12 July 2023, Mumbai: Ever since the announcement and release of Adipurush, the film has found itself embroiled in controversy. Despite featuring leading stars like Prabhas, Saif Ali Khan, and Kriti Sanon, the movie faced a disappointing fate at the box office within the first week of its release. Bollywood celebrities and TV personalities expressed their dissatisfaction with the misrepresentation of characters in the film, contributing to its troubled reception.
Ramayan Stars and Writer Criticize Adipurush for Distorted Representation
Renowned actors from the Ramayan series, including Arun Govil (Lord Ram), Sunil Lahri (Lakshman), and Dipika Chikhlia (Mata Sita), criticized director Om Raut for tampering with the facts in Adipurush. Their disapproval added to the growing discontent surrounding the film. Furthermore, writer Manoj Muntashir faced backlash for his dialogues, which were accused of being too colloquial (“tapori”).
Rapper Badshah Takes a Subtle Swipe at Adipurush on India’s Best Dancer 3.
Bollywood rapper Badshah recently appeared as a guest on the dance reality show India’s Best Dancer 3. While praising a contestant’s performance based on the Ramayana, Badshah subtly took a dig at Adipurush without directly mentioning it. Impressed by the act, the rapper commended the contestant, saying, “You made us feel like 600 crores without spending 600 crores.” It’s worth noting that Adipurush is rumored to have been made with a budget of Rs 600 crore.
Badshah’s Indirect Critique: A Sardonic Nod to Adipurush’s Enormous Budget
By lauding the Ramayana-themed act, Badshah indirectly highlighted his skepticism toward Adipurush. While refraining from mentioning the film directly, his comment alluded to the massive budget of the movie. The dig subtly echoed the sentiments of those who have expressed concerns about the film’s production cost.