Saif Ali Khan Clarifies Adipurush Comment, Apologized for Villainous Role Not the Film

Actor Saif Ali Khan clarifies his apology for his role as the villain in the film "Adipurush". He states that he apologized to his son Taimur for being the evil character in the film, not for the film itself. Khan believes that his son was unimpressed by the film, which was a box office disappointment and faced criticism for poor VFX and mediocre dialogue.

Actor Saif Ali Khan has clarified his recent apology to his son Taimur, stating that he apologized for playing the villainous character in the film "Adipurush," not for the film itself. The actor shared this anecdote during promotions for his latest film "Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins," which premiered on Netflix on April 25, 2025.

In an interview with co-star Jaideep Ahlawat on Netflix India’s YouTube channel, Saif recalled showing his son the film "Adipurush." After watching, Taimur gave Saif a disapproving look, prompting the actor to apologize. "I just showed him Adipurush recently. Then, after a while, he started giving me a look. Then I said, ‘Yeah, sorry.’ He said, ‘It’s okay.’ He forgave me," Saif said, adding that his son was unimpressed by the film.

The film "Adipurush," directed by Om Raut and released in 2023, faced intense criticism for its visual effects, dialogues, and narrative execution. Despite high expectations and a substantial production budget, the film struggled to make a lasting impression and became a frequent subject of memes and social commentary. The film's shortcomings were widely discussed, making it one of the most talked-about — and derided — films of the year.

Despite the film's poor reception, Saif continues to explore new projects. His latest film, "Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins," co-starring Jaideep Ahlawat, Nikita Dutta, and Kunal Kapoor, premiered on Netflix on April 25, 2025. While the film has not received overwhelmingly positive reviews, the camaraderie between Saif and his co-stars adds a personal touch to the film's promotion.

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[1] https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/saif-ali-khan-had-to-apologize-to-taimur-for-making-him-watch-this-bollywood-movie-he-started-giving-me-a-look/articleshow/120825571.cms