Ramayan actor Dipika Chikhlia does not approve of Adipurush teaser, has THIS to say

Ever since the teaser of Om Raut's Adipurush, starring Prabhas and Kriti Sanon in lead roles released, it has faced flak for the use of VFX and misrepresentations. In a country where Ramanand Sagar's portrayal of the epic on the small screen still rules strong, it seems fans are not ready to accept a CGI version on the big screen.

And now Ramayan actor Dipika Chikhlia who gained fame playing Sita has weighed in with her opinion as well. According to the actress, she does not think the story of Ramayan should have VFX.

In an interaction with India Today, she said, “Maine Adipurush ka teaser definitely dekha hai. And I think Ramayan is a story, jo sachchai ki kahani hai aur satvikta ki kahani hai. (I have seen the teaser of Adiprush. I think Ramayan is a story of truth and morality.) I don’t associate Ramayan with VFX, that’s my personal take on this.”

The actress further added that she had heard many people were criticising Hanuman's leather attire in the teaser, but she could not see it clearly. According to the actress, if that is indeed the case then she thinks that the intention that Valmiki and Tulsidas had while writing the epic should be maintained because it is an asset for the country.

Her view comes a day after Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra, on Tuesday, warned makers of Adipurush of legal action if scenes showing Hindu religious figures in wrong were not removed. According to Mishra showing Hanuman in a leather attire hurt religious sentiments. He added that he is writing a letter to director Om Raut to remove such scenes and if not removed, they will consider legal action.

Om Raut, on his part, has said he is disheartened with teh response the film's teaser has received. The film, starring Prabhas, Saif Ali Khan and Kriti Sanon in lead roles, is scheduled to release in theatres in January.