Just three days are left for the worldwide release of Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash and Ravi Dubey-starrer Ramayana, helmed by Namit Malhotra. The first part of the film will release on November 5, and all eyes are now on the reviews. Movie watchers have already booked their tickets and are eagerly waiting for the film to release.
The cast of the film is promoting it in the US, but not in India. However, the Indian team of Ramayana has dropped teaser posters showcasing Ravi Dubey as Lakshman and Sai Pallavi as Maa Sita.
The makers tweeted, “A devoted brother. A fearless warrior. Rama’s shield. Ravi Dubey as Lakshman. Experience Ramayana in cinemas worldwide from November 5, across all premium formats.”
Reacting to the poster, a netizen tweeted, “Finally they listened to fans and dropped Ravi Dubey as Laxman poster.”
Another X user wrote, “Finally You Guys Remembered How Important Shri Laxman is. Great Poster.”
When it comes to Sai Pallavi’s casting as Sita in Ramayana, many netizens were divided, as they felt that perhaps another actress could have done a better job. However, the latest promo has impressed viewers, with many praising Sai’s grace and .
Reacting to the promo, a netizen tweeted, “She has the perfect balance of gentleness and inner strength. Sai Pallavi as Sita Maa is a casting worth celebrating! (sic).”
Another X user wrote, “#SaiPallavi as Maa Sita. The promo is OUT NOW! Pure grace, serenity and divinity. She looks absolutely ethereal! (sic).”
Another netizen tweeted, “Marvellous stillness in her face and body and sheer grace in her movements.”
Another post read: Ranbir Kapoor looks more feminine than Sai Pallavi.
Ranbir Kapoor essays the role of Lord Ram in the film, and his look has already generated considerable buzz among audiences. Filmmaker Karan Johar has also expressed his excitement about the film. He did not offer a detailed review or reveal anything about the story.
“Mind is blown! Won’t say anymore! All I will say is that it’s going to be a very, very exceptionally HAPPY DIWALI,” he wrote.
Some reports suggest that he went further, calling it the “biggest motion picture our country has proudly ever produced” and suggesting that no other film could match its experience in the near future. However, this wording comes from secondary reports rather than the Instagram Story quoted above, so it should be treated with caution.
Karan had earlier praised Ranbir Kapoor’s look and presence as Lord Ram after the promotional teasers.
Dharma Productions is handling the theatrical distribution of Ramayana in the Hindi-speaking market. It reportedly secured the deal for Rs 250 crore after negotiations with co-producers Namit Malhotra’s DNEG and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations. Sony Pictures is managing distribution outside India.
Given this commercial association, Karan’s reaction is both a filmmaker’s praise and a distributor’s show of confidence. Audiences will have to form their own opinions once the film reaches cinemas.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana: Part 1 stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as Ravana, with several other prominent actors in key roles. The project has reportedly been mounted on a massive budget, and its visual effects have been a major talking point. The music, composed by , has also drawn attention and sparked debate among viewers.