Ramayana: The epic on the big screen – what film experts are saying

HYDERBAD: The release of Ramayana has drawn reactions from actors and members of the film industry, with Vijay Deverakonda and SS Karthikeya extending their wishes to the team.…

HYDERBAD: The release of Ramayana has drawn reactions from actors and members of the film industry, with Vijay Deverakonda and SS Karthikeya extending their wishes to the team. However, trade analyst Sumit Kadel has offered a mixed assessment of the film. Actor Vijay Deverakonda wished the entire team a successful release. He said he believed […]HYDERBAD: The release of Ramayana has drawn reactions from actors and members of the film industry, with Vijay Deverakonda and SS Karthikeya extending their wishes to the team.

However, trade analyst Sumit Kadel has offered a mixed assessment of the film. Actor Vijay Deverakonda wished the entire team a successful release. He said he believed the film would mark another major step for Indian cinema. "I truly believe this will be another giant leap for Indian cinema, taking our stories, culture and imagination to audiences across the world and making an impact on a global scale," he said.

Vijay also said he was personally excited about the film and looked forward to watching Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash on the big screen. Karthikeya praises performances and visual presentation Producer SS Karthikeya also praised the film after watching it. Addressing producer Namit Malhotra, he credited his ambition for making the project possible. "Sir, your relentless ambition is what made Ramayana possible. Many dream big, very few go all the way. You did," Karthikeya wrote.

He described the film as a visual spectacle and praised the performances of the entire cast. He also congratulated director Nitesh Tiwari and the film's team. Sumit Kadel gives mixed verdict on film's visuals and storytelling Film trade analyst Sumit Kadel offered a different assessment. In his review, he wrote, "VFX Bade, Darshan Chote!" He praised the visuals, describing them as unprecedented, but felt the film lacked soul. However, he called it a spectacular attempt and urged audiences to watch it.

Meanwhile, social media reactions following the premiere and screenings included highly positive responses from Hindi-speaking audiences. Some viewers rated the film five out of five stars. Ramayana: Part One, directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, was released in theatres on November 5, 2026. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. ]]>