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Adipurush
Directed byOm Raut
Produced byBhushan Kumar
Krishan Kumar
Om Raut
Prashant Sutar
Starring
CinematographyKharthik Palani
Edited byApurva Motiwale
Ashish Mhatre
Production
companies
T-Series Films
Retrophiles
Release date
  • 11 August 2022 (2022-08-11)[1]
CountryIndia
Languages
  • Telugu
  • Hindi
Budget₹500 crore[2]

Adipurush is an upcoming Indian mythological film[3] directed by Om Raut and produced by T-Series Films and Retrophiles.[4] It is shot simultaneously in Telugu and Hindi languages.[5] Based on the Hindu epic Ramayana, Adipurush stars Prabhas as Lord Rama, Kriti Sanon as Sita, and Saif Ali Khan as Ravana.[6]

A 3D film, Adipurush is one of the most expensive Indian films ever made.[5] Principal photography commenced on 2 February 2021.[7] The film is scheduled for theatrical release along with dubbed versions in Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and other languages on 11 August 2022.[8]

Cast

Production

Development

The film was announced on 18 August 2020 via a promotional poster, with official confirmation that Prabhas will portray Lord Rama and it will be directed by blockbuster film Tanhaji (2020) fame Om Raut.[9]

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 Lankesh.[10] 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.[11] Sunny Singh who joined the sets on 23 February 2021 is playing Lord Rama's younger brother Lakshman.[12]

Filming

Motion capture shoot for Adipurush begun on 19 January 2021.[13] Muhurat shot and formal launch was done on 2 February 2021 in Mumbai, India.[14] Principal photography of the movie began that day, as informed by the makers.[15] A massive fire accident took place at the filming location in Mumbai on the same day.[16] Duplicate sets were erected same wise due to the fire breakout.[17]

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.[18]

References

  1. ^ "'Adipurush' in 2022: Release date of Prabhas and Saif Ali Khan starrer announced". Times of India. 19 November 2020. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
  2. ^ https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/makers-of-prabhas-adipurush-will-spend-rs-250-crore-on-vfx-43013.html
  3. ^ 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.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ "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.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ a b "Prabhas' 3D epic 'Adipurush' adds 'Penguin' cinematographer Kharthik Palani". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  6. ^ "Prabhas, Saif Ali Khan's 'Adipurush' to release in August 2022". The Hindu. 19 November 2020. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  7. ^ "Prabhas and Saif Ali Khan starrer Adipurush starts shooting from today". filmfare.com. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  8. ^ "Adipurush: Prabhas And Saif Ali Khan Begin Shooting For Their Film". NDTV.com. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  9. ^ "Prabhas' Big Announcement - Adipurush, A 3D Action-Drama". NDTV.com. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  10. ^ K., Janani (3 September 2020). "Adipurush: Saif Ali Khan to play Ravan in Prabhas-Om Raut 3D film". India Today. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  11. ^ "Kriti Sanon to play Sita opposite Prabhas' Ram in Adipurush, shoot to begin in January". Hindustan Times. 28 November 2020. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  12. ^ 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.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  13. ^ "Motion capture work on Prabhas-Saif Ali Khan's 'Adipurush' begins". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  14. ^ "Prabhas' Adipurush: Makers kickstart the shoot with a formal pooja in Mumbais". Pinkvilla. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  15. ^ "Adipurush: Shooting Of Prabhas And Saif Ali Khan Starrer To Commence From February 2!". in.news.yahoo.com. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  16. ^ 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.
  17. ^ "Adipurush: Massive Fire Breaks Out on Sets of Prabhas-Saif Ali Khan's Film". News18. 3 February 2021. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  18. ^ "Adipurush: Prabhas And Saif Ali Khan's Film To Release On This Date". NDTV.com. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
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