Om Raut's directorial Adipurush, which is a dramatic retelling of Ramayana, has been constantly under the scanner ever since the makers released the film. After writing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the All India Cine Workers Association has now approached Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Mumbai Police seeking the registration of a case against producer Bhushan Kumar (T Series), director Om Raut and writer Manoj Muntashir.
The letter read, “This is to draw your attention towards a movie called Adipurush which was released on 16th June 2023 in the theatres across India, have been Hurting the Sentiments of Hindu religion and the people who belief and pray Bhagwan Ram, Maa Sita and RamSevak Bhagwan hanuman, the Movie running in the theatres continues to Depict the Image of Bhagwan Ram and entire Ramayan and the producers also want to make money selling discounted tickets across the Multiplexes, which will send a wrong message about our learning and faith the Ramayan, the Makers T-Series & the producers, Writer Manoj Muntasir and Director Om Raut have made a Mockery of Ramayan by twisting the Dialogues, the costumes and the storyline (Characters) which sounds unacceptable to anybody and everybody.”
“Being a follower of Hinduism, the religious Sentiments of entire Hindu and Sanatan Dharma are hurt by the scenes, costumes, and dialogues which is depicting wrong image of the invincible and immortal God of Hindus. Ramayan what we Know is twisted completely as per the taste of the Adipurush movie makers. We are requesting you to Lodge an FIR Against the Makers of Adipurush Movie the producers Bhushan Kumar T-Series & others, the Director Om Raut and the Writer Manoj Muntasir Shukla,” it added.
From critics to reviewers, several people from across the country have expressed disappointment over the film's certain dialogues. Some of which include 'marega bete', 'bua ka bagicha hain kya' and 'jalegi tere baap ki'. In the wake of such flak, the makers of Adipurush revamped the dialogues.
Adipurush features Prabhas as Lord Ram, Kriti Sanon as Sita, and Saif Ali Khan as Ravan.
