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Kathmandu, Cinema halls across Kathmandu on Friday stopped the screening of '<keyword id="9776044" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="adipurush" source="Orion">Adipurush</keyword>', a day after Mayor Balen Shah warned that no Indian movie will be allowed in the Nepal capital if the film based on the Hindu epic <keyword id="6363500" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="ramayana" source="Orion">Ramayana</keyword> does not correct the "mistake" about the birthplace of Sita. The <keyword id="17720608" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="nepal-film-union" source="Orion">Nepal Film Union</keyword> has urged all the cinema halls in Kathmandu to stop showing 'Adipurush' and urged theatres outside the capital to release it only after assessing the security situation. In a tweet on Thursday, the Mayor said that in 'Adipurush', it is mentioned that "Sita is the daughter of India". He added that until this mistake will not be corrected in India and Nepal, no Indian movie will be allowed to be shown within the Kathmandu metropolitan city limit. The film is written and directed by <keyword id="2236748" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="om-raut" source="Orion">Om Raut</keyword> and produced by T-Series and Retrophiles. Shot simultaneously in Hindi and Telugu languages, the film has courted controversy in India as well. In a statement, Nepal's QFX Cinemas said: "Keeping the security of our viewers, QFX is not going to show 'Adipurush'... We are waiting for the government's decision. As soon as this issue is resolved, we will issue another notice and apologise for the inconvenience to our viewers." Nepal's Censor Board also decided to hold back permission to the upcoming Indian epic mythological film, based on the Hindu epic "Ramayana", for the same reason. Sita was born in Nepal's Janakpur and Lord Rama came and married her, as per the Ramayana. Besides Mayor Balen Shah, some sister organisations of various political parties have also protested against the film and warned that they will not allow the screening until the filmmakers correct the mistakes regarding the birthplace of Sita. This is not the first time that Mayor Shah ratcheted up the nationalist planks. Mayor Shah on June 8 placed the map of Greater Nepal in his chamber to counter the Indian "Akhand Bharat" map placed in the new Parliament building. The main opposition, CPN-UML has demanded to send a diplomatic note to India to protest the "Akhand" map. --IANS ag/ksk/

Kathmandu cinema halls stop screening of Adipurush over Sita birthplace issue

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Makers of Prabhas, Kriti Sanon and Saif Ali Khan starrer '<keyword id="9776044" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="adipurush" source="Orion">Adipurush</keyword>' announced a <keyword id="15449995" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="new-release-date-on-social-media" source="Orion">new release date on social media</keyword>. <keyword id="2236748" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="om-raut" source="Orion">Om Raut</keyword> took to his Twitter and announced the <keyword id="6165178" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="new-release-date" source="Orion">new release date</keyword>. Sharing the details, he wrote, Jai Shri Ram...#Adipurush releases IN THEATRES on June 16, 2023." <div type="twitter" handle="omraut" handlename="Om Raut" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1559471781857091584/YzpNsLzZ_normal.jpg" favoritecount="6697" retweetcount="2159" status="जय श्री राम…#Adipurush releases IN THEATRES on June 16, 2023.#Prabhas #SaifAliKhan @kritisanon @mesunnysingh… https://t.co/x1HZIowuTU" createdat="1667785270000" id="1589432741065785344"></div> He also shared a picture, which read, "Adipurush is not a film, but a representation of our devotion to Prabhu Shri Ram and commitment towards our sanskriti and history. In order to give a complete visual experience to the viewers, we need to give more time to the teams working on the film. Adipurush will now release on June 16th, 2023. We are committed to make a film that India will be proud of. Your support, love and blessings is what keeps us going." 'Adipurush' the mega Indian film produced by T Series and Retrophiles, directed by Om Raut is a visual extravaganza which was slated to release on January 12, 2023. Now it will hit the theatres on June 16, 2023. The film stars Prabhas, Kriti Sanon and Saif Ali Khan in the lead roles. The film is based on the Indian Epic Ramayana. Prabhas plays Lord Ram while Saif stars as the antagonist Lankesh in the movie. The film has been mired in controversy ever since its teaser was unveiled. The teaser courted major backlash over the looks of Saif's fierce Ravana who is shown sporting a beard and a buzz cut. Many people across the country slammed the makers for allegedly hurting their religious sentiments. In fact, a Hindu seers body, Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti, has sought the formation of a Sanatan Censor Board alleging improper depiction of Hindu Gods and Goddesses in Bollywood movies. Also, recently, a plea seeking a stay order on the film release has been moved in a Delhi court. The plea alleged that Adipurush portrayed Lord Rama and Hanuman in an unwarranted and inaccurate way as they wear leather straps. The plea has been moved by advocate Raj Gaurav against producers Bhushan Kumar and Om Raut. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/elon-musk-starts-testing-7-99-twitter-blue-subscription-plan-for-apple-ios-users/articleshow/95331248.cms">Elon Musk starts testing $7.99 Twitter Blue subscription plan for Apple iOS users</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/airbnb-and-indigo-come-together-for-an-interfriendtion/articleshow/95298469.cms">Airbnb and IndiGo come together for an 'InterFriendtion'</a>

Om Raut announces new release date of Prabhas, Kriti Sanon starrer 'Adipurush'

<ul><li>Filmmaker Om Raut's "<keyword id="9776044" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Adipurush" source="Orion">Adipurush</keyword>" will have its world premiere at the 2023 edition of the <keyword id="624498" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="tribeca" source="Orion">Tribeca</keyword> Film Festival. </li><li>In an Instagram post, <keyword id="104063" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="prabhas" source="Orion">Prabhas</keyword> said he is looking forward to the movie's premiere on June 13.</li><li>"Adipurush" is now slated to hit the screens in 3D on June 16, 2023.</li></ul>New Delhi, Filmmaker Om Raut's "Adipurush" will have its world premiere at the 2023 edition of the Tribeca Film Festival. Starring Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, Sunny Singh and <keyword id="333" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="saif-ali-khan" source="Orion">Saif Ali Khan</keyword>, the film will be screened under the '<keyword id="17185981" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="escape-from-tribeca" source="Orion">Escape From Tribeca</keyword>' section of the film gala, to be held in New York from June 7 to June 18. In an Instagram post, Prabhas said he is looking forward to the movie's premiere on June 13. "Looking forward to #Adipurush being premiered at the #TribecaFestival on June 13th," the "Baahubali" star wrote alongside the movie's official poster. Raut, who made his directorial debut with Ajay Devgn-starrer "Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior" in 2020, said he is excited and honoured that "Adipurush" will be having its world premiere at Tribeca. "'Adipurush', the epic saga of courage and devotion, is set to make its world premiere at the prestigious #TribecaFestival on the 13th of June in New York. I am immensely grateful for the relentless efforts of team Adipurush and thanks to the entire jury of @tribeca. Can't wait to let Adipurush's grandeur unfold at #Tribeca2023!" he said. According to the synopsis of "Adipurush", posted on the gala's official website, the movie has been described as a "reimagining" of the "epic Indian poem '<keyword id="6363500" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="ramayana" source="Orion">Ramayana</keyword>'". "The big-budgeted visual feast 'Adipurush' tells the tale of a prince on a mission to rescue his wife from a ten-headed demon overlord," it read. The 'Escape From Tribeca' segment will also showcase films such as "Enter the Clones of Bruce", "Final Cut", and "Suitable Flesh". Bruce Lee's "Enter the Dragon" will be screened as part of the film's 50th anniversary. The runtime of the "action drama", written by Raut and Manoj Muntashir Shukla, is 174 minutes. "Adipurush" is produced by T-Series' Bhushan Kumar, Krishna Kumar, Raut, Prasad Sutar, and Rajesh Nair. The film courted controversy, including boycott calls, last year when the teaser of the magnum opus was launched in Oactober over the depiction of Hindu deities and inferior quality of visual effects. The makers were also slammed for the apparent Islamisation of Lankesh, played by Saif, as the demon king who was seen sporting a beard and buzz cut. The film was initially set to arrive in cinema halls on August 11, 2022, but the release date was further pushed to January 12, 2023. "Adipurush" is now slated to hit the screens in 3D on June 16, 2023. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/bard-to-magi-googles-latest-weapon-in-the-battle-for-search-supremacy/articleshow/99576251.cms">From Bard to Magi: Google's latest weapon in the battle for search supremacy</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/ai-generated-images-and-videos-a-game-changer-or-a-threat-to-authenticity/articleshow/99560443.cms">AI-generated images and videos: A game-changer or a threat to authenticity?</a>

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<ul><li>The box office collection of Prabhas’ last two releases, Saaho and Radhe Shyam, were much below expectations. </li><li>If it’s able to manage a good opening, <keyword id="9776044" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="adipurush" source="Orion">Adipurush</keyword> may be able to breach the ₹350-crore lifetime earnings mark, says Elara Capital. </li><li>Small and medium budget films continue to struggle, as their success in North and South circuits has dropped sharply. </li><li>The first quarter of FY24 has gotten off to a slow start, with no surprises except for The Kerala Story and Hollywood movie, Fast X. </li></ul>After an average performance of his last two movies, South superstar Prabhas might see a good run at the box office with his upcoming release Adipurush, say analysts. The movie, based on the mythological epic Ramayana, is expected to bring in opening day collections of ₹50-60 crore for the dubbed versions. The Hindi original is also expected to clock in ₹20 crore, predicts a research report by Elara Capital. As <a href="https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-adipurush-overseas-advance-booking-bulldozes-past-rs-6-crore-mark-prabhas-om-raut-kriti-sanon-saif-ali-khan-3047559">per media reports</a>, its advance bookings have been creating buzz, especially in overseas markets like Canada and Australia. If it’s able to manage a good opening, this big budget movie will be able to breach the ₹350- crore lifetime earnings mark – unlike Prabhas’ earlier movies Saaho and Radhe Shyam whose collections at ₹280 crore and ₹150 crore, respectively, were way below expectations “The film may surpass our estimates based on good content and word-of-mouth. Ticket prices are expected to be premium, around 20% higher than the average ticket prices on a pan-India level,” says Karan Taurani and Rounak Roy of Elara Capital. Adipurush will be released across India on June 16 in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam. It also stars Saif Ali Khan and Kriti Sanon, and is directed by Om Raut who had delivered the superhit movie, Tanaji. Small budget films not bringing in the moolah In spite of a few recent hits like Pathaan, The Kerala Story, Kantara and more, movie theatres have been struggling to bring back footfalls to match the pre-Covid levels. “Small and medium budget films continue to struggle as frequency of content becoming successful has dropped sharply in the North and South circuits,” the research report from Elara, which tracks PVR, says. Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan's latest release Zara Hatke Zara Bachke has minted ₹37.4 crore in its first week, according to trade analyst Taran Adarsh. The movie, directed by Laxman Utekar, saw a decent opening, garnering ₹5.49 crore on the first day of its release. In spite of the positive surprise that the movie delivered, Elara believes that the momentum was driven by the Buy-One-Get-One-Free (BOGO) offer. It reduces distributor-producer share to approximately 30% from 50% earlier. “It makes film production economics unviable; while it is a good promotional activity to propel audiences back into the cinema halls to drive frequency, good and consistent content is the only big driver for improved occupancy levels,” say Taurani and Roy in their note. A slow start to FY24 The first quarter of FY24 has gotten off to a slow start in terms of box office, with no surprises except for The Kerala Story and Hollywood movie, Fast X. Hindi film box office collections for the first quarter are expected to be 20% lower than what they were pre-Covid. As compared to the same quarter last year, the drop is expected to be sharper at 30%, the research firm predicts. For context, the same time last year had hit movies like Rajamouli’s RRR, Karthik Aryan’s Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 and Yash’s KGF 2. The second quarter of FY24 is expected to see many big movie releases like Karthik Aryan’s Satyaprem, Sunny Deol’s Gadar 2, Ranveer Singh’s Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani, Akshay Kumar’s OMG 2, Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal and Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan. “Q2FY24 may be the best quarter even if half of these films report a healthy box office collection. Woes persist for exhibitors as Hindi content recovery is important to drive advertising growth, which remains under pressure,” the Elara report opines. The number of Hindi films lined up for release however remains lower than pre-Covid levels — by 30-35%.

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Virat <keyword id="6360637" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="kohli" source="Orion">Kohli</keyword> earned his maiden ICC Player of the Month award for October 2022 following a series of blazing performances as <keyword id="3658" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="india" source="Orion">India</keyword> charged their way to the ICC T20 World Cup semifinals, currently underway in Australia. Kohli was elected winner following a global vote conducted among media representatives, ICC Hall of Famers, former international players, and fans registered at ICC-cricket.com. The charismatic India batter secured the award after being nominated for the first time, edging out a competitive field which included South Africa's <keyword id="118827" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="david-miller" source="Orion">David Miller</keyword> and the in-form Sikandar Raza of Zimbabwe, who both had key contributions at the T20 World Cup in Australia. Kohli registered 205 runs with the bat, showcasing the full array of his batting talent throughout the month gone by. As well as scoring a brilliant half-century against the Netherlands in Sydney, he produced unforgettable innings in the stunning victory over <keyword id="3001" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="pakistan" source="Orion">Pakistan</keyword> in front of a capacity crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to kick off their Super 12 campaign in the T20 World Cup on October 23. Coming in at 31/4, the former India skipper asserted his dominance on the rival bowlers in a memorable display of controlled aggression, eventually guiding his side to chase down the 160 targets on the final ball, thanks to his unbeaten 82 from 53 balls. "It is a great honour for me to have been voted the ICC Men's Player of the Month for October. Being chosen as the standout player by fans across the globe as well as the panel makes this accolade even more special for me," said Kohli. Former West Indies international and ICC Player of the Month voting panel member Daren Ganga, said, "Kohli is the quintessential batter. He displayed immense character to overcome a lean period with the bat. October saw him score an unbeaten 49 against South Africa followed by two half-centuries at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. "That majestic knock against Pakistan will be remembered as one of the all-time best T20I innings. I saw it live at the MCG and to deliver in such style, on that occasion, is only a privilege enjoyed by the greats of this beautiful game," he added. Pakistan all-rounder <keyword id="292930" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="nida-dar" source="Orion">Nida Dar</keyword> was declared the ICC Women's Player of the Month thanks to her sensational form in their Women's Asia Cup campaign. She scored 145 runs at an average of 72.50 during the month and took eight wickets. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/some-twitter-india-employees-sacked-remaining-staff-in-constant-fear/articleshow/95301846.cms">Some Twitter India employees sacked, remaining staff in constant fear</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/entertainment/news/om-raut-announces-new-release-date-of-prabhas-kriti-sanon-starrer-adipurush/articleshow/95347579.cms">Om Raut announces new release date of Prabhas, Kriti Sanon starrer 'Adipurush'</a>

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<ul><li>The portrayal of <keyword id="6370821" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="hanuman" source="Orion">Hanuman</keyword>, with a beard, without a moustache and dressed in leather, attracted criticism.</li><li>Director Raut said he is "disheartened" by the reaction to the teaser.</li><li>Another scene recalled for some the American blockbuster sci-fi film series "Planet of the Apes".</li></ul> Four months from release and "Adipurush", a big budget adaptation of the Ramayana, is already neck deep in controversy for multiple reasons - the depiction of <keyword id="42776" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="ravana" source="Orion">Ravana</keyword> and Hanuman and also its inferior visual effects. The 1.46-minute teaser of the movie, directed by Om Raut of "Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior" fame, was launched on Sunday in Ayodhya. And the blowback was immediate. Fronted by "Baahubali" star <keyword id="104063" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="prabhas" source="Orion">Prabhas</keyword> who features in the title role as Lord Ram, the multilingual period saga sees <keyword id="333" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="saif-ali-khan" source="Orion">Saif Ali Khan</keyword> play the role of a 10-headed demon king called Lankesh. With a beard, fierce eyes and a buzz cut, this Lankesh seems barbarism personified and many called out the filmmakers for the apparent Islamisation of Ravana. The portrayal of Hanuman, with a beard, without a moustache and dressed in leather, also attracted criticism. As hashtags like #BoycottAdipurush and #BanAdipurush gained speed, Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra on Tuesday warned the makers of the film of legal action if scenes showing Hindu religious figures in the "wrong" way were not removed. "I have seen the teaser of 'Adipurush'. There are objectionable scenes in it," Mishra, who is also the spokesperson of the state government, told reporters in Bhopal. The dresses and look of Hindu deities as seen in the trailer were not acceptable, he said. "Hanuman ji is shown wearing leather, whereas the description (in the scriptures) of the deity's costume is different... These are scenes that hurt religious sentiments. I am writing a letter to Om Raut to remove all such scenes from the film. If not removed, we will consider legal action," Mishra said. Echoing the minister's sentiments, a Twitter user wrote, "Ram and lakshamna wore khadau not leather shoes like the desert civilization people did. Nonsense movie." Director Raut said he is "disheartened" by the reaction to the teaser. "I was disheartened but not surprised because the film is made for a larger medium. You can cut it down to some extent, but can't bring it down to a mobile phone, that's an environment I can't control. "If given a choice, I had never put it on YouTube but that's the need of the hour. We need to put it there so that it reaches a wide audience," Raut told reporters at the media preview of film's 3D trailer on Tuesday. Producer Bhushan Kumar was unavailable for comment despite several attempts by PTI to reach out to him. Many on social media said they were appalled over Saif's appearance as a maniacal Lankesh, saying his look was inspired by Mughal rulers. Some said it bore resemblance to Ranveer Singh's portrayal of Alauddin <keyword id="987836" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="khilji" source="Orion">Khilji</keyword> from Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film "Padmaavat", which came under attack for caricaturing Khilji, complete with kohl lined eyes and viciously attack a hunk of meat. "The makers should have done more research on Ravana. Saif Ali Khan's expressions look absolutely pathetic. Ravana was not a psycho. Saif is acting like he is portraying khilji from padmavat. Mythological movies absolutely need better character understanding (sic)," said a Twitter user. "He (Saif) is looking more like Babar or Aurangzeb or Taimur but certainly not Raavan," added another. The VFX, said others, was a huge letdown for a film that reportedly has a budget of ₹ 500 crore, making it one of the most expensive Indian films ever made. A section of social media seemed both amused and disappointed (#disappointed was trending on Twitter) about the quality of its computer-generated imagery. Generally an expensive affair, CGI is used to create fantastical visual effects in films. "Bruh this is Jaani Dushman levels of CGI. #AdipurushTeaser," said a Twitter post drawing comparison with the 2002 supernatural action thriller film which has attained cult status over the years as a cringe watch. Sharing a still from <keyword id="143564" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="ramanand-sagar" source="Orion">Ramanand Sagar</keyword>'s epic serial "<keyword id="6373819" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="ramayan" source="Orion">Ramayan</keyword>", a tweeple said no big bucks or latest technology could ever level up to the "simplicity" of the classic 1980s Doordarshan show. "No 500 crore budget, No 3d release, Just simplicity. Nothing can ever come close to this #BoycottAdipurush," a tweet read. A specific scene from the teaser where Saif's Lankesh is seen mounted on a bat-like mythical creature with huge flapping wings prompted some people to draw comparisons with "Game of Thrones", the hit American fantasy TV drama famous for its dragons. "Is it just me or do you also notice the pathetic copy of #GameOfThrones that #Adipurush is! The characters are definitely NOT of #Bharat...," said one post. Another scene recalled for some the American blockbuster sci-fi film series "Planet of the Apes". "Copy cat #OmRaut #Adipurush #DisappointingAdipurish," said a user as he put the clips of the promotional materials of the two films. Many shared stills from "Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama", the 1993 animated film which was a Japan-India co-production. Directed by Japanese filmmaker <keyword id="15168281" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="yugo-sako" source="Orion">Yugo Sako</keyword>, it became a favourite of the 1990s generation kids who watched it several times on TV channels during re-runs. "#Adipurush had the golden chance to present us a film on the subject which is dear to everyone but sadly even with the colossal budget and modern technology it couldn't match even 1% of yugo sako's Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama," wrote a Twitter user. This is not the first time Saif has been in trouble for "Adipurush". 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