India’s most expensive Ramayana film opens worldwide with mixed reviews
India released its most expensive film, a retelling of the Hindu epic Ramayana, on Thursday, November 5.
Production scale and cast
The movie was directed by Nitesh Tiwari and features Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram. Sai Pallavi plays his wife Sita while Yash portrays the ten-headed king Ravana. The production combines some of India's biggest stars with Hollywood visual-effects expertise.
Release timing and context
The film arrived in cinemas two days before Diwali, the country's biggest festival. It is the first part of a planned two-part series intended for a global audience. Critics have offered mixed reviews to this lavish adaptation.
Story and themes
The narrative follows a prince banished from his kingdom for fourteen years. He retreats to the forest with his wife before she is kidnapped by Ravana. The story involves gods, demons, celestial weapons, and mighty kingdoms.
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