Mumbai, May 16 (IANS): The countdown has started for the theatrical release of 'Adipurush'. The movie will premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival, which will be followed by its theatrical release in India, exactly one month from today.

The makers of the film dropped a stunning new poster, featuring Prabhas as Raghava. Sharing the poster on social media, Prabhas wrote in the caption: "Mangalmay Har Bhakt Hoga, Jab Adipurush Ka Swagat Hoga. The devotion of everyone abounds as Adipurush's arrival resounds, One month to go! Jai Shri Ram #Adipurush in cinemas worldwide on 16th June!"

A mythological drama based on the Ramayana, the film has been written and directed by Om Raut. The film has been shot simultaneously in Hindi and Telugu, and it has Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, Saif Ali Khan, Sunny Singh, Devdatta Nage and Vatsal Sheth in the lead roles.

Its music has been composed by Ajay-Atul.

With a budget pegged at over Rs 700 crore, it the most expensive Indian film ever made.