Mahesh Bhatt moved to tears by Ranbir Kapoor in Ramayana
- Mahesh Bhatt was moved to tears watching Ranbir Kapoor in the new Ramayana film.
- The film earned Rs 65 crore in India on its first day of release.
- Mahesh Bhatt watched the movie in a regular cinema hall to have a private experience.
- Nitesh Tiwari's two-part adaptation features a massive budget of Rs 4,000 crore.
- Anupam Kher praised the film's visual quality during a screening in Stockholm.
Mahesh Bhatt shed tears while watching his son-in-law Ranbir Kapoor in the film Ramayana, marking an emotional response to the actor's performance as Lord Rama. Mahesh Bhatt was unable to hide his tears when the lights came on at the end of the film. He attended the screening alongside young filmmakers and writers.
Bhatt said the film did not immediately rise for him when Kapoor first appeared on screen. He identified a specific scene that altered his opinion regarding the actor's performance. Bhatt said he felt the actor "touched the God in him" when he walked toward the camera and folded his hands. Mahesh Babu described Kapoor, Yash, and Sai Pallavi as "Magical" in the film.
Mahesh Bhatt chooses public cinema over star-studded premiere
Mahesh Bhatt chose to watch Ramayana in a regular cinema hall among strangers to have a private, shared experience. He did not attend the star-studded premiere of the film. The premiere took place in Mumbai on November 3, 2026, and featured family members including Alia Bhatt, Neetu Singh, Soni Razdan, and Shaheen Bhatt.
Bhatt said watching the film in a public setting revived his childhood memories. He added that the experience deepened his pride in Indian cinema.
Mahesh Bhatt praises performances of Yash, Sai Pallavi and Arun Govil
Bhatt praised Yash for a mesmerizing performance as Ravana and said Sai Pallavi provided him with relief in her portrayal of Sita. He described the performance of Arun Govil in the film as heartbreakingly total.
Bhatt said he felt his throat close during the scene where Lord Rama is sent into exile just before the interval.
Ramayana earns Rs 65 crore on opening day
The film earned Rs 65 crore in India on its opening day. Namit Malhotra produced the film, which saw a worldwide release on November 5, 2026.
The production is based on Valmiki's ancient epic and is planned as a two-part franchise with a budget of Rs 4,000 crore. Yash and Malhotra backed the production. The second part of the film is expected to arrive around Diwali 2027.
Nitesh Tiwari directs two-part epic featuring ensemble cast
Director Nitesh Tiwari leads this two-part cinematic adaptation of the Indian epic.
Ravie Dubey plays Lakshman, and Sunny Deol portrays Hanuman.
Anupam Kher hosts Ramayana screening in Stockholm
Anupam Kher attended a screening of the film Ramayana in Stockholm, Sweden, which was attended by nearly 500 people. Kher provides the voice for Jatayu and is the opening narrator.
Kher described the production as "one of the best films in the history of Indian cinema" and praised its visual quality in a video shared on Instagram. Following the event, the audience applauded and chanted "Jai Shri Ram".
Ranbir Kapoor's career achievements and global recognition
Ranbir Kapoor has won seven Filmfare Awards for his work in Hindi-language films.
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