As the songs of Ramayana receive mixed reactions, lyricist Manoj Muntashir has responded to comparisons with his work on Adipurush. Reacting to a report suggesting that the latest track, Mangal Rang, has a qawwali-like feel, he defended the music he wrote for the Prabhas-starrer. Manoj acknowledged the film’s flaws but maintained that its songs were rooted in devotion.

Manoj Muntashir on Ramayana songs

On Wednesday, Manoj Muntashir took to Twitter, slamming a news report that said, “Is Ramayana repeating Manoj Muntashir’s stunt?” The report claimed Ramayana’s latest song, Mangal Rang, has the feel of a qawwali.