Nitesh Tiwari’s Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash-starrer Ramayana: Part 1 was released in theatres on November 5, right on time for Diwali. The film, which had world premieres, received mixed reviews from critics but has performed well at the box office. Anupam Kher , who dubbed for Jatayu, posted a video from the film’s premiere in Stockholm, Sweden, stating that the audience left him overwhelmed with their reaction to watching the film. The video he posted showed the audience shaking hands with him and interacting after the premiere.
Anupam Kher on Ramayana’s Sweden premiere
Anupam also stated that he was overwhelmed by the response to the film, writing, “When the film ended, people came up to me with tears in their eyes, shaking my hand and thanking me for telling the story of the Ramayana and for playing Jatayu. I was completely overwhelmed. It filled me with immense pride to see a film like this come out of India and connect with audiences here. Congratulating the film’s team, he ended his note with, “Proud to be Indian. Jai Shri Ram! Ramayana sees Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, it is produced by Namit Malhotra and Yash. The first part recounts Rama’s birth, upbringing, marriage, and vanavas. It ends with Sita’s abduction by Ravana and Rama vowing to vanquish Ravana.
Mounted on a massive budget, the film’s second part will be released for Diwali 2028.
