Amid Ramayana teaser buzz, Prabhas' Adipurush trends again. Here's why
The recent teaser for Ramayana has not only generated excitement but also revived debates about Adipurush's cinematic treatment of the grand epic. Fans have flooded X with parody memes and comparisons.
Amid the roaring buzz around Ramayana, Adipurush has quietly started trending again on social media. The first glimpse, featuring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, has set off chatter online, with users quickly revisiting Om Raut’s film starring Prabhas, Saif Ali Khan and Kriti Sanon. While Ramayana is being hailed for its scale and ambition, Adipurush has once again found itself at the centre of comparisons, criticism and plenty of debate.
After the makers of Ramayana released the two-and-a-half-minute teaser, Adipurush began trending on platforms like X, with users commenting that the "bar for Ramayana was embarrassingly low."
Social media is filled with memes and parody content that juxtapose scenes from Adipurush with those expected from Ramayana, often highlighting perceived flaws in Adipurush's VFX, cinematography and performances.
Some posts have been critical of director Om Raut and the film’s lead actors. One user mocked Saif Ali Khan’s portrayal of Ravana, writing, "Anything is better than this tbh (sic)." Others contrasted the portrayals of Lord Rama by Ranbir Kapoor in Ramayana and Prabhas in Adipurush, using captions like, "What I ordered vs what I got (sic)" to express disappointment.
Another meme commented, "For those who think Ranbir is not looking like LORD RAM, then you deserve Adipurush (sic)," reflecting the divided opinions among viewers.
These reactions have contributed to Adipurush trending once again, despite its release almost two years ago.
Take a look at some of the reactions below:
About Om Raut's Adipurush
Adipurush is a mythological film that offers a modern take on the Ramayana. The film features Prabhas as Raghava (Rama), Kriti Sanon as Janaki (Sita), and Saif Ali Khan as Lankesh (Ravana), supported by Sunny Singh.
Produced by Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar, with music by Ajay-Atul, the film aimed for grandeur but received mixed reviews, particularly regarding its visual effects and execution.
About Ramayana
On the other hand, Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Ravie Dubey as Lakshman, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, and Sunny Deol as Hanuman.
Watch the teaser here:
The film’s first part is scheduled for release on Diwali 2026, with a second part planned for 2027.