📌 Key Points
- Namit Malhotra addresses criticism of the ‘Ramayana’ teaser, promising improvements.
- Ranbir Kapoor stars as Rama in Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’, set for a Diwali release.
- The film features a star-studded cast including Sai Pallavi, Yash, and Sunny Deol.
- Ranbir Kapoor confirms he’s playing both Rama and Parashurama in the epic adaptation.
Following the release of the ‘Ramayana’ teaser, producer Namit Malhotra has responded to criticism, assuring audiences that the team is listening and working hard to deliver an epic film. The movie, starring Ranbir Kapoor, is slated for a Diwali release.
Producer Responds to Ramayana Teaser Feedback
The teaser for Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana , starring Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, was released on April 2 amid much hype. While many decoded various elements of the teaser for plot clues, others criticised it for its VFX or other reasons. Producer Namit Malhotra released a note on social media on Tuesday, seemingly acknowledging the criticism.
He further adds that thousands of people work on the film, keeping in mind the reverence it holds. “The many thousands of artists and collaborators who have been working away passionately are enthusiastic and energized to get out there and continue to deliver the absolute best in every department. We’re listening closely, working diligently, and pouring every effort possible into honoring it with the reverence it holds,” reads his note.
Ranbir Kapoor Confirmed as Rama and Parashurama
Seemingly acknowledging the criticism, he further added, “This is our Ramayana . It belongs to us all, and that shared emotion and massive responsibility to make every Indian proud, is what drives me forward every single day. What you’ve seen so far is just the beginning … We are all striving to bring our epic to life this Diwali on the biggest screens to celebrate our culture and our history.”
Ranbir plays Rama, Sai Pallavi plays Sita, Yash plays Ravana, Sunny Deol plays Hanuman, and Ravi Dubey plays Lakshmana. Rakul Preet Singh, Kajal Aggarwal, Vivek Oberoi, Lara Dutta and others also star in it. Talking to Collider during the LA launch of the teaser, Ranbir confirmed that he plays both Rama and Parashuram in the film.
Diwali Release Planned for Epic Ramayana Adaptation
“Lord Vishnu had different avatars. Lord Rama was an avatar, and Lord Parshurama was an avatar before Lord Rama. Just to get the opportunity, you know, how I got to play Lord Rama, to also play Lord Parshurama was fantastic,” he said.
Malhotra’s response aims to reassure fans that their concerns are being heard. With Diwali as the target release, the team hopes to deliver a visually stunning and reverent adaptation of the epic Ramayana, making every Indian proud.
