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Comedian Stuns With Ramayana Film Praise
9 Nov
Summary
- Comedian Ravi Gupta initially critiqued, then praised the film's visuals.
- He singled out Yash's Ravana and Ravie Dubey's Lakshman performances.
- Gupta believes the film can elevate Indian cinema internationally.
Comedian Ravi Gupta, known for his satirical takes, recently reviewed Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana: Rise of a Legend, initially poking fun at its dialogue and perceived lack of creative license. However, his review shifted dramatically as he expressed deep admiration for the film's international-caliber visuals, performances, and technical execution.
Gupta specifically praised Yash's powerful portrayal of Ravana and Ravie Dubey's nuanced performance as Lakshman, noting the humor the character brought to the narrative. He also defended Hans Zimmer's musical score, finding it to be a perfect fit for the epic.
He concluded his review by stating his belief that Ramayana: Rise of a Legend has the potential to elevate Indian cinema on the global stage, drawing comparisons to beloved fantasy franchises like The Lord of the Rings. Director Ram Gopal Varma also shared his admiration, calling the film an "uncompromising devotional force."
The film, released on November 5, 2026, stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as Ravana. Additional cast members include Ravie Dubey as Lakshman, Rakul Preet Singh as Supranakha, Lara Dutta as Queen Kaikeyi, and Arun Govil as King Dashrath. A post-credits scene introduced Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman.
