‘Hanuman is not God,’ says Manoj Muntashir after getting police protection

Prabhas-starrer Adipurush is surrounded by multiple controversies since its release. Even maker Om Raut and writer Manoj Muntashir got brutally trolled following which it was announced that a few dialogues will be changed. Amid the controversies, Manoj received death threats after which he sought police protection.

However, Manoj’s latest statement about Lord Hanuman after getting police protection has fumed many. With his statement, he has stoked a new controversy.

In his fresh statement, Manoj in an interview stated that Lord Hanuman is not God. Further, he added that he is just a devotee.

During the interview, Manoj said he (Hanuman) doesn’t talk like Lord Ram and he doesn’t talk philosophically like Lord Ram. We have made him a God because of his devotion towards Lord Ram and his devotion had that power, he added.

Well, this has irked many, which is evident from the social media posts.

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Before the release of Adipurush, Manoj during an interview had claimed that they haven’t distorted Ramayan in Adipurush. It is the same Ramayan that people have heard and read. 

However, after facing brutal criticism, Manoj claimed that they haven’t made Ramayan. Rather, Adipurush is inspired from Ramayan, which they have clarified in the disclaimer. 

Manoj’s fresh statement has indeed fuelled the anger of a section of the audience and resentment against the movie is on the rise. Even, several outfits have called for a ban on Adipurush for hurting the religious sentiments of Hindus.

Here is what Manoj Muntashir had to say about the movie #Adipurush before and after the release. pic.twitter.com/wYoESZc362

— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) June 18, 2023