Adipurush Review: Motion Capture without Emotion

 

Movie: Adipurush

Rating: 2.5/5

Banner: UV Creations, T Series

Cast: Prabhas, Saif Ali Khan, Kriti Sanon, Sunny Singh, Devdatta Nage, Vatsal Seth, Trupti Toradmal, Sonal Chauhan and others

Music: Ajay-Atul

DOP: Karthik Palani

Editor: Apurva Motiwale Sahai, Ashish Mhatre

Producers: Bhushan Kumar, Om Raut, Prasad Sutar, Rajesh Nair,

Direction: Om Raut

Release Date: June 16, 2023

As a Ramayana film, "Adipurush" has generated significant buzz, with many people curious to see how Prabhas fits into the role of Lord Ram. Consequently, the film has garnered a lot of hype in the past couple of weeks. 

Let us now examine its merits and demerits.

Story:

Raghava (Prabhas), Janaki (Kriti Sanon), and Laxman (Sunny Singh) are exiles living in a forest. When Lakshman cuts off Soorpanaka's nose, her brother Ravana (Saif Ali Khan) kidnaps Sita and takes her to Lanka.

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Raghava declares war on Ravana with the assistance of Hanuman (Devadatta) and Vanara Sena.

Artistes’ Performances:

Prabhas shines in his portrayal of Raghava, also known as Lord Ram. His tall and commanding presence perfectly suits the character. Om Raut presents Lord Rama as a warrior prince, showcasing his more aggressive side, making Prabhas an ideal choice for the role.

Kriti Sanon delivers an adequate performance as Janaki. Despite having limited screen time, she performs her part well.

Saif Ali Khan initially portrays Raavana convincingly, but as the film progresses, the character's portrayal veers more towards that of a superhero r her than the traditional Raavana.

Devadatta Nage stands out as Hanuman, delivering a stellar performance that fits his character perfectly.

Sonal Chauhan makes a cameo appearance as Ravan's wife Mandodari, while Trupti Toradmal's portrayal of Soorpanaka is satisfactory