Adipurush, the highly anticipated film, made its worldwide theatrical release on Friday, receiving an impressive opening of ₹140 crores. However, amidst the excitement, some peculiarities in the movie caught the attention of moviegoers and became fodder for memes on social media. One particular scene featuring Saif Ali Khan as Lankesh with ten heads sparked hilarious reactions and raised eyebrows. Many viewers couldn’t unsee Saif donning a simple black T-shirt, which led to a wave of humorous comments on Reddit.
The placement of Saif’s ten heads in the scene drew various reactions. A Reddit user shared a still from Adipurush and captioned it, “Sitting arrangement in a rickshaw. Thoda age piche hoke beth jao sab aa jayenge (please adjust a little).” Some viewers found it hard to believe that it was an actual scene, questioning whether it was an edited picture. The unconventional portrayal of the character left many bewildered.
In addition to the heads, Saif’s costume became a subject of discussion. People couldn’t help but comment on his choice of attire, with some jokingly mentioning that they owned the same T-shirt from Decathlon. Questions arose about why the mighty Ravan was seen wearing a casual T-shirt, with some expressing surprise and disbelief at the simplicity of the outfit. The unconventional choice of attire for such an epic character became a topic of humor and mockery on social media.
Despite the humorous criticisms, Saif Ali Khan was acknowledged as the ‘saving grace’ in Adipurush, according to a review by Hindustan Times. The film was praised as a visual spectacle, with Saif’s performance standing out. However, the reviewer suggested ignoring the portions featuring Saif’s nine other heads, struggling to find adequate words to explain them.
Directed by Om Raut, known for his work in Tanhaji, Adipurush features a talented cast including Prabhas as Raghav, Kriti Sanon as Janaki, Sunny Singh as Lakshman, Devdatta Nage as Bajrang, Vatsal Sheth as Meghanada, Siddhant Karnick as Vibhishana, and Sonal Chauhan as Mandodari. The film is based on the epic tale of Ramayana.
Overall, while Adipurush was met with a thunderous response at the box office, some aspects of the film, particularly Saif Ali Khan’s portrayal of Lankesh with ten heads and his simplistic black T-shirt costume, sparked amusing reactions and became a source of entertainment on social media platforms.