Karan Johar reviews Ramayana, calls Ranbir's Lord Rama a divine perfection
Karan Johar praised Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana and performances by Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash and Ravie Dubey. His review celebrated the adaptation's craft, ambition and cultural resonance while urging families to watch it.
by Shweta Keshri · India TodayIn Short
- Johar credited Nitesh Tiwari's simple, confident storytelling and immaculate cinematic craft
- Producer Namit Malhotra's ambition inspired Johar to back creative convictions
- Sai Pallavi's Sita embodied strength, sacrifice and unconditional love convincingly
Filmmaker Karan Johar has praised Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, calling its cinematic adaptation of the epic a remarkable achievement. In a lengthy post on X, Karan applauded the film's cast and crew, while singling out Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash for their performances. He called
Sharing his review, Karan described Ramayana as a story deeply rooted in India's cultural identity, one that generations have grown up reading, watching and sharing. He said he was impressed by how the makers had brought the familiar tale to the big screen.
"You have read it, seen it, told it and YET to be BLOWN away by its cinematic adaptation is no short of a Miracle! I salute, I applaud and I have the deepest respect for each and every team member of Ramayana," he wrote.
The filmmaker also praised producer Namit Malhotra for backing the ambitious project and Nitesh Tiwari for telling a familiar story with simplicity and confidence. "Sir so much love and respect for your immaculate craft and solid confidence to tell a simple story so simply and yet soo solidly," he wrote.
Karan Johar praises Ranbir, Sai Pallavi and Yash
Karan reserved special praise for Ranbir Kapoor, who plays Lord Rama in the film. He said the actor had managed to make audiences believe in him as a figure of goodness and humanity, without relying on unnecessary embellishments.
Calling it Ranbir's most challenging role yet, Karan described his performance as one marked by restraint and depth. He added that the actor's eyes did much of the work in bringing the character to life.
"Your eyes do alll the heavy lifting its your most challenging role ever and you have mega succeeded with divine PERFECTION," he wrote.
The filmmaker also praised Sai Pallavi's portrayal of Sita, calling her performance convincing and moving. He appreciated the way she brought out the character's strength, sacrifice and unconditional love.
Yash, who plays Ravana, was another standout for Karan. He described the actor as mesmerising and powerful, adding that his screen presence commanded attention every time he appeared. Karan also singled out the sequence featuring Ravana and his multiple inner voices, calling it outstanding.
Ravie Dubey, who plays Lakshman, received praise for his portrayal of Rama's loyal and loving younger brother. Karan said the actor's performance moved him and brought a smile to his face.
Concluding his post, the filmmaker congratulated the entire cast and crew, including the technicians and supporting actors. He described himself as an inspired filmmaker and a proud Indian moviegoer, and encouraged audiences to watch the film with their families.
Ramayana is a two-part cinematic adaptation of the ancient Indian epic, directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra and Yash. Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi portrays Sita, while Yash essays Ravana. Ravie Dubey plays Lakshman. The project features music by Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman and brings the story of Lord Rama's journey to rescue Sita from Ravana to the big screen.
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