The highly anticipated mythological film Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Yash, is scheduled to hit theaters with its first installment on November 6. Speaking at the inauguration of a brand-new Prime Focus studio at Film City in Mumbai, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis shared his high expectations for the project. The Chief Minister stated that he would be deeply disappointed if the Nitesh Tiwari directorial fails to win an Academy Award. The mega-budget feature is produced by Namit Malhotra under the banner DNEG, creating immense buzz among audiences worldwide.
DNEG Academy Award Winning Record And Studio Expansion
The visual effects for Ramayana are being handled by DNEG in partnership with Prime Focus, a team renowned for delivering top-tier cinematic visuals globally. DNEG boasts an impressive track record, having won eight Academy Awards for Best Visual Effects for landmark films such as Dune: Part Two, Dune, and Tenet. While inaugurating Namit Malhotra's state-of-the-art facility at Film City in Mumbai, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis commended the production team's international standards, expressing confidence that this Indian epic could make history on the global Oscar stage.
Mixed Trailer Reception And Key Ensemble Roles
Following the release of the film's trailer, audiences expressed a mixed reaction to the initial footage. The teaser provided glimpses of key ensemble cast members, featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi, and Sunny Deol in central roles. Audiences were particularly surprised by the casting of Rakul Preet Singh as Shurpanakha, while Lara Dutta portrays the crucial role of Kaikeyi. The trailer's visual presentation and character reveals led many viewers to draw immediate comparisons to director Om Raut's previous film Adipurush, which had faced extensive public scrutiny upon its release.
Shri Ramlila Mahasangh Screening Request And Protest Warning
In light of the comparisons to Om Raut's project, the Shri Ramlila Mahasangh has raised concerns regarding the film's contents. Organization president Arjun Kumar issued a formal letter to the film's producers, appealing for an exclusive pre-release screening for their representatives before the theatrical launch. Pointing to the past controversy surrounding Adipurush, which starred Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, and Saif Ali Khan, Arjun Kumar explained that they had initially promoted that movie, only to find several sacred narratives mispresented. Emphasizing that the epic Ramayana holds deep spiritual significance for billions of devotees, the organization warned that if their appeal for a screening is ignored, they will unite with other Hindu groups to stage protests outside cinema halls.
