Actors and director praise Ramayana cast following film release
Indira Krishnan and SS Rajamouli lauded the performances of Ranbir Kapoor and Yash in the new epic.
Actor Indira Krishnan and filmmaker SS Rajamouli have expressed admiration for the cast and scale of the film Ramayana, which premiered in theatres on November 5, according to reports by Hindustan Times and The News Mill.
Indira Krishnan, who plays Kaushalya, shared photographs from the first reading session on Instagram. She praised Ranbir Kapoor's transformation from his role in Animal to playing Lord Rama, describing him as a "pure soul actor."
Krishnan also commended Sai Pallavi for her innocence and spiritual nature. She noted that the actor's performance as Sita was a result of being destined to meet the team.
Filmmaker SS Rajamouli praised the film on X, stating the visuals on the big screen are spectacular. He described Ranbir Kapoor as serene yet magnificent and noted that Yash brings a "menacing presence" as Ravana.
The film is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios in collaboration with DNEG and Yash's Monster Mind Creations. The cast includes Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman.
Ramayana is a two-part cinematic epic. The second instalment is scheduled for release during Diwali 2028.