Kangana Ranaut criticizes modern mythology-based films, mentioning upcoming 'Ramayana' adaptation

Actress Anjali Arora, known as 'Kachcha Badam Girl', is preparing for her big screen debut in the epic film 'Shri Rama Katha', where she will play the role of Sita's Mother. The film is scheduled for release on September 25th. In this movie, actor Dev Sharma plays the role of Lord Rama, and he may receive his first major success.

A trailer for the film 'Shri Rama Katha' was recently presented. During the event, questions arose regarding Ranbir Kapoor's participation in the future Ramayana. Actor Dev Sharma shared information that he was offered the roles of Lakshmana in the films 'Adipurush' and Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, but ultimately declined them.

Dev explained that he was not selected for the final casting for two reasons. In one of the films, he was about two inches taller than the actor playing Rama, and in the second, his physique was similar to the physique of the actor playing Rama. These factors led to his non-selection, which caused him disappointment.

The actor also mentioned that he initially rejected the offer to star in the epic film 'Shri Rama Katha' because he did not wish to participate in Ramayana films or play the role of Lakshmana. However, he later decided that the role of Lord Rama was meant for him, and speculated that his refusal of previous offers for the role of Lakshmana had its own reason.

These revelations have drawn mixed reactions from the public. Many users disagreed with his statements, considering them fabricated. Others believe that Dev Sharma might have auditioned for the role of Lakshmana but was rejected.

As for the film 'Shri Rama Katha' itself, it is facing significant criticism from viewers. After watching the trailer, many noted poor visual effects (VFX) and weak acting. Viewers already consider the film a failure before its premiere, and it remains unknown whether Anjali Arora can make an impression in the role of Sita.

The highly anticipated film 'Ramayana,' starring Ranbir Kapoor and Yash Starer, continues to attract public attention leading up to its release. The first track, 'Jai Jai Ram,' released on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, is drawing particular discussion. In this spiritually rich song, Ranbir Kapoor portrays Lord Rama, and Sai Pallavi plays Mata Sita.

However, this track has revealed details about the plot that highlight Arijit Singh's uniqueness. To record 'Jai Jai Ram,' Arijit Singh worked through approximately 200 takes. Notably, he was not just recording the song but striving to deeply feel the spirituality and emotion of every attempt.

According to Pinkvilla, Arijit completely immersed himself in the spirituality of this track, exploring emotions with each take. It reached a point where he himself did not know when to stop. Ultimately, Arijit stopped thinking about the technical aspects of the song and fully surrendered to his feelings.

The song, which evokes a sense of reverence in viewers, was created because the singer himself completely dedicated himself to that feeling. 'Jai Jai Ram' is performed by Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal. This grand spiritual anthem was composed by AR Rahman, and the lyrics were written by Dr. Kumar Vishwas. Viewers are already very excited that Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Rama and Sai Pallavi plays Mata Sita. This track is also considered important as it is the first glimpse into the film's world.

Following the news of 200 takes by Arijit, interest in the song has increased. Although Arijit has announced his retirement and will complete all signed projects to take a break.

The film 'Ramayana,' directed by Nitish Tiwari, is produced by Namit Malhotra. The film will be released in two parts. The first part will appear in theaters worldwide on November 6, 2026, coinciding with the Diwali festival. The second part will be released in 2027.

In the film, Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Rama, and Sai Pallavi plays Mata Sita. Yash will play Ravana, Sunny Deol will play Lord Hanuman, and Ravi Dubey will play Lakshmana. Other important roles will be played by Arun Govil, Lara Dutta, Kajal Aggarwal, Rakul Preet Singh, and Vivek Oberoi.

Ranbir Kapoor does not only have 'Ramayana.' He will also appear in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film 'Love & War,' where Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal play the lead roles. The filming of this movie is complete, and it is expected to be released in theaters on January 21, 2027.

Currently, all attention is focused on 'Ramayana.' Although there is still some time before the film's release, the story of 'Jai Jai Ram' and Arijit Singh's 200 takes has already heightened the atmosphere around this film before its premiere.

Fan interest in the film 'Ramayana' featuring Ranbir Kapoor is constantly growing, with new discussions emerging daily about how the characters will look. However, the greatest anticipation surrounds the portrayal of Hanuman by Sunny Deol.

Although the creators are keeping Sunny Deol's depiction of Hanuman a secret for now, information has surfaced that has intensified the excitement among fans. According to available data, an extremely grand fire scene has been prepared for the episode where Hanuman arrives in Lanka. The creation of this single episode took the team about two months.

In 'Ramayana', directed by Nitish Tiwari, Sunny Deol embodies the figure of Lord Hanuman. Ranbir Kapoor will also participate in the film as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Mother Sita, and Yash as Ravana. The film is being prepared on a very large scale, and the creators aim not to leave any gaps in the visual aspect. This is evidenced by the scene depicting Hanuman's arrival in Lanka.

Information about this scene was published by Rishabh Tyagi, who called it the biggest fire sequence of his life. He reported that the team worked on the shot where Hanuman heads to Lanka. According to him, it is one of the most massive fire sequences ever filmed in Indian cinema, taking about two months to shoot.

For this fragment, which may only last a few minutes or even less for viewers, the creators invested two months of meticulous work. When the image of Hanuman, portrayed by a star of Sunny Deol's caliber, appears in such a huge format for the first time, the audience's attention will inevitably be drawn to this episode.

Rishabh Tyagi also noted that this episode is highly technological. He emphasized that developing the scene was a very ambitious task and belongs to the most technologically advanced in the history of Indian cinema. So far, trailers and promotional materials for the film have only shown small snippets of various Ramayana characters, but the creators have not fully revealed Sunny Deol's portrayal of Hanuman. This is why there is constant discussion about Sunny's Hanuman character on social media.

Currently, it is unclear whether this massive Lanka episode will be shown in 'Ramayana: Part 1' or 'Part 2'. According to current speculation, Sunny Deol might appear at the end of the first part. Furthermore, his role in the second part is expected to be significantly more significant. If this happens, Sunny's appearance as Hanuman in the first part could become one of the most significant cinematic moments of the film.

In 'Ramayana', Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi portrays Mother Sita, and Yash plays Ravana. The film is overseen by Nitish Tiwari and is being prepared as one of the largest projects in Indian cinema. The film's visual scale and use of VFX are drawing the most interest. Thus, such a large fire sequence involving Hanuman and Lanka can make the film's visual presentation even more outstanding.

There is also important news regarding the release of 'Ramayana'. The film will be released worldwide on November 6th, and in India, it will appear in theaters on November 8th, coinciding with the Diwali festival. It is said that during the premiere, the film will compete with the popular Hollywood monster movie 'Godzilla Minus One'. For now, fans are primarily waiting to see Sunny Deol as Hanuman on screen. If this grand fire sequence, created after two months of work, turns out to be as magnificent as claimed, Sunny Deol's appearance could enter the list of the most discussed scenes in 'Ramayana'.