Behram Patel

MUST WATCH. Adipurush is a treat that comes packed with stunning visuals , brisk paced action, memorable performances, and splendid sound design. A 100% Make-In-India film that's contemporized to nudge a 20th-century audience to look inwards. One cannot do justice to an epic in as little as 3 hours, and yet, the tale has to be told ! So, what can one hope to portray in a window that would be considered a mere blink of an eye in comparison to the epic ? To seek out the truth. To beckon the viewer to look inward. When you look past the veneer of the hyper-real visuals, the subtext is unmistakably present and kept there waiting for you re-discover. Even the most mighty are susceptible to the vile intentions of people, especially those close to you ( Surpanakha - ravan ). That no matter how dire the situation is, there is always hope. Seek out help. Your rock could be a mountain away ( Hanuman- Ram) . Fortunes will turn like the tide, but stand by your commitments ( Sita - Ram). Duty and responsibility towards people who depend on you ( Sugriv holding up the pillar despite certain death ). Examples abound. As a non Hindu, I haven't been indoctrinated by the scriptures at an early age, and yet it is plain to see the attempt to awaken the thirst for spiritual and character development. The director had his work cut out when he took on such beloved and deep subject matter. Like Peter Jackson and LOTR, he's not only rekindled the fire in an audience that knows the subject inside & out, but also bought in new audiences that will hopefully dive in a little deeper. The world will be better for it. The first half is edited tight as a whip with just the right amount of exposition for new viewers and a lite refresher for others. Visuals are vibrant, and the musical score is international and memorable. Lankesh ( Saif Ali Khan ) dominates the frame with his charisma , excruciating wit and sardonic smile, while Raghav ( Prabhas ) portrays the virtuous and adroit man. Sita - Kirti Sanon radiates warmth and the frame comes alive with her well tempered performance . Hanuman - devdutta nage is superb all throughout. His faltering wit is his charm. His scathing rebuttal "Kapde tere baap ke '' to Lankeshes son indrajeet ( vatsal sheth) will not be forgotten in a hurry and will be used in many a colloquial conversation, I'm sure. The second half is completely action-packed, and some character arcs feel a little rushed. In hindsight ,the franchise could have been better served in two parts. This would help pace things out and also give team-India some time to produce exceptional quality. In conclusion, there's a lot of good, packed in such a small time capsule. The entire team should be lauded for making many sacrifices ( and they are many ) to bring this to you on the silver screen. The 4th man, Jai bharat, jai shree ram