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Paparazzo Trolls Adipurush Director At Ramayana Trailer Launch

A paparazzo takes a dig at Om Raut, director of Adipurush, at Ramayana trailer launch. Nitesh Tiwari and Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari remain calm.

Mumbai Alert · Showbiz Desk
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Showbiz Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Mon, 20 July 2026 at 02:47 pm
Paparazzo Trolls Adipurush Director At Ramayana Trailer Launch

A grand event was held in Delhi on Saturday to unveil the trailer of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana. The launch was attended by the cast and creative team, with several moments from the event making their way to social media.

One clip has caught the internet's attention, capturing an unexpected moment involving a paparazzo, director Nitesh Tiwari, and filmmaker Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari. As Nitesh and Ashwiny posed together for photographers on the red carpet, one paparazzo was heard taking a dig at Adipurush director Om Raut.

The photographer said, 'Aaj Om Raut ghar pe dekh rahe hoge,' which triggered laughter among several photographers present at the venue. However, Nitesh and Ashwiny chose not to respond and calmly completed their photo session before walking away.

The viral remark drew attention because it referenced Adipurush, Om Raut's 2023 mythological film, which received criticism following its release. The film faced backlash over its visual effects, dialogues, and character portrayals, making it one of the most debated Bollywood releases in recent years.

Despite massive pre-release hype, Adipurush also struggled at the box office after receiving heavy backlash from both audiences and critics. The film's failure has been a topic of discussion in the film industry, with many analyzing what went wrong.

On the other hand, Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, is one of the most anticipated mythological films in Indian cinema. The recently unveiled trailer has generated buzz, with fans eager to see the filmmaker's interpretation of the epic.

Ramayana Part 1 is scheduled to release this Diwali, while Part 2 is set to arrive in cinemas on Diwali next year. The film features an ensemble cast, including Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, Ravie Dubey, Sunny Deol, Rakul Preet Singh, and Kajal Aggarwal.

The incident at the trailer launch event highlights the competitive nature of the film industry, where one person's failure can be another person's gain. However, it also shows that some filmmakers, like Nitesh Tiwari, choose to maintain their dignity and composure in the face of criticism or ridicule.

The success of Ramayana will depend on various factors, including the audience's response to the film's trailer and the overall quality of the movie. As the release date approaches, fans are eagerly waiting to see how Nitesh Tiwari's interpretation of the epic will be received.

In the end, the incident at the trailer launch event serves as a reminder that the film industry is a competitive and often unpredictable place, where success and failure can be just a step away.

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