21. Adipurush (2023)
Leading Actors: Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, Saif Ali Khan, Sunny Singh, Devdatta Nage
Directed by: Om Raut
Produced by: Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Om Raut, Prasad Sutar, Rajesh Nair
Music by: Ajay–Atul, Sachet–Parampara
Release Date: 16 June 2023
Budget: ₹600 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹450 crore (Approx. $54 million)
Verdict: Flop
Movie Description:
Adipurush is a modern adaptation of the Hindu epic Ramayana, where Prabhas plays Raghava (Lord Rama), Kriti Sanon portrays Janaki (Sita), and Saif Ali Khan takes on the role of Lankesh (Ravana). The film follows Raghava's journey to rescue Janaki from Lankesh with the help of Hanuman and his Vanara army.
The movie was marketed as a grand visual spectacle, blending mythology with modern VFX techniques. However, it faced heavy criticism for its subpar CGI, weak screenplay, and controversial dialogues, which led to backlash from audiences and religious groups. Despite a strong opening weekend, the negative word-of-mouth significantly impacted its box office run.
While the film’s music and Prabhas' performance were appreciated, the execution of the story and character designs failed to meet expectations, making Adipurush one of the most controversial and disappointing films in recent times.
Awards:
National Film Award for Best Music Direction – Ajay-Atul
National Film Award for Best Special Effects

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