diff --git a/frappe/__init__.py b/frappe/__init__.py
index 1b7a613d5f..e18619f247 100644
--- a/frappe/__init__.py
+++ b/frappe/__init__.py
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ import os, sys, importlib, inspect, json
 from .exceptions import *
 from .utils.jinja import get_jenv, get_template, render_template, get_email_from_template
 
-__version__ = '9.0.8'
+__version__ = '9.0.9'
 __title__ = "Frappe Framework"
 
 local = Local()
diff --git a/frappe/core/doctype/communication/email.py b/frappe/core/doctype/communication/email.py
index 04bc906161..166aa4d84d 100755
--- a/frappe/core/doctype/communication/email.py
+++ b/frappe/core/doctype/communication/email.py
@@ -173,6 +173,11 @@ def update_parent_status(doc):
 	if not parent:
 		return
 
+	# update parent status only if we create the Email communication
+	# ignore in case of only Comment is added
+	if doc.communication_type == "Comment":
+		return
+
 	status_field = parent.meta.get_field("status")
 
 	if status_field: