As Nitesh Tiwari‘s much-awaited ‘Ramayana‘ gears up for release, ‘Adipurush’ writer Manoj Muntashir has urged fans and critics to avoid drawing comparisons between the two films. He also extended his best wishes to the upcoming project. The writer went on to praise Yash for his portrayal of Ravana in the epic. Let’s take a look at what he has to say.
Manoj Muntashir speaks on ‘Ramayana’ comparisons with ‘Adipurush’
According to ANI, speaking to the media in Mumbai on Tuesday, the lyricist and writer praised actor Yash for his portrayal of Ravana in Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’. He said, “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’.” Addressing the ongoing comparisons between ‘Ramayana’ and his own film ‘Adipurush’, Manoj Muntashir said, “It is better not to compare ‘Ramayana’ with ‘Adipurush’. There should be no shame in admitting that ‘Adipurush’ couldn’t meet the expectations. People who are associated with the film made it with a lot of effort, but it was a failed attempt. I am very proud that ‘Adipurush’s music has reached the people. The film’s music is a big hit. I hope that the music of ‘Ramayana’ matches the music of ‘Adipurush’ and goes beyond that.”
More about ‘Adipurush’
Directed by Om Raut, ‘Adipurush’ starred Prabhas as Lord Rama, Kriti Sanon as Sita, and Saif Ali Khan as Ravana. Made on a massive budget of Rs 550 crore, the film opened big but collapsed due to negative word of mouth, eventually becoming Bollywood’s biggest box-office bomb after falling over Rs 200 crore short of breaking even. The film also faced heavy criticism over its dialogues and portrayal of Lord Rama and Ravana.
More about Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’
The recently released trailer for ‘Ramayana’ introduced Yash as Ravana, shown emerging from the shadows before entering his grand palace and declaring his rule over the three worlds. Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Rama, while veteran actor Arun Govil essays King Dasharatha. The trailer also offered glimpses of Rama and Sita’s wedding, with Sai Pallavi portraying Sita, along with the introduction of Lakshmana, played by Ravie Dubey.The film’s cast also includes Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman, with music composed by Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman. ‘Ramayana: Part 1’ is set to release in theatres during Diwali 2026, while ‘Ramayana: Part 2’ is expected to follow during Diwali 2027.
