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AR Rahman Addresses Ramayana Music Trolling
26 Oct
Summary
- AR Rahman remains unfazed by social media feedback on Ramayana music.
- He collaborated with Hans Zimmer, breaking his usual solo work preference.
- Ramayana: Rise of a Legend Part One releases November 5, 2026.
AR Rahman has responded to criticism surrounding the music for the upcoming film Ramayana: Rise of a Legend. Despite recent backlash against the song 'Mangal Rang,' Rahman expressed that he is unfazed by online feedback, prioritizing the integrity of his artistic process.
He revealed that the intensive production schedule for the film leaves little time to monitor audience reactions. Rahman highlighted that the 'Ravana Tandav' track faced initial criticism before becoming appreciated, noting the unique responsibility of working on the Ramayana project decades into his career.
Rahman also discussed his collaboration with Hans Zimmer, a rare instance where he departed from his preference for solo projects. This partnership was seen as a strategic move to generate global interest in the film. The first installment of Ramayana: Rise of a Legend is slated for a worldwide release on November 5, 2026, with the second part to follow in 2027.
