‘Adipurush’: Om Raut defends Saif Ali Khan's Ravana look; 'shown how demons look in today's time'

‘Adipurush’, starring Prabhas, Kriti Sanon and Saif Ali Khan, has being facing massive backlash over its poor VFX and ‘misrepresentation’ of Lord Ram and Ravana. Director Om Raut and dialogue writer Manoj Muntashir have now addressed the hate they have been receiving post the release of the film’s teaser. The duo defended Saif’s Lankesh look in the film and said it was nothing like that of Khilji, as claimed by a few viewers.

Speaking with Aaj Tak, Om Raut said, ‘Our Ravan in today's time is demonic, he is cruel. The one who has abducted our Goddess Sita is cruel. We have shown what Raavan look like in today's time. This is not a film or a project for us. This is a mission for us. Our film is a symbol of our devotion and we need everyone's blessings for this. Whosoever is speaking about the film are our elders. I am listening to all of them and taking note of everything. When you will watch the film in January 2023, I will not disappoint anyone’.

Writer Manoj mentioned that his devotion for the film was such that he used to remove his shoes outside the office before working on the script. He further talked about Lankesh's comparisons with Khilji, and said, ‘I want to ask which Khilji sports a tilak or a tripund? Which Khilji wears a janeu (holy thread) and rudraksh? Our Ravan sports all of these in the tiny teaser.’
‘Adipurush’ will release in theatres on January 12, 2023.

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