Adipurush released in theatres in 2023 and it received a lot of backlash for several reasons- VFX, dialogues, misrepresentation of the characters and more. The movie unintentionally helped Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana Part 1 to work on the parts which were ignored by Adipurush makers.
Adipurush's failure that helped Ramayana
- Adipurush was heavily panned for its cartoonish, synthetic visual effects, "sooty" color palette and poor character modeling. This forced the makers of Ramayan Part One to pivot toward more refined, grounded pre-production, spending extra care and scale to avoid the CGI pitfalls that tanked its predecessor.
- Adipurush faced national backlash over its controversial dialogues written by Manoj Muntashir. Ramayana Part 1 adopted a more traditional, reverent approach to its script and character portrayals to win back public trust.
- While Adipurush opened huge at ₹86.75 crore before crashing due to poor word-of-mouth, Ramayan faced cautious pre-release comparisons.
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- Industry figures like Manoj Muntashir urged against pitting the two together, calling Adipurush a "failed attempt" that taught filmmakers what to avoid when adapting sacred texts.
How is Ramayana Part 1 performing at box office?
Ramayana Part 1 performed exceptionally well at the box office, having crossed major global milestones shortly after its release.
The film has officially crossed the ₹1,000 crore mark worldwide (reaching over ₹1,033.55 crore to ₹1,043.83 crore within its first week and a half).
About the movie: Ramayana: Part 1 (also released internationally as Ramayana: Rise of a Legend) is a 2026 Indian epic mythological film directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra and Yash.
The first installment of a two-part adaptation of Valmiki’s Ramayana, covering Prince Rama's life from childhood through his 14-year exile.
FAQs
How is Sita portrayed differently in Ramayana Part 1?
Sita is introduced as a knowledgeable, combat-trained and sword-wielding figure who defends herself when necessary, moving away from entirely passive portrayals.
What technology was used in the making of Ramayana?
The production reportedly utilised advanced tools like Brahma AI for multilingual localisation and heavy visual effects across multiple global filming locations.
Where can I watch Adipurush online?
The Hindi version of Adipurush is available to watch on Netflix, while the Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada versions are available on Prime Video.