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The unveiling of the official teaser for the upcoming mythological film Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha – Shri Ram Ki has sparked massive outrage across social media platforms, primarily targeting the casting of internet personality Anjali Arora as Mata Sita. Known for her viral “Kacha Badam” dance video and her stint on the reality show Lock Upp, Arora’s foray into playing one of the most revered epic figures has been met with harsh criticism from netizens, many of whom have described the decision as offensive, disrespectful, and a pure mockery of audience sentiments. Social media forums were flooded with negative reactions shortly after the teaser dropped, with users questioning the filmmakers’ rationale for casting a social media influencer in a role that demands solemnity, spiritual dignity, and absolute reverence.
Critics and fans alike have drawn direct parallels between this low-budget adaptation and Om Raut’s heavily criticized 2023 movie Adipurush, warning that the new production appears poised to suffer a similar fate. Online commentators expressed anger over what they view as cheap publicity tactics, arguing that deeply revered religious figures should not be commodified for quick social media traction or clickbait. Outraged netizens labeled the casting a cruel joke on public beliefs, calling for boycotts and pointing out glaring production errors in the teaser, such as the inclusion of Krishna mantras in a Treta Yug context. While a small section of Arora’s fan base defended her look and expressed excitement for her feature film debut, the overwhelming online narrative remains heavily critical of the project’s overall casting choices and visual presentation.
Directed by Abhishek Singh and produced by Prakash Mahobiya alongside Sanjay Bundela under the Mahobiya Film Production banner, Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha stars Dev Sharma as Lord Ram, Sheel Verma as Lakshman, Nirbhay Wadhwa as Lord Hanuman, and Rajniesh Duggal alongside Anjali Arora. Scheduled for a theatrical release on September 25, 2026, in both Hindi and Chhattisgarhi, the film aims to capture early interest ahead of Nitesh Tiwari’s mega-budget Ramayana starring Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi. However, given the intense early backlash, the makers face a steep uphill battle to convince viewers and navigate the growing public controversy surrounding their casting decisions.
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