Adipurush: News
25 Aug 2024
Bollywood Films'Adipurush' and 'Buniyaad' actor Asha Sharma dies at 88
Veteran film and television actor Asha Sharma passed away on Sunday.
07 Aug 2024
Bhool Bhulaiyaa'The Raja Saab': Prabhas plays common man in ₹350cr project
Famed for his grandiose roles, actor Prabhas is set to take on a new challenge in his upcoming film, The Raja Saab, where he will portray a common man.
03 Aug 2024
NT Rama Rao'Very dangerous': Why Ram Gopal Varma disapproves of mythological films
Acclaimed Indian filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, recognized for films such as Satya, Company, and Sarkar, has voiced apprehension about the rising trend of mythological films in India.
28 Jul 2024
Dharma ProductionsKartik Aaryan in discussion with Om Raut for actioner: Report
Actor Kartik Aaryan, recognized for his recent role in Chandu Champion, is strategically planning his next films.
10 Jun 2024
Sunny Singh'It was very disappointing': Sunny Singh on 'Adipurush' debacle
Sunny Singh, acclaimed for his comedic roles in films like Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 and Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, is set to star in the forthcoming ZEE5 family comedy, Luv Ki Arrange Marriage.
24 Dec 2023
AnimalYear ender: Bollywood casting decisions that shocked us in 2023
Casting is a crucial aspect that can make or break a film.
12 Dec 2023
TV NewsBest of 2023: TV actors' memorable appearances in Bollywood films
Gone are the days when Bollywood films were only about well-known actors.
05 Sep 2023
PrabhasPrabhas's last 5 films and their box office performances
The staggering success of the Baahubali franchise made him a pan-India superstar. Actor Prabhas, in a career spanning two decades, has given many blockbuster hit films.
11 Aug 2023
OTT releasesPrabhas's 'Adipurush' is streaming on OTT now
Adipurush was one of the most anticipated films of 2023 and it fell flat on its face after it received severe backlash from viewers and critics. The movie based on Ramayana faced flak for its dialogues, shoddy VFX, and gimmicky characters.
15 Jul 2023
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When the heavily-criticized film Adipurush released last month, Indian cinephiles immediately started comparing it to Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama, saying it's the "superior version."
13 Jul 2023
BollywoodNitesh Tiwari confident about not offending anybody with his 'Ramayana'
Ever since the release of Adipurush, viewers have become more sensitive about directors making films on revered epics like Ramayana. The recent Om Raut directorial fell flat on its face at the box office amid negative word of mouth.
08 Jul 2023
Manoj Muntashir Shukla'Adipurush' debacle: Manoj Muntashir finally apologizes for 'hurting sentiments'
Om Raut's mythological drama Adipurush has had a fall from grace and how!
30 Jun 2023
Box Office Collection#BoxOfficeCollection: 'Adipurush' recording a new low every day
Adipurush has completed two weeks at the box office and the box office collection has been underwhelming for the film. The film received flak for its gimmicky dialogues, unimaginative storytelling, and shoddy VFX.
29 Jun 2023
Box Office Collection#BoxOfficeCollection: 'Adipurush' shows no improvement
The curious case of Adipurush box office collection continues as the big-budget film shows no improvement.
29 Jun 2023
Upcoming Movies'Barbie,' 'RRKPK,' 'Oppenheimer': Films hitting theaters in July
Following a tumultuous June, which witnessed an uproar over Om Raut's controversial film Adipurush, the arrival of July brings a fresh wave of highly-anticipated films ready to grace big screens.
28 Jun 2023
Om Raut'I'm also offended,' says 'Adipurush's Lavi Pajni on dialogue row
The controversy over Adipurush's dialogues is far from over. After receiving backlash from the audience over its dialogues, the makers of Om Raut's magnum opus were also slammed recently by the Allahabad High Court.
28 Jun 2023
Box Office Collection#BoxOfficeCollection: 'Adipurush' hits the iceberg
Adipurush is on a dangerous downslide as per the box office collection. Om Raut's magnum opus is hitting a new low every day. The film opened with great numbers but could not hold the fort due to immense criticism and negative word of mouth.
27 Jun 2023
Box Office Collection#BoxOfficeCollection: 'Adipurush' is unstable; witnesses huge drop in second week
Om Raut's Adipurush was projected to rake in huge at the box office but due to backlash, it fell flat on its face. The film has been receiving flak ever since its teaser premiered last year. From shoddy VFX to cheesy dialogues, viewers felt that the makers ruined their favorite mythological epic.
26 Jun 2023
Box Office Collection#BoxOfficeCollection: 'Adipurush' shows negligible rise in second weekend
Adipurush was one of the most anticipated films of 2023 and the film's packaging was inversely proportional to the anticipation. The Om Raut directorial opened to humongous numbers but fell flat on its face owing to flak from users on unimaginative storytelling, shoddy VFX, and cheesy dialogues.
25 Jun 2023
Box Office#BoxOfficeCollection: 'Adipurush' witnesses slight improvement, but uncertainty looms amid controversy
Om Raut's Adipurush has been mired in controversy since its release on June 16, primarily due to its shoddy VFX, dialogues, and misinterpretation of the revered epic, Ramayana.
24 Jun 2023
Om RautCine workers' body seeks FIR against 'Adipurush' makers
After urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ban the screening of Adipurush, the All India Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has now written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the Mumbai Police, seeking an FIR against the makers.
24 Jun 2023
Box OfficeBox office collection: There's no saving 'Adipurush' from disastrous fall
Om Raut's magnum opus Adipurush opened to a staggering Rs. 140 crore at the box office on June 16.
23 Jun 2023
Bollywood'He has no knowledge': Gajendra Chauhan slams 'Adipurush's Manoj Muntashir
Adipurush and its saga of receiving flak never seems to end. From netizens calling out the makers for their unimaginative storytelling to shoddy VFX to undercooked gimmicky dialogues, the film is on the verge of tanking at the box office.
23 Jun 2023
Nepal'Adipurush': Kathmandu mayor terms Nepal Court 'Indian slave' after ban-upliftment
On Thursday, a Nepal court cleared the way for Adipurush's release and asked the country's theaters to not stop the screening of any film that has been passed by the censor board.
23 Jun 2023
NewsBytes Exclusive#NewsBytesExclusive: Aashiesh Sharrma says, 'Siya Ke Ram' is Gen-Z's 'Ramayana'
TV actor Aashiesh Sharrma, who played Lord Ram in the 2015 TV series Siya Ke Ram, has now opened up on the debate surrounding Om Raut's magnum opus Adipurush.
23 Jun 2023
Box Office Collection#BoxOfficeCollection: 'Adipurush' diminishes further
Adipurush is an example of how a film with a great base and sure-shot box office mileage can crash if the packaging is not good. The film is based on Ramayana and this poor portrayal has hurt the sentiments of many.
22 Jun 2023
Box Office Collection#BoxOfficeCollection: 'Adipurush' is sinking in the sea of Bollywood
Om Raut's Adipurush was one of the most sought-after films of 2023 and it failed to deliver to its viewers. The film opened to huge numbers and collected over Rs. 300 crore globally in the first weekend.
21 Jun 2023
Om RautDialogue row: Revised version of 'Adipurush' now playing in theaters
Following its theatrical release last Friday, Om Raut's Adipurush has undergone revisions to address the controversy surrounding certain dialogues.
21 Jun 2023
Bollywood FilmsNow Mukesh Khanna says 'burn the whole 'Adipurush' team'
Adipurush is facing the wrath of viewers and netizens. The film's storytelling, dialogues, and VFX have received heavy flak leading to negative word of mouth. The film's box office collections have dropped significantly, too.
21 Jun 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Opposition attacks BJP over 'Adipurush' writer's 'Hanuman not god' remark
While multiple controversies continue to dog the film Adipurush, the opposition has lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over writer Manoj Muntashir's latest remark about Lord Hanuman.
21 Jun 2023
Box Office Collection#BoxOfficeCollection: 'Adipurush' crashes with low chances of revival
The mighty have fallen!
20 Jun 2023
Arun GovilArun Govil criticizes 'Adipurush' makers for 'fooling around'
Om Raut's Adipurush has become a bag of jokes and a turf of controversies. Since its release last Friday, it has been brutally trolled and criticized, especially for its VFX and dialogues written by Manoj Muntashir.
20 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiBan 'Adipurush': Workers Association writes to PM Modi demanding FIR
Om Raut's Adipurush, released last Friday, is facing severe backlash for its shoddy VFX, "cringe-worthy" dialogues, and misrepresentation of the revered epic, Ramayana.
20 Jun 2023
Mukesh KhannaMukesh Khanna slams Saif Ali Khan in 'Adipurush'
Veteran actor Mukesh Khanna has hopped on the bandwagon of slamming Om Raut's magnum opus Adipurush. The Shaktiman actor criticized the casting and characterizations of the film.
20 Jun 2023
Bollywood'Adipurush' row: Makers apologize, request to lift ban in Nepal
The trouble for Adipurush keeps on increasing as the film was recently banned in Nepal. Kathmandu and Pokhara banned the screening of Indian films altogether amid the Om Raut directorial's dialogue row.
20 Jun 2023
Box Office Collection#BoxOfficeCollection: 'Adipurush' experiences drastic drop amid negative buzz
Om Raut's Adipurush is currently the talk of the town and for all the wrong reasons. The magnum opus did a good collection in the first weekend, but now the negative word of mouth has played in and there has been a drastic drop in box office collection.
19 Jun 2023
Kriti Sanon'Adipurush' writer Manoj Muntashir receives police protection amid life threats
Since its release last week, Om Raut's magnum opus Adipurush has faced severe backlash from audiences for its shoddy VFX and lackluster storyline.
19 Jun 2023
MaharashtraHindu outfit members create ruckus at 'Adipurush' screening in Maharashtra
Members of some Hindu outfits created a ruckus during the screening of Adipurush at a movie theater in Maharashtra's Palghar on Sunday and called on people not to watch the film, claiming that it insulted the gods.
19 Jun 2023
Nepal'Adipurush' row: After Kathmandu, Pokhara bans screening of Indian films
Om Raut's Adipurush is in a soup. The magnum opus is facing flaks left and right. The film's release was stalled in Nepal after the viewers objected to a dialogue that claimed Janaki was India's daughter. Incidentally, she's believed to have been born in Janakpur, Nepal.
19 Jun 2023
Box Office Collection#BoxOfficeCollection: Amid flak, 'Adipurush' crosses Rs. 300 crore mark globally
Adipurush is currently the talk of the town. Om Raut's magnum opus is receiving flak left and right for its cringe-worthy dialogues, gimmicky visuals, and its unimaginative storytelling. Among other controversies, the film's writer Manoj Muntashir Shukla has been changing his stance and defending the dialogues.
18 Jun 2023
NewsBytes Exclusive#NewsBytesExclusive: Controversies help with box office numbers, says 'Adipurush's Dasharath
Actor Krishna Kotian was seen in a small yet important role in the recently released film Adipurush.
18 Jun 2023
Brahmastra MovieAfter 'Adipurush's VFX debacle, Twitter discusses projects with better VFX
Adipurush is one curious case!
18 Jun 2023
Bollywood FilmsNow, writer Manoj Muntashir claims 'Adipurush' isn't 'Ramayana' adaptation
After being lambasted left, right, and center for the "cringe" and "urban" dialogues of Adipurush, writer Manoj Muntashir has been actively defending himself and his work.
18 Jun 2023
Box OfficeBox office: Despite criticism, 'Adipurush' enters Rs. 200 club
The much-awaited film Adipurush, helmed by Om Raut, was released in the theaters on Friday. However, it opened to poor reviews, with many criticizing its dialogues.
17 Jun 2023
Om Raut'Was Hanuman deaf?': Om Raut's tweet resurfaces amid 'Adipurush' backlash
Om Raut's Adipurush opened in theaters on Friday to negative responses from audiences and critics alike.
17 Jun 2023
RamayanaNow, 'Adipurush' draws ire of Ramanand Sagar's son Prem Sagar
Adipurush was released just a day ago but has been ensnared in raging controversies ever since the first reviews started coming out.
17 Jun 2023
Om RautWriter-lyricist Manoj Muntashir defends 'Adipurush's dialogues after immense backlash
Writer-lyricist Manoj Muntashir and director Om Raut are facing the wrath of fans and Lord Ram devotees alike after the release of their ambitious mythological drama Adipurush.
17 Jun 2023
Box OfficeBox office: Prabhas-Kriti's 'Adipurush' starts strong, rakes in Rs. 95cr
Om Raut's Adipurush created significant buzz prior to its theatrical release on Friday (June 16).
16 Jun 2023
NewsBytes Exclusive#NewsBytesExclusive: Sita hailed from Akhand Bharat, says 'Adipurush's Dashrath
Om Raut's Adipurush screenings in Nepal have been stalled over a dialogue. Kathmandu's Mayor Balen Shah raised objections to Sita being referred to as the "daughter of India," further threatening to ban all Hindi films.
16 Jun 2023
Prabhas'Adipurush' composers Ajay-Atul reveal why #JaiShriRam is a 'scary' song
Music composer duo Ajay-Atul is earning praise for composing songs in Om Raut's Adipurush, especially Jai Shri Ram which has been trending ever since its release.
16 Jun 2023
Bollywood'Adipurush': Prabhas's fans beat up a man outside Hyderabad theater
Adipurush is the talk of the town!
16 Jun 2023
Prabhas'Adipurush' review: Even gods would demand answers from shoddy adaptation
Om Raut's Adipurush, perhaps an unintentional cross between live-action and animation, has finally been released five months later than its original schedule.
16 Jun 2023
Nepal'Adipurush' morning shows canceled in Nepal amid dialogue row
Om Raut's Adipurush is experiencing a record-high buzz. Recently, the film's release in Nepal was stalled due to a dialogue claiming goddess Sita's birthplace as India. Historically, she was born in Janakpur, Nepal.
16 Jun 2023
Nepal'Sita is India's daughter': 'Adipurush' released in Nepal after changes
Adipurush and controversies go hand in hand. The film is in massive buzz and recently, it dabbled with a dispute regarding an international release.
15 Jun 2023
Box Office Collection#BoxOfficeBuzz: 'Adipurush' to have Rs. 40+ crore opening
Adipurush is on a rage!
14 Jun 2023
Om Raut'Adipurush': Know why Ravan didn't touch Sita while abducting her
Om Raut is attempting to retell the mythological epic of Ramayana through Adipurush, which is expected to be a visual spectacle.
13 Jun 2023
Bollywood FilmsTelugu actor Manchu Manoj buys 2,500 'Adipurush' tickets for orphanages
Om Raut's magnum opus Adipurush is currently in the buzz and the makers are gearing up for a grand release on Friday.
13 Jun 2023
DC Extended Universe'Adipurush,' 'The Flash': Predicting performance of this week's theatrical releases
This week is going to be full of interesting choices for film lovers, with several projects releasing across genres and languages.
12 Jun 2023
Box Office Collection#BoxOfficeBuzz: Prabhas-Kriti's 'Adipurush' sells over 36,000 tickets on Day 1
Adipurush is enjoying huge buzz in India. Om Raut's magnum opus received massive flak- from netizens criticizing its VFX to the recent kiss controversy. Yet, it seems to be holding the fort quite strong.
11 Jun 2023
Prabhas'Adipurush' makers release new motion poster days ahead of release
We are only a few days away from Adipurush's release!
09 Jun 2023
Ranbir Kapoor#NewsBytesExplainer: Why Twitter's displeased with Ranbir sponsoring 10,000 'Adipurush' tickets
On Thursday evening (June 8), several journalists and trade analysts announced that actor Ranbir Kapoor will be bearing the cost of 10,000 tickets of Adipurush for underprivileged children.
08 Jun 2023
BollywoodPrabhas-Kriti's 'Adipurush' makers to distribute 10,000 free tickets in Telangana
Om Raut's magnum opus Adipurush is currently in the buzz as the film's release is around the corner. The makers are leaving no stone unturned for the big-budget film.
08 Jun 2023
Om Raut'Adipurush' director Om Raut under fire for 'kissing' Kriti Sanon
Tanhaji and Adipurush director Om Raut has landed in a soup after planting a peck on Kriti Sanon's cheek.
07 Jun 2023
Saif Ali Khan'Adipurush' trailer: Are makers hiding Saif's character? Twitter users debate
As the countdown for the theatrical release of Adipurush has begun, the makers revealed the final trailer of the movie on Tuesday in Tirupati.
06 Jun 2023
Om Raut'Adipurush': Seat reserved for Lord Hanuman across Indian theaters
Director Om Raut is gearing up for the release of his upcoming mythological epic drama Adipurush. Slated for a theatrical release on June 16, the film features Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, and Saif Ali Khan in the lead.
04 Jun 2023
RamayanaSunil Lahri, original 'Ramayan's Lakshman, shares his thoughts on 'Adipurush'
Sunil Lahri, who shot to nationwide acclaim for his portrayal of Lakshman in Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan in the late 1980s, has opened up about Om Raut's upcoming mythological drama Adipurush.
03 Jun 2023
Prabhas'Adipurush': New action trailer to be unveiled on this date!
As the release date of the highly-anticipated film Adipurush approaches, the excitement continues to grow among fans.
31 May 2023
Upcoming Movies'Adipurush,' 'Satyaprem Ki Katha': Hindi films hitting theaters in June
Mark your calendars!
29 May 2023
BollywoodPrabhas-Kriti's 'Adipurush' new song 'Ram Siya Ram' is out
Adipurush is one of the most anticipated films of 2023. Inititally, the film received flak for its VFX, but the makers postponed the release and now the film looks way better. The story is based on the epic Ramayana, hence the anticipation is huge.
20 May 2023
Prabhas'Jai Shri Ram': 'Adipurush' song launched with Ajay-Atul's live performance
With less than a month left for the film's release, the makers of Adipurush are leaving no stone unturned to intensify the buzz around the Prabhas starrer.
10 May 2023
Prabhas'Adipurush' trailer creates viewership record, hits 1M likes in 24hrs
The long-awaited trailer for Adipurush was finally released on Tuesday amid an overwhelmingly positive reception.
09 May 2023
Bollywood Films'Adipurush' trailer out! Prabhas-Kriti Sanon-Saif Ali Khan starrer looks majestic
Adipurush has been one of the most talked about films in recent times.
07 May 2023
PrabhasWhat can we expect from Om Raut directorial 'Adipurush's trailer
The trailer of Adipurush, starring Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, and Saif Ali Khan, is set to greet viewers on Tuesday (May 9).
