New Delhi: The first teaser and poster for Om Raut’s Adipurush, starring Prabhas as Lord Ram, Saif Ali Khan as Ravan, Kriti Sanon as Sita, and Sunny Singh as Laxman, was launched on the bank of Sarayu in the holy region of Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. Adipurush is based on the Indian epic Ramayana.

Adipurush has captivated audiences from its start. Fans have been waiting for an update on the picture, and on Sunday (October 2), the producers revealed the film’s release date as well as its debut poster.

While the teaser left a section of cinemagoers absolutely mesmerised, another section pointed out that the VFX was ‘horrible and cartoonish’. Additionally, many users also pointed out that Saif Ali Khan looked more like the Mughal invader Taimur (Timur) than Raavan, who was a Shiv bhakt and took to Twitter to express their disappointment.

“We will not accept the Islamization of the great devotee of our Shiv Ji. #BoycottbollywoodCompletely #Adipurush @GemsOfBollywood,”

We will not accept the Islamization of the great devotee of our Shiv Ji.#BoycottbollywoodCompletely #Adipurush @GemsOfBollywood pic.twitter.com/bBskrbOYIA

— 🇮🇳 (@GauriiGaurii) October 2, 2022

“Ravan had a Pushpak vahan to travel not a demon bat not even he was demon he was Brahmin and most religious personality #BoycottAadipurush #BoycottbollywoodCompletely #boycottTSeries #DisappointingAdipurish,” wrote another netizen. 

Ravan had a Pushpak vahan to travel not a demon bat not even he was demon he was Brahmin and most religious personality #BoycottAadipurush #BoycottbollywoodCompletely #boycottTSeries #DisappointingAdipurish pic.twitter.com/IveVJvjYtR

— Anamika🌜♠️✨ (@Anami_Rathod_) October 3, 2022

“Ravana did tapasya for 1000s of years, his bread has grown but not the hair.. truly mystic,” another netizen mentioned.

Ravana did tapasya for 1000s of years, his bread has grown but not the hair.. truly mystic 😤#BoycottAadipurush #BoycottbollywoodCompletely pic.twitter.com/rOdE2nlozN

— ॐ (@The_Omm) October 3, 2022

“Ravan 👇 seriously. Yr ise to acche character pr cartoons m work krte h..pta nhi kya soch k inko yesa look diya …Hindu culture ki respect na kr sko to 🙏 request h disrespect bhi mt kro,” another Twitter user said.

Ravan 👇 seriously

Yr ise to acche character pr cartoons m work krte h..pta nhi kya soch k inko yesa look diya …Hindu culture ki respect na kr sko to 🙏 request h disrespect bhi mt kro#DisappointingAdipurish #BoycottAdipurush#BoycottbollywoodCompletely pic.twitter.com/xxec0eyklv

— Anamika🌜♠️✨ (@Anami_Rathod_) October 3, 2022

“Ravan was born into the lineage of Rishis like Vishrava & Pulastya. He was a scholar & a Shivbhakt. Tripundam was always on his forehead. By casting a mutton shop must@n, they’re now trying to subvert Hindu villains also. #BoycottAdipurush #BoycottbollywoodCompletely,” another person said.

Ravan was born into the lineage of Rishis like Vishrava & Pulastya. He was a scholar & a Shivbhakt. Tripundam was always on his forehead. By casting a mutton shop must@n, they're now trying to subvert Hindu villains also. #BoycottAdipurush #BoycottbollywoodCompletely pic.twitter.com/YTLERx7jUx

— Sanghi_Frau 🔥🚩🇮🇳 (@SanataniGoettin) October 3, 2022

Adipurush has been directed by Om Raut of Tanhaji fame. Other than Prabhas and Saif Ali Khan, the film also stars Kriti Sanon and Sunny Singh in pivotal roles.