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Manoj Muntashir, the writer of Adipurush, has acknowledged his mistake and has since apologized for the debacle.

Manoj Muntashir, the writer of “Adipurush,” has openly acknowledged his mistake following the film’s release. Despite earning Rs 340 crores in India, it faced severe backlash and online trolling due to the portrayal of characters from the Hindu epic, Ramayana. Fans criticized both the dialogue and character designs, including those of Ram, Raavan, and Sita. Muntashir, along with director Om Raut, defended their work, which further fueled the anger of fans. However, Muntashir has now admitted to his grave error and shared that he has learned his lesson from the Adipurush debacle.

Manoj Muntashir, the writer of “Adipurush,” has accepted his mistake in regards to the film’s dialogues. In an interview with Aaj Tak, he admitted that it was indeed a mistake and expressed that he is not someone who would defend his writing in an insecure manner. He acknowledged that it was a 100 percent mistake. However, Muntashir defended himself on the grounds of his intentions, stating that he did not have any intention to hurt religious sentiments, cause trouble to Sanatan, or defame Lord Ram or Lord Hanuman.

Manoj Muntashir acknowledges that he made another error by clarifying his stance after facing harsh criticism. He realizes that during that time, instead of speaking out, it would have been better for him to remain silent. He does not argue and recognizes that the anger expressed by people is justified.

Yes, it is unfortunate that Manoj Muntashir faced death threats and had to relocate abroad due to safety concerns for himself and his family. It is understandable that he took such actions to ensure their well-being. Moving forward, he expressed his belief in second chances and hopes that his past work will be recognized for its merits.