6th April 2023, Mumbai: Adipurush, one of the most highly anticipated films of the year, has found itself in trouble again as a fresh complaint has been filed against the film’s lead actors, Prabhas and Kriti Sanon. The mythological epic, directed by Om Raut, has already faced its fair share of controversies, and this latest development has only added to the film’s woes.
The complaint has been filed by a person named Sanjay Dinanath Tiwari, who claims that the film’s storyline has hurt the religious sentiments of the Hindu community. He alleges that the makers of Adipurush have distorted the facts and presented them in a way that is offensive to the community.
Tiwari, in his complaint, has also named the film’s producer, Bhushan Kumar, and director, Om Raut, as respondents. He has demanded that the release of the film be stalled and action be taken against the makers for hurting the religious sentiments of the Hindu community.As per the complaint, director Om Raut inappropriately displayed the character of Lord Ram from Ramcharitmanas in the new poster. This complaint has been lodged with the demand for registration of FIR under Section 295 (A), 298, 500, 34 of the Indian Penal Code. As per the complaint, the new poster portrays Maryadapurushottam Lord Shri Ram played by Prabhas in a new costume without Janeu. For the unversed Janeu has special importance in Hindu Sanatan Dharma .
This is not the first time that Adipurush has faced such a complaint. Last year, the film’s announcement had sparked a controversy when certain groups had raised objections to the portrayal of Lord Ram and Sita in the film. The makers had assured that the film would be made with utmost respect to the original source material and that it would not hurt anyone’s sentiments.
The film, which is an adaptation of the Hindu epic Ramayana, features Prabhas as Lord Ram and Kriti Sanon as Sita. The film also stars Saif Ali Khan as the antagonist Lankesh (Ravana). The film’s teaser, which was released earlier this year, had not received a positive response from the audience.
The controversy surrounding Adipurush is not unique to this film alone. Several films in the past have faced similar allegations of hurting religious sentiments, and the issue has often snowballed into a major controversy. While it is important to respect religious sentiments, it is also crucial to ensure that creative freedom is not curtailed.
It remains to be seen how the makers of Adipurush will respond to this latest development. With the film’s release date slated for 16 June 2023, there is still time for the controversy to subside. However, if the issue is not resolved amicably, it could potentially impact the film’s prospects at the box office.
In conclusion, Adipurush finds itself in troubled waters once again with a fresh complaint being filed against the film’s lead actors. While it is important to respect religious sentiments, it is equally important to ensure that creative freedom is not curtailed. It remains to be seen how the makers of the film will address this latest development and whether it will impact the film’s prospects at the box office.