Indian fans watching Stranger Things 5 are not holding back. The final season of Netflix’s hit show has triggered strong reactions online. Memes, jokes, and sharp criticism are flooding social media.
This time, the buzz is not only about the ending. It is about one scene that instantly reminded viewers of Bollywood’s much-criticised film Adipurush. For many Indian fans, the similarity felt impossible to ignore.
As soon as the episodes dropped, comparisons started trending. Vecna’s scenes were linked to Om Raut’s 2023 mythological movie. The result was a mix of humour, trolling, and disappointment.
Stranger Things 5 Scene Sparks Adipurush Comparisons
The biggest talking point is a specific abduction scene in Stranger Things 5. In the sequence, Vecna captures Holly and walks away. She floats unconscious behind him.
Indian viewers quickly linked this moment to Adipurush. In Om Raut’s film, Saif Ali Khan’s Ravana abducts Kriti Sanon’s Sita in a very similar floating pose. The visual match became instant meme material.
One user sarcastically wrote, “Visionary Om Raut.”
A user commented, “Hollywood stealing from Bollywood. Big win.”
Another fan posted, “I was literally wondering where I had seen this scene before while watching the episode in @NetflixIndia. When #StrangerThings5 copied #Bollywood. Turn the Upside Down right side up, and Vecna becomes Ravana.”
One more said, “Duffer brother ne galti se aadi purush dekh li”
Fans shared side-by-side clips online. Many added jokes and captions mocking the creative choice. For Indian audiences, Adipurush has become a pop culture symbol for poor visuals. That made the comparison spread even faster.
Why Fans Are Unhappy With Vecna’s New Look
The criticism goes beyond one scene. Many viewers are unhappy with Vecna’s overall design in the final season.
Earlier seasons relied more on practical effects. That gave Vecna a darker and scarier presence. In the new season, the character appears in a CGI-heavy form. His body now looks like twisted vines and tree bark.
Fans were not impressed. Several called the visuals “cheap” and “flat.” Others said Vecna now looks like a generic monster. Many directly compared the effects to Adipurush, which was widely trolled for weak VFX.
Some memes even compared Vecna’s textured skin to onion pakoras.
Fans also questioned how Vecna was handled as a villain. Many felt he was weaker this time. Some joked that even a typical Bollywood villain puts up a better fight.
Stranger Things 5 Finale: How It Ended
The finale is titled Chapter Eight: The Rightside Up. In the final battle, the Hawkins group defeats Vecna and destroys the Upside Down.
Eleven and Will attack Vecna inside his mind. Their friends fight the Mind Flayer in the real world. It is revealed that the Mind Flayer is an ancient force that controlled Henry Creel.
Joyce Byers delivers the final blow by beheading Vecna with an axe. A massive explosion destroys the interdimensional bridge. Eleven stays behind to seal it forever. Her friends believe she is gone.
The story jumps 18 months ahead to 1989. Hopper and Joyce get engaged. Jonathan heads to NYU. Nancy joins the Boston Herald.
The series ends with Holly Wheeler and her friends starting a new Dungeons & Dragons game. The final shot shows Eleven walking through a calm, distant place. Her fate is left open.
