India's costliest film retells a beloved Hindu epic - but divides critics

“Ramayana review: Can a film this expensive possibly live up to expectations?”

The ancient Sanskrit epic attributed to poet and sage Valmiki is the basis for Ramayana: Part 1 , directed by Nitesh Tiwari. With an ensemble cast including Ranbir Kapoor , Sai Pallavi, Yash, Lara Dutta, Vivek Oberoi and Anupam Kher, the film traces the diverging paths of Rama and Ravana on an extraordinary scale. The two-part project has a combined budget of about $500 million, according to producer Namit Malhotra. This first instalment may stumble in places, but it holds your attention for…

“Ramayana review: Can this $500m film saga live up to expensive expectations?”

The ancient Sanskrit epic attributed to poet and sage Valmiki is the basis for Ramayana: Part 1 , directed by Nitesh Tiwari. With an ensemble cast including Ranbir Kapoor , Sai Pallavi, Yash, Lara Dutta, Vivek Oberoi and Anupam Kher, the film traces the diverging paths of Rama and Ravana on an extraordinary scale. The two-part project has a combined budget of about $500 million, according to producer Namit Malhotra. This first instalment may stumble in places, but it holds your attention for…

“India's costliest film retells a beloved Hindu epic - but divides critics”

Easily the most anticipated Bollywood film of the year, Ramayana: Rise of a Legend is the first of two parts.

“Ramayana': Ancient Hindu epic and India's most expensive film”

A big-budget film adaptation of the Ramayana, one of Hinduism's most revered epics, has renewed attention on the ancient tale that continues to shape India's culture, identity and politics. "Ramayana: Rise of a Legend", featuring Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor, was released in India on Thursday, November 5, two days before the country's biggest festival of Diwali.