JE Entertainment Desk: Prabhas and Kriti Sanon-starrer 'Adipurush' was one of the most anticipated films of 2023. Despite the hype around the film, 'Adipurush' is struggling at the box office due to the backlash from the audience. The makers of 'Adipurush' have even reduced the ticket price to Rs 112 to attract the audience back to the theatres but the box office numbers are not improving.
'Adipurush' Box Office Collection:
According to the website Sacnilk, 'Adipurush' collected Rs 1.90 crore approximately as per early estimate on day 12. The movie earned Rs 2.13 crore on day 11 and its total box office collection now stands at Rs 279.78 crore.
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The movie has been receiving criticism due to its portrayal of Ramayana and its poor VFX. Recently, the All Indian Cine Workers Association wrote to PM Narendra Modi requesting him to immediately ban 'Adipurush'.
The letter reads, "All Indian Cine Workers Association demands ban on screening the movie 'Adipurush'. This movie's screenplay and dialogues are clearly defaming the image of Lord Ram and Lord Hanuman. 'Adipurush' movie is hurting the religious sentiments of Hindus and Sanatan Dharma. Prabhu Shri Ram is a God for everyone in India no matter what religious faith one comes from, this movie depicts Lord Ram and even Ravan who looks like a character from a video game, with dialogues hurting every Indian in the country and across the globe."
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After the teaser release of 'Adipurush', Kriti Sanon, who played Janaki aka Sita, came out in support of her film and said that director Om Raut needs time to work on the film. “As Om Raut, my director has mentioned in the note that was brought out, it is a film that we all are extremely proud of. It is a film which is of grand canvas; it is a part of our history and is extremely important. It needs to be put out in the right way and in the best possible way because that’s what he (Om) also had envisioned,” she said.
On the work front, Prabhas will play another mythological character in his upcoming sci-fi film 'Project K' after playing Lord Ram in 'Adipurush'. According to India Times, 'Project K' is inspired by Mahabharata and Prabhas will play the role of modern-day Karna.