Prabhas' Adipurush release postponed to June 2023, we wonder why? To rework VFX/Script after severe backlash?
Om Raut announced that his team needs more time to work on the "visual experience" of Prabhas and Saif Ali Khan-starrer Adipurush and the film"s release has been postposed to June 2023.
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After severe criticism over the quality of VFX and visuals in the film's teaser, the makers of Adipurush have decided to postpone the film as director Om Raut announced Monday morning that the film will now be released on June 16, 2023 instead of a January 12 release.
“जय श्री राम… #Adipurush releases IN THEATRES on June 16, 2023. #Prabhas #SaifAliKhan @kritisanon @mesunnysingh #BhushanKumar #KrishanKumar @vfxwaala @rajeshnair06 #ShivChanana @manojmuntashir @TSeries @RETROPHILES1 @UV_Creations @Offladipurush," he tweeted alongside a note.
Featuring Saif Ali Khan, Prabhas and Kriti Sanon in lead roles, the film is based on the Hindu historical epic Ramayana. Saif's role is loosely based on Raavan from the epic; while Prabhas will be seen as Raghava and Kriti as Janaki, characters based on Lord Ram and Sita, respectively.
The director while announcing the release date, Om shared a note on Twitter, which read, "Jai Shri Ram. Adipurush is not a film, but a representation of our devotion to Prabhu Shri Ram and commitment towards our sanskriti and history. In order to give a complete visual experience to the viewers, we need to give more time to the teams working on the film."
"We are committed to make a film that India will be proud of. Your support, love and blessings is what keeps us going. - Om Raut. Adipurush will now release on June 16th, 2023," the note concluded.
The film has been invoved in controversy ever since its teaser was unveiled. The teaser courted major backlash over the looks of Saif's fierce Ravana who is shown sporting a beard and a buzz cut. Many people across the country also slammed the makers for hurting their religious sentiments.
In fact, a Hindu seers body, Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti, has sought the formation of a Sanatan Censor Board alleging improper depiction of Hindu Gods and Goddesses in Bollywood movies. Apart from this, a plea seeking a stay order on the film release has been moved in a Delhi court. The plea alleged that Adipurush portrayed Lord Rama and Hanuman in an unwarranted and inaccurate way as they wear leather straps. The plea has been moved by advocate Raj Gaurav against producers Bhushan Kumar and Om Raut.
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