Prabhas Adipurush goes on floors. The story, controversy, and all you need to know
3 years, 10 months ago

Prabhas Adipurush goes on floors. The story, controversy, and all you need to know

India Today  

Last year, Prabhas announced that he will be teaming up with Bollywood director Om Raut for 3D film titled Adipurush. Bankrolled by Bhushan Kumar, CMD of T-Series, Adipurush will feature actor Saif Ali Khan as the antagonist. CONTROVERSY AROUND PRABHAS'S FILM In December, Saif Ali Khan, the antagonist of the film, stirred up controversy for saying that his role of Raavan in Adipurush in humane and it will also 'justify his abduction of Sita'. In his statement, Saif Ali Khan said, "I’ve been made aware that one of my statements during an interview, has caused a controversy and hurt people’s sentiments. PRABHAS ON BEING PART OF ADIPURUSH Prabhas, in a statement, had earlier said, "Every role and every character come’s with its own challenges, but portraying a character like this comes with tremendous responsibility and pride.

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Adipurush: Mahabharat's Gajendra Chauhan says changed dialogues won't help, says 'giri hui soch...'
1 year, 6 months ago

Adipurush: Mahabharat's Gajendra Chauhan says changed dialogues won't help, says 'giri hui soch...'

India TV News  

Adipurush Row: Om Raut directorial starrer is under scrutiny for multiple reasons. Featuring Kriti Sanon, Prabhas, Devdatta Nage, and Saif Ali Khan in the lead roles, the mythological film is facing massive backlash on social media for its VFX and 'cheap dialogues.' Adipurush's Changed Dialogues In the scene, the character of Hanuman had lines like: 'Kapada tere baap ka toh …

Prabhas on portraying Lord Ram in Adipurush: There were apprehensions, but no reservations
1 year, 6 months ago

Prabhas on portraying Lord Ram in Adipurush: There were apprehensions, but no reservations

Hindustan Times  

It’s been three days since Adipurush released, and the film has been getting a mixed response from fans. Portraying such a revered figure comes with a great responsibility, considering the emotional and spiritual attachment people have towards Prabhu Shri Ram.” Prabhas plays Lord Ram in Adipurush and responsibility that comes with it. Hence, my approach was to portray this part …

Adipurush Twitter Reviews: Fans celebrate Prabhas' grand comeback; laud Kriti Sanon, Saif Ali Khan
1 year, 6 months ago

Adipurush Twitter Reviews: Fans celebrate Prabhas' grand comeback; laud Kriti Sanon, Saif Ali Khan

India TV News  

Adipurush Twitter Reviews: After several controversies, conflicts and dilemmas, Prabhas and Kriti Sanon's 2023 Bollywood movie Adipurush released on big screens. Early morning shows at 4 am in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh were sold out, and fans celebrated Prabhas’ grand comeback as Lord Ram. About Adipurush Prabhas and Kriti Sanon's 2023 Bollywood movie Adipurush is looking at a blockbuster opening. …

Adipurush trailer: Prabhas and Kriti Sanon's film brings back the timeless saga, Saif Ali Khan is unmissable
1 year, 6 months ago

Adipurush trailer: Prabhas and Kriti Sanon's film brings back the timeless saga, Saif Ali Khan is unmissable

Hindustan Times  

Filmmaker Om Raut's magnum opus Adipurush is all set to release in theatres on June 16 in 3D. The film stars Prabhas as Raghava, Kriti Sanon as Janaki, Sunny Singh as Lakshmana and Saif Ali Khan as Lankesh. Adipurush new trailer The more than 2-minute-long trailer establishes the storyline of Ramayana, starting from Sita Haran featuring Kriti as Janaki and …

Prabhas offers prayers at Tirupati Balaji temple ahead of Adipurush event. Fans can't keep calm | VIDEOS
1 year, 6 months ago

Prabhas offers prayers at Tirupati Balaji temple ahead of Adipurush event. Fans can't keep calm | VIDEOS

India TV News  

Prabhas and his fans are gearing up for the grand release of Adipurush and the makers have organised a pre-release event in Tirupati on June 6. Prabhas, Saif Ali Khan and Kriti Sanon starrer Adipurush is one of the most awaited films of this year. About Adipurush The film stars Prabhas as Lord Ram, Kriti Sanon as Sita, and Sunny …

Prabhas’ ‘Adipurush’ pushed to June 2023; Om Raut says he wants to give complete visual experience to viewers
2 years, 1 month ago

Prabhas’ ‘Adipurush’ pushed to June 2023; Om Raut says he wants to give complete visual experience to viewers

The Hindu  

Filmmaker Om Raut on Monday announced the release of his upcoming film Adipurush has been postponed till June 16, 2023, as its team needs time to present a "complete visual experience" to the viewers. "In order to give a complete visual experience to the viewers, we need to give more time to the teams working on the film. Adipurush is …

Prabhas starrer ‘Adipurush’ delayed by five months, gets a new release date
2 years, 1 month ago

Prabhas starrer ‘Adipurush’ delayed by five months, gets a new release date

Live Mint  

Filmmaker Om Raut today announced the release of his upcoming film "Adipurush" has been postponed till June 16, 2023, as its team needs time to present a "complete visual experience" to the viewers. The movie, featuring "Baahubali" star Prabhas in the title role of Lord Ram, was earlier set for release on January 12, 2023. “Adipurush” is Raut’s follow-up project …

'Wrong portrayal of Lord Ram, Hanuman and Ravana': Ram temple head priest demands ban on 'Adipurush'
2 years, 2 months ago

'Wrong portrayal of Lord Ram, Hanuman and Ravana': Ram temple head priest demands ban on 'Adipurush'

Firstpost  

The way in which Ravana has been depicted is absolutely wrong and condemnable… We demand an immediate ban on the film, said priest Satyendra Das, adding, the movie doesn’t show Lord Rama and Hanuman as mentioned in the epic either and hence goes against their dignity. Etawah : The head priest of Ram temple in Ayodhya on Wednesday demanded an …

Days after Adipurush teaser, Prabhas performs Ravana dahan at Delhi Ramlila, fans call him 'spitting image of Lord Ram'
2 years, 2 months ago

Days after Adipurush teaser, Prabhas performs Ravana dahan at Delhi Ramlila, fans call him 'spitting image of Lord Ram'

Hindustan Times  

Prabhas was in Delhi on Wednesday to perform the Ravana dahan at the world’s largest ramlila, organised annually at the Red Fort grounds. On Dussehra every year, the Luv Kush Ramlila invites a dignitary to perform the Ravana dahan, and this year, Prabhas had the honour. Prabhas shared the stage at the Luv Kush Ramlila on Dussehra evening with Adipurush …

‘Adipurush’ teaser: Hindu values ridiculed, says VHP
2 years, 2 months ago

‘Adipurush’ teaser: Hindu values ridiculed, says VHP

The Hindu  

The Vishva Hindu Parishad on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 raised objections to the portrayal of Lord Ram, Lakshman and Ravana in the teaser of Adipurush, claiming that it "ridiculed Hindu society". Ajay Sharma, Prachar Pramukh of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad's Sambhal unit, told reporters here that the way in which Lord Ram, Ravana and Lakshman had been portrayed in Adipurush …

Depiction of Hindu deities in \'Adipurush\' unacceptable; MP min warns of legal action
2 years, 2 months ago

Depiction of Hindu deities in \'Adipurush\' unacceptable; MP min warns of legal action

Deccan Chronicle  

BHOPAL: Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra on Tuesday warned the makers of upcoming Bollywood film "Adipurush" of legal action if scenes showing Hindu religious figures in the 'wrong' way were not removed. The first teaser-trailer of Om Raut-directed film, starring Prabhas as Lord Ram, Saif Ali Khan as Ravan and Kriti Sanon as Sita, was released recently. If not …

Adipurush teaser: Prabhas' Lord Ram must battle Saif Ali Khan's fearsome Lankesh and worst VFX seen since 2010
2 years, 2 months ago

Adipurush teaser: Prabhas' Lord Ram must battle Saif Ali Khan's fearsome Lankesh and worst VFX seen since 2010

Hindustan Times  

The first teaser-trailer for Om Raut's Adipurush is out and things are not looking good. The film stars Prabhas as Lord Ram, Saif Ali Khan as Lankesh and Kriti Sanon as Sita. Adipurush teaser: The first look at Om Raut's Adipurush is here. The teaser shows Lord Ram in deep meditation underwater as demons from all directions come swirling in. …

Adipurush teaser out: Prabhas aces as Lord Ram, Kriti & Saif Ali Khan's first looks leave fans intrigued
2 years, 2 months ago

Adipurush teaser out: Prabhas aces as Lord Ram, Kriti & Saif Ali Khan's first looks leave fans intrigued

India TV News  

Adipurush teaser out: Ever since its inception, Adipurush has garnered massive attention from the audience. The grand event was graced with the presence of the cast of the film including superstar Prabhas, Kriti Sanon along with the director Om Raut and the producer Bhushan Kumar. Watch the teaser of the film below: Adipurush, which is the modern-day retelling of Ramayana, …

Adipurush teaser launch: Prabhas shares 'it's the most precious film for the country'
2 years, 2 months ago

Adipurush teaser launch: Prabhas shares 'it's the most precious film for the country'

India TV News  

Adipurush, one of the most anticipated Indian films of 2023, whose first teaser was released here on Sunday, unites the talents of Prabhas and Om Raut, who directed the Ajay Devgn-starrer Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, the biggest Indian box office hit of 2020, reports Variety. Image Source : VIRAL BHAYANIAdipurush teaser launch Sita, played by Kriti Sanon, is called Janaki, …

‘Adipurush’: Prabhas’ first look as Lord Ram from Om Raut’s film out
2 years, 2 months ago

‘Adipurush’: Prabhas’ first look as Lord Ram from Om Raut’s film out

The Hindu  

Actor Prabhas on Friday shared his first look as Lord Ram from the multilingual period saga Adipurush, directed by Om Raut. A muscular Prabhas, dressed in armour as Lord Ram, is seen aiming his arrow at the sky as lightning strikes and thundering waves splash the shore. The actor also invited fans for the on-ground release of the poster and …

Prabhas is kind hearted and logical
2 years, 8 months ago

Prabhas is kind hearted and logical

Deccan Chronicle  

Om Raut’s next film, Adipurush, an adaptation of the Ramayana, starring Prabhas, is a much-anticipated one. Shooting with actors like Prabhas and Saif Ali Khan was fantastic. Prabhas plays Lord Rama who is an archer; and archers have a different type of body shape, like a V – they are broad at the shoulder and narrow at the waist. Of …

'Adipurush' shoot wrapped up, Om Raut shares BTS pic with Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, Saif Ali Khan, Sunny Singh
3 years, 1 month ago

'Adipurush' shoot wrapped up, Om Raut shares BTS pic with Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, Saif Ali Khan, Sunny Singh

India TV News  

Director Om Raut on Thursday completed shooting for his next directorial venture "Adipurush", starring Prabhas and Saif Ali Khan. The multi-lingual period saga is an adaptation of the Hindu epic Ramayana and features Prabhas as Lord Ram, Khan as Lankesh and Kriti Sanon as Janaki. Described as a film celebrating the victory of good over evil, "Adipurush" is slated to …

Prabhas spotted in Mumbai, to start shooting for Adipurush in March. Trending pic
3 years, 9 months ago

Prabhas spotted in Mumbai, to start shooting for Adipurush in March. Trending pic

India Today  

Prabhas, who has a promising line-up of films, was recently spotted in Mumbai at the Bandra Kurla Complex. PRABHAS SPOTTED IN MUMBAI Baahubali star Prabhas was recently snapped while he was making his way out of the Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai. According to reports, Prabhas is hitting the gym twice a day to get a leaner look for his …

'Adipurush': Prabhas and Saif Ali Khan Drama Goes on Floors
3 years, 10 months ago

'Adipurush': Prabhas and Saif Ali Khan Drama Goes on Floors

The Quint  

Adipurush is an adaptation of the Ramayana. Prabhas will play a role inspired by Ram while Saif Ali Khan's character is based on Ravana. It is being co-produced by Bhushan Kumar's T-Series and Om Raut and will be Prabhas and Bhushan Kumar's third film together after Saaho and Radhe Shyam. The film had run into controversy in December last year …

Case filed against Saif Ali Khan for Adipurush interview
4 years ago

Case filed against Saif Ali Khan for Adipurush interview

India TV News  

The film "Adipurush", directed by Om Raut, has come under the legal scanner with an advocate filing a plea against the filmmaker and actor Saif Ali Khan. The film under the title 'Adipurush' is being made on Lord Ram, starring actor Saif Ali Khan as a character very similar to Ravan. The petitioner said that on December 6, Saif Ali …

Adipurush: Saif Ali Khan hails Lord Ram after social media backlash
4 years ago

Adipurush: Saif Ali Khan hails Lord Ram after social media backlash

Op India  

A day after facing social media backlash for cultural distortion in his upcoming movie ‘Adipurush’ actor, Saif Ali Khan has now retracted his statement. I would like to sincerely apologise to everybody and withdraw my statement.” Saif Ali Khan has now ‘hailed’ Lord Ram as the symbol of righteousness and heroism. Saif Ali yet to apologise for justifying abduction of …

Saif Ali Khan issues clarification over 'humane' Raavan statement on Om Raut directorial 'Adipurush'
4 years ago

Saif Ali Khan issues clarification over 'humane' Raavan statement on Om Raut directorial 'Adipurush'

India TV News  

Actor Saif Ali Khan's recent interview on his upcoming film 'Adipurush' caused a stir on social media. Saif said, "I’ve been made aware that one of my statements during an interview, has caused a controversy and hurt people’s sentiments." Not only this, but his statement was even criticized by Mumbai BJP leader Ram Kadam who tweeted, "Director @OmRaut director, you …

'Raavan' Saif Ali Khan Clarifies 'Adipurush' Will be Without Any 'Distortions', Issues Apology
4 years ago

'Raavan' Saif Ali Khan Clarifies 'Adipurush' Will be Without Any 'Distortions', Issues Apology

News 18  

Recently, Saif Ali Khan’s statements about one of his upcoming films, titled Adipurush, presenting a humane side of mythological character Raavan and ‘justifying’ his abduction of Sita went viral. While talking about Adipurush, which will also features Prabhas in leading role as Ram, Saif had said, “We will make him humane, up the entertainment quotient, justify his abduction of Sita …

Saif Ali Khan retracts ‘humane’ Raavan comments after backlash, says Adipurush will present story ‘without any distortions’
4 years ago

Saif Ali Khan retracts ‘humane’ Raavan comments after backlash, says Adipurush will present story ‘without any distortions’

Hindustan Times  

Actor Saif Ali Khan has retracted his comment about portraying the demon king Raavan in a ‘humane’ manner in the upcoming epic, Adipurush. But we will make him humane, up the entertainment quotient, justify his abduction of Sita and the war with Ram as revenge for what was done to his sister Surpanakha by Lakshman, who cut off her nose.” …

Adipurush Release Date: Prabhas, Saif Ali Khan's 3D action-drama to hit the screens in August 2022
4 years, 1 month ago

Adipurush Release Date: Prabhas, Saif Ali Khan's 3D action-drama to hit the screens in August 2022

India TV News  

After introducing the protagonist and the antagonist of the film played by actor Prabhas and Saif Ali Khan respectively, the makers of the upcoming most-awaited film Adipurush unveiled the release date of the action drama. On Saif Ali Khan's birthday this year, the makers revealed that the superstar will be seen as the 'lethal and brutal' villain in the film. …

Saif Ali Khan joins Prabhas in Om Raut's period drama Adipurush; see first look
4 years, 3 months ago

Saif Ali Khan joins Prabhas in Om Raut's period drama Adipurush; see first look

Firstpost  

Saif Ali Khan will reunite with Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior director Om Raut again for Adipurush as an antagonist, Lankesh. Directed by Om Raut, the film is going to be the screen adaptation of the epic Ramayana and the movie has found its villain in actor Saif Ali Khan. Prabhas shared the character poster for Lankesh where a mighty warrior …

Adipurush: Saif Ali Khan to play Ravan in Prabhas-Om Raut 3D film
4 years, 3 months ago

Adipurush: Saif Ali Khan to play Ravan in Prabhas-Om Raut 3D film

India Today  

Saif Ali Khan is the latest addition to director Om Raut's 3D film Adipurush and he will be essaying the role of menacing Ravan. Today, the team of Adipurush released a new poster revealing Saif Ali Khan's character name, Lankesh. "I am super excited to work with Saif Ali Khan and I am eager to share screen space with a …

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