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Director S.S. Rajamouli’s Varanasi draws on Ramayana and Mahabharata for its mythic core, while its visual language was shaped by a memorable IMAX nature documentary screening in Hyderabad that moved him emotionally, influencing the film’s scale and style. The project stars Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, with Prithviraj Sukumaran as the villain, and is set to hit theaters on April 7, 2027.
Alia Bhatt's custom turquoise blue Mysore silk saree, depicting scenes from the Ramayana, took 100 hours to make and became the talk of the town as she attended the historic Ram Mandir consecration event in Ayodhya. The intricate hand-painted motifs on the saree included significant events from the epic, and Alia's stylist shared details and images of the saree. Fans praised her simple yet historic look, and she was seen bonding with Ranbir Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, and Vicky Kaushal at the event. Alia is currently shooting for her next film 'Jigra', which she is co-producing with Karan Johar.
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.
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.
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.
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.
After the criticism received by Adipurush for tampering with Ramayana, people are wondering if the upcoming mythological film, Hanuman, will also be a 'modernized' version of Lord Hanuman. However, director Prashanth Varma denied these rumors and stated that Hanuman showcases Anjaneya as we know him since childhood. The film is currently in post-production and is slated for a worldwide release later this year.
The Twitter handle 'Lost Temples', known for sharing information about temples and Hindu culture, has upset fans of the upcoming film Adipurush by posting screenshots from the TV series Ramayana and stating that "nothing can ever come close to this". Director Harish Shankar criticized the post, stating that "unity is also part of Sanatan Dharm". Despite the controversy, Adipurush is expected to make over ₹35 crores on its opening day at the Bollywood box office.
Trade experts predict that the Prabhas-starrer "Adipurush", a retelling of the epic Ramayana, could do a business of more than Rs 80 crore on its opening day, with advance bookings already crossing over 3 lakh for the first weekend. The big-budget multilingual film, reportedly made on a budget of Rs 500 crore, will release in 3D across the globe this Friday. The film is attracting bulk bookings from institutions, NGOs, schools, and political parties, and is expected to be one of the biggest blockbusters of this year.
The trailer for the upcoming Indian film 'Adipurush' has been screened in theaters and has received positive feedback on social media. The movie is based on the Yuddha Kanda epic of the Ramayana and features adapted Sanskrit dialogues. Prabhas plays Lord Rama and Kriti Sanon plays Sita. The official trailer will be released on YouTube on May 10th.