Overview
- In a late‑July 2026 interview on Navika Kumar's podcast, Muntashir said he was ashamed of Adipurush and described his involvement and his defence of the film as the biggest mistake of his life.
- He admitted the dialogues he wrote were "extremely crass," acknowledged that he was initially dismissive and defensive after the film's release, and publicly sought the country's forgiveness.
- Muntashir said his wife had warned him not to become the public face of the film and that he now regrets taking on that role and the media interviews that followed the release.
- Adipurush was released in June 2023 as a reported ₹600 crore production, drew widespread criticism for its visual effects and modern, colloquial lines, had some dialogue changes after release, and ultimately grossed roughly ₹390 crore worldwide.
- The controversy produced tangible fallout for Muntashir — cancelled TV work, returned advances and reputational damage — and his public remorse may influence how filmmakers and writers approach future retellings of religious epics.