Review: Akshay Kumar’s ‘Samrat Prithviraj’ Is a Tedious Watch
2 years, 6 months ago

Review: Akshay Kumar’s ‘Samrat Prithviraj’ Is a Tedious Watch

The Quint  

If we can look beyond the fact that as, per historical accounts the real Samrat didn't live for more than 25- 26 years of age, a 54-year-old Akshay Kumar playing the part may seem earnest and too eager to please. Prithviraj is ours, and the cruel invader is Mohd Ghori - the grunting, growling sultan whose main intention is to kill the king. The result is shabby body language and a slight slouch, where poor Manav must take on the king and yet never appear like he ever has a chance. The swayamvar scene which comes closest to the promise of being engaging employs such melodramatic dialogues and fractured Hindi TV serial-like jerky editing that we find it difficult to recover.

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Akshay Kumar's Samrat Prithviraj on OTT: Release date, where to watch, cast and, plot
2 years, 5 months ago

Akshay Kumar's Samrat Prithviraj on OTT: Release date, where to watch, cast and, plot

India Today  

Akshay Kumar's starrer historical drama ‘Samrat Prithviraj’ will be premiering soon on OTT platforms. AKSHAY KUMAR’S SAMRAT PRITHVIRAJ ON OTT: RELEASE DATE AND WHERE TO WATCH The film is set for release on the streaming platform on July 1, 2022. AKSHAY KUMAR’S SAMRAT PRITHVIRAJ ON OTT: CAST The film features an ensemble cast including Akshay Kumar, Manushi Chillar, Sanjay Dutt, …

Makers blame Akshay Kumar for Samrat Prithviraj failure. Inside scoop
2 years, 6 months ago

Makers blame Akshay Kumar for Samrat Prithviraj failure. Inside scoop

India Today  

Akshay Kumar's film Samrat Prithviraj is a major flop. MAKERS BLAME AKSHAY KUMAR FOR SAMRAT PRITHVIRAJ FAILURE Samrat Prithviraj, written and directed by Chandraprakash Dwivedi, is based on the life and times of Rajput emperor Prithviraj Chauhan. When playing someone so historically important, why couldn’t he have done just this one project, and given his best to it?” Not only …

Samrat Prithviraj box office collection Day 19: Akshay Kumar's film gets a big thumbs down
2 years, 6 months ago

Samrat Prithviraj box office collection Day 19: Akshay Kumar's film gets a big thumbs down

India Today  

Akshay Kumar-starrer Samrat Prithviraj is a major flop, and this is quite evident from its box office numbers. SAMRAT PRITHVIRAJ BOX OFFICE COLLECTION Samrat Prithviraj, written and directed by Chandraprakash Dwivedi, is based on the life and times of Rajput emperor Prithviraj Chauhan. According to reports, Samrat Prithviraj earned Rs 64.95 lakh on Day 19, which is way less than …

Sonu Sood: ‘I grew up listening to stories of Chand Bardai and it was like a stroke of luck that I got to play the poet
2 years, 6 months ago

Sonu Sood: ‘I grew up listening to stories of Chand Bardai and it was like a stroke of luck that I got to play the poet

Firstpost  

Actor Sonu Sood ’s filmography is a proof that he has a keen interest in history. His latest outing, Samrat Prithviraj, didn’t get much love from movie buffs when it released in theatres. But the actor thinks that ‘perhaps’ the historical drama will be viewed by more people once it gets streamed on an OTT platform. Over the years, you …

Samrat Prithviraj box office collection Day 18: Kartik Aaryan's Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 crushes Akshay Kumar's film
2 years, 6 months ago

Samrat Prithviraj box office collection Day 18: Kartik Aaryan's Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 crushes Akshay Kumar's film

India Today  

While Kartik Aaryan's Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 continues to grow, it has majorly affected the recent Akshay Kumar-starrer Samrat Prithviraj. SAMRAT PRITHVIRAJ BOX OFFICE COLLECTION Samrat Prithviraj, written and directed by Chandraprakash Dwivedi, is based on the life and times of Rajput emperor Prithviraj Chauhan. Samrat Prithviraj also faced heavy competition from Kamal Haasan's Vikram and Kartik Aaryan's Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2. …

Samrat Prithviraj box office collection Day 17: Akshay Kumar's film nears the end of its theatrical release
2 years, 6 months ago

Samrat Prithviraj box office collection Day 17: Akshay Kumar's film nears the end of its theatrical release

India Today  

Akshay Kumar and Manushi Chhillar’s recently released historical drama, Samrat Prithviraj, is about to complete its run at the box office. Samrat Prithviraj recorded a serious dip in the second week of the film's release as compared to its first week at the box office. SAMRAT PRITHVIRAJ BOX OFFICE COLLECTION Samrat Prithviraj, written and directed by Chandraprakash Dwivedi, is based …

Samrat Prithviraj box office collection Day 12: Akshay Kumar's film fails to mint money, shows cancelled
2 years, 6 months ago

Samrat Prithviraj box office collection Day 12: Akshay Kumar's film fails to mint money, shows cancelled

India Today  

Akshay Kumar's film Samrat Prithviraj has urned out to be a second consecutive flop for the actor after Bachchhan Paandey. SAMRAT PRITHVIRAJ BOX OFFICE COLLECTION Samrat Prithviraj, written and directed by Chandraprakash Dwivedi, is based on the life and times of Rajput emperor Prithviraj Chauhan. As per early trade reports, Samrat Prithviraj didn't manage to mint much money at the …

Samrat Prithviraj box office collection Day 7: Akshay Kumar's film earns Rs 55 crore in first week
2 years, 6 months ago

Samrat Prithviraj box office collection Day 7: Akshay Kumar's film earns Rs 55 crore in first week

India Today  

Akshay Kumar-starrer Samrat Prithviraj is struggling to stay afloat in the theatres. Samrat Prithviraj registered a sharp drop at the box office on Day 7, June 9. SAMRAT PRITHVIRAJ DAY 7 BOX OFFICE COLLECTION Samrat Prithviraj, written and directed by Chandraprakash Dwivedi, is based on the life and times of Rajput emperor Prithviraj Chauhan. As per early trade reports, Samrat …

Samrat Prithviraj: Akshay Kumar-Manushi Chhillar Starrer Collects Rs. 10.70 Crs On Opening Day
2 years, 6 months ago

Samrat Prithviraj: Akshay Kumar-Manushi Chhillar Starrer Collects Rs. 10.70 Crs On Opening Day

News 18  

Akshay Kumar and Manushi Chhillar starrer Samrat Prithviraj was the major release of the weekend. He tweeted, “#SamratPrithviraj gathered momentum towards evening on Day 1… Biz at metros – which started slow – did not escalate, but mass circuits showed upward trends… Biz should grow on Day 2 and 3, needs that push for a strong weekend total… Fri ₹ …

Samrat Prithviraj box office collection Day 1: Akshay Kumar's film struggles to compete with Vikram
2 years, 6 months ago

Samrat Prithviraj box office collection Day 1: Akshay Kumar's film struggles to compete with Vikram

India Today  

Akshay Kumar’s Samrat Prithviraj released in theatres on June 3 post many delays. In fact, Samrat Prithviraj is clashing with two South films at the box office. SAMRAT PRITHVIRAJ BOX OFFICE COLLECTION What appears from the first day box office figures of Akshay Kumar-starrer Samrat Prithviraj, the film won’t be able to save Bollywood. pic.twitter.com/fOi7NKA1Nd — taran adarsh June 4, …

Akshay Kumar is distressfully inadequate as Samrat Prithviraj
2 years, 6 months ago

Akshay Kumar is distressfully inadequate as Samrat Prithviraj

Firstpost  

Sanjay Dutt —God bless his imposing personality—plays the dignified comic relief in Chandraprakash Dwivedi ’s well-meaning historical misfire which is in desperate need of a dignified dimension. The counter-enervated epic starts with a blinded Prithviraj, played by a clueless Akshay Kumar, fighting lions in gladiator-style stadium, as hundreds of spectators cheer and encourage the lions to make a meal out …

Samrat Prithviraj review: A dull and small-minded historical
2 years, 6 months ago

Samrat Prithviraj review: A dull and small-minded historical

Live Mint  

Yesterday, Yash Raj Films put out a plea on Twitter to viewers not to share Samrat Prithviraj spoilers. I’m all for messing with history, but let's be clear: Chandraprakash Dwivedi’s film is based on Prithviraj Raso, an epic poem by Chand Bardai, who was in the court of the 12th century Rajput king. The film opens in a stadium in …

Manushi Chhillar Looks Elegant As She Visits Siddhivinayak Temple On Day of Samrat Prithviraj Release
2 years, 6 months ago

Manushi Chhillar Looks Elegant As She Visits Siddhivinayak Temple On Day of Samrat Prithviraj Release

News 18  

Manushi Chhillar’s Bollywood debut movie, Samrat Prithviraj has been released. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani Manushi Chhillar also dropped pictures from her visit on her social media handle and urged fans to watch the movie ‘only’ in theatres. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Manushi Chhillar Earlier on Thursday, Samrat Prithviraj …

Samrat Prithviraj releases in theatres today: Akshay Kumar requests fans to not share spoilers
2 years, 6 months ago

Samrat Prithviraj releases in theatres today: Akshay Kumar requests fans to not share spoilers

India TV News  

Samrat Prithviraj starring Akshay Kumar released in theatres today. The Bollwood star took to social media and posted a special message requesting the audience to refrain from posting "spoilers" from his latest historical film 'Samrat Prithviraj.' "The entire team of Samrat Prithviraj, a film that gloriously celebrates the life of one of India's bravest king's Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan, has taken …

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to watch Akshay Kumar, Manushi Chhillar's Samrat Prithviraj
2 years, 6 months ago

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to watch Akshay Kumar, Manushi Chhillar's Samrat Prithviraj

India TV News  

Highlights Samrat Prithviraj released in theatres on June 3 The film also stars Sonu Sood and Sanjay Dutt Samrat Prithviraj marks Manushi Chhillar's acting debut in Bollywood RSS chief, Shri Mohan Bhagwat is set to watch Akshay Kumar's film Samrat Prithviraj at a special screening in New Delhi on June 3. Talking about the film, Akshay said, "Samrat Prithviraj is …

Akshay Kumar calls 'Samrat Prithviraj' his legacy project
2 years, 6 months ago

Akshay Kumar calls 'Samrat Prithviraj' his legacy project

New Indian Express  

LOS ANGELES: Bollywood star Akshay Kumar has said that his latest release 'Samrat Prithviraj' is one of the most important films of his career, in fact, it is his 'legacy project' that he is extremely grateful to have in his filmography. The actor says, "'Samrat Prithviraj' is a very important film in my career. It is my legacy project because …

Akshay Kumar wants you to watch Samrat Prithviraj, a historical film, but not give spoilers
2 years, 6 months ago

Akshay Kumar wants you to watch Samrat Prithviraj, a historical film, but not give spoilers

India Today  

Akshay Kumar is here to take over the box office in YRF’s first historical film, Samrat Prithviraj. NO SPOILERS, PLEASE, IT IS A HISTORICAL FILM: AKSHAY’S REQUEST TO FANS Akshay took to Twitter and wrote, "A humble request to everyone watching the film #SamratPrithviraj in theatres tomorrow. Along with the post, was a text image, that read: “The entire team …

Akshay Kumar requests fans who watch Samrat Prithviraj to 'not give out spoilers' that reveal 'several aspects' of film
2 years, 6 months ago

Akshay Kumar requests fans who watch Samrat Prithviraj to 'not give out spoilers' that reveal 'several aspects' of film

Hindustan Times  

Actor Akshay Kumar on Thursday shared a note for his fans and followers ahead of the release of his film Samrat Prithviraj. Taking to Instagram, Akshay requested those who watch the period drama 'to not give out spoilers that reveal several aspects' of the film. Akshay also wrote, "Thus, this is our sincere request to everyone watching the film from …

Akshay Kumar Makes a 'Humble Request' Ahead of Samrat Prithviraj Release: 'Has Taken Four Years To...'
2 years, 6 months ago

Akshay Kumar Makes a 'Humble Request' Ahead of Samrat Prithviraj Release: 'Has Taken Four Years To...'

News 18  

Akshay Kumar is all set for the release of his next movie ‘Samrat Prithviraj’. However, a day before the release, Akshay took to his social media handles and issued a statement talking about how it took four years for the makers to create a ‘visual spectacle’ that Samrat Prithviraj is. “The entire team of Samrat Prithviraj, a film that gloriously …

Samrat Prithviraj Made Tax-Free in UP, CM Says It 'Gives Inspiration to Learn from Mistakes of the Past'
2 years, 6 months ago

Samrat Prithviraj Made Tax-Free in UP, CM Says It 'Gives Inspiration to Learn from Mistakes of the Past'

News 18  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday declared period action drama Samrat Prithviraj tax-free in Uttar Pradesh after attending a special screening of the movie with his cabinet colleagues. The screening of the movie was held at Lok Bhawan and was also attended by Bollywood stars Akshay Kumar and Manushi Chillar, who star in the movie, and director Chandra …

Samrat Prithviraj: Controversies Akshay Kumar-starrer navigated before finally getting released
2 years, 6 months ago

Samrat Prithviraj: Controversies Akshay Kumar-starrer navigated before finally getting released

India TV News  

Akshay Kumar starrer Samrat Prithviraj is all set to release in the cinema halls on June 3. Read: Samrat Prithviraj FIRST review: Akshay-Manushi's chemistry stands out, action is incredible However, ever since its announcement in September 2019, Samrat Prithviraj has been navigating controversies one after another. Read: Akshay Kumar's Samrat Prithviraj: Where to Watch, Trailer, Tickets, Review, Box Office, HD …

Akshay Kumar's Samrat Prithviraj tax free in UP, declares CM Yogi
2 years, 6 months ago

Akshay Kumar's Samrat Prithviraj tax free in UP, declares CM Yogi

India TV News  

The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has announced tax exemption for Akshay Kumar-starrer ' Samrat Prithviraj'. "Samrat Prithviraj", which is all set to release in theatres countrywide on June 3, depicts the life of legendary warrior king Prithviraj Chauhan, played by Kumar. Akshay said the film is based on the life and daredevilry of the "last Hindu Samrat Prithviraj …

Akshay Kumar-Manushi Chhillar’s Samrat Prithviraj banned in Oman, Kuwait
2 years, 6 months ago

Akshay Kumar-Manushi Chhillar’s Samrat Prithviraj banned in Oman, Kuwait

Hindustan Times  

Akshay Kumar and Manushi Chhillar’s historical drama, Samrat Prithviraj, will not be playing in Oman and Kuwait. The Akshay Kumar and Manushi Chhillar starrer Samrat Prithviraj will release in India on June 3 According to reliable sources close to the film, the film is banned in the countries, and the reason behind it is yet to be revealed. Samrat Prithviraj, …

Samrat Prithviraj FIRST review: Akshay Kumar-Manushi Chhillar's chemistry stands out, action is incredible
2 years, 6 months ago

Samrat Prithviraj FIRST review: Akshay Kumar-Manushi Chhillar's chemistry stands out, action is incredible

India TV News  

Highlights Akshay Kumar and Manushi Chhillar's chemistry has been dubbed as 'hot' in Samrat Prithviraj Samrat Prithviraj movie has been mired in controversies since the start Akshay Kumar and Manushi bring forth a lesser-known aspect from the glorious past of India Akshay Kumar starrer Samrat Prithviraj is one of the highly anticipated movies that is coming out on June 3. …

Akshay Kumar-Manushi Chhillar starrer 'Samrat Prithviraj' banned in Oman, Kuwait. Here's why
2 years, 6 months ago

Akshay Kumar-Manushi Chhillar starrer 'Samrat Prithviraj' banned in Oman, Kuwait. Here's why

India TV News  

Highlights Akshay Kumar-Manushi Chhillar’s historical drama 'Samrat Prithviraj' is banned in Oman and Kuwait Akshay Kumar plays the role of Prithviraj Chauhan in the upcoming film Samrat Prithviraj will release in cinema halls on June 3 The historical epic 'Samrat Prithviraj', which stars Akshay Kumar in the titular role, has been banned in Kuwait and Oman. Directed by Dr Chandraprakash …

Kamal Haasan's Vikram leads in advance bookings with Rs 4.7 cr, Samrat Prithviraj and Major fall behind
2 years, 6 months ago

Kamal Haasan's Vikram leads in advance bookings with Rs 4.7 cr, Samrat Prithviraj and Major fall behind

India TV News  

This Friday, June 3, will see as many as three highly anticipated movies hitting the big screens. Read: Samrat Prithviraj FIRST review: Akshay-Manushi's chemistry stands out, action is incredible Advance bookings open now: Vikram leads Vikram is leading when it comes to advance bookings out of the three films. As per UAE-based film critic Umair Sandhu, Vikram's advance bookings have …

Samrat Prithviraj trailer: Akshay Kumar prepares for an epic battle. Watch
2 years, 6 months ago

Samrat Prithviraj trailer: Akshay Kumar prepares for an epic battle. Watch

Hindustan Times  

The almost two-and-a-half-minute long trailer showcased Samrat Prithviraj's courage, as he prepares to fight enemy forces. The description of the trailer on YouTube read, “Watch the courage of the Aakhri Hindu Samrat.” Sharing the film's trailer on Instagram, Akshay wrote, “A battle for truth and respect. Celebrate #SamratPrithviraj Chauhan only at a theatre near you on 3rd June.” Written and …

Akshay Kumar's Samrat Prithviraj to include disclaimer on Sati and Johar
2 years, 6 months ago

Akshay Kumar's Samrat Prithviraj to include disclaimer on Sati and Johar

Hindustan Times  

Akshay Kumar's Samrat Prithviraj, directed by Dr Chandrapraksh Dwivedi, has been awarded the U/A certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification. The name of the film was Prithviraj earlier, but it was changed to Samrat Prithviraj following discussions between producers, Yash Raj Films and the Shree Rajput Karni Sena. Ahead of the release of the film on Friday, union …

Sonu Sood wishes his mother were alive to see him in Samrat Prithviraj
2 years, 6 months ago

Sonu Sood wishes his mother were alive to see him in Samrat Prithviraj

Hindustan Times  

Sonu Sood will be playing Chand Bardai in his next film Samrat Prithviraj. Sonu also said that he wished his mother was alive to see him play Chand Bardai, and tell him if the portrayal was accurate. Samrat Prithviraj, directed by Chandraprakash Dwivedi, stars Akshay Kumar as the 12th-century ruler Prithviraj and Sonu as his loyal friend Chand Bardai. Talking …

Akshay Kumar's Prithviraj is now Samrat Prithviraj after Karni Sena's objections
2 years, 6 months ago

Akshay Kumar's Prithviraj is now Samrat Prithviraj after Karni Sena's objections

Hindustan Times  

The makers of Akshay Kumar-starrer Prithviraj have changed the film's name after facing criticism from Shree Rajput Karni Sena, a Rajasthan-based organisation that had previously disrupted the release of the 2018 film Padmaavat. Karni Sena had recently filed a PIL demanding the makers to add Samrat before Prithviraj's name in the film's title to respect the stature of the 12th-century …

Akshay Kumar-starrer 'Prithviraj' name changed to 'Samrat Prithviraj'
2 years, 6 months ago

Akshay Kumar-starrer 'Prithviraj' name changed to 'Samrat Prithviraj'

India TV News  

The title of Bollywood star Akshay Kumar's upcoming film 'Prithviraj' has been changed the film is now called 'Samrat Prithviraj', according to a letter issued by Yash Raj Films. The letter reads: "We, Yash Raj Films Private Limited, have been one of the leading production houses and distribution companies since its inception in the 1970s and continue to grow as …

Akshay Kumar’s Prithviraj Lands In Another Controversy
2 years, 7 months ago

Akshay Kumar’s Prithviraj Lands In Another Controversy

News 18  

Akshay Kumar is gearing up for his next movie, Prithviraj. As reported by E-Times, Akhil Bharatiya Veer Gurjar Mahasabha has said that Prithviraj was a Gurjar and therefore he should be presented in the film not as a Rajput, but as a Gurjar. The entertainment portal also reports that Mahasabha’s Rajasthan state president, Manish Bhargad, claimed to have met the …

Akshay Kumar chokes up at Prithviraj trailer launch, wants film shown in schools
2 years, 7 months ago

Akshay Kumar chokes up at Prithviraj trailer launch, wants film shown in schools

Hindustan Times  

Akshay Kumar, who will be next seen in the historical war drama Prithviraj, has hailed it as an educational film. Speaking at the trailer launch event for the film on Monday, Akshay explained why he believes every child should watch the film. The trailer of the film showed Akshay as Prithviraj facing invader Muhammad Ghori of Ghurid dynasty on the …

Prithviraj trailer: Akshay Kumar faces Mohammad Ghori on battlefield. Watch
2 years, 7 months ago

Prithviraj trailer: Akshay Kumar faces Mohammad Ghori on battlefield. Watch

Hindustan Times  

The trailer of Akshay Kumar's upcoming film Prithviraj, directed by Chandraprakash Dwivedi and produced by Yash Raj Films, was released on Monday. It will star Akshay Kumar in the title role of king Prithviraj Chauhan of the Chauhan dynasty, and will revolve around The First Battle of Tarain, in which he faced Muhammad Ghori of Ghurid dynasty. Akshay Kumar took …

Akshay Kumar completes 30 years in cinema, YRF celebrates through special 'Prithviraj' poster
2 years, 7 months ago

Akshay Kumar completes 30 years in cinema, YRF celebrates through special 'Prithviraj' poster

India TV News  

Actor Akshay Kumar has completed 30 years in the Hindi film industry and Yash Raj Films celebrated his special milestone by creating a new 'Prithviraj' poster, which features every single film that the actor has been a part of. Akshay in a video shared by the production house is heard saying: "It didn't even cross my mind that this activity …

Watch: Akshay Kumar says teaser of Prithviraj captures essence of the king's life, soul of YRF's maiden historical
3 years, 1 month ago

Watch: Akshay Kumar says teaser of Prithviraj captures essence of the king's life, soul of YRF's maiden historical

Firstpost  

Prithviraj, which also marks the acting debut of former Miss World Manushi Chillar, is slated to release in cinemas on 21 January, 2022. Yash Raj Films is making its first historical film with Prithviraj, which is based on the life and valour of Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan. He says, “The teaser of Prithviraj captures the soul of the film, the essence …

Prithviraj teaser: Akshay Kumar plays 'Hindustan ka sher' in first promo; Manushi Chillar and Sonu Sood make appearances
3 years, 1 month ago

Prithviraj teaser: Akshay Kumar plays 'Hindustan ka sher' in first promo; Manushi Chillar and Sonu Sood make appearances

Hindustan Times  

Yash Raj Films has released the first teaser of their upcoming film Prithviraj, based on the life of legendary warrior Prithviraj Chauhan, played by Akshay Kumar. At the battlefield, Akshay Kumar stands in his armour with fellow soldiers while Sanjay Dutt also appears to be on the field. Celebrate #Prithviraj with #YRF50 only at a big screen near you on …

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