Principal photography commenced on 2 February 2021. The film was scheduled for theatrical release in Hindi and Telugu along with its dubbed versions in Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada on 11 August 2022 but was later postponed due to the release of Laal Singh Chaddha.
Production
Development
The film was announced on 18 August 2020, via a promotional poster, with official confirmation that Prabhas will portray Lord Rama as Adipurush, under the direction of Om Raut who earlier helmed the period action film Tanhaji (2020).
Casting
On 3 September, the makers revealed that with Prabhas enacting Lord Rama's portrayal, Saif Ali Khan who already worked as villain in Tanhaji has been signed for the role of Ravana with the name Lankesh. After rumours of Anushka Shetty, Anushka Sharma, Kiara Advani, and Keerthy Suresh being approached for the role of Devi Sita, it was reported in November 2020 that Kriti Sanon has been cast to essay the role; her inclusion into the film was confirmed by makers four months later on 12 March 2021. Sunny Singh who joined the sets on 23 February 2021 is playing Lord Rama's younger brother Lakshmana.
Filming
Motion capture shoot for Adipurush begun on 19 January 2021. Muhurat shot and formal launch was done on 2 February 2021 in Mumbai, India. Principal photography of the movie began that day, as informed by the makers. A massive fire accident took place at the filming location in Mumbai on the same day. Duplicate sets were erected same wise due to the fire breakout. On October 2021, Saif Ali Khan and Kriti Sanon wrapped up shoot. On November 2021, Prabhas also wrapped up shoot. On 10 November 2021, entire shooting of the film has been completed.
Release
Adipurush was scheduled to release on 11 August 2022, but was later postponed due to the release of Laal Singh Chaddha. It is scheduled to release with dubbed versions in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and other multiple Indian and International languages
