With “Ramayana” two days from release, its lead actor has spoken about the criticism the film has faced online. Ranbir Kapoor was speaking at a virtual interaction organised by IIMUN with more than 18,000 students across India.
Kapoor said online trolling is a feature of today’s world, and reminded the audience of Kishore Kumar’s song “Kuch Toh Log Kahenge, Logon Ka Kaam Hai Kehna,” which he called a good philosophy to follow. He said people should not be bothered by what others say, and that what matters to him is the view of people who care about his work, understand his hard work and intentions, and recognise his goodness.
Nitesh Tiwari’s Reply
Director Nitesh Tiwari also answered the criticism. He said that if your conscience is clear and your effort was 100 per cent, what more do you need. The source text frames this as a reply to the trolling; the statement does not name specific critics.
What the Criticism Is About
Since the trailer, social media users have questioned the film’s music and VFX, and some have doubted Kapoor’s suitability for Lord Rama. Outlook reports that scrutiny has grown with every poster and trailer. The film is a two-part retelling of an epic with deep religious meaning, which raises the stakes on every creative choice. Earlier, at an October event in Hyderabad, Yash asked fans to watch with an open mind and not to pick small faults in the VFX, and praised producer Namit Malhotra for putting his money and reputation on the line. Malhotra has also addressed the memes aimed at the film.
The First Reviews
International reviews have begun to come in. Gulf News reports that IGN gave the film 4/10, calling its Rama and Sita graceful in posture but lacking depth as people, and criticising the fantasy fights. This is one outlet’s review, and Indian critics’ reviews will follow the release. The actors’ comments come before any broad verdict.
The Film
“Ramayana” is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman. It is produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations. The source text gives a budget of about ₹4,000 crore for both parts; that is a widely reported figure but has not been verified, and an IMDb report cites around $100 million. Part 1 opens on November 5, with Part 2 expected in 2027.
Why It Matters
Telling audiences to ignore the noise is a standard promotional stance, but here it comes as reviews arrive and as the film is carrying one of the biggest budgets in Indian cinema. How audiences respond in the first weekend will matter more than the trolls or the early reviews.
What Comes Next
Opening-day numbers and Indian critics’ reviews will show how the film is received. Bolly Orbit will update this report as developments emerge.