Mumbai, Oct. 26 -- A grand wedding sequence, Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi's chemistry, and an AR Rahman composition. Ramayana's latest song, Mangal Rang, has plenty to get fans talking. However, a section of social media users has turned the spotlight on its sound, calling the track "qawwali-coded" and questioning whether the musical treatment suits the story.

The song features Ranbir and Sai Pallavi as Lord Ram and Goddess Sita, capturing their wedding celebrations. Composed by AR Rahman, the Hindi track features vocals by Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal, with lyrics by Kumar Vishwas.

Why are viewers calling it 'qawwali-coded'?

In reactions circulating online, some listeners have drawn comparisons between Mangal Rang and Rahman's Kun...