Adipurush
Release Date: 06 June 2023
Director: Om Raut
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Music Director: {{Ubl
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Plot Summary: Thousands of years ago, the rakshasa king of Lanka, Lankesh, obtained a boon from Brahma, the god of creation, with which he cannot be slain by the gods or demons, during day or night, thus making him invincible. Elsewhere, many years afterwards in the kingdom of Ayodhya, King Dashratha of Kosala, exiles his son, Raghava for 14 years to fulfil his promise to his wife, Kaikeyi, Raghava's stepmother, that their son, Bharat, would ascend the throne. Raghava accepts the exile and leaves for the wilderness in the forests of Panchavati, near the river Godavari, alongside his wife, Janaki, and brother, Shesh.Lankesh's sister, the rakshasi Shurpanakha, tries to seduce Raghava into marrying her and attempts to take Janaki's life, but after a failed attempt, she ends up with a disfigured nose. Upon hearing of his sister's humiliation, he sends one of his henchmen, disguised as a golden deer, to distract both Raghava and Shesh. Lankesh proceeds to abduct Janaki, after hearing of her beauty from Shurpanakha. Raghava and Shesh set out to free and rescue Janaki with the help of the Vanara king, Sugriva, his aides, Jambavan, Angad, and Bajrang, along with the Vanarasena. Raghava asks Bajrang to go to Lanka and instil confidence in Janaki, of his eventual arrival to Lanka. He flies to Lanka and lets Janaki know of her impending rescue. However, he is captured by Lankesh's son, Indrajit. His tail is set ablaze by him, but Bajrang proceeds to fly and destroy a portion of Lanka, before flying back to Raghava and the vanarasena.With the help of Varuna, the god of the sky, oceans, and seas, Raghava and the vanarasena create a bridge across the sea to Lanka. Raghava and his army successfully cross the ocean to reach the shores of Lanka. Meanwhile, Lankesh's brother, Vibhishana, is forced to leave Lanka because he had opposed Lankesh's decision to abduct Janaki. Vibhishana joins the ranks of Raghava's army and becomes his sworn ally. Lankesh is given a final ultimatum of bringing Janaki back to Raghava, but rejects it, paving the way to a skirmish. During the skirmish, Shesh is mortally wounded by Indrajit. However, with the help of the sanjivani mountain brought back by Bajrang, they are able to revive and cure him.They embark on war at Lankesh's palace, attacking in three separate directions at the same time. The first attack is led by Sugriva and Jambavan, along with the vanarasena at the entrance of Lankesh' palace. Because of the advanced artillery and weaponry available at Lankesh's disposal, many vanaras are slain. However, the tide turns with Raghava providing air support, with the help of Bajrang. The second attack is led by Shesh, Vibhishana, and Angad to kill Indrajit. Shesh proceeds to attack Indrajit; though he is stabbed by him, he successfully kills him. The two attacks are successful in overpowering Lankesh's army. The third attack is initiated, where Kumbhakarna is awoken from his deep slumber. Raghava and Shesh successfully kill him when he overpowers Bajrang. With no other option left, Lankesh decides to enter the battlefield.The final battle takes place where Raghava manages to subdue and kill Lankesh, after coming to the realisation that Lankesh can only be slain in between day and night; Janaki is set free. Raghava, Shesh and Janaki complete their 14-year-long exile and return back to Kosala, where Raghava is crowned as the king of Ayodhya, with Janaki as his queen.
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Box Office: Not available
Film Review
🌟💫 (1.5/5 stars)
Introduction:
Brace yourselves, mythology enthusiasts, for a cinematic experience that's as disappointing as a bow without an arrow. 🏹😔 "Adipurush," directed by Om Raut, promises to bring the epic tale of Ramayana to life but ends up being a CGI-laden mess that fails to capture the essence of the beloved epic. With a star-studded cast and a budget that could rival Ravana's golden Lanka, "Adipurush" proves that not all that glitters is gold. 💰😒
Plot:
The story of "Adipurush" is as familiar as your grandma's bedtime Ramayana tales, but the execution is as confusing as Hanuman's journey to find the Sanjeevani booti. 🌿😕 The film takes liberties with the original narrative, adding unnecessary subplots and twists that deviate from the core message of the epic. The dialogue, written by Manoj Muntashir, is as cringeworthy as Ravana's attempts to woo Sita, with lines like "Jalegi tere baap ki" that will make you want to cover your ears. 😬🔥
Performances:
Prabhas as Lord Ram looks as lost as Sita in Ravana's Ashok Vatika, with expressions that range from confused to constipated. 😕💩 Kriti Sanon as Sita is as forgettable as the curse on Ravana's sister Surpanakha, with a performance that fails to capture the grace and strength of the iconic character. Saif Ali Khan as Ravana is as intimidating as a puppy in a demon costume, with a portrayal that's more comical than menacing. 🐶😈
VFX and Cinematography:
The VFX in "Adipurush" is as disappointing as Sita's golden deer, with CGI that looks like it was created by Valmiki's apprentice on a bad day. 🦌💻 The characters move with the grace of a wooden puppet, and the landscapes look as artificial as Ravana's ten heads. The cinematography by Karthik Palani is as bland as the food in Ravana's Lanka, failing to capture the grandeur and scale of the epic. 🏰😴
Music and Background Score:
The music of "Adipurush," composed by the usually reliable duo of Sachet-Parampara, is as forgettable as the names of Ravana's ten heads. The background score by Ajay-Atul is as jarring as the screeching of Jatayu, the loyal vulture who tried to save Sita. 🦅😖
Conclusion:
"Adipurush" is a mythological misfire that fails to capture the essence of the Ramayana and the hearts of the audience. It's a film that will make you question the need for modern-day adaptations of the timeless epic. Review Rani gives it a disappointing 1.5 stars out of 5. 🌟💫
If you're looking for a faithful and engaging retelling of the Ramayana, you're better off revisiting the classic Ramanand Sagar's TV series or reading the original epic itself. 📺📖 "Adipurush" is a reminder that not all tales need a modern twist, especially when the twist is as unnecessary as Ravana's ten heads. 😒🤦♀️
