Ramayana Movie Review And Release Live Updates: Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash Starrer Opens STRONG, Gets Rave Reviews

Here's what audience is saying:

An unforgettable evening for the timeless story. The audience reaction says it all. EPIC! 🏹 Book your tickets now. Experience Ramayana in cinemas worldwide, across all premium formats. https://t.co/allaiotohn

— The World Of Ramayana (@WorldOfRamayana) November 5, 2026

Vijay Deverakonda wrote:

Wishing the entire team of Ramayana a phenomenal release and a glorious victory! ❤️ I truly believe this will be another giant leap for Indian cinema, taking our stories, culture and imagination to audiences across the world and making an impact on a global scale.

I have personally been very excited for the film and cannot wait to watch Ranbir, Sai Pallavi and Yash create Magic on the big screen. 
 

Kunal Kapoor who nplays the role of Lord Indra said, "Some stories are too big to be made by people who just like them. The Ramayana needed people who love it and believe it’s a story for the whole world. And I’m so glad it found them. This film pushes boundaries and makes you believe that whatever is in your imagination can actually make it to the screen, when imagination is matched by conviction. Incredibly proud to be a small part of something this ambitious."

Actor Sunil Lahri, best known for playing Lakshman in the iconic television series Ramayan, has voiced his support for Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming film Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor. 

Speaking about the film, Lahri said, "Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana will soon be presented to audiences. Many people have asked me to share my views, perhaps because I was once associated with Ramayan. Times have changed. I haven't seen the film, nor am I an expert on the subject. How can I criticise such a great epic? Ramayana is not only significant for Indians but for humanity as a whole."

While extending his support to the project, Lahri admitted he was underwhelmed by parts of its music despite the involvement of celebrated composers A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer.

"There is culture, tradition, sentiment, emotion and faith associated with Ramayana. We must preserve this heritage. I have complete faith in Nitesh ji. He is a capable filmmaker who has delivered excellent films in the past. The entire team has worked hard and I believe they have made a good film," he said.

नई रणबीर कपूर वाली रामायण के बारे में कई लोगों ने मेरे विचार मेरी आलोचना जाननी चाही, तो देखिए और जानिये क्या है मेरे विचार... Many people wanted to know my views and opinion about the new Ramayana, so check out what's my views & opinion On new Ramayan https://t.co/hqm3YIaJtY

— Sunil lahri (@LahriSunil) November 3, 2026

Allu Arjun sends his best wishes to the Ramayana team.

In a post on X, he wrote, "My best wishes to the entire #Ramayana team. It’s not just a movie. It’s a representation of our culture and an attempt to raise the bar of Indian films. I wholeheartedly send my pure, positive wishes to the entire team for their divine attempt. Let’s all unite and come forward to support a pure attempt that carries our stories, our culture and our glory. Jai Sri Ram"

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced that the upcoming Bollywood film Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Yash, will be made tax-free in the state. He made the announcement as the cast joined him for Dussehra celebrations in Kolkata. Announcing the exemption, Adhikari said Ramayana would join other films that have received tax-free status in the state. He also spoke about the possibility of films based on other Indian epics and mythological figures.

"'The Ramayana' film has been made tax-free. 'The Kerala Story', 'The Kashmir Files' and 'The Bengal Files', all of these will be or have been made tax-free, and the same will apply to 'Ramayana'. In the days to come, we will see films on Shri Krishna and Arjuna, as well as the Mahabharata," the West Bengal CM told ANI.

Sameer Munshi, chief operating officer of Miraj Entertainment Ltd, believes the Rs 1,000 crore milestone is within the film's reach, and said it can open at Rs 75-80 crore nett or Rs 100 crore (gross) across languages in India.

"'Ramayana' is a story that belongs to every Indian household, and it has the potential to be one of the biggest theatrical successes in Indian cinema. We expect the opening weekend through Diwali to be on par with, or ahead of, the biggest openers we have seen. This is also a film that will keep growing over weeks as families and repeat audiences come in through the festive and holiday season," Munshi told PTI.

According to Munshi, demand at Miraj cinemas is particularly strong in Delhi-NCR, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, while Tier-2 markets are tracking ahead of expectations.

The company plans to screen the film across 225 screens, with 960 shows a day, offering it in Hindi, Kannada, Telugu and Tamil.
 

Ashish Misra, head of commercialisation at Cinépolis India, said the chain had sold more than one lakh tickets for the film and planned over 1,600 shows on opening day.

He cautioned against judging the film's prospects solely through its first-day collections as its release coincides with Dhanteras and Diwali celebrations.

"One thing to keep in mind is the calendar. Friday is Dhanteras, Saturday is Choti Diwali and Sunday is Diwali, so until Sunday we could see some impact on collections from the festival celebrations, with families at home for the puja or out with relatives, especially for the evening shows. Monday is when the week properly begins," Misra told PTI.
 

Exhibitor Akshaye Rathi said the film has the potential to set new box-office benchmarks, given its cast, technical brilliance and its scale.

"'Ramayana' is a story that resonates with every Indian, we all have grown up listening to this story and have deep emotional connection to it... If the storytelling finds resonance, then it will break every glass ceiling and set a new benchmark," Rathi, who owns multiple cinema theatres across central and western Indian markets operating across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh, told PTI.
 

Singer Badshah watched the movie and here's what he said. "You have to watch it. Namit has delivered. Every frame is breathtaking. The characters feel so real. It made me cry, even when we’ve known the story since our childhood. INCREDIBL BGM. Ranbir, Sai Pallavi, Ravi Dubey, Yash, Lara Dutta, Arun Govil, Rakul. Everyone nailed it. Jatayu scene is insane. And wait for the moment when the dharti amber theme comes. CLAPSSSS. PLEASE GO WATCH IT."

"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, concluded Badshah on his X post.

You have to watch it. Namit has delivered. Every frame is breathtaking. The characters feel so real. It made me cry, even when we’ve known the story since our childhood. INCREDIBL BGM. Ranbir, Sai Pallavi, Ravi Dubey, Yash, Lara Dutta, Arun Govil, Rakul. Everyone nailed it. Jatayu scene is insane. And wait for the moment when the dharti amber theme comes. CLAPSSSS. PLEASE GO WATCH IT.

— BADSHAH (@Its_Badshah) November 4, 2026

Trade analyst Sumit Kadel believes audience reception will be the biggest deciding factor in Ramayana's box-office performance.

In a post on X, he said the film could collect over Rs 500 crore net in the Hindi market within seven days if it receives positive word of mouth. He added that there was no need to worry about the opening, stressing that the film's merit would ultimately determine its success.
 

All that matters for #Ramayana is audience reception. If the word of mouth is positive, the film can rake in ₹500 cr nett in Hindi within just 7 days. There is absolutely no need to worry about the opening. Merit is what matters and would remain the ultimate deciding factor.

— Sumit Kadel (@SumitkadeI) November 4, 2026

Film exhibitor Vishek Chauhan said "Ramayana" cannot be judged by conventional film review standards because a section of the audience will approach it through devotion and reverence. "You cannot call "Ramayana" a classic film like 'Dhurandhar', 'Border' or 'Baahubali', this is a different genre of filmmaking. This is about religion, it is faith-based cinema.

"It is about the biggest deity in this country, Lord Ram... a huge audience will watch it as a piece of faith. If that faith connects, then there's no stopping for this film. It is a review and critic-proof film (in that sense)," the exhibitor told PTI.
 

Director Nitesh Tiwari said they went through 40 to 50 designs before finalising the lotus shaped version of the 'Pushpak Viman' depicted in the movie that Ravan flies after abducting Sita and taking her to Lanka. It is in the shape of a lotus.

"It took us so long to shape the Ravana and Jatayu fight. Because previously, we assumed the design of Pushpak Viman would be something different and we shaped the sequence around it. And when we loved the final design, which was completely different from what we had first thought, we had to do a lot of iterations," he said.

"We created some 40-50 designs for Pushpak Viman before finalising the one you see in the film. We didn't want something that did look like it could fly, we wanted some kind of science to go into it. Because I believe, we all believe there was science behind everything that happened that time," he added.
 

"Ramayana" is envisioned as a two-part cinematic adaptation of the "Ramayana", one of India's most revered epics. The story follows Lord Ram's journey, his exile, the abduction of Sita by Ravana and the ensuing battle between the forces of good and evil.

It's finally here, folks! After teasers, theories, and a lot of fan-casting debates, Ramayana is hitting the big screen and we are tracking it all for you — box office numbers, first reactions, celeb spotting, celebrity buzz, and all the goosebump moments as they happen. Grab your popcorn, settle in, and stay glued to this space. This is going to be epic.