Adipurush is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language epic action film directed by Om Raut and produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Om Raut, and Prasad Sutar under the banners of T-Series, Om Raut Productions, and KriArj Entertainment. The film stars Prabhas as Raghava/Rama, Saif Ali Khan as Lankesh/Ravana, Kriti Sanon as Janaki/Sita, and Sunny Singh as Lakshmana/Shesh. It is a modern-day retelling of the Hindu epic Ramayana.
The film received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised the performances of Prabhas, Saif Ali Khan, and Kriti Sanon, as well as the film’s visual effects and action sequences. However, others criticized the film’s slow pacing, predictable plot, and lack of emotional depth.
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 50% based on 10 reviews, with an average rating of 5.3/10. The website’s critics consensus reads, "Adipurush is a visually stunning but emotionally inert retelling of the Ramayana that fails to live up to its potential."
On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 48 out of 100, based on 5 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews."
Here are some of the reviews from critics:
Hindustan Times: "Adipurush is a visually stunning film with some great action sequences. However, the film is let down by its slow pacing and predictable plot."
The Times of India: "Adipurush is a decent watch for the fans of Prabhas and Saif Ali Khan. However, the film fails to live up to the hype that was created around it."
NDTV: "Adipurush is a visually impressive film with some good performances. However, the film is too long and slow-paced, and it lacks the emotional depth that one expects from a film based on the Ramayana."
Overall, Adipurush is a mixed bag. It has some good elements, such as the performances of the cast and the visual effects. However, it also has some flaws, such as the slow pacing and predictable plot. Whether you enjoy the film or not will depend on your personal preferences.