<p><em>Project K</em> is getting bigger day by day! After a lot of rumours, it has been officially confirmed that superstar Kamal Haasan is part of the mega-budget movie. Helmed by ace director, Nag Ashwin, the movie features Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Amitabh Bachchan in the lead roles.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Kamal Haasan to play the antagonist</strong></h2>

<p>On Sunday, the makers revealed the big news. The announcement video is a montage of Haasan's iconic roles that he has portrayed on screen over the years. Kamal will play the role of an antagonist in the science fiction.</p>

<p>"Welcoming the greatest actor Ulaganayagan @ikamalhaasan. Our journey becomes Universal now. #ProjectK (sic)," the announcement tweet read.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>Baahubali </em>actor Prabhas also expressed his excitement as the announcement was made, ''A moment that will be etched in my heart forever. Honoured beyond words to collaborate with the legendary @ikamalhaasan sir in #ProjectK. The opportunity to learn and grow alongside such a titan of cinema is a dream come true moment.''</p>

<p>The movie is bankrolled by one of the biggest Telugu film production companies, Vyjayanthi Movies. The movie will also mark its 50th anniversary with the special venture and the movie will be a high-budget multilingual film.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Reacting to his role, the actor-politician said, ''50 years back, when I was a dance assistant and an assistant director the name Ashwini Dutt loomed large in the production sector. Both of us are coming together after 50 years. A brilliant director from our next generation is at the helm. My co-stars Mr. Prabhas and Ms. Deepika are also of that generation. I have worked with Amit Ji before. Yet every time it feels like the first time. Amit Ji keeps reinventing himself. I am also emulating that inventive process. I am eagerly waiting for <em>Project K</em>. Whatever position the audience places me at, my primary quality is that I am a film buff. That quality will keep me applauding any new attempt in my industry. Let mine be the first applause for <em>Project K</em>. With our director Nag Ashwin’s vision I am sure that applause will echo across our country and the world of cinema.''</p>

<h2><strong>More about Project K</strong></h2>

<p>Ashwin's pan-Indian film will be high on action and VFX. The film has been made on a sprawling budget.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Multiple reports have suggested that many prolific Hollywood action directors have been hired. The movie will hit theatres in January 2024.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the film's shoot has been delayed after Big B got injured on the Hyderabad set of the movie. The 80-year-old actor suffered a muscle tear.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A source earlier revealed, "It is still not clear how long it would take Bachchan saab to resume normal shooting, and the director (Nag Ashwin) and producers (Vyjayanthi Movies) are in no hurry. They are putting no pressure on Bachchan Saab to resume shooting. They will wait for as long as it takes. But it is unlikely now that <em>Project K</em> will make its January 2024 release date."</p>

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Project K is getting bigger day by day! After a lot of rumours, it has been officially confirmed that superstar Kamal Haasan is part of the mega-budget movie. Helmed by ace director, Nag Ashwin, the movie features Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Amitabh Bachchan in the lead roles.

Project K is getting bigger day by day! After a lot of rumours, it has been officially confirmed that superstar Kamal Haasan is part of the mega-budget movie. Helmed by ace director, Nag Ashwin, the movie features Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Amitabh Bachchan in the lead roles. Kamal Haasan to play the antagonist On Sunday, the makers revealed the big news. The announcement video is a montage of Haasan's iconic roles that he has portrayed on screen over the years. Kamal will play the role of an antagonist in the science fiction. "Welcoming the greatest actor Ulaganayagan @ikamalhaasan. Our journey becomes Universal now. #ProjectK (sic)," the announcement tweet read. Baahubali actor Prabhas also expressed his excitement as the announcement was made, ''A moment that will be etched in my heart forever. Honoured beyond words to collaborate with the legendary @ikamalhaasan sir in #ProjectK. The opportunity to learn and grow alongside such a titan of cinema is a dream come true moment.'' The movie is bankrolled by one of the biggest Telugu film production companies, Vyjayanthi Movies. The movie will also mark its 50th anniversary with the special venture and the movie will be a high-budget multilingual film. Welcoming the greatest actor Ulaganayagan @ikamalhaasan. Our journey becomes Universal now. #ProjectK https://t.co/DIbI5R7YA2#Prabhas @SrBachchan @deepikapadukone @nagashwin7 @DishPatani @Music_Santhosh @AshwiniDuttCh @VyjayanthiFilms pic.twitter.com/pokTfuErl0 — Vyjayanthi Movies (@VyjayanthiFilms) June 25, 2023 × Reacting to his role, the actor-politician said, ''50 years back, when I was a dance assistant and an assistant director the name Ashwini Dutt loomed large in the production sector. Both of us are coming together after 50 years. A brilliant director from our next generation is at the helm. My co-stars Mr. Prabhas and Ms. Deepika are also of that generation. I have worked with Amit Ji before. Yet every time it feels like the first time. Amit Ji keeps reinventing himself. I am also emulating that inventive process. I am eagerly waiting for Project K. Whatever position the audience places me at, my primary quality is that I am a film buff. That quality will keep me applauding any new attempt in my industry. Let mine be the first applause for Project K. With our director Nag Ashwin’s vision I am sure that applause will echo across our country and the world of cinema.'' More about Project K Ashwin's pan-Indian film will be high on action and VFX. The film has been made on a sprawling budget. Multiple reports have suggested that many prolific Hollywood action directors have been hired. The movie will hit theatres in January 2024. However, the film's shoot has been delayed after Big B got injured on the Hyderabad set of the movie. The 80-year-old actor suffered a muscle tear. A source earlier revealed, "It is still not clear how long it would take Bachchan saab to resume normal shooting, and the director (Nag Ashwin) and producers (Vyjayanthi Movies) are in no hurry. They are putting no pressure on Bachchan Saab to resume shooting. They will wait for as long as it takes. But it is unlikely now that Project K will make its January 2024 release date." 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.

Confirmed! Kamal Haasan joins Project K starring Prabhas, Deepika and Amitabh Bachchan

<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>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-adipurush-review-ramayana-gets-a-vfx-makeover-605175"><em>Adipurush </em>review: Ramayana gets a VFX makeover</a></strong></p>

<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.

Exclusive | Siya Ke Ram's Aashiesh Sharrma slams Adipurush: 'A cultural crime, lazy attempt at Ramayana'

<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>

<p><strong>Read:&nbsp;<a href="http://13.127.1.2/entertainment/bollywood/news-adipurush-review-ramayana-gets-a-vfx-makeover-605175">Adipurush review: Ramayana gets a VFX makeover</a></strong><br />
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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>Popular 90’s TV actor Gajendra Chauhan, who played the role of Yudhishthir in BR Chopra’s<em> Mahabharat,</em> recently gave his two cents’ on what he thinks of <em>Adipurush</em> and he didn’t have anything good to say about it. Calling for a ban of the film, Gajendra Chauhan said that people have already punished the filmmaker by rejecting the film. He added that they deserved the punishment and they should be punished.</p>

<h2><strong>'The film shouldn't have been released': Gajendra Chauhan</strong></h2>

<p>Gajendra said, "This film should not have been released at all. The entire film should be banned. The government should immediately put a stop to it." He revealed that he made a decision of not watching <em>Adipurush </em>after seeing the trailer. "I don't want to compromise my beliefs. I want to see Lord Ram as Lord Shri Ram,” he said at the time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gajendra is an actor and former Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) chairman. He did not go to watch despite having a ticket for the same. People have been criticising the makers for its untimely and poorly written dialogues and shoddy screenplay. VFX and cinematography are something that people are showing appreciation for.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>'No use changing dialogues': Gajendra Chauhan</strong></h2>

<p>Talking about the revised dialogues in <em>Adipurush</em>, penned by Manoj Muntashir, Gajendra said that it is of no use as the damage has already been done. Gajendra said that the writer has introduced ignorance to the world and that he really has no knowledge. He also said that Manoj has added dialogues taken from several videos of writers circulating on social media, combined it and presented it as if he has written everything.</p>

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<p><em>Adipurush</em> is based on the Hindu epic Ramayana. Prabhas, Kriti Sanon and Saif Ali Khan play the main roles in the mega-budget film. It looks like the film will not be able to break even with this poor response.&nbsp;</p>

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Popular 90’s TV actor Gajendra Chauhan, who played the role of Yudhishthir in BR Chopra’s Mahabharat, recently gave his two cents’ on what he thinks of Adipurush and he didn’t have anything good to say about it.

Popular 90’s TV actor Gajendra Chauhan, who played the role of Yudhishthir in BR Chopra’s Mahabharat, recently gave his two cents’ on what he thinks of Adipurush and he didn’t have anything good to say about it. Calling for a ban of the film, Gajendra Chauhan said that people have already punished the filmmaker by rejecting the film. He added that they deserved the punishment and they should be punished. 'The film shouldn't have been released': Gajendra Chauhan Gajendra said, "This film should not have been released at all. The entire film should be banned. The government should immediately put a stop to it." He revealed that he made a decision of not watching Adipurush after seeing the trailer. "I don't want to compromise my beliefs. I want to see Lord Ram as Lord Shri Ram,” he said at the time. Gajendra is an actor and former Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) chairman. He did not go to watch despite having a ticket for the same. People have been criticising the makers for its untimely and poorly written dialogues and shoddy screenplay. VFX and cinematography are something that people are showing appreciation for. 'No use changing dialogues': Gajendra Chauhan Talking about the revised dialogues in Adipurush, penned by Manoj Muntashir, Gajendra said that it is of no use as the damage has already been done. Gajendra said that the writer has introduced ignorance to the world and that he really has no knowledge. He also said that Manoj has added dialogues taken from several videos of writers circulating on social media, combined it and presented it as if he has written everything. WATCH | Adipurush controversial dialogue changed, edited video leaked, goes viral Adipurush is based on the Hindu epic Ramayana. Prabhas, Kriti Sanon and Saif Ali Khan play the main roles in the mega-budget film. It looks like the film will not be able to break even with this poor response. 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.

Mahabharat actor Gajendra Chauhan wants government to ban Adipurush

<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>Ever since its release, Om Raut's movie <em>Adipurush </em>has been garnering a lot of backlash for so many reasons. Some have called out the makers for their poor VFX and CGI work, while others have questioned the dialogues of the movie, calling them cringe-worthy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After receiving huge flak within two days of the release, the makers of the high-budget movie&nbsp;have decided to alter the controversial dialogues of&nbsp;the film.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The makers issued a statement stating that&nbsp;''valuing the input of the public, they had decided to change the controversial dialogue of the movie.''</p>

<h3>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-adipurush-review-ramayana-gets-a-vfx-makeover-605175">Adipurush review: Ramayana gets a VFX makeover</a></h3>

<h3><strong>Read the statement here:&nbsp;</strong></h3>

<p>''<em>Adipurush</em> is garnering an overwhelming response across the world and is conquering the hearts of audiences across all ages. Making this visual spectacle a memorable cinematic experience, the team decides to make alterations to the film’s dialogues – Valuing the input of the public and the audience.''</p>

<p>''The makers are revisiting the said dialogues, ensuring to resonate with core essence of the film and the same will reflect in the theatres in the next few days. This decision is a testament that in spite of unstoppable collections at the Box Office ,the team is committed and nothing is beyond the sentiments of their audiences and harmony at large 🙏''</p>

<p>Netizens had slammed the makers for putting such cheap dialogue in the mythological film based on Ramayana. Slamming the makers, one user tweeted, "*Lanka Dahan Scene* Ravana's son lights up Hanuman's Tail: Jali na... Jiski jalti hai... Bajrang: Kapda tere baap ka. Tel tere baap ka. Aag bhi tere baap ki. Toh jalegi bhi tere baap ki. The makers are proud of these Chapri dialogues? They want kids to see this?"<br />
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<h2><strong>Manoj Muntashir Shukla's reaction:</strong></h2>

<p>Manoj, who has penned the dialogues for the movie, has reacted to the backlash. Tweeting in Hindi, Muntashir wrote,&nbsp;''I wrote dialogues of more than 4000 lines in Adipurush, some sentiments got hurt on 5 lines.''</p>

<p>''In those hundreds of lines, where Shri Ram was glorified, Maa Sita's chastity was described, some praise was also due for them,&nbsp;which I don't know why I did not get. My own brothers wrote indecent words for me on social media. The same, my own, for whose respected mothers I read poems many times on TV, referred to my mother with indecent words. I kept thinking, there can be differences, but where did my brothers suddenly get so bitter that they forgot to see Shri Ram who considered every mother as his mother.''</p>

<p><a href="https://www.bing.com/search?pglt=41&amp;q=Ramanand+Sagar’s+son+slams+Adipurush%2C+says+‘makers+tried+to+make+a+Marvel+film’&amp;cvid=d2e1772909234fac9610dde581f09cc4&amp;aqs=edge..69i57j69i60.334j0j1&amp;FORM=ANNTA1&amp;PC=ASTS"><strong>Also read:</strong> Ramanand Sagar’s son slams Adipurush, says ‘makers tried to make a Marvel film’</a></p>

<h2><strong>Check out his post here.</strong></h2>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="hi">रामकथा से पहला पाठ जो कोई सीख सकता है, वो है हर भावना का सम्मान करना.<br />
सही या ग़लत, समय के अनुसार बदल जाता है, भावना रह जाती है.<br />
आदिपुरुष में 4000 से भी ज़्यादा पंक्तियों के संवाद मैंने लिखे, 5 पंक्तियों पर कुछ भावनाएँ आहत हुईं.<br />
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<h2><strong>Adipurush box office</strong></h2>

<p>Despite all the criticism that the&nbsp;movie has been receiving on social media platforms, Om Raut's directorial is getting an outstanding response from the audience at the box office. The movie,&nbsp;featuring&nbsp;Prabhas as Raghav, Kriti Sanon as Janaki, Saif Ali Khan as Lankesh, Sunny Singh as Lakshman and Devdutta Nage as Hanuman,&nbsp;has recorded the biggest opening of this year. As per the reports, the movie grossed Rs 140 crore worldwide on its first day of release.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Trade Analyst Ramesh Bala shared the box office figures. ''Rebel Star #Prabhas has created a new record with three movies - #Baahubali2, #Saaho &amp; #Adipurush grossing 100 + crore on the 1st day. #Adipurush Creates a History with Global Box Office opening at ₹ 140 Crore, clocks highest day 1 number for any film made in hindi on Pan-India level. #BlockbusterAdipurush.''</p>

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Ever since its release, Om Raut's movie Adipurush has been garnering a lot of backlash for so many reasons. Some have called out the makers for their poor VFX and CGI work, while others have questioned the dialogues of the movie, calling them cringe-worthy.

Ever since its release, Om Raut's movie Adipurush has been garnering a lot of backlash for so many reasons. Some have called out the makers for their poor VFX and CGI work, while others have questioned the dialogues of the movie, calling them cringe-worthy. After receiving huge flak within two days of the release, the makers of the high-budget movie have decided to alter the controversial dialogues of the film. The makers issued a statement stating that ''valuing the input of the public, they had decided to change the controversial dialogue of the movie.'' Also read: Adipurush review: Ramayana gets a VFX makeover Read the statement here: ''Adipurush is garnering an overwhelming response across the world and is conquering the hearts of audiences across all ages. Making this visual spectacle a memorable cinematic experience, the team decides to make alterations to the film’s dialogues – Valuing the input of the public and the audience.'' ''The makers are revisiting the said dialogues, ensuring to resonate with core essence of the film and the same will reflect in the theatres in the next few days. This decision is a testament that in spite of unstoppable collections at the Box Office ,the team is committed and nothing is beyond the sentiments of their audiences and harmony at large 🙏'' Netizens had slammed the makers for putting such cheap dialogue in the mythological film based on Ramayana. Slamming the makers, one user tweeted, "*Lanka Dahan Scene* Ravana's son lights up Hanuman's Tail: Jali na... Jiski jalti hai... Bajrang: Kapda tere baap ka. Tel tere baap ka. Aag bhi tere baap ki. Toh jalegi bhi tere baap ki. The makers are proud of these Chapri dialogues? They want kids to see this?" Manoj Muntashir Shukla's reaction: Manoj, who has penned the dialogues for the movie, has reacted to the backlash. Tweeting in Hindi, Muntashir wrote, ''I wrote dialogues of more than 4000 lines in Adipurush, some sentiments got hurt on 5 lines.'' ''In those hundreds of lines, where Shri Ram was glorified, Maa Sita's chastity was described, some praise was also due for them, which I don't know why I did not get. My own brothers wrote indecent words for me on social media. The same, my own, for whose respected mothers I read poems many times on TV, referred to my mother with indecent words. I kept thinking, there can be differences, but where did my brothers suddenly get so bitter that they forgot to see Shri Ram who considered every mother as his mother.'' Also read: Ramanand Sagar’s son slams Adipurush, says ‘makers tried to make a Marvel film’ Check out his post here. रामकथा से पहला पाठ जो कोई सीख सकता है, वो है हर भावना का सम्मान करना. सही या ग़लत, समय के अनुसार बदल जाता है, भावना रह जाती है. आदिपुरुष में 4000 से भी ज़्यादा पंक्तियों के संवाद मैंने लिखे, 5 पंक्तियों पर कुछ भावनाएँ आहत हुईं. उन सैकड़ों पंक्तियों में जहाँ श्री राम का यशगान… — Manoj Muntashir Shukla (@manojmuntashir) June 18, 2023 × Adipurush box office Despite all the criticism that the movie has been receiving on social media platforms, Om Raut's directorial is getting an outstanding response from the audience at the box office. The movie, featuring Prabhas as Raghav, Kriti Sanon as Janaki, Saif Ali Khan as Lankesh, Sunny Singh as Lakshman and Devdutta Nage as Hanuman, has recorded the biggest opening of this year. As per the reports, the movie grossed Rs 140 crore worldwide on its first day of release. Rebel Star #Prabhas has created a new record with three movies - #Baahubali2, #Saaho & #Adipurush grossing 100 + crore on the 1st day.#Adipurush Creates a History with Global Box Office opening at ₹ 140 Crore, clocks highest day 1 number for any film made in hindi on Pan-India… pic.twitter.com/OnabtIRWKV — Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) June 17, 2023 × Trade Analyst Ramesh Bala shared the box office figures. ''Rebel Star #Prabhas has created a new record with three movies - #Baahubali2, #Saaho & #Adipurush grossing 100 + crore on the 1st day. #Adipurush Creates a History with Global Box Office opening at ₹ 140 Crore, clocks highest day 1 number for any film made in hindi on Pan-India level. #BlockbusterAdipurush.'' 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 makers to alter dialogues in the movie after backlash: 'Nothing is beyond the sentiments'

<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 starrer mythological drama <em>Adipurush</em> has been one of the most talked-about projects ever since its announcement. After a long delay, Om&nbsp;Raut's directorial debut was finally released in theatres today (June 16). The movie features&nbsp;Prabhas as Raghav, Kriti Sanon as Janaki, Saif Ali Khan as Lankesh, Sunny Singh as Shesh, and Devdutta Nage as Hanuman.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last year, the first teaser of the movie was released, and it faced a huge backlash over its poor VFX and CGI work and the way they presented the deities in the movie. After delaying the movie by six months, the epic drama has been released in theatres, and it seems like the scenario has not changed at all.</p>

<h1><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-adipurush-review-ramayana-gets-a-vfx-makeover-605175">Adipurush review: Ramayana gets a VFX makeover</a></h1>

<p>The high-cost VFX and CGI work has been put into the mega-budget movie with the promise that it's one of a kind and the most visually stunning movie ever made. But it seems like the makers have not been able to impress the audience as they promised.</p>

<h2><strong>Twitter reactions&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>After the film was released, reviews started pouring in as moviegoers watched 'first day, first show'. So far, the film has received mixed reviews from the audience. While some liked the movie and the scale on which it was made,&nbsp;some netizens were quick to create memes about the movie as they shared their opinion on this VFX-loaded Ramayana movie.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Slamming the makers for giving a weird look to the mythological characters, netizens flocked to social media with their negative reactions as they expressed their disappointment.</p>

<p>Pointing out the serious faults, users shared their opinion on the modern touch they have given to the characters, whether it was Ravan's hairstyle or the tattoos that the characters have in the movie.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Apart from the appearance of the characters, some netizens slammed the makers for the cringe-worthy dialogue that they have put in the movie.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Expressing displeasure over the dialogues, one user tweeted, "*Lanka Dahan Scene* Ravana's son lights up Hanuman's Tail: Jali na... Jiski jalti hai... Bajrang: Kapda tere baap ka. Tel tere baap ka. Aag bhi tere baap ki. Toh jalegi bhi tere baap ki. The makers are proud of these Chapri dialogues? They want kids to see this?"</p>

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Prabhas to Om Rout : <a href="https://t.co/BJS9tEMQpK">pic.twitter.com/BJS9tEMQpK</a></p>
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<h2><strong>More about Adipurush -</strong></h2>

<p>The movie is&nbsp;based on the Hindu mythological tale of Ramayan and is made on a whooping budget of Rs. 600 crores approx.&nbsp;The film is co-produced by Bhushan Kumar's T-Series and Om Raut.</p>

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Prabhas starrer mythological drama Adipurush has been one of the most talked-about projects ever since its announcement. After a long delay, Om Raut's directorial debut was finally released in theatres today (June 16).

Prabhas starrer mythological drama Adipurush has been one of the most talked-about projects ever since its announcement. After a long delay, Om Raut's directorial debut was finally released in theatres today (June 16). The movie features Prabhas as Raghav, Kriti Sanon as Janaki, Saif Ali Khan as Lankesh, Sunny Singh as Shesh, and Devdutta Nage as Hanuman. Last year, the first teaser of the movie was released, and it faced a huge backlash over its poor VFX and CGI work and the way they presented the deities in the movie. After delaying the movie by six months, the epic drama has been released in theatres, and it seems like the scenario has not changed at all. Adipurush review: Ramayana gets a VFX makeover The high-cost VFX and CGI work has been put into the mega-budget movie with the promise that it's one of a kind and the most visually stunning movie ever made. But it seems like the makers have not been able to impress the audience as they promised. Twitter reactions After the film was released, reviews started pouring in as moviegoers watched 'first day, first show'. So far, the film has received mixed reviews from the audience. While some liked the movie and the scale on which it was made, some netizens were quick to create memes about the movie as they shared their opinion on this VFX-loaded Ramayana movie. Slamming the makers for giving a weird look to the mythological characters, netizens flocked to social media with their negative reactions as they expressed their disappointment. Pointing out the serious faults, users shared their opinion on the modern touch they have given to the characters, whether it was Ravan's hairstyle or the tattoos that the characters have in the movie. Apart from the appearance of the characters, some netizens slammed the makers for the cringe-worthy dialogue that they have put in the movie. Expressing displeasure over the dialogues, one user tweeted, "*Lanka Dahan Scene* Ravana's son lights up Hanuman's Tail: Jali na... Jiski jalti hai... Bajrang: Kapda tere baap ka. Tel tere baap ka. Aag bhi tere baap ki. Toh jalegi bhi tere baap ki. The makers are proud of these Chapri dialogues? They want kids to see this?" Hope this is fake..but who knows. pic.twitter.com/M4eSWxmC1m — 🇮🇳 (@saketjaiswal_sj) June 16, 2023 × Another user tweeted, "I am appalled with these dialogues. Atleast respect public sentiments.'' Modern hair-cuts, tattoos, cheap animations and cringe dialogues. Adipurush is an All India TikTok association meeting #AdipurushReview — Sagar (@sagarcasm) June 16, 2023 × Hairstyle according to legendry director @omraut .....#Adipurush ~7000 years ago present pic.twitter.com/QdRAkiKhAP — 𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐃𝐈𝐄𝐑 ♛ 2.0 (@iSoldier___) June 16, 2023 × Watched Adipurush fdfs, very disappointed that there's no rap song from MC stan in the movie. — 🐰 (@firki07) June 16, 2023 × After watching memes on Adipurush.. Prabhas to Om Rout : pic.twitter.com/BJS9tEMQpK — UmdarTamker (@UmdarTamker) June 16, 2023 × Indrajeet hai ya ..South Delhi ka Tattoo artist 😭 pic.twitter.com/eeNwpTKIRV — BekaarAaadmi🚶 (@BekaarAaadmi) June 16, 2023 × More about Adipurush - The movie is based on the Hindu mythological tale of Ramayan and is made on a whooping budget of Rs. 600 crores approx. The film is co-produced by Bhushan Kumar's T-Series and Om Raut. 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.

Modern haircuts, tattoos, cheap animations! Prabhas starrer Adipurush triggers meme fest on Twitter

<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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<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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<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

<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>Prabhas is reportedly set to get married. The <em>Baahubali </em>actor is likely to get married soon as he said in a recent interview that he will wed in Tirupati. This comes amid news that Prabhas and Kriti Sanon are reportedly seeing each other. The two feature in their upcoming film <em>Adipurush</em>, which is a modern-day adaptation of Ramayan. In the film, Prabhas will play Raghava while Kriti will essay the role of Janaki.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At an event while promoting his film, when Prabhas was asked about marriage, the <em>Adipurush</em> actor said, “Marriage? Someday, I’ll get married in Tirupati only.”</p>

<h2><strong>'Lucky to do a film on Ramayana': Prabhas</strong></h2>

<p>Prabhas also mentioned how lucky he feels to be a part of a film based on Ramayana. He said, “Once, Chiranjeevi sir asked me if I’m doing Ramayana. ‘Yes, sir’, I told him. 'That's your blessing. Not everyone is lucky enough to work on such a project. You've got the opportunity'.”</p>

<h2><strong>Adipurush marks Prabhas and Om Raut's first collaboration</strong></h2>

<p><em>Adipurush</em> marks the maiden collaboration between Prabhas and director Om Raut. On playing the role of Raghava, Prabhas had said in a statement, “Every role and every character comes with its own challenges, but portraying a character like this comes with tremendous responsibility and pride. I am very excited to portray this character from our epic, especially the way Om has designed it. I am sure the youth of our country will shower all their love on our film.”</p>

<h2><strong>Star cast of Adipurush</strong></h2>

<p><em>Adipurush</em> also features Saif Ali Khan as Lankesh. Saif had also played the antagonist in director Om Raut's last film <em>Tanhaji,</em> which also starred Ajay Devgn.</p>

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Prabhas is reportedly set to get married. The Baahubali actor is likely to get married soon as he said in a recent interview that he will wed in Tirupati. This comes amid news that Prabhas and Kriti Sanon are reportedly seeing each other.

Prabhas is reportedly set to get married. The Baahubali actor is likely to get married soon as he said in a recent interview that he will wed in Tirupati. This comes amid news that Prabhas and Kriti Sanon are reportedly seeing each other. The two feature in their upcoming film Adipurush, which is a modern-day adaptation of Ramayan. In the film, Prabhas will play Raghava while Kriti will essay the role of Janaki. At an event while promoting his film, when Prabhas was asked about marriage, the Adipurush actor said, “Marriage? Someday, I’ll get married in Tirupati only.” 'Lucky to do a film on Ramayana': Prabhas Prabhas also mentioned how lucky he feels to be a part of a film based on Ramayana. He said, “Once, Chiranjeevi sir asked me if I’m doing Ramayana. ‘Yes, sir’, I told him. 'That's your blessing. Not everyone is lucky enough to work on such a project. You've got the opportunity'.” Adipurush marks Prabhas and Om Raut's first collaboration Adipurush marks the maiden collaboration between Prabhas and director Om Raut. On playing the role of Raghava, Prabhas had said in a statement, “Every role and every character comes with its own challenges, but portraying a character like this comes with tremendous responsibility and pride. I am very excited to portray this character from our epic, especially the way Om has designed it. I am sure the youth of our country will shower all their love on our film.” Star cast of Adipurush Adipurush also features Saif Ali Khan as Lankesh. Saif had also played the antagonist in director Om Raut's last film Tanhaji, which also starred Ajay Devgn. 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.

'Will get married in Tirupati' says Prabhas at Adipurush event

<p>The trailer for Prabhas starrer <em>Adipurush</em> is making quite a buzz on social media. Starring Prabhas, Kriti Sanon and Saif Ali Khan in leading roles, the film brings to life the age-old tale of Ramayana with great VFX and sound effects. Directed by Om Raut and backed by T-Series, the film is scheduled to hit the theatres on June 16, 2023.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While the film’s trailer video is receiving great praise from critics and fans, its budget is something to talk about. The film has reportedly been made on a budget of more than Rs 700 crore. After both <em>Baahubali 1</em> and <em>Baahubali 2</em> were made on staggering budgets and earned as much, this is Prabhas’ next outing with a film that has a lot riding on it. If reports are to be believed, Prabhas will be walking home with nothing less than Rs 150 crore for<em> Adipurush</em>. Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/adipurush-trailer-breaks-records-becomes-years-most-watched-film-trailer-in-24-hours-591220">Adipurush trailer breaks records, becomes year's most-watched film trailer in 24 hours</a></p>

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<p>Saif Ali Khan has reportedly charged Rs 12 crore for his villainous role making him one of the highest-paid antagonists in Bollywood. Kriti Sanon, who will be portraying the role of distressed Janaki in <em>Adipurush</em>, will be taking home Rs 3 crore.</p>

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The trailer for Prabhas starrer Adipurush is making quite a buzz on social media. Starring Prabhas, Kriti Sanon and Saif Ali Khan in leading roles, the film brings to life the age-old tale of Ramayana with great VFX and sound effects. Directed by Om Raut and backed by T-Series, the film is scheduled to hit the theatres on June 16, 2023. While the film’s trailer video is receiving great praise from critics and fans, its budget is something to talk about. The film has reportedly been made on a budget of more than Rs 700 crore. After both Baahubali 1 and Baahubali 2 were made on staggering budgets and earned as much, this is Prabhas’ next outing with a film that has a lot riding on it. If reports are to be believed, Prabhas will be walking home with nothing less than Rs 150 crore for Adipurush. Also read: Adipurush trailer breaks records, becomes year's most-watched film trailer in 24 hours Saif Ali Khan has reportedly charged Rs 12 crore for his villainous role making him one of the highest-paid antagonists in Bollywood. Kriti Sanon, who will be portraying the role of distressed Janaki in Adipurush, will be taking home Rs 3 crore. Prabhas will next be seen in Project K with Deepika Padukone in the lead. 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>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>Indian film <em>Salaar</em> starring Prabhas is currently being filmed&nbsp;in Italy. Prabhas will be seen playing a dual role in the film. Prashanth Neel has written and directed the film. It is produced by Vijay Kiragandur’s Hombale Films company.</p>

<p>According to sources,<em> Salaar </em>will be shot in locations that we have seen in the 2021 James Bond film. The crew&nbsp;filmed the movie in mid-March in Matera, the old southern Italian town famous for its prehistoric whitewashed caves. Matera was the setting for the prologue action sequence for the James Bond film <em>No Time to Die</em>. Many other international ventures have also used the same setting for shooting.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Currently, <em>Salaar</em> is being filmed in Naples. Preparations are on for filming in the southern port city's central Piazza del Plebiscito plaza. The local police are assisting with the set preparations, which include the use of drones and lighting for night shooting. <em>Salaar</em> will also be shot in Rome and Budapest.</p>

<p>While not much has been revealed, sources reveal that <em>Salaar</em> is about two young people from different nations who fall in love despite the distance and cultural differences, and overcome numerous challenges.&nbsp;<br />
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<em>Salaar</em> will release in theatres on September 23 in Telugu. It will be dubbed in Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi, and English.<br />
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Indian film Salaar starring Prabhas is currently being filmed in Italy. Prabhas will be seen playing a dual role in the film. Prashanth Neel has written and directed the film.

Indian film Salaar starring Prabhas is currently being filmed in Italy. Prabhas will be seen playing a dual role in the film. Prashanth Neel has written and directed the film. It is produced by Vijay Kiragandur’s Hombale Films company. According to sources, Salaar will be shot in locations that we have seen in the 2021 James Bond film. The crew filmed the movie in mid-March in Matera, the old southern Italian town famous for its prehistoric whitewashed caves. Matera was the setting for the prologue action sequence for the James Bond film No Time to Die. Many other international ventures have also used the same setting for shooting. Currently, Salaar is being filmed in Naples. Preparations are on for filming in the southern port city's central Piazza del Plebiscito plaza. The local police are assisting with the set preparations, which include the use of drones and lighting for night shooting. Salaar will also be shot in Rome and Budapest. While not much has been revealed, sources reveal that Salaar is about two young people from different nations who fall in love despite the distance and cultural differences, and overcome numerous challenges. Salaar will release in theatres on September 23 in Telugu. It will be dubbed in Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi, and English. 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>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>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>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.

Prabhas, Kriti Sanon's 'Adipurush' not releasing in January 2023?

<p>Prabhas is celebrating his 43rd birthday today. Marking his special day, the makers of his most awaited film, Project K, gave a special treat to all his millions of fans and followers.</p>

<p>The film's producers revealed the first look at their lead actor. Dropping a poster on Vyjayanthi Movies' official social media handles, the makers wrote: ''Here's wishing our Darling @actorprabhas a Super Happy Birthday.''</p>

<p>The poster features a robotic hand crashing against&nbsp;something with all its force. "Heroes are not born, they rise," the poster reads.</p>

<p>Take a look:</p>

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<p>The Nag Ashwin directorial is touted to be one of a kind. The pan-India film, starring megastar Amitabh Bachchan and Deepika Padukone will be high on action, and multiple reports have suggested that many prolific Hollywood action directors have been hired.</p>

<p>As per Pinkvilla, the film has a futuristic setup,&nbsp;"It’s set in the future and revolves around the timeline of World War 3. The producers have employed a one-of-a-kind strategy in hiring multiple action directors to design the epic battle depicted on screen."</p>

<p>The film has been made on a sprawling budget by Vyjayanthi Movies, the biggest Telugu film production company.</p>

<p>Earlier this month, on megastar Amitabh Bachchan's 80th birthday, the makers released a short glimpse of his character as well.</p>

<p>"A powerhouse that has entertained for more than five decades! I can’t wait to show the world the new avatar you’ve unleashed this time. Here’s to the 80th and many more! May the force be with you always &amp; you’re the force behind us @SrBachchan sir — Team #ProjectK (Sic) ".</p>

<p>On the work front, Prabhas was last seen in 'Radhe Shyam'. The 'Baahubali' star will next be seen in Om Raut's' Adipurish 'and Prashanth Neel's' Salaar'.</p>

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Prabhas is celebrating his 43rd birthday today. Marking his special day, the makers of his most awaited film, Project K, gave a special treat to all his millions of fans and followers.

Prabhas is celebrating his 43rd birthday today. Marking his special day, the makers of his most awaited film, Project K, gave a special treat to all his millions of fans and followers. The film's producers revealed the first look at their lead actor. Dropping a poster on Vyjayanthi Movies' official social media handles, the makers wrote: ''Here's wishing our Darling @actorprabhas a Super Happy Birthday.'' The poster features a robotic hand crashing against something with all its force. "Heroes are not born, they rise," the poster reads. Take a look: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vyjayanthi Movies (@vyjayanthimovies) × The Nag Ashwin directorial is touted to be one of a kind. The pan-India film, starring megastar Amitabh Bachchan and Deepika Padukone will be high on action, and multiple reports have suggested that many prolific Hollywood action directors have been hired. As per Pinkvilla, the film has a futuristic setup, "It’s set in the future and revolves around the timeline of World War 3. The producers have employed a one-of-a-kind strategy in hiring multiple action directors to design the epic battle depicted on screen." The film has been made on a sprawling budget by Vyjayanthi Movies, the biggest Telugu film production company. Earlier this month, on megastar Amitabh Bachchan's 80th birthday, the makers released a short glimpse of his character as well. "A powerhouse that has entertained for more than five decades! I can’t wait to show the world the new avatar you’ve unleashed this time. Here’s to the 80th and many more! May the force be with you always & you’re the force behind us @SrBachchan sir — Team #ProjectK (Sic) ". On the work front, Prabhas was last seen in 'Radhe Shyam'. The 'Baahubali' star will next be seen in Om Raut's' Adipurish 'and Prashanth Neel's' Salaar'.

Birthday special: Makers give a sneak-peak of Prabhas' character from 'Project K'

<p>South Indian superstar Prithviraj Sukumaran&nbsp;turned a year older today. To mark his special day, the makers of the most anticipated movie, 'Salaar', released the first look of the actor from the film co-starring&nbsp;'Baahubali' actor Prabhas.<br />
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Wishing Prithviraj his birthday, director Prashanth Neel&nbsp;shared the fiery poster of the actor from the film, revealing the name of his character, Vardharaja Mannaar'.&nbsp;<br />
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The 'KGF' director tweeted, ''Birthday Wishes to the most versatile @PrithviOfficial, Presenting' Vardharaja Mannaarr’ from #Salaar.''&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the poster, Prithviraj's character looks dark and rigid. He's all covered in coal dust and has bruises on his face. He's also sporting a septum nose ring, earrings, and a giant iron choker.&nbsp;<br />
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Prithviraj also thanked the entire 'Salaar'&nbsp;team, and tweeted, ''Thank you #HombaleFilms # PrasanthNeel #Prabhas and the entire team of #Salaar!&nbsp; &nbsp;#VardharajaMannaar will see you in theatres on the 28th of September 2023!''<br />
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'Salaar'&nbsp;is directed by 'KGF' fame Prashanth Neel and is produced by Vijay Kiragandur of Hombale Films. The pan-India project has been described as a one-of-a-kind project that the audience has never seen before. It will be dark and full of action.&nbsp;<br />
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The film, which was supposed to be released this year, has been postponed many times and will now be released next year in September.&nbsp;<br />
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The movie also stars Shruti Haasan, Jagapathi Babu, Easwari Rao, Sriya Reddy, and others in pivotal roles.</p>


South Indian superstar Prithviraj Sukumaran turned a year older today. To mark his special day, the makers of the most anticipated movie, 'Salaar', released the first look of the actor from the film co-starring 'Baahubali' actor Prabhas.

South Indian superstar Prithviraj Sukumaran turned a year older today. To mark his special day, the makers of the most anticipated movie, 'Salaar', released the first look of the actor from the film co-starring 'Baahubali' actor Prabhas. Wishing Prithviraj his birthday, director Prashanth Neel shared the fiery poster of the actor from the film, revealing the name of his character, Vardharaja Mannaar'. The 'KGF' director tweeted, ''Birthday Wishes to the most versatile @PrithviOfficial, Presenting' Vardharaja Mannaarr’ from #Salaar.'' Birthday Wishes to the most versatile @PrithviOfficial, Presenting ‘𝐕𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐣𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐚𝐫’ from #Salaar.#Prabhas @VKiragandur @hombalefilms @shrutihaasan @IamJagguBhai @bhuvangowda84 @RaviBasrur @anbariv @shivakumarart @SalaarTheSaga #HBDPrithvirajSukumaran pic.twitter.com/GKDlwSqsv2 — Prashanth Neel (@prashanth_neel) October 16, 2022 × In the poster, Prithviraj's character looks dark and rigid. He's all covered in coal dust and has bruises on his face. He's also sporting a septum nose ring, earrings, and a giant iron choker. Prithviraj also thanked the entire 'Salaar' team, and tweeted, ''Thank you #HombaleFilms # PrasanthNeel #Prabhas and the entire team of #Salaar! #VardharajaMannaar will see you in theatres on the 28th of September 2023!'' 'Salaar' is directed by 'KGF' fame Prashanth Neel and is produced by Vijay Kiragandur of Hombale Films. The pan-India project has been described as a one-of-a-kind project that the audience has never seen before. It will be dark and full of action. The film, which was supposed to be released this year, has been postponed many times and will now be released next year in September. The movie also stars Shruti Haasan, Jagapathi Babu, Easwari Rao, Sriya Reddy, and others in pivotal roles.

Prithviraj Sukumaran’s first look from Prabhas starrer 'Salaar' revealed

<p>Prabhas starrer 'Adipurush' has faced a huge backlash ever since the teaser of the film came out. &nbsp;Netizens have slammed the makers over the poor CGI, VFX work and the wrong representation of the deities. However, now an animation studio has come out slamming the makers for copying their work.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Some eagle-eyed netizens caught an uncanny resemblance between the 'Adipurush' poster and another picture&nbsp;featuring Lord Shiva. Sharing a collage of both the poster, they wrote, "Looks like makers inspired Adipurush first look poster from Lord Shiva still&nbsp;(sic)."</p>

<p>Soon after the poster went viral, a&nbsp;studio named Vanarsena came forward alleging that the makers have copied their original work by sharing&nbsp;a collage&nbsp;of&nbsp;the 'Adipurush' poster and Lord Shiva.<br />
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Sharing a collage picture on their Instagram account, the studio wrote in the now deleted post “Such a shame T-Series films, should mention the original creator who developed the artwork,'' as per Indian Express.&nbsp;<br />
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However, the studio is not planning to take any legal action against the production of the film. ''It’s disappointing to see our work being copied like this. But over the years, it’s happened so many times that it’s just funny at this point. We don’t see the point of fighting this as we’d rather focus on bringing you guys awesome content and continue on building that road. But maybe…just maybe, the word will spread :) (sic),” they wrote on their IG story.&nbsp;<br />
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<p>The studio has also claimed that some scenes of the controversial teaser are also&nbsp;copied. Sharing the original work and then the copied work which showed Prabhas as Lord Rama walking with his entire team, the studio wrote,&nbsp;“This one, my students pointed out the resemblance. ''</p>

<p>The college of the films poster and studio one has gone viral which led to many netizens&nbsp;calling out the makers of the film.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Controversy over the teaser</strong></p>

<p>Ever since&nbsp;the announcement of the film, makers have promised that the movie&nbsp;starring Prabhas as Lord Rama, will be visually spectacular with all the high-cost VFX and CGI work put into it. However, after the teaser was made public, the only thing that cinemagoers got was a big disappointment.&nbsp;<br />
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Soon after the teaser was released, netizens flocked to social media with their negative&nbsp;reactions. Not just VFX or the cartoonish vibe that one minute clip gave, Twitterati&nbsp;also pointed out some serious faults that the teaser had - like Saif Ali Khan's look, weird demons and dragon-like creatures showed in the&nbsp;teaser that also led many to call it&nbsp;a cheap copy of HBO popular series 'Game of Thrones'.&nbsp;Even some users shared stills&nbsp;from 'GOT'&nbsp;that were strikingly similar to the teaser.&nbsp;<br />
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Prabhas starrer 'Adipurush' has faced a huge backlash ever since the teaser of the film came out. Netizens have slammed the makers over the poor CGI, VFX work and the wrong representation of the deities.

Prabhas starrer 'Adipurush' has faced a huge backlash ever since the teaser of the film came out. Netizens have slammed the makers over the poor CGI, VFX work and the wrong representation of the deities. However, now an animation studio has come out slamming the makers for copying their work. Some eagle-eyed netizens caught an uncanny resemblance between the 'Adipurush' poster and another picture featuring Lord Shiva. Sharing a collage of both the poster, they wrote, "Looks like makers inspired Adipurush first look poster from Lord Shiva still (sic)." Soon after the poster went viral, a studio named Vanarsena came forward alleging that the makers have copied their original work by sharing a collage of the 'Adipurush' poster and Lord Shiva. Sharing a collage picture on their Instagram account, the studio wrote in the now deleted post “Such a shame T-Series films, should mention the original creator who developed the artwork,'' as per Indian Express. However, the studio is not planning to take any legal action against the production of the film. ''It’s disappointing to see our work being copied like this. But over the years, it’s happened so many times that it’s just funny at this point. We don’t see the point of fighting this as we’d rather focus on bringing you guys awesome content and continue on building that road. But maybe…just maybe, the word will spread :) (sic),” they wrote on their IG story. The studio has also claimed that some scenes of the controversial teaser are also copied. Sharing the original work and then the copied work which showed Prabhas as Lord Rama walking with his entire team, the studio wrote, “This one, my students pointed out the resemblance. '' The college of the films poster and studio one has gone viral which led to many netizens calling out the makers of the film. Controversy over the teaser Ever since the announcement of the film, makers have promised that the movie starring Prabhas as Lord Rama, will be visually spectacular with all the high-cost VFX and CGI work put into it. However, after the teaser was made public, the only thing that cinemagoers got was a big disappointment. Soon after the teaser was released, netizens flocked to social media with their negative reactions. Not just VFX or the cartoonish vibe that one minute clip gave, Twitterati also pointed out some serious faults that the teaser had - like Saif Ali Khan's look, weird demons and dragon-like creatures showed in the teaser that also led many to call it a cheap copy of HBO popular series 'Game of Thrones'. Even some users shared stills from 'GOT' that were strikingly similar to the teaser.

Is 'Adipurush' poster featuring Prabhas copied? Animation studio claims so

<p>On Sunday, during the Hindu festival of Navratri, the teaser of the upcoming Hindi film 'Adipurush' was unveiled on social media. Starring actors Prabhas, Saif Ali Khan and Kriti Sanon in the lead, the film is based on the epic, 'Ramayan'.&nbsp;<br />
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Ever since the first trailer of the film dropped on social media, 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 is set to release in January 2023.&nbsp;</p>

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<strong>What is the controversy around 'Adipurush'?</strong><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. "The way in which 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 recently.&nbsp;<br />
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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.<br />
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BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj said that the film makes a mockery of Hindu deities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Raavan looks like a Muslim invader in the film while Hanuman`s image has been distorted beyond recognition which is highly condemnable. Filmmakers think they can get away with any level of cinematic liberty. This cannot be permitted," he said at another event soon after the teaser was unveiled.<br />
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Mahant Satyendra Das, the chief priest of Ram Janmabhoomi temple, said, "No one can be allowed to misrepresent the Hindu mythology and distort the image of Hindu gods and goddesses."<br />
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Sunil Raj of Hindu Rashtra Sena, a fringe outfit, said that the film's teaser also portrays Sita in a poor light. "She looks more like a film heroine than a goddess. We will not allow the film to get a release." Kriti Sanon plays Sita in 'Adipurush'.&nbsp;<br />
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People have also expressed disappointment over the film`s poor VFX and the unrealistic look of various characters including Saif`s Raavan. Seeing Saif donning short spiked hairs, a long beard, and kohl lined&nbsp;eyes, several netizens have compared the actor`s look in the film with that of Alauddin Khilji rather than Raavan.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Call for a ban on the film</strong><br />
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Amid controversies, Keshav Prasad Maurya, the deputy CM of Uttar Pradesh - a state in North India- has said that the film should be corrected before its January 2023 release.<br />
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Speaking to a news agency Maurya said, "First of all I want to wish everyone a very Happy Dussehra, I haven`t watched the teaser of `Adipurush` yet, but in any case, films that hurt religious sentiments should not be supported, that`s wrong.It needs to be corrected and presented properly."<br />
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"If you hurt the religious sentiments, then all the believers will not accept such things. And I also believe this, if such kind of film is being made then it needs to be corrected before presenting it in front of the audience,"he added.<br />
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Earlier BJP spokesperson Malavika Avinash said, "I am saddened by the fact that the director let alone researching the Valmiki`s Ramayana, Kamba Ramayana or Tulsidasa`s Ramayana, or the umpteen numbers of interpretations of Ramayana that are available across board as far as Thailand where they do beautiful performances of the Ramayana. The least he could have done is research our own films; there are so many Kannada films, Telugu films, Tamil films, which show how Raavana looked."<br />
"He could have just looked up NT Rama Rao or Dr Rajkumar in `Bhookailasa` or any of these great actors, SV Ranga Rao in `Sampoorna Ramayana`, to understand how Raavana looked. The Raavana in the photograph that I see floating around is a guy who looks nothing Indian, who has blue eye makeup and is wearing leather jackets. This is our history they are representing; they cannot do it in the guise of creative liberty," she continued.<br />
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<strong>The director of 'Adipurush' reacts</strong><br />
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The film has been helmed by Om Raut who has reacted to the controversy surrounding his film. Raut felt that his film was too massive to be contained for mobile viewing.&nbsp;<br />
Speaking to a daily, Raut said, "I was disheartened for sure, not surprised because the film is made for a larger medium, the big screen. You can cut it down to some extent but can`t bring it down to a mobile phone."</p>

<p>"That`s an environment I can`t control. Given a choice, I`d never put it on YouTube but that`s the need of the hour. We need to put it there so that it reaches a wide audience," Raut further added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film, which features Prabhas as Lord Ram, Saif Ali Khan as the Raavan, Kriti Sanon as Sita and Sunny Singh in lead roles, is set to debut in theatres on January 12, 2023, in several languages.</p>


On Sunday, during the Hindu festival of Navratri, the teaser of the upcoming Hindi film 'Adipurush' was unveiled on social media. Starring actors Prabhas, Saif Ali Khan and Kriti Sanon in the lead, the film is based on the epic, 'Ramayan'.

On Sunday, during the Hindu festival of Navratri, the teaser of the upcoming Hindi film 'Adipurush' was unveiled on social media. Starring actors Prabhas, Saif Ali Khan and Kriti Sanon in the lead, the film is based on the epic, 'Ramayan'. Ever since the first trailer of the film dropped on social media, 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 is set to release in January 2023. What is the controversy around 'Adipurush'? 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. "The way in which 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 recently. 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. BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj said that the film makes a mockery of Hindu deities. "Raavan looks like a Muslim invader in the film while Hanuman`s image has been distorted beyond recognition which is highly condemnable. Filmmakers think they can get away with any level of cinematic liberty. This cannot be permitted," he said at another event soon after the teaser was unveiled. Mahant Satyendra Das, the chief priest of Ram Janmabhoomi temple, said, "No one can be allowed to misrepresent the Hindu mythology and distort the image of Hindu gods and goddesses." Sunil Raj of Hindu Rashtra Sena, a fringe outfit, said that the film's teaser also portrays Sita in a poor light. "She looks more like a film heroine than a goddess. We will not allow the film to get a release." Kriti Sanon plays Sita in 'Adipurush'. People have also expressed disappointment over the film`s poor VFX and the unrealistic look of various characters including Saif`s Raavan. Seeing Saif donning short spiked hairs, a long beard, and kohl lined eyes, several netizens have compared the actor`s look in the film with that of Alauddin Khilji rather than Raavan. Call for a ban on the film Amid controversies, Keshav Prasad Maurya, the deputy CM of Uttar Pradesh - a state in North India- has said that the film should be corrected before its January 2023 release. Speaking to a news agency Maurya said, "First of all I want to wish everyone a very Happy Dussehra, I haven`t watched the teaser of `Adipurush` yet, but in any case, films that hurt religious sentiments should not be supported, that`s wrong.It needs to be corrected and presented properly." "If you hurt the religious sentiments, then all the believers will not accept such things. And I also believe this, if such kind of film is being made then it needs to be corrected before presenting it in front of the audience,"he added. Earlier BJP spokesperson Malavika Avinash said, "I am saddened by the fact that the director let alone researching the Valmiki`s Ramayana, Kamba Ramayana or Tulsidasa`s Ramayana, or the umpteen numbers of interpretations of Ramayana that are available across board as far as Thailand where they do beautiful performances of the Ramayana. The least he could have done is research our own films; there are so many Kannada films, Telugu films, Tamil films, which show how Raavana looked." "He could have just looked up NT Rama Rao or Dr Rajkumar in `Bhookailasa` or any of these great actors, SV Ranga Rao in `Sampoorna Ramayana`, to understand how Raavana looked. The Raavana in the photograph that I see floating around is a guy who looks nothing Indian, who has blue eye makeup and is wearing leather jackets. This is our history they are representing; they cannot do it in the guise of creative liberty," she continued. The director of 'Adipurush' reacts The film has been helmed by Om Raut who has reacted to the controversy surrounding his film. Raut felt that his film was too massive to be contained for mobile viewing. Speaking to a daily, Raut said, "I was disheartened for sure, not surprised because the film is made for a larger medium, the big screen. You can cut it down to some extent but can`t bring it down to a mobile phone." "That`s an environment I can`t control. Given a choice, I`d never put it on YouTube but that`s the need of the hour. We need to put it there so that it reaches a wide audience," Raut further added. The film, which features Prabhas as Lord Ram, Saif Ali Khan as the Raavan, Kriti Sanon as Sita and Sunny Singh in lead roles, is set to debut in theatres on January 12, 2023, in several languages.

'Adipurush' controversy: Why do certain people want Prabhas, Saif Ali Khan starrer film to be banned

<p>Prabhas starrer&nbsp;mythological&nbsp;drama 'Adipurush' has been one of the most talked-about projects ever since its announcement. After a long wait, the first teaser of the film based on the Hindu epic Ramayana is out now.&nbsp;<br />
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On Sunday, the teaser was launched in the northern city of India, Ayodhya, which is also the birthplace of Lord Rama. Prabhas, Kriti Sanon and the director of the film Om Raut were present at the mega event held at the banks of the holy river Sarayu.<br />
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As expected, the mythological film which comes from the National Award-winning filmmaker Om Raut is high on VFX and CGI. The teaser starts off by showing the angry side of Lord Ram who is preparing to fight with Lankesh, played by Saif Ali Khan. In the one-minute clip, we also got to see more of Saif's evil character, his blue eyes, and 10 heads - all over his portrayal will surely impress you.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the teaser, Kriti Sanon is looking gorgeous as Sita. &nbsp;<br />
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Apart from the main plot that most of us are aware of, the teaser shows the demons flying in the sky, Lord Ram walking in the historic ram-setu with his vanar sena, Saif Ali Khan's character flying over the sky on his dragon-like creature and much more!<br />
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The teaser&nbsp;contains some truly stunning frames and is heavy on CGI and VFX. However, the clip&nbsp;appears cartoonish somewhere, which could dampen the fans' enthusiasm. According to the sources, the film used "a technique never seen before in Indian films." But, after watching the teaser,&nbsp;it seemed more like an animated movie and didn't make the effect that was anticipated from the high-budget film.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film will release in theatres on January 12 in five different languages Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam,&nbsp;Kannada. The film will be co-produced by Bhushan Kumar's T-Series and Om Raut.</p>


Prabhas starrer mythological drama 'Adipurush' has been one of the most talked-about projects ever since its announcement. After a long wait, the first teaser of the film based on the Hindu epic Ramayana is out now.

Prabhas starrer mythological drama 'Adipurush' has been one of the most talked-about projects ever since its announcement. After a long wait, the first teaser of the film based on the Hindu epic Ramayana is out now. On Sunday, the teaser was launched in the northern city of India, Ayodhya, which is also the birthplace of Lord Rama. Prabhas, Kriti Sanon and the director of the film Om Raut were present at the mega event held at the banks of the holy river Sarayu. As expected, the mythological film which comes from the National Award-winning filmmaker Om Raut is high on VFX and CGI. The teaser starts off by showing the angry side of Lord Ram who is preparing to fight with Lankesh, played by Saif Ali Khan. In the one-minute clip, we also got to see more of Saif's evil character, his blue eyes, and 10 heads - all over his portrayal will surely impress you. × In the teaser, Kriti Sanon is looking gorgeous as Sita. Apart from the main plot that most of us are aware of, the teaser shows the demons flying in the sky, Lord Ram walking in the historic ram-setu with his vanar sena, Saif Ali Khan's character flying over the sky on his dragon-like creature and much more! The teaser contains some truly stunning frames and is heavy on CGI and VFX. However, the clip appears cartoonish somewhere, which could dampen the fans' enthusiasm. According to the sources, the film used "a technique never seen before in Indian films." But, after watching the teaser, it seemed more like an animated movie and didn't make the effect that was anticipated from the high-budget film. The film will release in theatres on January 12 in five different languages Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada. The film will be co-produced by Bhushan Kumar's T-Series and Om Raut.

Prabhas starrer 'Adipurush' teaser is out! Saif Ali Khan looks impressive as Lankesh

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