Not Just a Devotional Film.. RGV Makes Interesting Remarks on Ramayana!

Controversial filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has showered praise on director Nitesh Tiwari's mythological epic ‘Ramayana: Rise of a Legend’. Describing the film as more than an ordinary devotional drama, RGV called it a powerful ‘devotional force’. He appreciated the actors and technicians for their efforts in bringing the ambitious project to life and advised the filmmakers not to pay attention to negative criticism. Based on Maharishi Valmiki's Ramayana and Goswami Tulsidas' Ramcharitmanas, the film stands out for its distinctive storytelling, intense direction and powerful performances, according to Varma. He also appreciated the portrayal of Lord Rama as a courageous warrior who faces challenges with determination rather than merely presenting him as a divine figure.

Varma particularly praised the emotional sequence following Sita's abduction, Yash's portrayal of Ravana and Anupam Kher's performance as Jatayu. He highlighted the film's intense action sequences, character arcs and emotional depth. According to him, Yash effectively portrays Ravana's strength and confidence through his expressions, while Anupam Kher delivers a compelling performance through Jatayu's determination and sacrifice. Released in theatres on November 5, 2026, the film features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Ravie Dubey as Lakshmana, Yash as Ravana and Rakul Preet Singh as Shurpanakha. Sunny Deol was also introduced as Lord Hanuman through the post-credits sequence.