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Adipurush: News

25 Jul 2026
Manoj Muntashir Shukla

'Biggest mistake of my life': Manoj Muntashir revisits 'Adipurush'

Three years after the release of Adipurush, writer Manoj Muntashir has expressed regret over his involvement in the controversial film.

22 Jul 2026
Dharmendra Pradhan

'Won't go...': Manoj Muntashir thinks Jantar Mantar protesters are 'anti-nationals'

Lyricist Manoj Muntashir has declined to join the ongoing protest at Jantar Mantar over the NEET UG paper leak row.

02 Feb 2026
Arun Govil

'Good human being': Arun Govil lauds 'Ramayana' co-star Ranbir

Veteran actor Arun Govil, who played Lord Ram in Ramanand Sagar's iconic TV series Ramayan, has praised the upcoming film adaptation of the Hindu epic.

16 Jun 2025
Box Office

Prabhas's film to have largest horror-fantasy set? Everything to know

Prabhas's upcoming film The Raja Saab will reportedly feature the largest horror-fantasy set ever built in India. The set, designed by Rajeevan Nambiar, spans an impressive 41,256 sq ft and is a key element of the story.

04 Jun 2025
Prabhas

Prabhas reduces pay for new film after 'Adipurush' setback

Prabhas, the Telugu superstar, is reportedly taking a pay cut for his upcoming film The Raja Saab.

04 May 2025
Om Raut

'For being villain...': Saif clarifies apology to Taimur for 'Adipurush'

Actor Saif Ali Khan has explained why he apologized to his son, Taimur Ali Khan, regarding his role in Adipurush.

02 May 2025
Saif Ali Khan

Did you know Saif apologized to son Taimur for 'Adipurush'?

Actor Saif Ali Khan recently revealed that his son, Taimur Ali Khan, was not impressed by his film Adipurush.

07 Apr 2025
Instagram Reels

Are theaters really canceling Salman Khan's 'Sikandar' shows?

Salman Khan's latest film, Sikandar, is said to be approaching the ₹200 crore mark globally, despite rumors of dwindling occupancy.

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 Productions

Kartik 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
Animal

Year 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 News

Best 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
Prabhas

Prabhas'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 releases

Prabhas'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
Japan

Want to watch Yugo Sako's 'Ramayana' theatrically? Sign this form!

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
Bollywood

Nitesh 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 Raut

Cine 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 Office

Box 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 Raut

Dialogue 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 Films

Now 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.

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.

20 Jun 2023
Arun Govil

Arun 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 Modi

Ban '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.