Ramayana Part 1 Review: Yash Steals the Show

Few films carry the weight of expectation that Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana: Part 1 did. It reached theatres on November 5, and the reaction has been a tug-of-war between awe and disappointment. Here’s a clear-eyed look at what critics and audiences are saying.

The Story and the Scale

Based on Valmiki’s Ramayana, the film opens with Ravana’s backstory before bringing in Rama and the central conflict. Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi is Sita, and Yash is Ravana, with Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman. Part 2 is planned for Diwali 2027. For more on big releases, keep exploring Technosports.

Ramayana Part 1 Review Snapshot

Aspect	Verdict
Visuals and VFX	Widely praised, with impressive production design
Yash as Ravana	The clear standout
Ranbir Kapoor as Rama	Mixed, with some finding him less composed than expected
Sai Pallavi as Sita	Graceful, with welcome agency
Pacing	Slow first half, stronger second
Music	A letdown for several critics
Overall	Mixed reviews

Yash Steals the Show

If one performance holds the screen, it’s Yash’s Ravana. Critics and viewers keep returning to his commanding presence, and the Jatayu sequence is another frequently praised highlight.

Ranbir and Sai Pallavi

Opinions on Ranbir split. Some viewers on X call his Lord Rama excellent, while Outlook found it less convincing and said the film needed to draw its distinctions more carefully. Sai Pallavi earns steadier praise for giving Sita poise, dignity, and a stronger sense of agency.

Where the Film Stumbles?

The most common complaints are the long runtime and the slow opening stretch. Hindustan Times gave the film four stars for scale and Ravana but called the much-hyped AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer collaboration disappointing. Outlook’s verdict was that the spectacle impresses but misses the emotional and philosophical soul of the epic.

Box Office: What the Numbers Say

Day 1 figures vary by source and tracker. NDTV’s headline reports about ₹65 crore in India, short of the ₹100 crore mark. Other early estimates were lower, including roughly ₹33 crore in one report and about ₹50 crore for Hindi alone in another. The Diwali holidays should help over the weekend. For related coverage, see our latest entertainment updates.

Ramayana: Part 1 is a visual spectacle with a magnetic villain, but it may not fully capture the heart of the story. Watch it on the biggest screen you can find, with realistic expectations on pacing and music.