SS Rajamouli Cheers for Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’ Ahead of November 5 Release
The ‘Baahubali’ and ‘RRR’ filmmaker praises the epic’s grand scale and the cast’s portrayal of timeless characters, extending his best wishes to the team.
MUMBAI— Acclaimed filmmaker SS Rajamouli has extended his support to Nitesh Tiwari’s much-anticipated mythological drama Ramayana Part 1, which is scheduled to hit theatres on November 5.
The filmmaker behind blockbusters such as Baahubali and RRR took to social media to praise the team for bringing one of India’s most revered epics to the big screen on a grand scale.
In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Rajamouli described Ramayana as a story that Indian storytellers grow up aspiring to tell. He also applauded director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra for their efforts in bringing the epic to life.
“#Ramayana is a story every Indian storyteller grows up aspiring to tell. It’s a joy to see @niteshtiwari22 and @malhotra_namit bring it to the screen on such a grand scale. Each actor brings these timeless characters to life with depth. Looking forward to 5th November. Best wishes to the entire team,” Rajamouli wrote.
His message has added to the anticipation surrounding the film, which features a star-studded cast and aims to bring the epic narrative to contemporary audiences through a large-scale cinematic production.
Rajamouli’s Longstanding Interest in Indian Epics
Rajamouli’s appreciation for Ramayana comes amid his longstanding interest in adapting India’s great mythological stories for cinema.
During an appearance on the Empire Film Podcast, the filmmaker shared his thoughts on cinematic adaptations of the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, acknowledging that previous screen portrayals had not entirely satisfied him.
“I was never fully satisfied with how these epics were presented on screen,” the RRR director said.
He also expressed his desire to explore these timeless narratives through his own distinctive filmmaking approach.
Rajamouli’s comments have drawn attention given his track record of mounting ambitious productions that combine large-scale visual storytelling with Indian cultural and historical themes.
Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash Lead the Cast
Co-written by Nitesh Tiwari and Shridhar Raghavan, Ramayana features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita. Kannada superstar Yash will portray Ravana, while Sunny Deol will play Lord Hanuman.
The ensemble cast also includes Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanakha, Kajal Aggarwal as Mandodari, Arun Govil as King Dashrath, Vivek Oberoi as Vidyutjihva, Kunal Kapoor as Lord Indra and Adinath Kothare as Bharat.
Adding to the film’s international musical ambitions, its score brings together two Oscar-winning composers, Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman.
With its prominent cast, celebrated creative team and ambitious treatment of an enduring Indian epic, Ramayana Part 1 is among the highly anticipated mythological films on the upcoming theatrical calendar.
Rajamouli’s public endorsement adds another notable voice of support as the team prepares for the film’s November 5 release. (Source: IANS)
