Nitesh Tiwari's high-budget cinematic adaptation of the Ramayan has captured significant public attention and become one of the most talked-about releases of the year. Following its premiere, several veteran actors from Ramanand Sagar's iconic television adaptation—specifically Arun Govil, Deepika Chikhalia, and Sunil Lahri, who played Ram, Sita, and Lakshman—shared mixed reviews and pointed out various shortcomings in the new film. Sunil Lahri previously described the experience of watching the movie as a bitter-sweet journey, while Deepika Chikhalia raised objections to specific scenes and character portrayals.
Varun Grover's Sharp Critique on Social Media
Weighing in on the ongoing discussions, writer and comedian Varun Grover took to social media to call out these veteran actors for their public remarks. In a post shared on X, Grover remarked that the actors from the older television series are commenting on the new cinematic version as though they themselves are divine avatars. His straightforward critique quickly gained traction online, prompting numerous social media users to engage with the post through likes, shares, and humorous comments regarding the growing debate between the old and new guards of the epic adaptation.
Scale and Production of Nitesh Tiwari's Epic
The ambitious project is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and jointly produced by Namit Malhotra and Yash, carrying massive expectations from audiences who had eagerly awaited its arrival. The film features a star-studded ensemble cast, with Ranbir Kapoor portraying Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, and Yash stepping into the role of Ravan. Producer Namit Malhotra has previously articulated his vision of taking Indian cinema to a global stage through this high-concept retelling. Backed by cutting-edge visual effects and stellar performances, the film has managed to pull strong numbers and positive engagement not just domestically, but across international box office markets as well.
