Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath addressed filmmakers on Friday at the inauguration of the three-day epic play 'Samrat Vikramaditya' at Banaras Locomotive Works ground in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. He warned against the trend of portraying societal villains as heroes, which he believes has negatively influenced generations. Adityanath highlighted Emperor Vikramaditya as a symbol of justice and righteousness, stating that the play serves as a medium to reconnect audiences with their core values. The production featured a cast of over 225 artists, along with elephants, horses, and spectacular battle sequences, aiming to educate and entertain. Mohan Yadav, the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, also spoke about Vikramaditya's legacy, underscoring the emperor's association with justice and valor. The event was organized by the Maharaja Vikramaditya Research Chair in Ujjain, with contributions from notable figures including writer Dr. Bhagwatilal Rajpurohit and director Sanjeev Malviya. Additionally, Yadav presented a 700-kilogram Vikramaditya Vedic clock to be installed at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple.