Adipurush Review: Youtuber Shan Prasher Labels It an Insult to Ramayan, Criticizes Director

Youtuber Shan Prasher recently took to Instagram to voice his concerns about the much-anticipated film 'Adipurush' and labelled it as the biggest insult to the sacred text of Ramayan.

In a video captioned, "This is THE BIGGEST INSULT to our RAMAYAN! Full video out shortly on my YT channel. Boycott this garbage!", Shan Prasher, known for his movie reviews, expressed his disappointment with the director, Om Raut, and called for a boycott of the film.

During the video, Shan Prasher used strong language to criticize the portrayal of characters in the movie and urged viewers to take a stand against it. He claimed that the film was poorly made and accused Om Raut of lacking basic knowledge of Ramayan. Furthermore, he pointed out instances of sexualization in the film, citing the portrayal of a female character with Vibhishan, who was depicted as eye candy wearing revealing attire throughout.

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Shan Prasher emphasized that these mistakes were not isolated incidents but rather a series of blunders that have deeply upset him. He urged those who identified as true Hindus to boycott the film and questioned the silence of the 'boycott gang' when their support is most needed.

The comments section echoed Shan Prasher's sentiments, with one viewer remarking, "When the review is more interesting than the actual film. #honestlysaying waiting for the letter Shan bhai." Many others expressed gratitude for his boldness and praised him for raising awareness before the film's release.

Shan Prasher's critical review has sparked a conversation about the portrayal of religious texts in films and the responsibility of filmmakers to maintain accuracy and respect. As the controversy continues, it remains to be seen how the audience's response and the impact of such criticism will shape the fate of 'Adipurush' at the box office.

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