Salman Khan Urges Focus on Ramayana Story Over Rs 4,000-Crore Budget
- Salman Khan says discussion should focus on Ram, Sita, and Ravana.
- The film Ramayana was released in theatres on 5 November 2026.
- Nitesh Tiwari's film is the first Indian movie formatted for IMAX.
- Salman Khan's own film Maatrubhumi releases on 4 December 2026.
- Early audience responses to Ramayana have been largely favorable.
Actor Salman Khan on Friday advised audiences to prioritize the narrative and characters of the new Ramayana film over its reported budget of ₹4,000 crore. Salman Khan told audiences that the discussion surrounding the production should focus on the core figures rather than financial or technical aspects. He said, “Ramayana ka charcha Ramayana ke upar hi hona chahiye – Ram, Ravana, Sita”.
The film depicts the Ramayana, an epic featuring the goddess Sita, who is widely revered as the Hindu deity of devotion and beauty. Sita is also considered an avatar of the goddess Lakshmi and is recognized as the chief goddess by the Ramanandi Sampradaya.
Salman Khan stated that the ongoing public focus on the ₹4,000-crore budget and visual effects is incorrect. He advised that people should "Talk About Ram-Sita, Not Budget Or VFX".
Ramayana released in theatres on 5 November 2026
It is the first film in India to be formatted for IMAX.
Early audience reception to the cinematic adaptation
Early responses to the movie have been largely favorable, with audiences commending its expansive visuals, visual effects, action sequences, and performances. In particular, viewers highlighted Yash’s depiction of Ravana, although some viewers expressed mixed feelings about the narrative and pacing.
Mahesh Babu praised the film, calling Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, and Sai Pallavi "magical". As background, Sita is the consort of Rama, who is an avatar of the god Vishnu.
Salman Khan compares Lord Ram to Maatrubhumi protagonist
Salman Khan compared the qualities associated with Lord Ram to those of the protagonist in his own film Maatrubhumi. He stated that Lord Ram is a good son, good husband, good father and a good warrior.
The actor said the hero of Maatrubhumi embodies these same qualities. As background, the birthday of Sita is celebrated annually on the occasion of Sita Navami.
Maatrubhumi trailer launch held in Mumbai
This film focuses on the human cost of war and marks his return to the screen.
Earlier titled Battle Of Galwan, the film is scheduled to release in theatres on 4 December 2026.
Production scale of the two-part Ramayana
Discussion about Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana has largely centred on its reported ₹4,000-crore budget and visual effects. The film is planned as an ambitious two-part cinematic adaptation.
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