Adipurush writer Manoj Muntashir does not want ‘failed attempt’ to be compared with Ramayana: ‘No shame in admitting…’
There have been countless adaptations of Ramayana for the screen, both big and small. And while many have won acclaim and won over the audiences, a few have irked the masses, too. The 2024 film Adipurush falls in the latter category. The Om Raut directorial was panned by critics and loathed by audiences as it became Bollywood’s biggest box-office bomb. Now, as Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana is set to release, many fans are comparing the two films, something Adipurush’s dialogue writer Manoj Muntashir warns against. Ramayana vs Adipurush: Manoj Muntashir wants no comparisons between the two. Manoj Muntashir on Ramayana Speaking to the media in Mumbai on Tuesday, the lyricist and writer hoped the Ramayana would be a success and praised Yash for his portrayal of Ravana. “Yash is a very good actor, and there is no doubt in this. My best wishes will be with every film that brings our story to the world stage. I have a lot of best wishes for Ramayana,” he said. While addressing the comparisons, Manoj Muntashir added, “It is …
