The makers of Adipurush have announced a new release date for the much-anticipated magnum-opus. Starring Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, Saif Ali Khan, and Sunny Singh in lead roles, the film will arrive in cinemas in 3D on January 12, 2023, the makers announced on Tuesday.
The multilingual mythological drama, directed by Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior (2020) fame Om Raut, celebrates ‘the victory of good over evil’. Mounted on a lavish scale, the film is an on-screen adaptation of the Hindu epic Ramayana. It features Prabhas as Lord Ram and Saif Ali Khan as Lankesh. Kriti Sanon essays the character of Sita while Sunny Singh plays Laxman.
Adipurush has been postponed a couple of times over the past year. The film was previously scheduled to enter theatres on August 11, 2022. However, the makers decided to postpone it to avoid a box office clash with Aamir Khan's period drama Laal Singh Chaddha, co-starring Kareena Kapoor Khan.
On the occasion of Mahashivratri, the team announced the new release date via social media.
The makers have decided to release the film around Sankranti as it is one of the biggest release dates for films in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, while the season of Pongal is huge in Tamil Nadu. The Hindi market also performs well around Sankranti with films like Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019) and Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior (2020) breaking several records at the box office.
Adipurush wrapped up production last year. Tipped to be one of the most expensive films made in India, the magnum opus is scheduled to release in multiple Indian languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi.
Adipurush is produced by Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar of T-series Films, Raut, Prasad Sutar, and Rajesh Nair of Retrophiles.
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Rahul’s casual dismissal of that controversy has added fuel to the fire
Rahul Bhatt sparks controversy over 'insensitive' remarks about sisters Alia and Pooja Bhatt
Rahul Bhatt, fitness trainer and son of veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, has found himself at the centre of a social media storm following controversial remarks about his half-sister, Alia Bhatt. In a recent interview, Rahul drew comparisons between Alia and their older sister Pooja Bhatt, calling the latter more talented, attractive, and principled.
The comments, which many have labelled inappropriate and insensitive, have sparked widespread criticism online. During the interview, Rahul stated, “In my opinion, she (Alia) is not even half of what my real sister Pooja is. Not in talent, not in looks, not in terms of being sexy. In front of my sister, she is ‘paani kam chai’ (watery tea). Amongst the siblings, the most talented and the most moralistic is Pooja.”
Social media users reacted strongly, questioning why Rahul would compare his sisters in such personal terms. Several users were particularly disturbed by his reference to their appearance and sex appeal, pointing out that such comparisons within a family cross boundaries of propriety. One comment read, “This is disturbing. Why talk about your sisters like that? It’s not just weird, it’s wrong.” Another post said, “There’s nothing respectful about comparing your siblings’ attractiveness in public.”
The backlash also reignited conversation around a decades-old controversy involving Mahesh Bhatt and Pooja Bhatt. Rahul was asked about the infamous 1990s magazine cover where the father-daughter duo shared a kiss, which had stirred public outrage at the time. Dismissing the criticism, Rahul said, “It doesn’t make any difference. It’s like water off a duck’s back. We know the truth, and we’ve seen everything since childhood.”
Rahul’s casual dismissal of that controversy has added fuel to the fire, with critics saying it reflects a broader issue of the Bhatt family being insensitive to public perception and boundaries. Many users questioned the need for bringing up old incidents in a bid to defend new and equally questionable statements.
As of now, neither Alia Bhatt nor Pooja Bhatt has issued any public response to Rahul’s remarks. Both actors, known for their significant contributions to Indian cinema, have typically kept family matters private despite living in the public eye.
This episode has also sparked debate over the role of public figures in maintaining respect when discussing family matters in the media. Observers say such comments, especially when involving women’s appearance and personal qualities, reinforce problematic attitudes and fuel unnecessary controversies.
While Rahul Bhatt is not as prominent in the entertainment industry as his father or sisters, his comments have made headlines and placed the Bhatt family in the spotlight for reasons beyond their creative work. For many, this serves as a reminder that public platforms come with responsibility, and that family ties should not be trivialised or dissected for attention or comparison.
The backlash is unlikely to subside soon, especially as fans and followers of Alia and Pooja continue to express disappointment over the way the situation has unfolded. Whether or not Rahul chooses to clarify or apologise remains to be seen.