Saif Ali Khan appears as the antagonist Ravana in Om Raut’s most anticipated film Adipurush. Interestingly, during the promotions the actor was missing especially during the trailer and song launches.
Fans are now left speculating about Saif’s absence also from the fresh trailer.
A Reddit user asked the same question on the platform to which many had replied. Some wrote, “To play it Saif (safe) in case the film tanks!”
While another wrote, “Probably because Saif Ali Khan can’t lie or will not be able to show enthusiasm. Remember how he expressed his thoughts about Humshakals and even Love Aaj Kal 2 starring his own daughter. Latest is his thoughts about Tanhaji I guess.” Another added, “When the movie was being shot, he gave an interview saying Raavan is being portrayed differently in the movie and he’s a nice guy or something. Knowing Historian Saif, makers didn’t wanna risk more problems by giving him a platform.”
Apart from the controversy, some also claimed that it didn’t equate with his religion. A user said, “Everyone in the cast started their speech saying Jai Shree Ram, Saif wouldn’t say that and it would lead to controversy.” “Because he will hinder the religious image the movie is trying to run on. That’s the only true reason,” added another.
Whereas a user justified his absence by stating “because movie has to be promoted on Sri Ram and Sita ji’s shoulders and they cannot use Ravana for promotions”. While someone suggested three almost plausible reasons: “the major backlash his looks got during the first trailer, could also be the reason, they just want him to be a surprise element and not be questioned during promotion about his looks and the way they have adapted the movie.”
Adipurush also features Prabhas as Raghava, Kriti Sanon as Janaki, Sunny Singh as Lakshmana, Devdatta Nage as Bajrang, Vatsal Sheth as Meghanadha, Sonal Chauhan and Trupti Toradmal. The film is set to not the theaters on June 16.
