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The BJP's attempt to capitalize on the film 'Adipurush,' which is based on the Hindu deity Lord Ram, has backfired as the film has faced widespread criticism from Hindu organizations for including disrespectful lines about Hanuman. The controversy has left BJP leaders unable to openly criticize or support the film, causing disappointment among party leaders.
Screening of Hindi movies has resumed in Nepal, except for "Adipurush", which continues to face a ban due to controversy over a dialogue referring to Goddess Sita as "India's daughter". The ban on all Hindi films was announced by Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah, but a court order has allowed the screening of films that have acquired permission from the censor board. The Nepal Motion Picture Association has stated that all Nepali and foreign films except "Adipurush" will be screened from Friday.
Saif Ali Khan, who played Ravanasura in Adipurush, has been staying away from the film's promotions and criticism. Despite heavy criticism of his character, Saif did what his director Om Raut told him to do. He will start shooting for Jr NTR's Devara schedule tomorrow, avoiding the negativity surrounding Adipurush.
People Media Factory is expected to lose over Rs 30 crore on the film "Adipurush" due to controversies and negative feedback. The film needs to collect Rs 120 crore in distributor share to break even, but it has only accumulated Rs 73 crore so far. Despite the initial success of the film, it is unlikely to see significant benefits moving forward. People Media Factory acquired the theater rights for Nizam and Andhra Pradesh for Rs 150 crore, primarily motivated by their association with Prabhas and plans to collaborate on two more films with him.
The makers of Adipurush are offering discounted tickets at Rs 150 after the movie faced criticism for poor dialogues and visual effects. The movie had a bumper opening at the box office during its first weekend but nosedived on Monday and Tuesday due to negative word of mouth. The dialogue writer has revised certain lines in the movie. Adipurush has been mounted on a reported budget of Rs 500 crore and has earned Rs 395 crore gross in five days.
Adipurush, the Ramayana adaptation starring Prabhas, is experiencing a rapid decline in box office collections and is approaching the Rs 400 crore mark. The film had a strong opening weekend but has witnessed a steep drop of 75 percent on Monday and a further decline on Tuesday. With collections falling below Rs 120 crore in the Hindi market, the fate of Adipurush has been sealed.
Netizens are accusing the makers of Adipurush of copying the battle scene from Marvel's The Avengers. The film has faced heavy criticism for making a mockery of the ancient Indian epic Ramayana, with several Hindu organizations calling for a ban. The box office collection of the film has dropped significantly due to the nationwide uproar, and the All Indian Cine Workers Association has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding a ban on the film.
Adipurush, starring Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, and Saif Ali Khan, has seen a shocking 75% drop on its fourth day in Hindi, collecting Rs 7.5 crore. The film has collected Rs 108.50 crores nett at the box office after four days in Hindi, but it will be difficult for it to recover its costs based on how it is trending theatrically. The worldwide box office collections of Adipurush after four days stay below Rs 300 crores gross.
Prabhas, the lead actor in the recently released film Adipurush, has shared his thoughts on portraying Lord Ram in the modern adaptation of Ramayana. He explains that while there were apprehensions, there were no reservations, and he approached the character with utmost authenticity and respect. Prabhas also clarifies that the success of a film depends on the character or content rather than the hero persona.
Nepal has banned the screening of all Hindi films, including Adipurush, following a controversy over its dialogues, including the mention of Sita as "India's daughter". The screening of Adipurush has been halted nationwide after the movie, a retelling of epic Ramayana, was banned in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah said no Hindi film will be allowed to run in Kathmandu Metropolitan City until the dialogue "Janaki is a daughter of India" in Adipurush is removed not just in Nepal but also in India.
Mumbai Police has provided security cover to Adipurush co-writer Manoj Muntashir after he cited a threat to his life. The police are investigating the matter. The film has faced criticism for its pedestrian language and controversial lines. Muntashir clarified that the film's team has decided to revise some of the dialogues and the amended lines will be added to the film by this week. Despite the backlash, Adipurush has already entered the ₹300 crore club at the global box office within three days of its release.
The mayor of Kathmandu has banned the screening of Indian films in the city after a controversy over the film Adipurush, which is inspired by the Hindu epic Ramayana. Critics have taken issue with lines of dialogue in the film, which suggests that Sita, a character believed to have been born in Nepal, was actually born in India. The ban has been challenged by cinema chains, and some cinemas in other cities and towns have postponed screening Adipurush over security concerns. Nepal has banned Indian films several times in the past.
Adipurush director Om Raut responds to negative reviews and backlash, stating that Ramayana is impossible for anyone to fully understand. Despite mixed reviews and controversy over certain dialogues, the film has entered the ₹300 crore club globally, grossing ₹340 crore at the box office so far. Adipurush is based on a section of the Ramayana and stars Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, and Saif Ali Khan.
"Adipurush," the retelling of Indian mythological epic "Ramayana," directed by Om Raut and starring Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, and Saif Ali Khan, emerged as the fifth highest box office earner in the world in its opening weekend, despite mixed reviews. The film scored $2.5 million in India and $30.6 million internationally, making it the second highest Indian worldwide opener of the year and the fifth highest Indian opener of all time. The film uses modern techniques to retell the ancient epic and is one of the most expensive Indian films ever made with a budget of $61 million.
Despite negative talk and trolling, Prabhas' Adipurush collected over ₹200 crores within two days of release. However, some trade analysts and Bollywood media are talking negatively about the film and betting that it will crash on the first Monday. Despite this, the film posted terrific collections on Sunday and Monday bookings in Telugu states are looking somewhat good.