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Celebrating Victory Of Good Over Evil
Hindi · Action, Drama
2h 59m · 16 Jun 2023
Music: Sanchit Balhara, Ankit Balhara, Atul Gogavale, Ajay Gogavale | DOP: Kharthik Palani | Writer: Manoj Muntashir, Om Raut
Ratings
Our Rating
1.5
Adipurush is a mythological action drama based on the epic Ramayana, focusing on the battle between Lord Rama and the demon king Ravana. The story follows Rama's quest to rescue his wife Sita from Ravana's captivity, highlighting themes of good versus evil, devotion, and dharma. The narrative attempts to blend traditional mythology with modern cinematic spectacle, presenting a larger-than-life retelling of the ancient tale.
Adipurush attempts to deliver a grand mythological spectacle with high visual effects and a star-studded cast. The content is rooted deeply in Indian mythology, but the screenplay struggles with coherence and emotional depth, often feeling disjointed. The pacing is uneven; the first half is relatively engaging with setup and character introductions, while the second half suffers from rushed sequences and over-reliance on CGI.
The songs and music, composed by Sanchit Balhara, Ankit Balhara, and the Gogavale duo, offer a mixed bag. While the background score is powerful and elevates certain moments, the songs themselves fail to leave a lasting impact or blend seamlessly into the narrative. The cinematography by Kharthik Palani captures the grandeur of the sets and landscapes but is sometimes overshadowed by inconsistent VFX quality.
Overall, the film's ambition is commendable, but execution issues in screenplay, pacing, and visual effects hamper the immersive experience. The film appeals primarily to fans of mythological epics but may not resonate as strongly with general audiences or critics.
Prabhas: Charismatic and commanding as Lord Rama, though limited by the script's shallow character development.
Saif Ali Khan: Over-the-top portrayal of Ravana, which polarized audiences but showcased his commitment to the role.
Kriti Sanon: Adequate as Sita, but the character lacked depth and screen presence.
Sunny Singh: Supportive role with limited scope to shine.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Om Raut's direction shows ambition in bringing a mythological epic to the big screen with modern technology. However, the writing and screenplay lack cohesion, leading to a disjointed narrative that struggles to balance spectacle with storytelling.
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| Type | Value |
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| Positive | 20% |
| Neutral | 30% |
| Negative | 50% |
Critics largely gave mixed to negative reviews, praising the film's scale and music but criticizing its screenplay, pacing, and visual effects. The performances, especially by Prabhas and Saif Ali Khan, received varied responses, with some appreciating their efforts despite the weak script.
Final Box-Office Result
Adipurush released on 16 June 2023 (2023).
Adipurush is declared a DISASTER at the box office.
Adipurush is available on Prime Video, Netflix from 11 August 2023.
Adipurush directed by Om Raut. Produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Om Raut, Prasad Sutar, Rajesh Nair.
Adipurush stars Prabhas, Saif Ali Khan, Kriti Sanon, Sunny Singh, Devdatta Nage.
Tollybo rates Adipurush 1.5/5. Verdict: DISASTER.
Music for Adipurush composed by Sanchit Balhara, Ankit Balhara, Atul Gogavale, Ajay Gogavale.
Adipurush — Genre: Action, Drama, Runtime: 179 minutes, Language: Hindi.