Ace filmmaker SS Rajamouli known for his internationally acclaimed grand projects ‘Baahubali’ and ‘RRR’ has shared his experience of watching the latest mythological epic ‘Ramayana: Rise of a Legend’, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi. The director praised the film’s scale and visuals, calling it a spectacular experience on the big screen. He also appreciated the performances of the lead actors and congratulated the entire team.Taking to his X handle, SS Rajamouli shared his thoughts on the film. He particularly praised Ranbir Kapoor’s portrayal of Lord Rama, Yash’s performance as Ravana and Sai Pallavi’s portrayal of Sita.
SS Rajamouli praises Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi
He wrote, “#Ramayana… the sheer scale of the film and the visuals on the big screen are spectacular to watch. Ranbir as Rama, especially from the Vanavasam onwards, is serene yet magnificent. Yash brings a menacing presence as Ravana, while Sai Pallavi is graceful as Sita.”The filmmaker also revealed that he particularly enjoyed the pre-climax and climax sequences. Congratulating producer Namit Malhotra, director Nitesh Tiwari and the entire team, he added, “The pre-climax and climax… loved every bit of it. Congratulations @malhotra_namit, @niteshtiwari22 and the entire team on bringing such an ambitious vision so beautifully to the screen.”
‘Ramayana’ cast and crew details
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, ‘Ramayana’ features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. Ravi Dubey plays Lakshman, while Sunny Deol appears as Hanuman. The supporting cast includes Arun Govil as Dasharatha, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanakha, Sheeba Chaddha as Manthara and Adinath Kothare as Bharat.The film is co-produced by Namit Malhotra and Yash. A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer are composing the music, while DNEG is handling the visual effects.
SS Rajamouli’s next film ‘Varanasi’ with Mahesh Babu
Meanwhile, SS Rajamouli is preparing for his upcoming globetrotting adventure ‘Varanasi’, which brings him together with Mahesh Babu for the first time. Mahesh plays Rudhra, Priyanka Chopra Jonas portrays Mandakini, and Prithviraj Sukumaran appears as the antagonist, Kumbha.The time-travel adventure is expected to feature locations across Varanasi, Africa and Antarctica. Reports suggest that its story revolves around the threat posed by a massive asteroid.The film is also reportedly set to feature a special sequence inspired by the Ramayana, depicting the battle between Lord Rama and Kumbhakarna. Mahesh Babu is said to appear as Lord Rama in the sequence, although the makers are yet to officially confirm these details.The film is set to release on April 7, 2027.