Nitesh Tiwari’s ambitious adaptation of the Indian epic, ‘Ramayana: Rise of a Legend’, is already generating considerable buzz following its early screenings ahead of its November 5 release. While Ranbir Kapoor’s portrayal of Lord Ram and Sai Pallavi’s performance as Sita have received appreciation, it is Yash’s portrayal of Ravana that appears to have emerged as one of the biggest talking points among viewers.Starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Ravi Dubey as Lakshman and Sunny Deol as Hanuman, the film brings the ancient Indian epic to the big screen on a budget of Rs 4,000 crore.
‘Ramayana‘ wins early praise
One international viewer summed up the experience by writing, “This is the kind of fantasy I wish Nolan’s Odyssey was.”Another viewer called the film a landmark for Indian cinema, praising the lead actors and its scale. The post read, “Ramayana isn’t a film, it’s a new benchmark for Indian cinema. Ranbir as Rama will make you cry, Yash’s Ravana is pure thunder, and the scale is world-class. Extremely epic. This is the moment Indian cinema goes global. Iconic.”Another early reaction highlighted the film’s final stretch and its action sequences, particularly the battle between Ravana and Jatayu. The viewer wrote, “#RAMAYANA A VISUAL SPECTACLE LIKE NEVER BEFORE @TheNameIsYash #RanbirKapoor @raviedubey steal the show with outstanding performances Last 30 mins are MINDBLOWING. Ravan Vs Jatayu is the MOST BREATHTAKING SCENE IN HISTORY OF INDIAN CINEMA. DONT MISS THIS”A viewer who praised the principal cast wrote, “Performances: Ranbir Kapoor’s Rama is calm, graceful and deeply moving. Yash’s Ravana owns the screen with power and menace. Sai Pallavi’s Sita brings warmth and soul”Another post, shared while the screening was underway, said, “Now watching #Ramayana Action set pieces are SPECTACULAR. Both Ranbir & Yash opening sequences are paisa vasool More on it, once it ends”
Yash’s Ravana emerges as a major highlight
Much of the online conversation has centred on Yash’s portrayal of the demon king. Several viewers have praised his screen presence, intensity and commanding performance, with one social media user writing:“Yash is the biggest highlight of Ramayana! His powerful screen presence, intense expressions and commanding personality make him stand out from everyone else. Every scene featuring Yash feels grand, powerful and unforgettable. He has the charisma and screen presence to dominate the entire film. Honestly, Yash as Ravana looks like the real showstopper of Ramayana. The spotlight belongs to Yash!”Another viewer shared an enthusiastic reaction, writing, “#Yash as #Ravana is a f***** moster Bro took all massy bossy scenes in #Ramayana”A separate post read, “Yash absolutely OWNS the screen as #Ravana. Pure terror, swag and screen presence BOSS MODE ON!”The first 45 minutes of the film have also received attention, with one viewer describing the opening portions as a visual treat for Yash’s fans. The post read, “The first 45 minutes will be a visual treat, Fan fest for Yash fc Three action blocks back to back.. And vfx and cgi of this portion is at par with Lord Of The Rings…Yash has delivered the greatest portrayal of #Ravana till date! Massy Massy Massy!”
Ravana and Jatayu’s battle leaves audiences impressed
Among the sequences generating considerable excitement is the confrontation between Ravana and Jatayu. Several viewers have singled out the sequence as one of the film’s most spectacular moments, with one social media user writing, “The jatayu and raavan fight scene in #Ramayana is alone worth your admission price Its thrilling and heartbreaking specially on the imax screen.”Another viewer shared an emotional reaction to the film, saying, “I was absolutely blown away! What a film! The actors portraying Ram, Sita, Lakshman and Ravan completely knocked it out of the park. My favourite moment was the Exile Scene, it genuinely broke my heart.”The film’s action and visual effects have also caught viewers’ attention, particularly in its 3D format. Reacting to a glimpse of Ravana’s battle sequence, another viewer wrote, “This Ravana fighting scene from Ramayana looks absolutely phenomenal! The 3D VFX, the visuals, the sheer scale of the battle — everything looks so powerful. If this is just a glimpse, I can’t wait to experience the full spectacle on the big screen!”
‘Ramayana: Rise of a Legend’ set for November 5 release
Running for 195 minutes, ‘Ramayana: Rise of a Legend’ has reportedly received a U certificate in India without any cuts, while it has been classified PG-13 in the US. The film is scheduled to release worldwide in IMAX in both Hindi and English.The film has also registered a strong response in advance bookings, reportedly crossing Rs 25 crore in ticket sales at PVR INOX, while worldwide opening-weekend advance bookings have crossed Rs 100 crore.