Nitesh Tiwari's mythological feature Ramayana: Part 1 captured wide attention across the film community upon arriving in theatres on Thursday, 5 November. Among the prominent industry figures sharing their impressions following its release was filmmaker SS Rajamouli, who highlighted the acting turns of lead actors Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, and Sai Pallavi along with the broad physical scale of the cinematic production.
SS Rajamouli on Lead Performances and Technical Grandeur
Posting his reaction on X, SS Rajamouli pointed to the impressive visual scope of the project and commended both director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra for executing such an ambitious vision on the big screen. Evaluating the central portrayal, Rajamouli remarked, “Ranbir as Lord Rama is calm, yet magnificent, especially after the exile.” He also commended Yash for delivering a commanding presence as Ravana, while noting the grace Sai Pallavi brought to the role of Sita. Rajamouli specifically called out the pre-climax and climax sequences as personal highlights, offering warm congratulations to the entire creative ensemble.
Continued Appreciation Since the Trailer Debut
This public appraisal follows Rajamouli's earlier endorsement during the promotional rollout of the film. When the theatrical preview was originally unveiled, he expressed admiration for the creative courage required to mount the ancient epic on such an enormous production scale. At that stage, he noted that the Ramayana remains a narrative every Indian storyteller aspires to recount, expressing satisfaction at seeing the timeless figures rendered with depth, vitality, and dedicated dramatic weight by the ensemble cast.
Ensemble Cast and Opening Day Domestic Collections
The epic drama brings together a multi-star lineup, featuring Ranbir Kapoor in the role of Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash stepping into the persona of Ravana, Ravi Dubey appearing as Lakshmana, and Sunny Deol portraying Lord Hanuman. The title registered a powerful commercial start across Indian domestic cinemas, gathering more than 48 crore rupees gross by 5 pm on its opening Thursday, with final national tally calculations still pending.
