Ramayana first review comes from Devendra Fadnavis: Ranbir Kapoor, Yash's film get high praise from CM

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis hailed the quality of Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash's Ramayana.

Updated on: May 4, 2025, 14:53:07 IST

By Riya Sharma

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Filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari is all set to entertain audiences with his upcoming film Ramayana. The movie, which stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash in lead roles, has already generated significant hype. Now, a video of Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has surfaced online, in which he can be seen praising the quality of the production. (Also Read: Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi's first look from Ramayana leaked in new pics from set; check them out )

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis amazed to see the quality of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana.

Devendra Fadnavis hails Ranbir Kapoor-Sai Pallavi-starrer Ramayana

During the Waves Summit 2025, currently taking place in Mumbai, the Maharashtra CM spoke to writer-producer Namit Malhotra and said, "I think, as you rightly said, we are the world’s oldest storytellers. Our art, drama, and music are very old, and we only wanted to couple it with the latest technology — and I think that’s what you are doing. So, yesterday, when I visited your pavilion with the Prime Minister, I was amazed to see the quality of Ramayana that you are creating. I think this is the way we need to tell our stories to the new generation, and I believe what you are setting up will be the best in the globe.”

About Ramayana

Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana boasts an ensemble cast, including Sai Pallavi as Sita, Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, and Yash as Ravana. The film also stars Sunny Deol, Ravi Dubey, and Lara Dutta in pivotal roles. It is set to release in two parts, with the first part scheduled for Diwali 2026 and the second part in 2027.

The film’s producer, Namit Malhotra, told Hindustan Times that the aim of Ramayana is to bring Indian storytelling to a global platform. “I'm keen to not just make India proud but also excite the world about Indian storytelling and really celebrate global cinema together. It's not like we don't enjoy Hollywood films. It's not like we don’t watch Oppenheimer or Forrest Gump and feel inspired. Their stories are universal. I believe this one is, too. This is an opportunity that I feel fortunate to have received, and I hope I can deliver," he said.

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Riya Sharma
Riya Sharma is a content producer at Hindustan Times who lives and breathes entertainment. If there’s gossip making noise in Bollywood or a reality show moment breaking the internet, chances are she’s already writing about it. She loves digging out the juiciest stories, spotting viral pegs and turning it into easy-to-read content. A journalism graduate from IP University, Riya began her career as a social media executive, where she learned the art of grabbing attention in a scroll-heavy world. But her love for showbiz soon pulled her into entertainment journalism, because for her, it’s always been entertainment, entertainment and more entertainment. An artist at heart, Riya has a deep passion for acting, music and dance, which shapes how she watches and writes about films and reality shows. She loves sharing her views and reviews, especially when something excites, surprises or completely disappoints her. A hardcore reality show fan, Riya enjoys tracking every twist, task and meltdown, and breaking them down for readers who can’t get enough of high-voltage drama. Movies are equally close to her heart, whether it’s a big theatrical release or a binge-worthy OTT series, she’s always watching, and analysing what’s worth the time. She loves talking to celebrities, asking questions that go beyond the usual. When she’s not working, she’s either glued to a new web series, hunting for underrated thrillers on OTT platforms, or rewatching iconic Bollywood moments.Read More

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