Movie: Ramayana: Part One
Director: Nitesh Tiwari
Starring: Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi, Ravie Dubey, Arun Govil, Lara Dutta, Mukesh Tiwari and others
Music: A. R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer
Genre: Epic
Release Date: 05.11.2026
Rating: 4.5/5
Bringing the Ramayana to the big screen is more than just a cinematic endeavour; it is an obligation to India’s spiritual beliefs, cultural legacy, and generations’ emotional commitment to the epic. In an attempt to turn one of the most beloved epics in history into a breathtaking cinematic experience, director Nitesh Tiwari takes on this big undertaking with an ambitious vision.
The film’s scope, striking production design, and visual presentation are unquestionably its greatest assets. The creators have put a great deal of effort into building an immersive universe, from the majesty of ancient kingdoms to the larger-than-life personalities.
The main focus is on two important characters: Lord Rama, portrayed by Ranbir Kapoor, and Ravana, the King of Lanka, portrayed by South superstar Yash. In the role of Lord Rama, Ranbir Kapoor exudes sincerity, grace, and poise. Maryada Purushottam’s nobility and morality are shown in his subdued performance. He is aware that playing Lord Rama calls for inner power and mental control in addition to a striking physical look. On the other hand, one of the main highlights is Yash in the role of Ravana. The adversary has an intimidating character due to his strong personality, energy, and dominating on-screen presence. He gives the character a special charm that makes it interesting to observe Ravana’s nature.
In addition to them, Sai Pallavi portrays Sita with elegance, purity, and emotional depth. Her authentic acting aligns perfectly with the character’s nobility and resilience. Ravie Dubey, playing Laxman, and Arun Govil as Dashrath have captivated viewers with their remarkable performances. The supporting cast further enriches the story, and the technical team deserves commendation for their efforts to bring an extraordinary era in film history to life.
The music of A. R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer carries enormous expectations but to the larger extend not upto the expectations of the Rambhakts (Devotees of Lord Rama). The collaboration is ambitious, although the background score does not consistently deliver the spiritual and emotional impact that a subject like Ramayana demands.
However, a film of this magnitude cannot survive on visual grandeur alone. The real soul of the Ramayana lies in its emotional depth, relationships, sacrifice, devotion, dharma and the eternal conflict between good and evil. The narrative occasionally gives greater importance to spectacle and action than emotional storytelling. Some sequences could have benefited from tighter editing and stronger dramatic development.
Ramayana sets out to share India’s timeless epic with a worldwide cinematic audience. Nitesh Tiwari deserves appreciation for attempting a project of such enormous scale. It is a must watch for everyone, so, why wait? Go and watch it with your entire family and experience the larger-than-life cinematic extravaganza of our greatest Indian epic on the big screen.
