Adipurush, the greatest work of Om Raut, starring Prabhas and critical i say in the leading roles, will be released in a few months. It is one of the most anticipated movies of the year and people are eager to see Raut’s interpretation of the greatest tale in Indian history and culture, The Ramayana. Produced by Bhushan Kumar, the team has now declared that not only the Indian diaspora but the entire world will witness the greatness of Indian history and culture. The film will have its world premiere on June 13 during the Tribeca Film Festival, which runs from June 7-18. The film will have a world premiere on June 16.
The Tribeca Festival lineup has been announced, and the esteemed jury has selected Adipurush to make its world premiere here. Presented by OKX and founded in 2001 by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal and Craig Hatkoff, Tribeca Festival brings together artists and diverse audiences to celebrate storytelling in all its forms. With strong roots in film, Tribeca is synonymous with creative expression and entertainment. Touted as a visual feast, Adipurush will be displayed in 3D as a “Midnight Offering” at the festival. Adipurush is making the world his stage, and rightly so; this is a great time for Indian cinema.
Speaking of this incredible feat, director Om Raut shares: “Adipurush is not a film, it is an emotion, a feeling! It is our vision of a story that resonates with the very spirit of India. When I learned that Adipurush had been selected by the esteemed jury of one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world that I always aspired to be in as a student.This very Tribeca Festival premiere is truly surreal for me and the entire team as we get the chance to to showcase a story on the world stage that has been so ingrained in our culture! We are really excited and excited to see the audience’s reaction to the world premiere.”
T-Series’ Bhushan Kumar also says, “It is indeed a proud moment for all of us to bring Indian cinema to the global level! The Tribeca Festival is one of the most acclaimed platforms in the world and for our film, which is not “It’s not just a labor of love, but a description of Indian history – to be shown here is sobering, exciting and overwhelming. Adipurush will be a visual treat for everyone, and I’m sure it will have a spellbinding effect on a global audience.”
Actor Prabhas adds, “I am honored that Adipurush will have its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival, New York. It is an absolute privilege to be a part of a project that reflects the spirit of our nation. Seeing our Indian films, especially one that is so close to me, Adipurush, reaching the world stage makes me extremely proud not only as an actor but also as an Indian. I look forward to seeing the response from the audience in Tribeca.”
Adipurush stars Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, Saif Ali Khanand Sunny Singh in pivotal roles. The film is written and directed by Om Raut and produced by T-Series and Retrophiles.
About the Tribeca Festival:
The Tribeca Festival, presented by OKX, brings together artists and diverse audiences to celebrate storytelling in all its forms, including film, television, music, audio storytelling, gaming, and XR. With strong roots in film, Tribeca is synonymous with creative expression and entertainment. Tribeca champions emerging and established voices, discovers award-winning talent, curates innovative experiences, and introduces new ideas through exclusive premieres, showcases, conversations, and live performances. The Festival was founded by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal and Craig Hatkoff in 2001 to promote the economic and cultural revitalization of lower Manhattan after the attacks on the World Trade Center. The annual Tribeca Festival will celebrate its twenty-second year from June 7-18, 2023 in New York City. In 2019, James Murdoch’s Lupa Systems bought a majority stake in Tribeca Enterprises, bringing together Rosenthal, De Niro and Murdoch to grow the company.