'Adipurush’: Plea seeks ban on film as it depicts Hindu gods in ‘unwarranted’ way; Om Raut reacts

‘Adipurush’, starring Prabhas, Kriti Sanon and Saif Ali Khan, has created an uproar across the nation ever since its teaser release. Besides being massively trolled, the Om Raut-directorial has also landed in legal trouble. A plea has been filed in a Delhi court seeking a ban on the film, according to Hindustan Times.

The plea reportedly alleges that Hindu gods have been depicted in an ‘unwarranted and inaccurate way’ in the forthcoming film, hurting ‘religious, cultural, historical and civilizational sentiments.’ The plea further states that characters of Ramayana were depicted in a good manner in the painting of Raja Ravi Verma and the serial ‘Ramayan’. However, the defendant has shown Lord Rama as ‘atrocious, revengeful and angry’ donning leather straps and his appearance is against the description in the verse of Hanuman Chalisa.

The plea also said that character of Ravana, who was a staunch Brahman, has been portrayed ‘awfully cheap and appalling’, and the vanar sena has also been shown as a ‘whoop of chimpanzees.’ Apart from seeking a ban on the film, the plea has also sought removal of promotional video of ‘Adipurush’ from all social media platforms.

Director Om Raut has reacted to the negative reactions his film has received and in an interview with News 18 he has asked the audience to have faith in him. He said they are taking note of all the complaints and promised the audience that they won’t be disappointed by the film when it releases in theatres on January 12.

The matter will reportedly be heard in court on Monday, October 10.

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