Kriti Sanon calls Prabhas ‘as simple as Prabhu Ram’ at Adipurush launch: ‘He is from the heart’

To which Kriti said, “He’s as simple as Prabhu Ram I’d say. He’s so simple, so from the heart.” Big-screen adaptation of the epic Ramayana, Adipurush features Prabhas as Lord Rama, Kriti Sanon as Sita while Saif Ali Khan essays the role of Lankesh.

Kriti, for whom Adipurush would be the second theatrical release of the year, said witnessing the trailer on the big screen with media and fans was an “emotional” moment which left her with “goosebumps”. Kriti said Adipurush is “beyond” being just a film for the entire team.

“Thank you Om, for considering me to play Janaki, for having that faith in me. Because very few actors can get the opportunity to play a role like this in their lifetime. I feel extremely blessed. I’ve tried to play the part with utmost sincerity, belief and with respect. I had belief already, but during filming, it only increased because I kept understanding the part.”

Kriti said for her, Janaki is a combination of a “pure kind soul, loving heart and a strong mind.” The actor said her poster from the film, which was unveiled recently, accurately depicted her character— someone in waiting, facing hardship, but never in fear.

“Her belief that her Raghav would come… For me that was a big emotion. I’ve tried to give this my all, with complete sincerity. Baaki woh bhagwaan hai, hum insaan hai, agar kuch bhool chuk ho gayi ho toh please maaf kar di jiyega,” she added.

Also starring Devdatta Nage and produced by Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series, Adipurush will be release in theatres on June 16 in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam. Ajay-Atul of Sairat fame have composed the music for the movie. Adipurush will also have a world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival, on June 13.