The teaser of Adipurush—the much-awaited film starring Prabhas, Saif Ali Khan, Kriti Sanon and Sunny Singh is finally here—and ICYMI, there is loads to unpack in this Om Raut directorial. The upcoming mythological film is based on the Ramayana and, going by the trailer, this T-Series production depicts the epic in a way we weren’t expecting. Scroll ahead to know why.
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The teaser of ‘Adipurush’ is not what we expected
Credit: T-Series Films, Retrophiles
Adipurush is yet another adaptation of the Ramayanaas per the makers, and it stars Prabhas in the titular role of Adi Purush (or Ram), Kriti Sanon as Sita, and Saif Ali Khan as Lankesh (or Ravana).
Now one would think that a grand, big-budget magnum opus like this would have great sets and cool VFX that would completely transport the audience but what the teaser presents is quite the opposite. The VFX is—and there is no tricky way to put this—terrible.
From odd Dementor-like creatures swarming Prabhas to Saif Ali Khan’s cartoonish Ravana arriving on, well, a bat-like something, and people either flying or jumping, it’s all weird, to say the least.
How people reacted to the ‘Adipurush’ trailer
Naturally, netizens have loads to say and they aren’t holding back. While some mentioned that Ayan Mukerji’s brahmastra had better VFX, others opined that Rajamouli’s treatment would’ve been better. Take a look:
Buzz is that Cartoon Network bought #AdiPurush satellite rights for a Record Price 💥💥 pic.twitter.com/pwOhEh6DIz
— Om Raut (@efghijkl___) October 2, 2022
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Excellent VFX in #Adipurush teaser. The VFX artist must be the topper student at White Hat Junior. pic.twitter.com/5yohO93iqz
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) October 2, 2022
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COPIED GAME OF THRONES SHAMELESSLY 😭😭😭#Adipurush #Prabhas #AdipurushTeaser pic.twitter.com/UlXxeyjXhr
— RUMI (@iMalfoyRKF) October 2, 2022
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Imagine Ram Charan as Lord Ram in #Adipurush pic.twitter.com/cvi2bVB6sh
— ∂αяк soυℓ° ᵗᵉᵃᵐ ᵇˡᵃᶜᵏ (@not_a_ninjaa) October 2, 2022
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Okay I am literally confused!
Is #Adipurush an animated film?
Lol Hands down the funniest teaser I have seen in a long time!!
WTF was that VFX bro 😂😂😂🤣
WHAT in THE HELL is this?#AdipurushMegaTeaserReveal
I am no hater but 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/OITB9YTDGp— …… (@Sillyfellow22) October 2, 2022
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Who did this man😂😭#Adipurush pic.twitter.com/7HOMiyk8xI
— WordMinter (@SimonMinter7_) October 2, 2022
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‘Adipurush’ release date, budget and more
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As per a report by pinkvilla, the film is made on a massive budget of INR 500 crores. T-Series head Bhushan Kumar himself confirmed the news, telling the publication, “We know people will come to see it irrespective of pricing as it is a one-of-its-kind event cinema and there is only limited capacity. So, we would make sure to go all out with this film.”
The film, which will be available for viewing in Hindu, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada, is slated for a theatrical release on January 12, 2023.
Will the VFX be better than what we just saw in the teaser? We sure hope so. What did you think of the Adipurush teaser? Tell us in the comments.
Lead and social image credits: T-Series Films, Retrophiles
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