Adipurush

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Adipurush
Adipurush poster.jpeg
Announcement poster
Directed byOm Raut
Based onRamayana
by Valmiki
Produced byBhushan Kumar
Krishan Kumar
Om Raut
Prasad Sutar
Rajesh Nair
Starring
CinematographyKharthik Palani
Edited byApurva Motiwale
Ashish Mhatre
Music bySachet–Parampara[1]
Production
companies
T-Series Films
Retrophiles
Distributed byAA Films (Hindi)
Release date
  • 11 August 2022 (2022-08-11)[2]
CountryIndia
Languages
  • Telugu
  • Hindi
Budget₹500 crore[3]

Adipurush is an upcoming Indian film based on the Hindu epic Ramayana.[4] The film is directed by Om Raut and produced by T-Series Films and Retrophiles.[5] Shot simultaneously in Telugu and Hindi languages, Adipurush stars Prabhas as Adipurush, Kriti Sanon as Sita, and Saif Ali Khan as Lankesh.[6][7] A 3D film, Adipurush is one of the most expensive Indian films ever made.[3][6]

Principal photography commenced on 2 February 2021.[8] The film is scheduled for theatrical release in Telugu and Hindi along with its dubbed versions in Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam on 11 August 2022.[9]

Cast[]

Production[]

Development[]

The film was announced on 18 August 2020 via a promotional poster, with official confirmation that Prabhas will portray Lord Rama as Adipurush, under the direction of Om Raut who earlier helmed the period action film Tanhaji (2020).[13]

Casting[]

On 3 September, the makers revealed that with Prabhas enacting Lord Rama's portrayal, Saif Ali Khan who already worked as villain in Tanhaji has been signed for the role of Ravana.[14] After rumours of Anushka Shetty, Anushka Sharma, Kiara Advani, and Keerthy Suresh being approached for the role of Devi Sita, it was reported in November 2020 that Kriti Sanon has been cast to essay the role; her inclusion into the film was confirmed by makers four months later on 12 March 2021.[15] Sunny Singh who joined the sets on 23 February 2021 is playing Lord Rama's younger brother Lakshmana.[16]

Filming[]

Motion capture shoot for Adipurush begun on 19 January 2021.[17] Muhurat shot and formal launch was done on 2 February 2021 in Mumbai, India.[18] Principal photography of the movie began that day, as informed by the makers.[19] A massive fire accident took place at the filming location in Mumbai on the same day.[20] Duplicate sets were erected same wise due to the fire breakout.[21]

Release[]

Adipurush is scheduled for cinema release along with dubbed versions in Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and other multiple languages on 11 August 2022, coinciding with a beneficial 5-day extended weekend that includes the holidays Raksha Bandhan and Independence Day.[22]

References[]

  1. ^ "Sachet and Parampara to compose music for Prabhas starrer Adipurush". Bollywood Hungama. 7 June 2021. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  2. ^ "'Adipurush' in 2022: Release date of Prabhas and Saif Ali Khan starrer announced". Times of India. 19 November 2020. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/makers-of-prabhas-adipurush-will-spend-rs-250-crore-on-vfx-43013.html
  4. ^ K, Janani (28 February 2021). "Prabhas spotted in Mumbai, to start shooting for Adipurush in March". India Today. Retrieved 3 March 2021. Adipurush is a mythological film, which is based on the epic Ramayana.
  5. ^ "Prabhas' 'Adipurush' to Akshay Kumar's 'Ram Setu': Bollywood's upcoming mythological films to look forward to". The Times of India. 4 December 2020. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
  6. ^ Jump up to: a b "Prabhas' 3D epic 'Adipurush' adds 'Penguin' cinematographer Kharthik Palani". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  7. ^ "Prabhas, Saif Ali Khan's 'Adipurush' to release in August 2022". The Hindu. 19 November 2020. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  8. ^ "Prabhas and Saif Ali Khan starrer Adipurush starts shooting from today". filmfare.com. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  9. ^ "Adipurush: Prabhas And Saif Ali Khan Begin Shooting For Their Film". NDTV.com. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  10. ^ "Popular actor to play Hanuman in Adipurush". Telugu Bulletin. 26 June 2021. Retrieved 18 July 2021.
  11. ^ "Exclusive! Trupti Toradmal on her Bollywood debut with Prabhas starrer 'Adipurush': Its a dream come true moment for me". The Times of India. 12 March 2021. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
  12. ^ "I'm proud of everything that I've done so far: Vatsal Sheth on his acting career and being a part of Adipurush - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
  13. ^ "Prabhas' Big Announcement - Adipurush, A 3D Action-Drama". NDTV.com. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  14. ^ K., Janani (3 September 2020). "Adipurush: Saif Ali Khan to play Ravan in Prabhas-Om Raut 3D film". India Today. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  15. ^ "Kriti Sanon to play Sita opposite Prabhas' Ram in Adipurush, shoot to begin in January". Hindustan Times. 28 November 2020. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  16. ^ Bhasin, Shriya (23 February 2021). "Adipurush: THIS 'Pyaar Ka Punchnama' actor joins Prabhas-Saif Ali Khan starrer, gets warm welcome by director". India TV News. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
  17. ^ "Motion capture work on Prabhas-Saif Ali Khan's 'Adipurush' begins". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  18. ^ "Prabhas' Adipurush: Makers kickstart the shoot with a formal pooja in Mumbais". Pinkvilla. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  19. ^ "Adipurush: Shooting Of Prabhas And Saif Ali Khan Starrer To Commence From February 2!". in.news.yahoo.com. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  20. ^ Bhasin, Shriya (2 February 2021). "Adipurush: Massive fire breaks out on set of Saif Ali Khan, Prabhas starrer. Watch video". www.indiatvnews.com. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  21. ^ "Adipurush: Massive Fire Breaks Out on Sets of Prabhas-Saif Ali Khan's Film". News18. 3 February 2021. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  22. ^ "Adipurush: Prabhas And Saif Ali Khan's Film To Release On This Date". NDTV.com. Retrieved 18 February 2021.

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