Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash, has sparked contrasting reactions on social media after previews in US and India. While many moviegoers hailed it as a once-in-a-generation cinematic experience, some viewers expressed disappointment over visual effects. Yash received praise, but others felt the CGI looked artificial.
Ramayana Twitter Review: Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash's Film Leaves Internet Divided – Spectacular Or Artificial?
Ramayana Twitter Review: Nitesh Tiwari's much-awaited Ramayana, featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash, had it’s previews in US and India. The mythological epic has sparked contrasting reactions on social media, with early viewers sharing sharply divided opinions about the ambitious mythological spectacle. While several moviegoers have hailed it as a once-in-a-generation cinematic experience, some have expressed disappointment over its visual effects, performances and execution.
One of the more critical reactions for Ramayana came from a viewer who rated the Hindi version 3.5 out of 5 stars, describing it as an 'unenthusiastic, visually disappointing spectacle'. Questioning whether the reported Rs 4,000 crore budget was justified on screen, the viewer criticised the CGI, claiming that several sequences looked artificial and affected the viewing experience.
Nitesh Tiwari's much-awaited Ramayana, featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash is getting its first reviews on social media
Ranbir Kapoor's portrayal of Lord Ram also came under scrutiny. The viewer felt his restrained dialogue delivery lacked the emotional intensity required for the character and even compared it unfavourably with Prabhas' performance in Adipurush. However, Yash received tremendous praise for his portrayal of Ravana. Calling him an absolute scene-stealer, the viewer said his screen presence overshadowed everyone around him. Arun Govil's brief appearance and the supporting cast also received appreciation.
Another viewer was considerably harsher, rating the film two stars and describing it as disappointing. According to the post, only around 30 minutes of the three-hour runtime were genuinely engaging, while the rest felt half-baked.
Another viewer was considerably harsher, rating the film two stars and describing it as disappointing
Not everyone, however, shared these reservations. A glowing review rated Ramayana five out of five stars, calling it a once-in-a-generation cinematic spectacle and a celebration of India's mythology and culture. The viewer praised Ranbir's portrayal of Lord Ram for his divine grace and emotional depth, while describing Yash's Ravana as powerful and commanding.
Sai Pallavi's portrayal of Goddess Sita was also appreciated for its grace, while Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman received special mentions. Nitesh Tiwari's direction, cinematography, production design, costumes, background score and battle sequences were among the other highlights.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash’s Ramayana has already sparked enough buzz on social media
Another enthusiastic moviegoer took to X, writing, "I just watched Ramayana and trust me it's a film of the century." The viewer also described Ranbir Kapoor and Yash as generational casting choices.
An international viewer was equally impressed by the film's scale, dismissing the negative early reactions and calling the experience 'bombastic' and 'immense'. While acknowledging that the opening was rough and certain performances were inconsistent, the viewer felt the film improved considerably as it embraced its drama and delivered some fantastic action sequences. The music by Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman was another major highlight.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash’s Ramayana has already sparked enough buzz on social media. As the film heads to theatres on November 5, it remains to be seen if the interest translates into box office success.
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