Kriti Sanon Felt 'Deep Sadness' After Adipurush Flopped: 'You Might Even Find Yourself In Tears'

Over a year after Adipurush left audiences disappointed and angry, Kriti Sanon has finally opened up about the film’s debacle. In a recent interview, the actress, who played the role of Sita in the movie, revealed that she felt ‘deep sadness’ after Adipurush did not work well at the box office and instead faced criticism from the audiences.

“You feel a deep sadness and might even find yourself in tears, wondering what went wrong,” Kriti said as quoted by Indian Express and then added, “The goal is never to hurt anyone’s feelings; the intention behind every project is always positive. However, we must face the reality that sometimes things just don’t click, and it’s crucial to learn from these experiences.”

However, Kriti also explained that as an actor, there wasn’t much she could do in such a situation. “As an actor, the best approach is to stay focused, put in the effort, and concentrate on the next project. There are many variables beyond my control, but I strive to ensure that I fulfil my role to the best of my ability,” she said.

The actress further argued that even though she understands “constructive criticism”, she also “distinguishes between genuine feedback and comments driven by others’ frustration”. “At home, after watching my films together, we have a chai session the next morning where my family gives me honest feedback on what they liked and didn’t like. I believe constructive criticism is beneficial. But it’s important not to let all types of criticism get to you too deeply,” she said.

Adipurush was released on June 16, 2023. The film is based on the Hindu mythological epic Ramayana. However, following its release, the film faced immense backlash from the audience for allegedly distorting the epic. People expressed disappointment with the film’s dialogues and portrayal of Ravana and Lord Hanuman. Even though the makers changed the infamous ‘kapda tere baap ka’ dialogue, it made no impact. A plea in the Supreme Court was also filed seeking revocation of CBFC certification of the Om Raut directorial. However, it was rejected by the top court.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Kriti Sanon was recently seen in Crew and Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya.