Rishab Rikhiram's new track 'Rama Rama' about Shabari and Rama receives positive reviews

The film 'Ramayana: Rise of the Legend,' featuring Ranbir Kapoor and Yash, generated significant buzz. Its grand premiere took place in Los Angeles for invited guests and content creators, after which initial opinions on the picture began to emerge.

Reviews were divided: one foreign critic called the film extremely grandiose and magnificent, while another viral review raised serious questions regarding the plot, visual effects, and acting. This situation led to active discussion about the film.

One international reviewer highly praised the film as an epic spectacle, noting that the portrayal of Lord Rama in it differs from the usual depiction. While saying the name Rama, he jokingly mentioned that he hoped to pronounce it correctly. In this critic's opinion, the scale of the picture is vast, and its climax is capable of surprising viewers.

However, there is also a contrasting viewpoint: in one viral review, the film was given a rating of only 1.5 out of 5. This review noted that despite the large scale, the film lacks emotional depth. The critic also questioned the work on visual effects, the pacing of the narrative, and the actors' performances, although he emphasized that this is just one person's opinion and not a final verdict on the film.

The Climax Made the Critic Exclaim

The climax of 'Ramayana' caused the most resonance among positive reviews. A foreign critic recounted that after the film ended, the screen went dark, and he could not contain his reaction, loudly exclaiming 'No.' He also speculated that the ending is so captivating that viewers will wait for a sequel.

If we take this critic's words as truth, the climax could indeed be shocking for the audience, although he did not reveal any major plot twists. Now it remains to be seen how much the audience will like such an ending.

What Did the Critic Say About the Hindi Version?

Another interesting point is that this critic preferred to watch the original Hindi version of the film. According to him, the Hindi version was about 30 minutes longer than the English dubbed version. He wanted to see the film in its pristine form, so he chose the Hindi version.

This is significant because 'Ramayana' is a story closely tied to Indian culture and faith. How the dialogues, emotions, and cultural references are presented in Hindi can hold special meaning for viewers.

The Film Is Over Three Hours Long, Raising Questions About VFX

The negative review also criticized the film's length. The critic complained that the picture, lasting about 3 hours and 20 minutes, seemed too drawn out in some scenes. He accused that many moments slow down the development of the plot instead of advancing it. Furthermore, he expressed disappointment with the use of CGI in scenes depicting forests, palaces, and battles.

He also noted that the film does not pay enough attention to the emotional and moral aspects of the Ramayana story. Nevertheless, these remarks reflect only this critic's point of view, not the general opinion of all viewers.

'Ramayana: Rise of the Legend,' directed by Nitish Tiwari and starring Namit Malhotra, the first episode will be released in theaters on November 5, 2026, for the celebration of Diwali. Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi plays Sita's mother, and Yash plays Ravana. The second part is planned for release in Diwali 2027.

At present, opinions on the film are divided: some have praised its grand scale and climax, while others have questioned the plot and visual effects. It remains for the audience to decide how impressive the experience of watching this millennia-old epic on the big screen will be.

The film 'Ramayana: The Legend's Ascent,' directed by Nitish Tiwari, is set to be released in theaters soon, generating significant public interest. Ranbir Kapoor played the role of Lord Rama, and Sai Palvi portrayed Mother Sita. Yash took on the role of Ravana. The film is being actively promoted, and as part of this promotion, a new musical track was released, performed by Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal.

The new song 'Mangal Rang' is a romantic composition that showcases the chemistry between Ranbir and Sai Palvi. The song begins with magnificent scenes from Mithila, where Sita Mata's courtship takes place. At this moment, Lord Rama approaches to take Shiva Dhanush, while Sita Mata prays to him. Next, a scene of their wedding is shown, where Mother Sita arrives at the mandap with her three sisters. After this, the couple returns to Ayodhya, where they enjoy a happy family life. Whether in Ayodhya or the forest, they appear absorbed in each other, and the song beautifully conveys the pure feeling and union of Rama and Sita.

In the film 'Ramayana,' more attention is given to the visual aspects than to the plot itself. VFX is handled by the Oscar-winning company DNEG, which had previously faced criticism on social media. However, thanks to recent trailers and high-quality visual effects, the criticism has decreased. This song also features impressive visuals, clearly showing the beauty of Mithila and Ayodhya. The song is very colorful, and every frame demonstrates good VFX. Nevertheless, it feels like there is still room for improvement.

Regarding the song 'Mangal Rang' itself, it was written by the renowned poet Kumar Vishwas and composed by A. R. Rahman. Rahman's music is not mind-blowing, but its melody certainly touches the hearts of listeners. Nevertheless, something more outstanding is still expected from it. Currently, 'Ramayana' does not have a track that fully satisfies the audience, and 'Mangal Rang' falls into such compositions.

As for the film 'Ramayana,' it will be released worldwide on November 5th. Namit Malhotra is producing the film, and Yash is also a producer of the film.

As the premiere of the film 'Ramayana' featuring Ranbir Kapoor approaches, questions are arising regarding the plot, presentation, graphics, and acting. Amid these discussions, Puneet Issuer, known from the series 'Mahabharata' as Duryodhana, supported the filmmakers' vision.

Puneet Issuer expressed concern about how 'Ramayana' and 'Mahabharata' are depicted in cinema, television, and theater productions. He noted that in some theatrical performances, Ravana is portrayed as a hero, while Lord Rama is reduced to a secondary character. However, Puneet Issuer stated that he eagerly awaits Ranbir Kapoor's 'Ramayana' and is fully confident in its brilliant execution.

Puneet Issuer raised the issue of the trend of elevating negative characters to heroic status on Amit Bhatia's YouTube channel. He mentioned that after observing this phenomenon, he wrote several plays about 'Ramayana' and 'Mahabharata.' In his opinion, the situation has reached a point where viewers begin to perceive villains, such as Ravana, as heroes.

He emphasized that if Rama is made the hero, then who is Lord Rama? Despite Ravana's numerous flaws, in some productions, the greatness of Lord Rama was not adequately demonstrated. Therefore, he aimed to show who Rama truly is, as in most plays, he was depicted as a minor character with few actions.

Puneet Issuer also reacted to the criticism receiving Ranbir's film. He believes that if the content is not high quality, the film will not succeed. However, if a good picture is created, it will surely become popular, citing the success of 'Kantara' and 'Hanuman Ansha,' while 'Adipurush' failed due to low quality.

The actor highly praised Ranbir's performance, expressing complete confidence that he handled the role of Lord Rama brilliantly. Furthermore, Puneet Issuer expressed trust in director Nitesh Tiwari, believing him to be a thoughtful director and hoping he will create a good film. He urged people to watch the film first before forming an opinion.