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Adipurush Writer Admits Film Was 'Failed Attempt'
5 Aug
Summary
- Adipurush dialogues writer admitted the film was unsuccessful.
- The film had a budget of Rs 500 Crore but failed to recover costs.
- A new Ramayana film is set for release in Diwali 2026 and 2027.
Manoj Muntashir, who penned the dialogues for the 2023 film Adipurush, has publicly acknowledged the movie as an "unsuccessful attempt." The film faced significant criticism for its visual effects and contemporary dialogue choices. Despite a substantial budget of approximately Rs 500 Crore, Adipurush did not recoup its production costs, earning around Rs 393 Crore worldwide.
Muntashir has urged audiences not to compare Adipurush with Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming Ramayana. He expressed his hope that the new film will effectively present the epic story globally. The new Ramayana is set to be released in two parts, with the first part scheduled for Diwali 2026 and the second for Diwali 2027.
