Adipurush: A look at who’s playing what in the mythological period drama

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Srishti MaganMar 31, 2023, 12:05 IST
Adipurush: A look at who’s playing what in the mythological period drama
Director Om Raut’s mythological drama Adipurush has been in the news ever since the project was first announced, sometimes for the wrong reasons. For instance, when its teaser was released, it was the poor CGI (computer-generated imagery) effects that got people talking. The film, that’s scheduled for release in June 2023, is in the news again after it revealed its latest poster on the occasion of Ram Navmi on March 30. Though Ramanand Sagar's TV series Ramayan is considered one of the best adaptations, people are still excited to see how Raut brings the epic to life. Here’s a look at the film’s star cast and the characters they’re playing:
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​Prabhas as Raghav

​Prabhas as Raghav
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Prabhas of Baahubali fame will essay the lead role of Lord Ram in the film. However, his character is called Raghav in the film, which is another name for Ram. As per Variety, Raut changed the name because “calling the lead character Ram makes him automatically divine in the eyes of the audience, whereas naming him Raghav makes him human and approachable.”

​Kriti Sanon as Janaki

​Kriti Sanon as Janaki
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Sanon, who has delivered hits like Mimi and Bhediya recently, will play the role of Sita in the movie. Again, her character is called Janaki (another name for Sita) in the film. This is the first time that Sanon and Prabhas are sharing screen space.

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​Saif Ali Khan as Lankesh

​Saif Ali Khan as Lankesh
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The film’s prime antagonist is played by Saif Ali Khan. He’s named Lankesh and not Raavan in the film. Khan is no stranger to playing the villain, having also played the antagonist in Raut’s previous period drama, Tanhaji. Of course, one of Khan’s most memorable characters in a negative role remains the crafty Langda Tyagi from Vishal Bhardwaj’s Omkara (adapted from Shakespeare’s Othello).

​Sunny Singh as Lakshman

​Sunny Singh as Lakshman
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Sunny Singh will essay the role of Ram’s loyal brother Lakshman in the film. To date, Singh has mostly starred in romantic comedies like Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2, Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, Ujda Chaman, and others. It’ll be interesting to see how the actor takes on a drama like Adipurush.

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​Devdatta Nage as Hanuman​

​Devdatta Nage as Hanuman​
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Nage will play the role of Lord Hanuman in the film. Like Khan, Nage also worked with director Raut in Tanhaji. Apart from Tanhaji, Nage’s film credits include action dramas like Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobara! and Satyameva Jayate, among others.

​Other actors in the film

​Other actors in the film
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The film also stars Sonal Chauhan, who is known for her work in the Telugu film industry. However, it’s not yet clear what character she’s playing in the film. Apart from Chauhan, Vatsal Sheth, who first shot to fame with the TV show Just Mohabbat, is also part of the project and plays the role of Indrajeet in the film. Indrajeet is another name for Meghnada, Raavan’s son and the crown prince of Lanka.

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