'Ramayana' early review compares Ranbir Kapoor's film to 'The Lord of the Rings': Cliffhanger leaves viewer shouting 'no'
Ranbir Kapoor-starrer Ramayana: Part 1 is already drawing attention ahead of its worldwide theatrical release, with an early viewer comparing the epic to The Lord of the Rings. An X user known as Lucif3r shared his first reaction to the film, praising its grand scale and describing an ending that left him shouting at the screen. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the mythological drama is being showcased at a grand premiere in Los Angeles, with the film scheduled to release in theatres on November 5, 2026.
‘Ramayana’ early review: What did the viewer say?
X user, who goes by the name Lucif3r watched Ramayana: Part 1 and shared his reaction with his followers. He watched the movie hoping for a story that would offer something meaningful and teach him something. He also acknowledged the cultural and historical significance Ramayana holds for Indian audiences.
The viewer then compared his experience to watching the first The Lord of the Rings film, released in 2001. He called Ranbir Kapoor's Indian epic “very grand” and “very epic”, and added that the film's scale reminded him of the fantasy franchise.
However, it was the ending that left him shouting no. Without revealing spoilers, Lucif3r described the cliffhanger as unexpected when the screen went black. His dramatic reaction emphasised just how intensely the ending had affected him. According to the viewer, Ramayana: Part 2 is reportedly expected to arrive next November, leaving audiences waiting to see what happens next.
‘Ramayana: Part 1’ cast, release date and crew
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana: Part 1 stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash. The film was presented at a grand premiere at the David Geffen Theatre inside the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, attended by members of the cast and crew and Hollywood guests.
Produced by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios in collaboration with eight-time Oscar-winning visual effects company DNEG and Yash's Monster Mind Creations, the project is planned as a two-part epic. Ramayana: Part 1 is scheduled for a worldwide release on November 5, 2026. The second instalment is planned for Diwali 2027. The films will release in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam.
The project brings Indian mythology to the screen with large-scale visual effects and a score composed by A. R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer.
‘Ramayana’ early review: What did the viewer say?
X user, who goes by the name Lucif3r watched Ramayana: Part 1 and shared his reaction with his followers. He watched the movie hoping for a story that would offer something meaningful and teach him something. He also acknowledged the cultural and historical significance Ramayana holds for Indian audiences.
The viewer then compared his experience to watching the first The Lord of the Rings film, released in 2001. He called Ranbir Kapoor's Indian epic “very grand” and “very epic”, and added that the film's scale reminded him of the fantasy franchise.
However, it was the ending that left him shouting no. Without revealing spoilers, Lucif3r described the cliffhanger as unexpected when the screen went black. His dramatic reaction emphasised just how intensely the ending had affected him. According to the viewer, Ramayana: Part 2 is reportedly expected to arrive next November, leaving audiences waiting to see what happens next.
‘Ramayana: Part 1’ cast, release date and crew
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana: Part 1 stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash. The film was presented at a grand premiere at the David Geffen Theatre inside the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, attended by members of the cast and crew and Hollywood guests.
Produced by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios in collaboration with eight-time Oscar-winning visual effects company DNEG and Yash's Monster Mind Creations, the project is planned as a two-part epic. Ramayana: Part 1 is scheduled for a worldwide release on November 5, 2026. The second instalment is planned for Diwali 2027. The films will release in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam.
The project brings Indian mythology to the screen with large-scale visual effects and a score composed by A. R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer.
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