Adipurush, a 2023 Indian epic mythological action film based on the epic Ramayana, is directed by Om Raut and produced by T-Series and Retrophiles. The film stars Prabhas as Raghava, Saif Ali Khan as Lankesh, Kriti Sanon as Janaki, Sunny Singh as Shesh and Devdatta Nage as Bajrang. The film also features other popular actors such as Vatsal Sheth, Sonal Chauhan, Siddhant Karnick and Tejaswini Pandit.
The film depicts the triumph of good over evil, as Raghava goes into a 14 year exile to the forest with his wife Janaki and brother Shesh, and later wages a war against Lankesh, the king of Lanka, who kidnaps Janaki. The film showcases the beautiful locations of London and the culture of Odisha, as well as the spectacular visual effects and action sequences.
The film has received mixed reviews from critics and audiences alike. It has an IMDb rating of 3.1 out of 10 based on 21K user reviews. The film has also faced severe criticism for its dialogues and deviations from the source material. Actor Sunil Lahri, who played Lakshmana in the 1987 TV series Ramayana, expressed his dissatisfaction over the film and its dialogues. MP Priyanka Chaturvedi also raised her voice against the film for portraying Lankesh in a positive light.
The film has also performed well at the box office, despite the criticism and trolling. The film has entered the ₹200 crore club worldwide in just two days of its release. The film has become one of the biggest openers of all time, along with films like War, Pathaan and Brahmastra. The film’s music is composed by Ajay-Atul and Sachet–Parampara.
The film’s advance booking is open on BookMyShow, where the viewers can also rate and review the film. The film is expected to be a blockbuster hit at the box office and a milestone in Indian cinema.