Manoj Muntashir reacts to criticism on Saif Ali Khan’s Adipurush look: ‘People are watching from one angle…’

Adipurush dialogue writer Manoj Muntashir has reacted to the backlash over Saif Ali Khan's look as Ravana. He said that the film is being judged on the basis of a one-minute-long teaser. Read on to know more.

TN Entertainment Desk

Updated Oct 7, 2022, 23:21 IST

Manoj Muntashir

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Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, and Saif Ali Khan starrer Adipurush landed in troubled waters with the release of its teaser on October 2. The Om Raut directorial received massive backlash for its VFX and for the portrayal of the mythological figures.

Saif’s look as Ravana, in particular, has become a hot topic of discussion, with netizens comparing it with Alauddin Khilji. The dialogue writer of Adipurush, Manoj Muntashir has reacted to the heavy criticism for Saif’s look in the film.

In an exclusive interview with Times Now, Manoj said that people are judging Adipurush on the basis of the one-minute-long teaser. He also stated that Om Raut is seeking the audience’s feedback at the moment and will even make a few changes if required.

“Which Alauddin Khilji wears Rudraksha and applies Tilak on his forehead. I ain't talking about the full movie but you can see that Raavan is wearing Rudraksha, and Tilak, and talking about the beard it is a creative visualization of Om Raut. Earlier, Moustache was used for Villains' identity. Ravan in Adipurush has all characteristics,” Manoj told Times Now.

He further added, “People are watching from one angle and judging the movie by the one-minute teaser. And I proudly say that I can never be a part of the narrative that depicts Ram wrongly even if I can protest against such things happening.”

Meanwhile, Adipurush has landed in legal trouble as a notice has been issued to Om Raut over 'Islamisation of Ramayana' by the Sarva Brahmin Mahasabha. Om Raut has been given seven days’ time to remove the controversial scenes and tender a public apology.

Adipurush, which has remained in the limelight ever since its announcement, is easily one of the most highly-awaited films of 2023. It is slated to arrive in theatres on January 12.

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