One of India’s famous epics gets a cinematic telling, and released in theatres worldwide on November 5. And audiences couldn’t stop talking enough about how Ramayana: Part 1 was presented on the large screen.
Many netizens praised the film for its taut story-telling and powerful performances of its lead cast, especially Ranbir Kapoor who plays Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana.
Based on the epic Ramayana, written by Valmiki, its cinematic adaptaion of the same name is being made in two parts, of which the first has released.
The movie is directed by Nitesh Tiwari, who co-wrote the screenplay with Shridhar Raghavan.
Produced by Namit Malhotra and Yash, the film stars Kapoor, Yash, in his Bollywood debut, Sai Pallavi, Sunny Deol, Ravi Dubey, Anupam Kher, Kajal Aggarwal, Rakul Preet Singh, Vivek Oberoi, Kunal Kapoor, Adinath Kothare and Arun Govil.
Spectacular and stunning
Bollywood film tracker and trade analyst Taran Adarsh was effusive in his praise of the movie.
“Does #Ramayana do justice to the timeless epic that holds a special place in the hearts of millions?… The answer is a BIG YES,” he wrote on X. “Director #NiteshTiwari delivers a cinematic spectacle that celebrates the glory of #Indian culture and the eternal triumph of good over evil… Watertight screenwriting and an engrossing narrative keep you hooked throughout.”
#OneWordReview…#Ramayana: SPECTACULAR.
Rating: âââââ#JaiShriRam… You haven’t witnessed anything as MAGNIFICENT on the #Indian screen before… Scale. Visuals. Emotions. And SOUL â #Ramayana has it all… A truly STUNNING cinematic experience. #RamayanaReviewDoes⦠pic.twitter.com/b9WVJEfrgZ
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) October 31, 2026
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Source: Khaleej Times
