Ramayana Review: We have been hearing and watching the story of Ramayana since childhood, but every time the style of presenting it is different. Nitesh Tiwari’s film Ramayana has also brought the same old story on screen with a new form and modern technology. Ranbir Kapoor is playing Lord Ram in the film, while Yash is seen playing the role of Ravana. Adorned with grand sets, superb VFX and a big cast, this film raises a lot of expectations. But does it win hearts only with its stunning visuals or do the story and acting leave an equally impressive impact? Know the full review of the film.
Story of ‘Ramayana’
The film begins with the fight between gods and demons. Ravana’s mother Kaikasi asks him to rule Lanka and become the king of the three worlds. After this, Ravana performs severe penance and after receiving a boon from Lord Brahma, he takes control over Lanka. On the other hand, Ram, Lakshman, Bharat and Shatrughan are born in the house of King Dasharatha in Ayodhya. When Ram grows up, he goes with Guru Vishwamitra and kills demons like Tadka-Subahu. After this, events related to Sita Swayamvar, Ram’s exile and Shurpanakha are shown. The story also involves the abduction of Sita by Ravana. Some new scenes have been added to the film. The special thing is that in this, Mother Sita is shown not only as a calm person, but also as a courageous and adept woman in warfare.
How much power did Ranbir Kapoor and Yash show in acting?
Ranbir Kapoor looks calm and comfortable in the role of Lord Ram. His facial expressions and restraint in dialogues make the character special. Whereas Yash dominates with his powerful style as Ravana. His fierce looks and screen presence are quite impressive. Sharad Kelkar’s voice makes the character of Ravana more powerful. Sai Pallavi wins hearts with her simplicity as Sita, while Ravi Dubey looks good as Lakshman. Rakul Preet Singh suits the role of Shurpanakha. Arun Govil, Lara Dutta and the rest of the cast have also done a good job, while the performance of Anupam Kher as Jatayu is emotional.
Advantages and disadvantages of the film
The best thing about the film is its stunning visuals and huge sets. Ayodhya, Lanka and forests have been shown beautifully. The war scenes, chariots and weapons also look quite good. Background music makes many scenes more effective. However, if we talk about the shortcomings of the film, the dialogue delivery of the actors seems a bit weak. Seeing Ranbir as Ram after ‘Animal’ may seem strange to some viewers. His looks and expressions are good, but the pronunciation of Sanskrit words and some dialogues do not seem that effective. At the same time, due to more focus on the character of Ram, sporting roles have got less space.
See it or not?
If you like the story of Ramayana and watching big budget films, then you may like ‘Ramayana’. Ranbir Kapoor’s calm style, Yash’s strong character of Ravana and Sai Pallavi’s simplicity are the good things of the film. The war scenes and spectacular views of the film are also worth watching. However, due to some important parts being shown early, the engagement with the story is slightly reduced. Still, to see Ramayana in a new way, you can definitely watch this film once.
FAQ
Who played the role of Lord Ram in the film ‘Ramayana’?
Ranbir Kapoor has been seen in the role of Lord Ram in the film ‘Ramayana’.
Who is the director of ‘Ramayana’ movie?
This film has been directed by Nitesh Tiwari.
What is the biggest feature of the film ‘Ramayana’?
The film’s brilliant VFX, grand sets, war scenes and the acting of the cast are its biggest strengths.
Who played the role of Ravana in ‘Ramayana’
Yash has played a powerful role of Ravana in the film.