Adipurush, the highly anticipated cinematic interpretation of Ramayana, starting Prabhas has finally arrive in the silver screen, getting sharp fans and industry experts reactions alike. Despite its grandeur, fans and trade experts have voiced their discontent with the film, particularly emphasizing the cringeworthy dialogues that permeate its narrative. Directed by Om Raut, the epic fantasy features a star-studded cast, including Prabhas as Raghav (Rama), Kriti Sanon as Janaki (Sita), and Saif Ali Khan as Lankesh (Ravana).
Taran Adarsh, an influential Indian film critic, took to Twitter to express his disappointment, labeling Adipurush an “epic disappointment” and giving it a meager half-star rating. Adarsh remarked, “Director Om Raut had a dream cast and a massive budget on hand but created a huge mess.” The criticism resonated with many, casting a shadow of doubt over the film’s potential success.
The point here is how a seasoned well established actor like Prabhas choices are unbecoming of him. Is it that the fans are taken for granted by making such movies, that eventually instead of entertainment , it spreads discontent. Why choose epics when it can’t keep the essence and the soul of it.
One aspect of the movie that fans found hard to overlook was the cringe-inducing dialogues. Phrases like “Jo humari behno ko haath lagaayenge, unki lanka laga denge” left audiences perplexed, as the term “Lanka laga denge” was already part of public discourse long before Ravana’s Lanka was torched by Hanuman in the original Ramayana. Additionally, lines such as “Teri bua ka bageecha hai jo hawa khane aa gaya?” and “Jali na teri? Ab aur jalegi” further contributed to the discomfort experienced by viewers.
The overall visual experience of Adipurush did little to alleviate the disappointment. Some fans felt that the music and background score attempted to enhance the borderline laughable visuals. In certain scenes, the film resembled a demo version of a mobile game, making it hard for audiences to fully engage with the story. The impact of cringeworthy dialogues was amplified by these visual shortcomings, further detracting from the film’s appeal.
The film’ Adipurush VFX also came under scrutiny, adding to the list of criticisms. Viewers compared the VFX quality unfavorably to that of Ayan Mukerji’s Brahmastra, highlighting a stark contrast in visual effects between the two films. Adipurush fell short in this aspect, failing to deliver the level of excellence expected by the audience.
Sharp Reactions from Fans, Trade, and Twitterati – Adipurush Criticised, Called as Epic Disappointment
Despite these setbacks, Adipurush’s release has been noteworthy. The film has enjoyed the widest release in India this year, with screenings available in 2D and 3D across five languages: Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada. Advanced booking received an overwhelming response, indicating the high anticipation surrounding the film. However, the film’s delayed release, originally scheduled for January 2023 but pushed to June due to VFX improvements, did little to meet the audience’s expectations.
As fans and trade experts assess the film’s performance, the debate continues. Adipurush, with its cringeworthy dialogues and VFX issues, has sparked mixed reactions among viewers. Some fans argue that the dialogues and visuals undermine the overall cinematic experience, while others remain hopeful that the film’s grandeur and scale will ultimately redeem it. As the box office numbers roll in, only time will tell whether Adipurush can transcend its flaws and emerge as a true success.