Netizens go gaga over ‘Manike’ song featuring Siddharth Malhotra & Nora Fatehi

‘Manike’ is not just a song. It’s a cultural reset, evident from the love it received when it was released in the pandemic.

Now a Hindi version of the famous Sinhala song has made its way to the upcoming Ajay Devgn and Siddharth Malhotra-starrer ‘Thank God’. Nora Fatehi and Malhotra are the centre of attention in the song which since it’s release last week has grabbed a lot of attention.

The song is an official remake of the popular Sinhala song ‘Manike Mage Hithe’ sung by Sri Lankan singer Yohani Diloka who has lent her voice here as well.


The three-minute song depicts Ayaan Kapoor’s (the name of Siddharth Malhotra’s character in the movie) struggle with lust/temptation. Fatehi plays a temptress who is sent by Chitragupta (Ajay Devgn) to test the limits of his restraint. She puts on a sensuous show, cajoling him to give in to his ‘basic instincts'.

Fatehi looks quite the part here - ethereal and fierce, she provides a perfect foil to the awestruck Malhotra. Whether it’s the aesthetically appealing pairing, jaw-dropping acrobatic dance moves, and palpable chemistry between the leads, the song delivers in every way possible. It’s easy to see why the song has garnered over 15 million views and 750K likes in a day since its release.
This Hindi version of the Sinhala hit still retains some of the original lyrics. Originally a brainchild of Sri Lankan composer Chamath Sangeeth, the Hindi version has been composed by Tanishk Bagchi.

‘Thank God' is directed by Indra Kumar (best known for the raunchy yet rib-tickling ‘Masti’ series) and stars Devgn and Malhotra in their first-ever collaboration. It will also feature Rakul Preet Singh opposite Malhotra.

The movie has already suffered its first brush with controversy when a case was filed against the cast and the director in a UP court for hurting religious sentiments. The film is slated to release on October 25 this year.