The teaser of the upcoming Indian mythological film ‘Adipurush’ which stars ‘Baahubali’ actor Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, and Saif Ali Khan in lead roles was recently launched in 5 languages.
The movie is based on the epic ‘Ramayana’ and is said to be one of the most expensive Indian films ever made with a reported budget of Rs 500 crore. However, looking at the Twitter reviews of the teaser, it’s safe to say that people weren’t impressed by it.
In fact, the teaser was mocked online for being cartoonish. The VFX looked off to many.
Watched Adipurush teaser and checked the date. I thought its 1st April. But it is no prank. 😭
— Abhi and Niyu (@abhiandniyu) October 3, 2022
Am I the only one who thinks Saif looks more like an IsIamic invαժer than Ravan in #Adipurush?#BoycottbollywoodCompletely #BoycottbollywoodForever pic.twitter.com/84exGWqfXw
— Tokyo (@Tannuch71239831) October 2, 2022
#Adipurush teaser uses borrowed VFX of typical video games. No character looks Indian. Hanuman et al wear leather like mediaeval Europeans. Sita dresses weirdly in purple giving artificial pose.
Not the way Ramayan exists in minds of Hindus since ages or in scriptures. Avoid. pic.twitter.com/f7HxfFbCy2
— Gems of Bollywood बॉलीवुड के रत्न (@GemsOfBollywood) October 2, 2022
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
Some couldn’t believe they spent so much money on this.
NO WAY THEY MADE AN ANIMATED MOVIE OF 500cr 😭😭😭 #Adipurush #Prabhas #AdipurushTeaser pic.twitter.com/Kxmacf8xoF
— R U M I (@iMalfoyRKF) October 2, 2022
Looks like a cartoon or video game?!
Even this 30-year-old animated #Ramayan looks more fresh than the animated #Adipurush lmao pic.twitter.com/ZNKWkPVlii
— ٖ (@mannkahe) October 2, 2022
#Adipurush Not sure what the makers were thinking when they started but putting a Pan-India Superstar in a film that looks like a video game/cartoon is unacceptable. Prabhas will need to carry this film as of now and hopefully visuals/vfx are improved. Disappointed with Teaser!
— Venky Reviews (@venkyreviews) October 2, 2022
Requesting everyone to watch this movie instead of #Adipurush even Japanese people created better ramayan than om raut adipurush is just a biggest scam, anime >>>> cartoon adipurush #OmRaut pic.twitter.com/KRripAUzjc
— Harshal Lahane (@HarshalLahane1) October 2, 2022
Exclusive: #Adipurush satellite rights bagged by POGO channel pic.twitter.com/AAps23ORhe
— L E E (@trolee_) October 2, 2022
#Adipurush teaser uses borrowed VFX of typical video games. No character looks Indian. Hanuman et al wear leather like mediaeval Europeans. Sita dresses weirdly in purple giving artificial pose.
Not the way Ramayan exists in minds of Hindus since ages or in scriptures. Avoid. pic.twitter.com/f7HxfFbCy2
— Gems of Bollywood बॉलीवुड के रत्न (@GemsOfBollywood) October 2, 2022
700 cr Temple Run🤣🤣😭#Adipurush #AdipurushTeaser #AdipurushMegaTeaserLaunch #Disappointed #Animated pic.twitter.com/fH4B6k55iv
— Prem Sharma (@imprem858) October 2, 2022
Buzz is that Cartoon Network bought #AdiPurush satellite rights for a Record Price 💥💥 pic.twitter.com/pwOhEh6DIz
— Om Raut (@efghijkl___) October 2, 2022
The makers were also accused of copying GOT.
COPIED GAME OF THRONES SHAMELESSLY 😭😭😭#Adipurush #Prabhas #AdipurushTeaser pic.twitter.com/UlXxeyjXhr
— R U M I (@iMalfoyRKF) October 2, 2022
After the massive backlash, this is how Tollywood and Bollywood are dealing with it:
Bollywood and Tollywood disowning #Adipurush after the teaser release #Prabhas #AdipurushTeaser #Bollywood #Tollywood pic.twitter.com/OjuVIpMlsf
— R U M I (@iMalfoyRKF) October 2, 2022
After watching the response to #Adipurush teaser pic.twitter.com/YlxHmABIHr
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) October 3, 2022
Having said that, there’s still some hope. Watch the trailer for yourself & then decide.
Well, ‘Adipurush’ is expected to release on January 12. Hopefully, the makers will make it work by then. What do you think?