REVIEW:
Director Nitesh Tiwari’s cinematic adaptation of the epic ‘Ramayana’ enters the big screen with an emphasis on scale, visual effects, and faithful characterizations.
The film opens directly inside the realm of Lanka, establishing Yash’s portrayal of Ravana through intense sequences depicting his severe penance, the boons secured from the gods, and his ambition to command dominion over the three worlds. Yash delivers a formidable and commanding screen presence from the introductory frames. Ranbir Kapoor fits the characterization of Lord Rama with disciplined balance, embodying the required poise, restraint, quiet authority, and grace. Sai Pallavi delivers a measured performance as Sita, conveying warmth, fragility, and regal dignity without artificial melodrama.
While the narrative trajectory adheres to traditional textual beats familiar to audiences, Tiwari stages the epic through high-end production values and modern CGI, concluding the first chapter with a direct setup for the entrance of Hanuman in the subsequent installment.