Ram Navami, the makers of the upcoming film Adipurush unveiled the first poster of the film on Thursday morning. The film is loosely based on the Hindu mythological tale of Ramayan. Releasing on 16th June 2023, the magnum opus boasts an ensemble cast of Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, Saif Ali Khan, and Sunny Singh, amongst others With the gleam of lights and the echo of the chants, the makers of Adipurush release the glorious poster of the film. The poster depicts Prabhas as Raghav, Kriti Sanon as Janaki, Sunny Singh as Shesh, and Devdatta Nage bowing down to them as Bajrang. The film carries forward the virtue of the Hindu god Ram who was known for his courage and sacrifice. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kriti (@kritisanon) × In India, Hindus celebrate Ram Navami as the birth anniversary of lord Ram. Adipurush, directed by Om Raut is produced by T- Series, Bhushan Kumar & Krishan Kumar, Om Raut, Prasad Sutar and Rajesh Nair of Retrophiles. Controversy around Adipurush Ever since the first teaser of the film dropped on social media in 2022, there has been a certain section on social media that has raised objections over the film, alleging that the film hurts religious sentiments. There have been demands for a ban on the film which was set to release in January 2023. Most have raised objections to the way Raavan's character looks in the film. Actor Saif Ali Khan is set to play the character in the film who is the main antagonist of the film. "How Ravana has been depicted is absolutely wrong and condemnable. Through the media, we demand an immediate ban on the film," said the head priest of Ram Temple in Ayodhya Satyendra Das to the press at an event in October 2022. He said Adipurush, a big-budget adaptation of the Ramayana and directed by Om Raut of Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior fame, doesn't show Lord Rama and Hanuman as mentioned in the epic either and hence goes against their dignity. Objection and disappointment were also expressed over the film`s poor VFX and the unrealistic look of various characters including Saif`s Raavan. Seeing Saif donning short spiked hair, a long beard, and kohl-lined eyes, several netizens have compared the actor`s look in the film with that of Ranveer Singh's Alauddin Khilji in Padmavat rather than Raavan. Owing to the controversies, the makers had then later pushed the release date to April 2023 until it was finally changed to June 2023.

Adipurush first poster out! Prabhas, Kriti Sanon and Sunny Singh to recreate Ramayan on the big screen

<p>Kartik Aaryan and Kriti Sanon's Indian action film <em>Shehzada </em>crumbled before the Marvel Cinematic Universe movie,<em> Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania</em>. The film barely managed to cross the Rs 20 crore mark ($2.4 million) in its opening weekend. <em>Quantumania</em>, in comparison, crossed the Rs 25 crore ($3.02 million) mark. Directed by Rohit Dhawan, <em>Shehzada </em>also stars Paresh Rawal, Manisha Koirala, Rajpal Yadav, Ronit Roy and Sachin Khedekar. <em>Quantamania </em>stars Paul Rudd as Scott Lang and Evangeline Lilly as Hope van Dyne, alongside Jonathan Majors, Kathryn Newton, David Dastmalchian, Katy O'Brian, William Jackson Harper, Bill Murray, Michelle Pfeiffer, Corey Stoll, and Michael Douglas.</p>

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<p>Both films were affected by mixed reviews, though <em>Quantumania </em>has already crossed the $350 million mark worldwide. Its current haul stands at $359 million, as per Box Office Mojo.</p>

<p>WION's Pragati Awasthi gave <em>Shehzada&nbsp;</em><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/shehzada-review-kartik-aaryan-starrer-is-entertaining-but-with-the-flaws-563034">a mixed review</a></strong>. She wrote, "Despite presenting the remake as it is, Dhawan did a little tweaking with the plot. The narrative of the film is simple and runs smoothly mostly. Sometimes in between, the film goes haywire with some illogical and unnecessary story points, fight sequences, and dialogues. There are portions which slacken the pace of the film but ultimately Dhawan manages to get the attention of the audience back with humour, peppy songs, Kartik's swag, charm, and action sequences. &nbsp;</p>

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<p><em>Quantamania </em>was given a <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-ant-man-and-the-wasp-quantumania-movie-review-formulaic-and-forgettable-paul-rudd-movie-is-a-dud-562974">negative review</a></strong> by WION. It read, "Everything that is good about Quantumania is due to the actors doing their very best considering the material they are saddled with and talented VFX artists making the film visually pretty if nothing else. I dared to imagine what the movie would have been like if not for Rudd, Jonathan Majors, and others in the cast... and I would not want to live in that timeline. This is bad enough. The script tries to instill a little goofiness à la Thor: Ragnarok, but it too feels forced, like it was just a half-hearted attempt to fit the movie in the mould of the 'delightfully deranged' side of MCU."</p>

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Kartik Aaryan and Kriti Sanon's Indian action film Shehzada crumbled before the Marvel Cinematic Universe movie, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. The film barely managed to cross the Rs 20 crore mark ($2.

Kartik Aaryan and Kriti Sanon's Indian action film Shehzada crumbled before the Marvel Cinematic Universe movie, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. The film barely managed to cross the Rs 20 crore mark ($2.4 million) in its opening weekend. Quantumania, in comparison, crossed the Rs 25 crore ($3.02 million) mark. Directed by Rohit Dhawan, Shehzada also stars Paresh Rawal, Manisha Koirala, Rajpal Yadav, Ronit Roy and Sachin Khedekar. Quantamania stars Paul Rudd as Scott Lang and Evangeline Lilly as Hope van Dyne, alongside Jonathan Majors, Kathryn Newton, David Dastmalchian, Katy O'Brian, William Jackson Harper, Bill Murray, Michelle Pfeiffer, Corey Stoll, and Michael Douglas. Both films were affected by mixed reviews, though Quantumania has already crossed the $350 million mark worldwide. Its current haul stands at $359 million, as per Box Office Mojo. WION's Pragati Awasthi gave Shehzada a mixed review. She wrote, "Despite presenting the remake as it is, Dhawan did a little tweaking with the plot. The narrative of the film is simple and runs smoothly mostly. Sometimes in between, the film goes haywire with some illogical and unnecessary story points, fight sequences, and dialogues. There are portions which slacken the pace of the film but ultimately Dhawan manages to get the attention of the audience back with humour, peppy songs, Kartik's swag, charm, and action sequences. Also Read: Ant-Man 3 post-credit scenes explained: How Marvel movie sets up Avengers 5 Quantamania was given a negative review by WION. It read, "Everything that is good about Quantumania is due to the actors doing their very best considering the material they are saddled with and talented VFX artists making the film visually pretty if nothing else. I dared to imagine what the movie would have been like if not for Rudd, Jonathan Majors, and others in the cast... and I would not want to live in that timeline. This is bad enough. The script tries to instill a little goofiness à la Thor: Ragnarok, but it too feels forced, like it was just a half-hearted attempt to fit the movie in the mould of the 'delightfully deranged' side of MCU." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Is another B-town couple getting hitched? Rumours have been rife for the past few days that Prabhas and Kriti Sanon are all set to get engaged in Maldives in the coming week. The 'Adipurush' stars have been linked to each other for a while now and even though Sanon has earlier denied dating Prabhas, the rumours around their relationship refuse to die down. Now, the internet is buzzing with the news of their engagement.&nbsp;<br />
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On Wednesday, however, a source close to Prabhas clarified the news and stated that there was no truth to it. "There is absolutely no truth to the stories doing rounds and it's just a figment of someone's imagination. Both Prabhas and Kriti are co-stars and anything that suggests otherwise shouldn't be believed. "<br />
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While there were rumours of the two dating for while, it gained more prominence when actor Varun Dhawan, Kriti's co-star in 'Bhediya' teased her on the sets of the dance reality show 'Jhalak Dikhla Jaa'. Dhawan hinted that Kriti is dating her 'Adipurush' co-star but shied away from naming him.&nbsp;<br />
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During the show, Varun had said, "<em>Kriti ka naam isiliye nahi tha kyunki Kriti ka naam kisi ke dil me hai. Ek aadmi hai jo Mumbai me nahi hai, vo iss waqt shooting kar raha hai Deepika Padukone ke saath</em> (Kriti's name is not here because her name is in someone's heart. That man is not in Mumbai because right now he is shooting with Deepika Padukone)."<br />
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Kriti Sanon later clarified in an Instagram story that the "rumours are absolutely baseless."</p>

<p>"Its neither Pyaar, nor PR. Our Bhediya just went a little too wild on a reality show. And his fun banter lead to some Howl-arious rumours. Before some portal announces my wedding date-let me burst your bubble. The rumours are absolutely baseless," read Kriti Sanon's statement.<br />
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Prabhas and Kriti Sanon will star together in 'Adipurush' which is being helmed by Om Raut. The film also features Sunny Singh and Saif Ali Khan in key roles. 'Adipurush' will release in theatres on June 16.</p>


Is another B-town couple getting hitched? Rumours have been rife for the past few days that Prabhas and Kriti Sanon are all set to get engaged in Maldives in the coming week.

Is another B-town couple getting hitched? Rumours have been rife for the past few days that Prabhas and Kriti Sanon are all set to get engaged in Maldives in the coming week. The 'Adipurush' stars have been linked to each other for a while now and even though Sanon has earlier denied dating Prabhas, the rumours around their relationship refuse to die down. Now, the internet is buzzing with the news of their engagement. On Wednesday, however, a source close to Prabhas clarified the news and stated that there was no truth to it. "There is absolutely no truth to the stories doing rounds and it's just a figment of someone's imagination. Both Prabhas and Kriti are co-stars and anything that suggests otherwise shouldn't be believed. " While there were rumours of the two dating for while, it gained more prominence when actor Varun Dhawan, Kriti's co-star in 'Bhediya' teased her on the sets of the dance reality show 'Jhalak Dikhla Jaa'. Dhawan hinted that Kriti is dating her 'Adipurush' co-star but shied away from naming him. During the show, Varun had said, "Kriti ka naam isiliye nahi tha kyunki Kriti ka naam kisi ke dil me hai. Ek aadmi hai jo Mumbai me nahi hai, vo iss waqt shooting kar raha hai Deepika Padukone ke saath (Kriti's name is not here because her name is in someone's heart. That man is not in Mumbai because right now he is shooting with Deepika Padukone)." Kriti Sanon later clarified in an Instagram story that the "rumours are absolutely baseless." "Its neither Pyaar, nor PR. Our Bhediya just went a little too wild on a reality show. And his fun banter lead to some Howl-arious rumours. Before some portal announces my wedding date-let me burst your bubble. The rumours are absolutely baseless," read Kriti Sanon's statement. Prabhas and Kriti Sanon will star together in 'Adipurush' which is being helmed by Om Raut. The film also features Sunny Singh and Saif Ali Khan in key roles. 'Adipurush' will release in theatres on June 16.

Prabhas and Kriti Sanon to get engaged in Maldives? Here's the truth

<p>2022's first bonafide hit was 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2' starring Kartik Aaryan in a goofy avatar. His next outing 'Freddy' may have received a mix response from the audience, but Kartik is back with yet another mass entertainer called 'Shehzada'. Taking to Instagram, Kartik shared the trailer which he captioned, "Shehzada Aa Raha Hai 10th Feb Only In Theatres." The film also stars Kriti Sanon, Paresh Rawal, Ronit Bose Roy and Manisha Koirala. It is helmed by Rohit Dhawan.&nbsp;<br />
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The approximately 3 -minute-long trailer showcases Kartik in a never seen avatar. Action-packed scenes, and quirky dialogues definitely heightens the curiosity level of the fans.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Kartik and Kriti on Thursday arrived at the Gaiety Galaxy theatre for the grand launch of the trailer where fans gathered around them to catch a glimpse. The `Dhamaka` actor looked dapper as he donned a black jacket over a black t-shirt, whereas Kriti looked gorgeous in an off-shoulder deep-neck red gown.The duo was seen clicking selfies with their fans at the theatre.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>'Shehzada' will hit the theatres on February 10, 2023. The film also marks the debut of Kartik as a producer.Talking about the film, Director Rohit Dhawan said, "The trailer just gives a small taste of what the audiences are in for! A great family entertainer, Shehzada is a grand cinematic experience for all generations."<br />
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Producer Bhushan Kumar said, "It was a great time working on Shehzada, we wanted to launch the trailer in mass way to connect to the larger audiences, I`m super ecstatic with the response the trailer has got!"</p>

<p>Director Rohit Dhawan said, "The trailer just gives a small taste of what the audiences are in for! A great family entertainer, Shehzada is a grand cinematic experience for all generations."<br />
<br />
Producer Aman Gill says, "We are extremely happy with the audience response to the trailer, we aim to entertain the widest possible audience with our film and the trailer has hit those chords. The director Rohit Dhawan, and the cast Kartik and Kriti have gone all out to entertain."<br />
<br />
'Shehzada' is an official Hindi remake of the Telugu film 'Ala Vaikunthapurramloo' which starred actor Allu Arjun in the lead role.&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp;</p>


2022's first bonafide hit was 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2' starring Kartik Aaryan in a goofy avatar. His next outing 'Freddy' may have received a mix response from the audience, but Kartik is back with yet another mass entertainer called 'Shehzada'.

2022's first bonafide hit was 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2' starring Kartik Aaryan in a goofy avatar. His next outing 'Freddy' may have received a mix response from the audience, but Kartik is back with yet another mass entertainer called 'Shehzada'. Taking to Instagram, Kartik shared the trailer which he captioned, "Shehzada Aa Raha Hai 10th Feb Only In Theatres." The film also stars Kriti Sanon, Paresh Rawal, Ronit Bose Roy and Manisha Koirala. It is helmed by Rohit Dhawan. The approximately 3 -minute-long trailer showcases Kartik in a never seen avatar. Action-packed scenes, and quirky dialogues definitely heightens the curiosity level of the fans. Kartik and Kriti on Thursday arrived at the Gaiety Galaxy theatre for the grand launch of the trailer where fans gathered around them to catch a glimpse. The `Dhamaka` actor looked dapper as he donned a black jacket over a black t-shirt, whereas Kriti looked gorgeous in an off-shoulder deep-neck red gown.The duo was seen clicking selfies with their fans at the theatre. View this post on Instagram A post shared by KARTIK AARYAN (@kartikaaryan) × 'Shehzada' will hit the theatres on February 10, 2023. The film also marks the debut of Kartik as a producer.Talking about the film, Director Rohit Dhawan said, "The trailer just gives a small taste of what the audiences are in for! A great family entertainer, Shehzada is a grand cinematic experience for all generations." Producer Bhushan Kumar said, "It was a great time working on Shehzada, we wanted to launch the trailer in mass way to connect to the larger audiences, I`m super ecstatic with the response the trailer has got!" Director Rohit Dhawan said, "The trailer just gives a small taste of what the audiences are in for! A great family entertainer, Shehzada is a grand cinematic experience for all generations." Producer Aman Gill says, "We are extremely happy with the audience response to the trailer, we aim to entertain the widest possible audience with our film and the trailer has hit those chords. The director Rohit Dhawan, and the cast Kartik and Kriti have gone all out to entertain." 'Shehzada' is an official Hindi remake of the Telugu film 'Ala Vaikunthapurramloo' which starred actor Allu Arjun in the lead role.

'Shehzada' trailer out! Kartik Aaryan back with another massy entertainer

<p>Indian film star <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/prabhas-first-look-as-lord-rama-from-adipurush-revealed-521144">Prabhas</a></strong>, best known for the 'Baahubali' franchise, has finally broken his silence on the rumours about his relationship with Kriti Sanon, his co-star in the upcoming epic mythological drama film 'Adipurush'. For a couple of months now rumours of the alleged relationship have been swirling around the internet and social media, and they have refused to die down even after Sanon denied the existence of the relationship. During an appearance on the show 'Unstoppable With NBK 2', Prabhas said, "It’s old news, sir. There was also a clarification from the ‘madam’ that there was no such thing."</p>

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<p>When he was asked about his plans for marriage, he said, "No idea, sir. I don’t know yet. I will definitely get married, but it’s not written in my destiny yet."</p>

<p>It was Varun Dhawan, who played the main role opposite Sanon in 'Bhediya', who can be termed the culprit of this whole mess. During Sanon's appearance on the dance reality show 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa' to promote 'Bhediya', Dhawan hinted that Sanon and Prabhas may be in a relationship. While speaking to Karan Johar, he was talking about why Sanon's name was not on a particular list. To which Dhawan said (translated from Hindi), "Kriti's name was not there in the list because her name is in somebody's heart."</p>

<p>Also Read:<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-was-just-fun-varun-dhawan-clarifies-kriti-sanon-prabhas-dating-rumour-538939">&nbsp;'It was fun': Varun Dhawan on starting Kriti Sanon-Prabhas dating rumour</a></strong></p>

<p>When asked to elaborate, Dhawan said, "There's this man who is not in Mumbai, who is shooting a film with Deepika." Prabhas was indeed filming Nag Ashwin's 'Project K' with Deepika Padukone. The science fiction film also stars Amitabh Bachchan and Disha Patani.</p>

<p>Later, Writing on her Instagram stories, Sanon had denied the existence of the relationship in no uncertain terms. She said, “Its neither Pyaar, nor PR. our Bhediya just went a little too wild on a reality show. And his fun banter lead to some Howl-arious rumours. Before some portal announces my wedding date-let me burst your bubble. The rumours are ABSOLUTELY baseless!"</p>

<p>'Adipurush' is set to be released on June 16, 2023.</p>

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Indian film star Prabhas, best known for the 'Baahubali' franchise, has finally broken his silence on the rumours about his relationship with Kriti Sanon, his co-star in the upcoming epic mythological drama film 'Adipurush'.

Indian film star Prabhas, best known for the 'Baahubali' franchise, has finally broken his silence on the rumours about his relationship with Kriti Sanon, his co-star in the upcoming epic mythological drama film 'Adipurush'. For a couple of months now rumours of the alleged relationship have been swirling around the internet and social media, and they have refused to die down even after Sanon denied the existence of the relationship. During an appearance on the show 'Unstoppable With NBK 2', Prabhas said, "It’s old news, sir. There was also a clarification from the ‘madam’ that there was no such thing." When he was asked about his plans for marriage, he said, "No idea, sir. I don’t know yet. I will definitely get married, but it’s not written in my destiny yet." It was Varun Dhawan, who played the main role opposite Sanon in 'Bhediya', who can be termed the culprit of this whole mess. During Sanon's appearance on the dance reality show 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa' to promote 'Bhediya', Dhawan hinted that Sanon and Prabhas may be in a relationship. While speaking to Karan Johar, he was talking about why Sanon's name was not on a particular list. To which Dhawan said (translated from Hindi), "Kriti's name was not there in the list because her name is in somebody's heart." Also Read: 'It was fun': Varun Dhawan on starting Kriti Sanon-Prabhas dating rumour When asked to elaborate, Dhawan said, "There's this man who is not in Mumbai, who is shooting a film with Deepika." Prabhas was indeed filming Nag Ashwin's 'Project K' with Deepika Padukone. The science fiction film also stars Amitabh Bachchan and Disha Patani. Later, Writing on her Instagram stories, Sanon had denied the existence of the relationship in no uncertain terms. She said, “Its neither Pyaar, nor PR. our Bhediya just went a little too wild on a reality show. And his fun banter lead to some Howl-arious rumours. Before some portal announces my wedding date-let me burst your bubble. The rumours are ABSOLUTELY baseless!" 'Adipurush' is set to be released on June 16, 2023.

'It’s old news': Prabhas on rumours of relationship with Kriti Sanon

<p>Actress Kriti Sanon has finally opened up about her dating rumours with her 'Adipurush' co-star Prabhas. She called it "absolutely baseless" and also schooled co-star Varun Dhawan for adding fuel to such reports.</p>

<p>This all began on the sets of the celebrity dance show 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa'&nbsp;when Varun spoke to filmmaker Karan Johar about the names of a few eligible single women from the Hindi film industry.</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-kriti-sanon-quashes-dating-rumours-with-adipurush-co-star-prabhas-before-some-portal-announces-538691">Kriti Sanon quashes dating rumours with 'Adipurush' co-star Prabhas: 'Before some portal announces...'</a></strong></p>

<p>Varun avoided Kriti's name from the list and when KJo asked why, he replied: "Kriti ka naam isiliye nahi tha kyunki Kriti ka naam kisi ke dil me hai. Ek aadmi hai jo Mumbai me nahi hai, vo iss waqt shooting kar raha hai Deepika (Padukone) ke saath ("Kriti's name was not there in the list because her name is in somebody's heart. There's this man who is not in Mumbai, who is shooting a film with Deepika at the moment)."</p>

<p>Kriti took to Instagram to shut down the rumours.</p>

<p>She wrote: "It's neither pyaar, nor PR.. our Bhediya just went a little too wild on a reality show. And his fun banter lead to some Howl-arious rumours."</p>

<p>Kriti added: "Before some portal announces my wedding date-let me burst your bubble. The rumours are ABSOLUTELY baseless!"</p>

<p>She also put a 'fake news' sticker.</p>

<p>Reposting Kriti's Instagram Story, Varun also clarified.</p>

<p>"Guys UI had your fun but it's just fun and stuff the channels have edited to have fun we took it as humour don't let ur imagination run so wild," Varun wrote.</p>

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Actress Kriti Sanon has finally opened up about her dating rumours with her 'Adipurush' co-star Prabhas. She called it "absolutely baseless" and also schooled co-star Varun Dhawan for adding fuel to such reports.

Actress Kriti Sanon has finally opened up about her dating rumours with her 'Adipurush' co-star Prabhas. She called it "absolutely baseless" and also schooled co-star Varun Dhawan for adding fuel to such reports. This all began on the sets of the celebrity dance show 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa' when Varun spoke to filmmaker Karan Johar about the names of a few eligible single women from the Hindi film industry. Also Read: Kriti Sanon quashes dating rumours with 'Adipurush' co-star Prabhas: 'Before some portal announces...' Varun avoided Kriti's name from the list and when KJo asked why, he replied: "Kriti ka naam isiliye nahi tha kyunki Kriti ka naam kisi ke dil me hai. Ek aadmi hai jo Mumbai me nahi hai, vo iss waqt shooting kar raha hai Deepika (Padukone) ke saath ("Kriti's name was not there in the list because her name is in somebody's heart. There's this man who is not in Mumbai, who is shooting a film with Deepika at the moment)." Kriti took to Instagram to shut down the rumours. She wrote: "It's neither pyaar, nor PR.. our Bhediya just went a little too wild on a reality show. And his fun banter lead to some Howl-arious rumours." Kriti added: "Before some portal announces my wedding date-let me burst your bubble. The rumours are ABSOLUTELY baseless!" She also put a 'fake news' sticker. Reposting Kriti's Instagram Story, Varun also clarified. "Guys UI had your fun but it's just fun and stuff the channels have edited to have fun we took it as humour don't let ur imagination run so wild," Varun wrote.

'It was fun': Varun Dhawan on starting Kriti Sanon-Prabhas dating rumour

<p>Fans of Indian actors Kriti Sanon and Prabhas are convinced that the two stars are either dating or have been in a relationship for quite some time. But Sanon, who stars opposite Prabhas in Om Raut's upcoming epic Hindu mythological film 'Adipurush', has things to say that would dishearten those hoping for she and Prabhas being together. Writing on her Instagram stories, Sanon denied the existence of the relationship in no uncertain terms. She said, “Its neither Pyaar, nor PR. our Bhediya just went a little too wild on a reality show. And his fun banter lead to some Howl-arious rumours. Before some portal announces my wedding date-let me burst your bubble. The rumours are ABSOLUTELY baseless!"</p>

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<p>Earlier, during Sanon's appearance on the dance reality show 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa' to promote her film 'Bhediya', her co-star in the movie, Varun Dhawan had hinted that Sanon and Prabhas may be in a relationship. While speaking to Karan Johar, he was talking about why Sanon's name was not in a particular list. To which Dhawan said (translated from Hindi), "Kriti's name was not there in the list because her name is in somebody's heart."</p>

<p>Also Read:<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-bhediya-review-varun-dhawan-kriti-sanons-latest-is-a-winner-because-of-its-unique-story-537284">&nbsp;'Bhediya' review: Varun Dhawan, Kriti Sanon's latest is a winner because of its unique story</a></strong></p>

<p>When asked to elaborate, Dhawan said, "There's this man who is not in Mumbai, who is shooting a film with Deepika." Prabhas is indeed filming Nag Ashwin's 'Project K' with Deepika Padukone. The science fiction film also stars Amitabh Bachchan and Disha Patani.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, 'Bhediya' received mostly positive reviews. Wion's Shomini Sen wrote about the film, "Dhawan, clearly out of his comfort zone, delivers a fine performance. Kriti Sanon has limited screen time but holds her own even though her hairpiece looks slightly unnecessary. The film has Abhishek Banerjee delivering a superb performance. Banerjee had by now mastered the art of playing the best friend to the hero so this one seems a cake walk but it's his comic timing that stands out and makes the film truly entertaining."</p>

<p>'Adipurush' is set to be released on June 16, 2023.<br />
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Fans of Indian actors Kriti Sanon and Prabhas are convinced that the two stars are either dating or have been in a relationship for quite some time. But Sanon, who stars opposite Prabhas in Om Raut's upcoming epic Hindu mythological film 'Adipurush', has things to say that would dishearten those hoping for she and Prabhas being together.

Fans of Indian actors Kriti Sanon and Prabhas are convinced that the two stars are either dating or have been in a relationship for quite some time. But Sanon, who stars opposite Prabhas in Om Raut's upcoming epic Hindu mythological film 'Adipurush', has things to say that would dishearten those hoping for she and Prabhas being together. Writing on her Instagram stories, Sanon denied the existence of the relationship in no uncertain terms. She said, “Its neither Pyaar, nor PR. our Bhediya just went a little too wild on a reality show. And his fun banter lead to some Howl-arious rumours. Before some portal announces my wedding date-let me burst your bubble. The rumours are ABSOLUTELY baseless!" Earlier, during Sanon's appearance on the dance reality show 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa' to promote her film 'Bhediya', her co-star in the movie, Varun Dhawan had hinted that Sanon and Prabhas may be in a relationship. While speaking to Karan Johar, he was talking about why Sanon's name was not in a particular list. To which Dhawan said (translated from Hindi), "Kriti's name was not there in the list because her name is in somebody's heart." Also Read: 'Bhediya' review: Varun Dhawan, Kriti Sanon's latest is a winner because of its unique story When asked to elaborate, Dhawan said, "There's this man who is not in Mumbai, who is shooting a film with Deepika." Prabhas is indeed filming Nag Ashwin's 'Project K' with Deepika Padukone. The science fiction film also stars Amitabh Bachchan and Disha Patani. Meanwhile, 'Bhediya' received mostly positive reviews. Wion's Shomini Sen wrote about the film, "Dhawan, clearly out of his comfort zone, delivers a fine performance. Kriti Sanon has limited screen time but holds her own even though her hairpiece looks slightly unnecessary. The film has Abhishek Banerjee delivering a superb performance. Banerjee had by now mastered the art of playing the best friend to the hero so this one seems a cake walk but it's his comic timing that stands out and makes the film truly entertaining." 'Adipurush' is set to be released on June 16, 2023.

Kriti Sanon quashes dating rumours with 'Adipurush' co-star Prabhas: 'Before some portal announces...'

<p>Bollywood has truly come a long way. From stereotyping actors from north-east India in caricature roles and calling them '<em>chinki</em>'(slang for Chinese) to now having them play pivotal characters in films, the transition has been truly heartening. In the second half of Amar Kaushik's latest 'Bhediya', Jobin (Paalin Kabak) has an outburst about how tired he is of the generalisation. '<em>Poora North East Shaolin Temple hai tumhare liye</em>' (You consider the whole of North East as a Shaolin temple). The moment is poignant as it very accurately calls out the rest of India and its mindset about the north-east.</p>

<p>The character is shown to be ferociously Indian and pro-progress. That's why he agrees to help Bhaskar(Varun Dhawan) a road contractor to build a highway in Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh and convince the locals to allow private contractors to construct the road by cutting down a portion of the forest. The locals resist and the young generation much like Jobin wants to be connected to the rest of the country and not live in isolation anymore.</p>

<p>The means are,&nbsp;of course, illegal and so when one night Bhaskar is bitten by a wolf inside the jungle, Jobin and Bhaskar's cousin Janardan (Abhishek Banerjee) take him to Dr Anika (Kriti Sanon) a vet to avoid questioning from the authorities. Trouble starts when Bhaskar's wound miraculously heals the next day and he starts behaving strangely. The trip falls into further trouble when slowly one by one local contractor start getting killed. While most cases seem to be animal attacks, local word spread that it's the work of a Vishanoo (Warewolf) and suspicions are the trio.</p>

<p>Writer Niren Bhatt weaves an intricate story that merges fantasy and current scenarios beautifully. The west for years has used the concept of the werewolf in their stories and films, but it's a rather new concept for the Indian audience. Of course, it expects a certain suspension of disbelief but the brilliant writing coupled with catchy dialogues helps to drive home relevant points on deforestation, climate change and stereotyping the northeast. The film never gets preachy, in fact, on the contrary, it drives home a point effectively through humour. It uses the werewolf as a metaphor where humans have to bring out their animal instincts to protect the natural resources of the earth before its too late to save the planet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film's dialogues are the heart and soul of the film. Massive pop culture references and witty one-liners keep the audience hooked.</p>

<p>Dhawan, clearly out of his comfort zone, delivers a fine performance. Kriti Sanon has limited screen time but holds her own even though her hairpiece looks slightly unnecessary. The film has Abhishek Banerjee delivering a superb performance. Banerjee had by now mastered the art of playing the best friend to the hero so this one seems a cake walk but it's his comic timing that stands out and makes the film truly entertaining.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>While the narrative is enjoyable throughout, it does appear slightly stretched especially during the climax which refuses to conclude. I wish the film was shorter by 20 minutes for maximum effect</p>

<p>VFX of the film is very important and it's done very well. The scene where Dhawan's character shapeshifts into a wolf is well executed and ups the excitement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>'Bhediya' wins for its message and for its ability to speak about pertinent issues but in the garb of humour.</p>

<p>Amar Kaushik had made an impressive debut with 'Stree' which talked of the ills of witchcraft, his second film 'Bala' too highlighted the shallow standards of beauty. With 'Bhediya' he asserts that he knows how to make good cinema which is entertaining as well as relevant. Watch out for the interesting cameos towards the end. I never knew that I was so invested in an Amar Kaushik universe but here I am hoping for the maker to make a sequel of two of his films soon.&nbsp;'Bhediya' releases in theatres this Friday.</p>


Bollywood has truly come a long way. From stereotyping actors from north-east India in caricature roles and calling them 'chinki'(slang for Chinese) to now having them play pivotal characters in films, the transition has been truly heartening.

Bollywood has truly come a long way. From stereotyping actors from north-east India in caricature roles and calling them 'chinki'(slang for Chinese) to now having them play pivotal characters in films, the transition has been truly heartening. In the second half of Amar Kaushik's latest 'Bhediya', Jobin (Paalin Kabak) has an outburst about how tired he is of the generalisation. 'Poora North East Shaolin Temple hai tumhare liye' (You consider the whole of North East as a Shaolin temple). The moment is poignant as it very accurately calls out the rest of India and its mindset about the north-east. The character is shown to be ferociously Indian and pro-progress. That's why he agrees to help Bhaskar(Varun Dhawan) a road contractor to build a highway in Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh and convince the locals to allow private contractors to construct the road by cutting down a portion of the forest. The locals resist and the young generation much like Jobin wants to be connected to the rest of the country and not live in isolation anymore. The means are, of course, illegal and so when one night Bhaskar is bitten by a wolf inside the jungle, Jobin and Bhaskar's cousin Janardan (Abhishek Banerjee) take him to Dr Anika (Kriti Sanon) a vet to avoid questioning from the authorities. Trouble starts when Bhaskar's wound miraculously heals the next day and he starts behaving strangely. The trip falls into further trouble when slowly one by one local contractor start getting killed. While most cases seem to be animal attacks, local word spread that it's the work of a Vishanoo (Warewolf) and suspicions are the trio. Writer Niren Bhatt weaves an intricate story that merges fantasy and current scenarios beautifully. The west for years has used the concept of the werewolf in their stories and films, but it's a rather new concept for the Indian audience. Of course, it expects a certain suspension of disbelief but the brilliant writing coupled with catchy dialogues helps to drive home relevant points on deforestation, climate change and stereotyping the northeast. The film never gets preachy, in fact, on the contrary, it drives home a point effectively through humour. It uses the werewolf as a metaphor where humans have to bring out their animal instincts to protect the natural resources of the earth before its too late to save the planet. The film's dialogues are the heart and soul of the film. Massive pop culture references and witty one-liners keep the audience hooked. Dhawan, clearly out of his comfort zone, delivers a fine performance. Kriti Sanon has limited screen time but holds her own even though her hairpiece looks slightly unnecessary. The film has Abhishek Banerjee delivering a superb performance. Banerjee had by now mastered the art of playing the best friend to the hero so this one seems a cake walk but it's his comic timing that stands out and makes the film truly entertaining. While the narrative is enjoyable throughout, it does appear slightly stretched especially during the climax which refuses to conclude. I wish the film was shorter by 20 minutes for maximum effect VFX of the film is very important and it's done very well. The scene where Dhawan's character shapeshifts into a wolf is well executed and ups the excitement. 'Bhediya' wins for its message and for its ability to speak about pertinent issues but in the garb of humour. Amar Kaushik had made an impressive debut with 'Stree' which talked of the ills of witchcraft, his second film 'Bala' too highlighted the shallow standards of beauty. With 'Bhediya' he asserts that he knows how to make good cinema which is entertaining as well as relevant. Watch out for the interesting cameos towards the end. I never knew that I was so invested in an Amar Kaushik universe but here I am hoping for the maker to make a sequel of two of his films soon. 'Bhediya' releases in theatres this Friday.

'Bhediya' review: Varun Dhawan, Kriti Sanon's latest is a winner because of its unique story

<p>2022 has undoubtedly been the year of Kartik Aaryan who dominated Bollywood with the historic success of 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2.' The young star, who was once an industry outsider is one of the biggest and most popular names in Bollywood now and has had a phenomenal journey this year and has much to be thankful for.<br />
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On November 22, as Kartik turned 32, he made a visit to Mumbai's Siddhivinayak temple to seek blessings. Sources close to the actor state the visit was also to offer his gratitude to the lord for a successful year that saw him deliver a blockbuster and had him on his toes shooting for some of the biggest projects.<br />
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The actor was spotted at Siddhivinayak in a white kurta and he waved at the paps before heading inside the temple.&nbsp;<br />
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Kartik has much to celebrate this birthday. After 'Dhamaka,' the release of Kartik Aaryan’s next OTT offering ‘Freddy’ is just around the corner. The superstar will then be seen with his Luka Chuppi co-star Kriti Sanon in the action-entertainer ‘Shehzada’ that’s scheduled for a February release. The film's first teaser was unveiled on Monday on social media on the occasion of his birthday.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Jab baat FAMILY pe aaye toh discussion nahi karte..ACTION karte hain !!<br />
A Birthday Gift from your <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Shehzada?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Shehzada</a> 👑<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RohitDhawan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RohitDhawan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/kritisanon?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KritiSanon</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/mkoirala?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MKoirala</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SirPareshRawal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SirPareshRawal</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RonitBoseRoy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RonitBoseRoy</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SachinSKhedekar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SachinSKhedekar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ipritamofficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@iPritamOfficial</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BhushanKumar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BhushanKumar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KrishanKumar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KrishanKumar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AlluAravind?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AlluAravind</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/theamangill?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@theamangill</a> <a href="https://t.co/q7hljuU3cw">pic.twitter.com/q7hljuU3cw</a></p>
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<p>Kartik seems to be the go-to actor for the biggest studios and filmmakers and is part of some of the most anticipated films including 'Captain India,' 'Satyaprem Ki Katha' and 'Aashiqui 3.'</p>


2022 has undoubtedly been the year of Kartik Aaryan who dominated Bollywood with the historic success of 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2.' The young star, who was once an industry outsider is one of the biggest and most popular names in Bollywood now and has had a phenomenal journey this year and has much to be thankful for.

2022 has undoubtedly been the year of Kartik Aaryan who dominated Bollywood with the historic success of 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2.' The young star, who was once an industry outsider is one of the biggest and most popular names in Bollywood now and has had a phenomenal journey this year and has much to be thankful for. On November 22, as Kartik turned 32, he made a visit to Mumbai's Siddhivinayak temple to seek blessings. Sources close to the actor state the visit was also to offer his gratitude to the lord for a successful year that saw him deliver a blockbuster and had him on his toes shooting for some of the biggest projects. The actor was spotted at Siddhivinayak in a white kurta and he waved at the paps before heading inside the temple. Kartik has much to celebrate this birthday. After 'Dhamaka,' the release of Kartik Aaryan’s next OTT offering ‘Freddy’ is just around the corner. The superstar will then be seen with his Luka Chuppi co-star Kriti Sanon in the action-entertainer ‘Shehzada’ that’s scheduled for a February release. The film's first teaser was unveiled on Monday on social media on the occasion of his birthday. Jab baat FAMILY pe aaye toh discussion nahi karte..ACTION karte hain !! A Birthday Gift from your #Shehzada 👑#RohitDhawan @KritiSanon @MKoirala @SirPareshRawal @RonitBoseRoy @SachinSKhedekar @iPritamOfficial #BhushanKumar #KrishanKumar #AlluAravind @theamangill pic.twitter.com/q7hljuU3cw — Kartik Aaryan (@TheAaryanKartik) November 22, 2022 × Kartik seems to be the go-to actor for the biggest studios and filmmakers and is part of some of the most anticipated films including 'Captain India,' 'Satyaprem Ki Katha' and 'Aashiqui 3.'

Kartik Aaryan visits Siddhivinayak temple on his birthday, releases first teaser of 'Shehzada'

<p>Bollywood star Varun Dhawan will be performing at the opening ceremony of the 53rd International Film Festival of India (IFFI). The annual film festival takes place in Goa every year. This year it will be held from November 20- 28.&nbsp;<br />
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Dhawan is likely to dance to a medley of patriotic numbers as well as songs from his upcoming release 'Bhediya'.&nbsp;<br />
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The film will have its premiere at the film festival before it releases in theatres across the country on November 25. 'Bhediya' has been directed by Amark Kaushik and also features Kriti Sanon along with Abhishek Bannerjee.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Along with 'Bhediya', the film festival will also screen some of the acclaimed released films of this year and last year including S S Rajamouli's period epic 'RRR' (2022), Vivek Agnihotri's 'The Kashmir Files' (2022), Suriya's courtroom drama 'Jai Bhim' (2021) and Adivi Sesh's bi-lingual film 'Major' (2022).<br />
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Dhawan was last seen in family entertainer 'Jugjugg Jeeyo' earlier this year. 'Bhediya' is being pitched as a horror comedy where Varun essays the role of a youngster who transforms into a werewolf after being attacked by a wolf. 'Bhediya' will be&nbsp;releasing in cinemas, in 2D and 3D on 25th November 2022.</p>

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Bollywood star Varun Dhawan will be performing at the opening ceremony of the 53rd International Film Festival of India (IFFI). The annual film festival takes place in Goa every year.

Bollywood star Varun Dhawan will be performing at the opening ceremony of the 53rd International Film Festival of India (IFFI). The annual film festival takes place in Goa every year. This year it will be held from November 20- 28. Dhawan is likely to dance to a medley of patriotic numbers as well as songs from his upcoming release 'Bhediya'. The film will have its premiere at the film festival before it releases in theatres across the country on November 25. 'Bhediya' has been directed by Amark Kaushik and also features Kriti Sanon along with Abhishek Bannerjee. Along with 'Bhediya', the film festival will also screen some of the acclaimed released films of this year and last year including S S Rajamouli's period epic 'RRR' (2022), Vivek Agnihotri's 'The Kashmir Files' (2022), Suriya's courtroom drama 'Jai Bhim' (2021) and Adivi Sesh's bi-lingual film 'Major' (2022). Dhawan was last seen in family entertainer 'Jugjugg Jeeyo' earlier this year. 'Bhediya' is being pitched as a horror comedy where Varun essays the role of a youngster who transforms into a werewolf after being attacked by a wolf. 'Bhediya' will be releasing in cinemas, in 2D and 3D on 25th November 2022.

IFFI 2022: Varun Dhawan to perform at the opening ceremony

<p>This is not a drill. Kareena Kapoor Khan, Tabu and Kriti Sanon have been cast together in a film called 'The Crew' which will be produced by Ekta Kapoor and Rhea Kapoor. The two producers had last backed another female-centric project in 2018- 'Veere Di Wedding' which also featured Kareena Kapoor Khan along with Sonam Kapoor, Shikha Talsania and Swara Bhaskar.&nbsp;<br />
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'The Crew' will talk about the hectic, struggling airline industry and will be helmed by Rajesh Krishnan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Announcing her association with the project, Tabu wrote in an Instagram post, "Excited for a new and crazy journey with Kareena Kapoor, Kriti Sanon for Rhea Kapoor and Ekta Kapoor's next. Directed by Rajesh Krishnan. Shoot begins February 2023."</p>

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<p>Earlier on Tuesday, Rhea Kapoor teased her followers on Instagram with an update about the project and she wrote, "Its been three years, we've missed you. But I think all this time was worth it. Can't wait to tell stories again. Something is coming."<br />
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Earlier this year, Kareena Kapoor did tell news agency PTI that she is reuniting with Rhea Kapoor for a film and that it is not the second installment of 'Veere Di Wedding'. "I am doing a film with Rhea. It is not Veere 2 . It is a story about three women. It is going to be slightly different. It's a super cool and fun story," Kareena had said.&nbsp;</p>


This is not a drill. Kareena Kapoor Khan, Tabu and Kriti Sanon have been cast together in a film called 'The Crew' which will be produced by Ekta Kapoor and Rhea Kapoor.

This is not a drill. Kareena Kapoor Khan, Tabu and Kriti Sanon have been cast together in a film called 'The Crew' which will be produced by Ekta Kapoor and Rhea Kapoor. The two producers had last backed another female-centric project in 2018- 'Veere Di Wedding' which also featured Kareena Kapoor Khan along with Sonam Kapoor, Shikha Talsania and Swara Bhaskar. 'The Crew' will talk about the hectic, struggling airline industry and will be helmed by Rajesh Krishnan. Announcing her association with the project, Tabu wrote in an Instagram post, "Excited for a new and crazy journey with Kareena Kapoor, Kriti Sanon for Rhea Kapoor and Ekta Kapoor's next. Directed by Rajesh Krishnan. Shoot begins February 2023." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tabu (@tabutiful) × Earlier on Tuesday, Rhea Kapoor teased her followers on Instagram with an update about the project and she wrote, "Its been three years, we've missed you. But I think all this time was worth it. Can't wait to tell stories again. Something is coming." Earlier this year, Kareena Kapoor did tell news agency PTI that she is reuniting with Rhea Kapoor for a film and that it is not the second installment of 'Veere Di Wedding'. "I am doing a film with Rhea. It is not Veere 2 . It is a story about three women. It is going to be slightly different. It's a super cool and fun story," Kareena had said.

Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kriti Sanon are part of 'The Crew'. More details inside

<p>Netizens have been bashing the makers of the much-awaited film 'Adipurush' ever since its trailer dropped online. The film has been criticised harshly by the audience over the quality of its VFX and visuals. Seeing the response from the critics, the makers&nbsp;have now decided to give the film some more time so that their production team can work on delivering a better visual experience.</p>

<p>Taking to Twitter on Monday, director Om Raut shared that the Prabhas and Kriti Sanon-starrer will now release&nbsp;on June 16, 2023, instead of January 12. And, the decision has been made&nbsp;to "give a complete visual experience to the viewers" and "give more time to the teams working on the film".</p>

<p>The director shared a note on Twitter, which read, "Jai Shri Ram. Adipurush is not a film, but a representation of our devotion to Prabhu Shri Ram and commitment towards our sanskriti and history. In order to give a complete visual experience to the viewers, we need to give more time to the teams working on the film. (sic)"</p>

<p>"We are committed to make a film that India will be proud of. Your support, love and blessings is what keeps us going. - Om Raut. Adipurush will now release on June 16th, 2023," the note further read.</p>

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<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/nick-carter-breaks-down-as-backstreet-boys-pays-tribute-to-his-late-brother-aaron-carter-at-london-show-531763" hreflang="en">Nick Carter breaks down as Backstreet Boys pay tribute to his late brother Aaron Carter at London show</a></p>

<p>The film stars Saif Ali Khan, Prabhas and Kriti Sanon in lead roles and Sunny Singh and Devdatta Nage in supporting roles.&nbsp;The Indian epic mythological film based on Ramayana is being produced by &nbsp;T-Series Films and Retrophiles while its music is being composed by Ajay–Atul.</p>

<p>Other than the film's VFX, critics have also&nbsp;objected to the looks of its&nbsp;lead characters, Ram and Lankesh, essayed by Prabhas and Saif Ali Khan respectively.</p>


Netizens have been bashing the makers of the much-awaited film 'Adipurush' ever since its trailer dropped online. The film has been criticised harshly by the audience over the quality of its VFX and visuals.

Netizens have been bashing the makers of the much-awaited film 'Adipurush' ever since its trailer dropped online. The film has been criticised harshly by the audience over the quality of its VFX and visuals. Seeing the response from the critics, the makers have now decided to give the film some more time so that their production team can work on delivering a better visual experience. Taking to Twitter on Monday, director Om Raut shared that the Prabhas and Kriti Sanon-starrer will now release on June 16, 2023, instead of January 12. And, the decision has been made to "give a complete visual experience to the viewers" and "give more time to the teams working on the film". The director shared a note on Twitter, which read, "Jai Shri Ram. Adipurush is not a film, but a representation of our devotion to Prabhu Shri Ram and commitment towards our sanskriti and history. In order to give a complete visual experience to the viewers, we need to give more time to the teams working on the film. (sic)" "We are committed to make a film that India will be proud of. Your support, love and blessings is what keeps us going. - Om Raut. Adipurush will now release on June 16th, 2023," the note further read. जय श्री राम…#Adipurush releases IN THEATRES on June 16, 2023.#Prabhas #SaifAliKhan @kritisanon @mesunnysingh #BhushanKumar #KrishanKumar @vfxwaala @rajeshnair06 #ShivChanana @manojmuntashir @TSeries @RETROPHILES1 @UV_Creations @Offladipurush pic.twitter.com/kXNnjlEsib — Om Raut (@omraut) November 7, 2022 Also read: Nick Carter breaks down as Backstreet Boys pay tribute to his late brother Aaron Carter at London show The film stars Saif Ali Khan, Prabhas and Kriti Sanon in lead roles and Sunny Singh and Devdatta Nage in supporting roles. The Indian epic mythological film based on Ramayana is being produced by T-Series Films and Retrophiles while its music is being composed by Ajay–Atul. Other than the film's VFX, critics have also objected to the looks of its lead characters, Ram and Lankesh, essayed by Prabhas and Saif Ali Khan respectively.

Prabhas-starrer 'Adipurush' gets new release date, Om Raut says 'need more time' after VFX backlash

<p>If multiple reports are to be believed, the release date of Prabhas starrer 'Adipurush' has been pushed to a later date. The film also stars Kriti Sanon and Saif Ali Khan in the lead and is reportedly based on the Hindu epic Ramayana.&nbsp;<br />
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The film had unveiled its first teaser earlier in October and the first glimpse of the film brought in a lot of brickbats from the audience. The VFX, the depiction of Ravan (played by Saif Ali Khan) received significant backlash and the film was accussed of misrepresentation.&nbsp;<br />
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The film was set to release on January 12, 2023, but it seems that the release has been pushed by a few months.</p>

<p>Latest reports suggest that makers are thinking of pushing back the release of 'Adipurush tro avoid box office clash with Chiranjeevi starrer Waltair Veeraya' and NBK's 'Veera Simha Reddy.' There are also other&nbsp;big-budget Tamil films like Ajith's 'Thunivu' and Vijay's 'Varisu' that are up for release and makers of 'Adipurush' reportedly want to avoid a clash with any of these films.<br />
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Rumours are rife that makers have now decided tp push the release of 'Adipurush' to April 2023. Trad analyst Girish Johar tweeted, "Strrrrrrong #TradeBuzz or inside rumour that #Adipurush bows out of its plans of being a Sankranti release. Now they are planning for mid-Summer 2023 release," he tweeted.</p>

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<p>However, there has been no official confirmation about the change in release date from the makers yet.&nbsp;<br />
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In 'Adipurush', Prabhas plays the role of Ram, and Kriti essays the role of Sita. Saif has been roped in to play the role of Raavan while Sunny Singh essays the role of Lakshman.&nbsp;</p>


If multiple reports are to be believed, the release date of Prabhas starrer 'Adipurush' has been pushed to a later date. The film also stars Kriti Sanon and Saif Ali Khan in the lead and is reportedly based on the Hindu epic Ramayana.

If multiple reports are to be believed, the release date of Prabhas starrer 'Adipurush' has been pushed to a later date. The film also stars Kriti Sanon and Saif Ali Khan in the lead and is reportedly based on the Hindu epic Ramayana. The film had unveiled its first teaser earlier in October and the first glimpse of the film brought in a lot of brickbats from the audience. The VFX, the depiction of Ravan (played by Saif Ali Khan) received significant backlash and the film was accussed of misrepresentation. The film was set to release on January 12, 2023, but it seems that the release has been pushed by a few months. Latest reports suggest that makers are thinking of pushing back the release of 'Adipurush tro avoid box office clash with Chiranjeevi starrer Waltair Veeraya' and NBK's 'Veera Simha Reddy.' There are also other big-budget Tamil films like Ajith's 'Thunivu' and Vijay's 'Varisu' that are up for release and makers of 'Adipurush' reportedly want to avoid a clash with any of these films. Rumours are rife that makers have now decided tp push the release of 'Adipurush' to April 2023. Trad analyst Girish Johar tweeted, "Strrrrrrong #TradeBuzz or inside rumour that #Adipurush bows out of its plans of being a Sankranti release. Now they are planning for mid-Summer 2023 release," he tweeted. Strrrrrrong #TradeBuzz or inside rumour that #Adipurush bows out of its plans of being a Sankranti release. Now they are planning for mid Summer 2023 release.#Prabhas @kritisanon @mesunnysingh @omraut pic.twitter.com/pYdClIFj76 — Girish Johar (@girishjohar) October 30, 2022 × However, there has been no official confirmation about the change in release date from the makers yet. In 'Adipurush', Prabhas plays the role of Ram, and Kriti essays the role of Sita. Saif has been roped in to play the role of Raavan while Sunny Singh essays the role of Lakshman.

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