Bhandarkar hails Ramayana team: calls historic for Indian cinema

NewsentertainmenthindibollywoodMadhur Bhandarkar praises ‘Ramayana: Rise of a Legend’ team: ‘You’ve created history today’, lauds Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash Madhur Bhandarkar praises ‘Ramayana: Rise of a Legend’ team: ‘You’ve created history today’, lauds Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash TOI Entertainment Desk / etimes.in / Nov 10, 2026, 13:02 IST Since its November 5 release, 'Ramayana: Part 1' has kept people talking, presenting the revered Indian epic on a truly grand scale.

Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Rama, with Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Ravi Dubey as Lakshman and Sunny Deol as Hanuman. The first half of a two-part adaptation directed by Nitesh Tiwari, it combines sweeping visual effects with music by AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer.

As reactions continue to pour in from viewers and the film industry, filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar has now shared his thoughts on the much-talked-about mythological drama.Madhur Bhandarkar on Nitesh Tiwari’s direction and Namit Malhotra’s production Bhandarkar revealed he was thoroughly impressed after catching 'Ramayana' in a packed theatre.

In a post on X, he commended Tiwari’s direction, saying the director had infused the visual spectacle with emotional depth and authenticity. He also applauded the producers for combining India’s rich cultural heritage with world-class visual effects, describing the film’s scale and ambition as unmatched in Indian cinema.He wrote, “Just experienced #Ramayana in a packed theatre, and I am completely blown away by its majestic scale!

Filmmaker @niteshtiwari22’s direction gives this visual epic true emotional soul & authenticity. Producer @malhotra_namit @PrimeFocusIndia seamlessly bridges the rich legacy of Indian heritage with groundbreaking, world-class VFX.

The sheer visual ambition behind this project is unlike anything ever witnessed domestically; it is boldly elevating Indian cinema onto a global stage." Madhur Bhandarkar on Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Ravi Dubey and Yash He had special praise for Ranbir's performance as Lord Rama, calling it extraordinary.

He also appreciated Sai's grace, Ravi's portrayal of Lakshman and Yash’s powerful screen presence as Ravana. Bhandarkar wrote, “#RanbirKapoor is extraordinary as Lord Ram, bringing majesty, soulful warmth, and complete devotion to the screen.

@Sai_Pallavi92 embodies pure, effortless grace and deep emotional nuance. @raviedubey stands out as Laxman with captivating honesty, fierce loyalty, and dignity. @TheNameIsYash is pure brilliance; his commanding screen presence & fierce intensity infuse the narrative with extraordinary power and gravitas.

The rest of the stellar ensemble cast performs flawlessly to weave this epic together. Big congratulations to the entire team behind #Ramayana. You’ve created history today. Take a bow!”Karan Johar, SS Rajamouli and others on ‘Ramayana’ Filmmakers including Karan Johar, SS Rajamouli, Nag Ashwin and Shankar had also lauded the team behind 'Ramayana' earlier, commending them for presenting the timeless Indian epic on such a grand scale.

They praised the film’s visual spectacle, ambitious storytelling and the performances of its lead cast.‘Ramayana Part 2’ release update Meanwhile, 'Ramayana Part 2', which was earlier slated for a 2027 theatrical release, has now been pushed to 2028.

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