A case has been registered against the producer of Adipurush, director Om Raut and the film industry for the new film for hurting the religious sentiments of people by inappropriately portraying characters from Hindu mythology.

Sanjay Dinanath Tiwari, who described himself as a preacher of Sanatan Dharma, filed a complaint at the Sakinaka police station in Mumbai by the advocates of the Mumbai High Court - Ashish Rai and Pankaj Mishra.

According to the complaint, Sanjay said that Adipurush was made in the biography of Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram from the holy book Ramcharitmanas. He alleged that the new poster of Adipurush showed Lord Ram in traditional attire against the spirit of creation and nature of Ramcharitmanas mentioned in Hindu scriptures.

According to a report in India Today, the plaintiff also said that not all characters in the Ramayana wear Janeu, which has special significance in Sanatani Dharma Hinduism. An FIR has been registered under Sections 295 (A), 298, 500, 34 of the Indian Penal Code.

A few days ago, the makers of Adipurush released a new cast poster on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami, an event held to celebrate the birth anniversary of Lord Ram. In the poster, Prabhas and Sunny are carrying bows and arrows and are wearing military uniforms and dhoti. Kriti is in a simple saree that covers her head, while Devdatta is seen bending down to serve the trio.

Last year, the makers unveiled the much awaited Adipurush teaser. However, he started a controversy about the depiction of Hindu gods and the negative nature of the visual effects. Netizens criticized the makers for the apparent Islamization of Lankesh due to Saif's appearance as the demon king, who was seen sporting a beard and haircut.

Soon after that, the film's release date was postponed so that the team could recreate the visual effects. Om Raut said, “Adipurush is not a film, but a symbol of our dedication to Prabhu Shri Ram and our commitment to Sanskriti and our history. In order to give the audience a complete show, we need to give more time to the team working on the film. Adipurush will now be released on June 16, 2023. We are determined to make a film that India will be proud of. Your support, love and blessings are what keep us going."