Adipurush received a lot of negative reviews and criticism, but my experience with the film was quite different. Last weekend, I was looking for a kids-friendly film for my kids when Adipurush came to mind. My elder son, on the other hand, had already been influenced by the prevalent hatred surrounding the film. The film received negative reviews on social media, the news, and newspapers. Dialogues, Lord Ram’s portrayal, Lanka’s dark colours instead of gold, and Hanuman ji’s portrayal were all criticised.
Though we had our doubts, my family and I ultimately decided to give Adipurush a shot. Instead of going along with the prevalent opinion, we decided to approach it with an open mind. As we settled down to watch the film on OTT, we had a delightful surprise. Adipurush proved to be an engrossing and entertaining film experience.
I was especially amazed by how my kids, who had watched Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayana on TV during the Covid lockdown, became absorbed in the film. The music fascinated them, and their questions about the characters led to lively conversations. Having one’s interest ignited in the tale and its characters is in my opinion, the film’s primary goal.
Adipurush, I believe, was created particularly for a younger audience rather than adults. It bridges the gap between the generations by presenting our age-old myths and legends in a modern, relatable language.