Adipurush To have World Premiere at Tribeca Festival In New York on June 13

Move propels India at global stage after Oscar win for RRR


By Rajesh Ahuja

In yet another feather in the cap for Indian cinema, after the Oscar glory for the period drama RRR, the magnum opus Adipurush,  director Om Raut's depiction of Ramayana,  the greatest epic in Indian history and culture, is set to have its World premiere at the prestigious Tribeca Film festival,  to be held in New York from June 7 to 18.

A huge feat for Director Om Raut and Producer Bhushan Kumar and Actor Prabhas, the World premiere  of the  epic saga at the  Tribeca film festival propels Indian cinema further at the global stage after Naatu Naatu,  the song from SS Rajamouli's period drama RRR , won the Oscar for Best Original Song.

Adipurush,  which is set to release in India and globally on June 16, will have its World Premiere in New York on June 13 at the Tribeca Festival, which is taking place from June 7-18.


Adipurush to have its World Premiere at Tribeca Festival In New York 

The line-up for the Tribeca Festival has been announced, and the esteemed jury has selected Adipurush to make its World Premiere here.

The Tribeca Festival, presented by OKX and founded by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal, and Craig Hatkoff in 2001, brings artists and diverse audiences together to celebrate storytelling in all its forms.

With strong roots in  film, Tribeca is synonymous with creative expression and entertainment.

Adipurush , touted as a visual feast,will be showcased in 3D format as a Midnight Offering at the festival.

With Adipurush making the world its stage, this is a huge moment for Indian cinema. 

Talking about this amazing feat,director,Om Raut said,“Adipurush is not a film, it is an emotion, a sentiment! It is our vision of a story that resonates with the very spirit of India. Learning that Adipurush has been selected by the esteemed jury of one of the prestigious film festivals in the world that I always aspired to be at as a student is a surreal feeling! This very premiere at Tribeca Festival is truly surreal for me as well as the entire team as we get to showcase a story at global stage that has been very ingrained in our culture! We are truly thrilled and excited to see audiences reaction at the world premiere.”

Speaking about the achievement for Adipurush, Bhushan Kumar from T-series said,“It is indeed a moment of pride for all of us to take Indian cinema global! The Tribeca Festival is one of the world's most acclaimed platforms and for our movie, which is not only a labour of love but a depiction of Indian History - to be showcased here is humbling, exciting, and overwhelming. Adipurush is going to be a visual treat for all, and I am sure it will have a mesmerising effect on the global audience."

Expressing his delight on the selection  of  Adipurush at the Tribeca film festival, Actor Prabhas said, "I am honored that Adipurush will have its World Premiere at The Tribeca Festival, New York. It's an absolute privilege to be a part of a project that mirrors the ethos of our nation. To see our Indian films, especially one that is so close to me, Adipurush, reach the global stage makes me extremely proud not only as an actor but as an Indian too. I look forward to seeing the audience response at Tribeca."

The Tribeca Festival, presented by OKX, brings artists and diverse audiences together to celebrate storytelling in all its forms, including film, TV, music, audio storytelling, games, 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, exhibitions, conversations, and live performances.

The annual Tribeca Festival will celebrate its 22nd 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 enterprise.

Adipurush, the national award-winning director, Om Raut's depiction of the greatest epic in Indian history and culture, The Ramayana, has created  tremendous  buzz  among cinelovers.

Adipurush stars Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, Saif Ali Khan, and Sunny Singh in pivotal roles. The film is directed by Om Raut and produced by  Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar of T-Series, Om Raut, Prasad Sutar, and Rajesh Nair of Retrophiles.


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