Hema Malini hails 'Ramayana' after watching with 'least expectations': 'Pleasantly surprised'

NewsentertainmenthindibollywoodHema Malini hails Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash's 'Ramayana' after watching with 'least expectations': 'Pleasantly surprised at the fabulous presentation; apt casting of the protagonists' Hema Malini hails Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash's 'Ramayana' after watching with 'least expectations': 'Pleasantly surprised at the fabulous presentation; apt casting of the protagonists' TOI Entertainment Desk / etimes.in / Nov 10, 2026, 21:15 IST Hema Malini hails Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash's 'Ramayana' after watching with 'least expectations': 'Pleasantly surprised at the fabulous presentation; apt casting of the protagonists' Veteran actor Hema Malini has shared her review of Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana: Rise of a Legend’ after watching it in a theatre.

The film, which stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash, released on 5 November, and the actor says it surprised her with its presentation, casting and visual effects.Hema Malini’s review of ‘Ramayana’ ‘Ramayana’ has been getting a good response from both audiences and critics.

Filmmakers and artists such as SS Rajamouli, Madhur Bhandarkar, Ram Gopal Varma and Badshah have also spoken highly of it.On 10 November, Hema Malini posted her thoughts on Instagram. She wrote, “Watched the latest version of Ramayan the Movie.

As it was an epic, I went with least expectations as there is just so much one can tweak in a narration that even young kids are aware of. I was pleasantly surprised at the fabulous presentation, the mind-blowing special effects that left me breathless with anticipation.”Hema Malini's praise for casting and technology The actor also appreciated the choice of lead actors.

She wrote, “Add to this the apt casting of the protagonists. I could see the audience response, transported as they were to another period, and made to participate in the events that unfolded.”She also highlighted the technical side of the film, saying, “In fact, the use of the latest technical innovations made all the difference.

A completely unique experience for the Indian audience indeed!”<div data-pos="0" class="id-r-component iIpbx undefined Earlier, rapper Badshah had also praised the film’s casting. In a post on X, he wrote, “A lot of credit for Ramayana goes to the insanely on-point casting by MUKESH CHABRA.

The guy is blessed with an eye. Lara for Kekai and Ravi Dubey for Laxman was a master stroke.”About ‘Ramayana: Rise of a Legend’ The film features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Yash as Ravana, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravi Dubey as Lakshmana.

Nitesh Tiwari has directed it, and it is backed by Namit Malhotra and Yash. It is the first part of a two-part retelling of the epic. Part 1 arrived in theatres on 5 November 2026, while the second part is slated for 2028.

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