Ramayana First Review Out: Ranbir Kapoor's Mythological Epic Gets A Thumbs Up For 'Monstrous Visual Effects'

Ramayana First Review Out: A limited group of people in Los Angeles were given a preview of Ramayana: Part I on Monday, providing an early look at the highly anticipated epic before its planned Diwali 2026 premiere. The screening was held at the Cinemark Playa Vista theatre, with attendees ranging from 18 to 60. The feedback from the early screening was used to improve future versions of the movie.

Ramayana movie, which was screened, was simply an early cut; it was not meant to be the final form. A source in The Week claimed that the audience's initial reactions have been overwhelmingly positive, with many complimenting the film's scope, visual effects, and narrative. 

Ramayana First Review

Ramayana opened to 'positive' reviews, with many praising the Nitesh Tiwari-directed film forits 'rooted storytelling'. 'The gargantuan scale of the film and monstrous visual effects' were also hailed by viewers.

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Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi will essay the role of Lord Ram and Goddess Sita. In this film, KGF actor Yash will play Ravana. Hanuman and Laxma will be portrayed by Sunny Deol and Ravie Dubey, respectively. Rakul Preet Singh and Kajal Aggarwal, however, will be seen as Surpanakha and Mandodri. This project also included Sheeba Chaddha, Indira Krishnan, Adinath Kothare, Arun Govil, and Kunal Kapoor in key roles.

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The editing of the first section has been completed. The makers are now concentrating on visual effects, according to a report by Pinkvilla in October 2025. They intend to spend about 300 days refining the visual effects. Meanwhile, Producer Namit Malhotra has discussed the difficulties of making a movie of this size while speaking to Komal Nahta on the Game Changers podcast.

Ramayana producer said, "The shooting for Part 1 is almost over now. When I started planning the film, we had a huge vision. Everyone, including the actors, asked me if I have enough funds to pull it off. I’ve finished the first film and have not borrowed a single rupee." He added, "I don’t know where the money is coming from. When people ask me how I pulled it off, even I don’t know. This is something else. It’s just happening on its own. This is not just a project or a business proposition." 

Ramayana is divided into two sections by Nitesh Tiwari. On Diwali 2026, the first half will be released globally, and on Diwali 2027, the second part will be released in theatres.