Nitesh Tiwari is much awaited The Ramayana: Part 1Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi starrer, has finally hit the theatres.
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While the film has created a lot of excitement among the audience, reactions on social media have been divided.
Many viewers have praised the film’s visual scale and Yash’s portrayal of Ravana, while others have expressed disappointment with the overall experience, particularly Ranbir Kapoor’s performance as Lord Ram.
As reviews started pouring in on X, Yash emerged as one of the biggest talking points.
Internet reactions
Many viewers were particularly impressed by his screen presence as Ravana, with the face-off between Ravana and Jatayu also receiving considerable praise.
One viewer called the sequence a major highlight, writing, “Man, the Jatayu vs Ravana sequence in #Ramayana really left me speechless! I was completely glued to the screen. The thrills, the emotions, the sheer scale… I was blown away! Watching it on IMAX was even more special!”
However, not everyone was impressed with the film. A section of social media users questioned the casting choices, with some viewers mistaking Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi for their respective roles of Lord Ram and Sita. Ranbir’s character, in particular, came under criticism, with viewers describing his performance as painfully dull and claiming that it affected their overall experience.
Another viewer was even more critical, describing the film as having “zero soul” and alleging that Ranbir’s performance “ruined the whole experience”.
On the other hand, Yash received overwhelmingly positive responses from many viewers. One user called him “the real reason to sit through this mess”, while another praised his portrayal of Ravana, saying the actor “pulls off his role with an aura-filled performance”.
#Ramayana – Yash steals the show as Ravana. His sequel is brilliant. Excellent CG, visuals; That the climax is jatayu sik wow. The Ranbir-Seetha episode failed to evoke emotion. Laxman Gur Sangeet is the biggest loss. A familiar story, the exceptionally long drama tests patience at most parts. Great making and soulless narration. Average!
— Christopher Canaraj (@Chrissuccess) November 5, 2026
Ramayana – Interval Review 🔥 The movie is absolutely amazing! The cinematography, CGI, VFX and storytelling are superb. The opening sequence is brilliantly executed and creates a strong impression right from the start. The depiction of the migration sequences of Ravana and Rama is particularly impressive. The amount of hard work that can be seen on screen is amazing. Kudos to Nitesh Tiwari and Namit Malhotra for this amazing thing. The film has already impressed me through the interval. Now, let’s see what the second half has in store for us! #Ramayana
— Knight Rider (@Bhaveshpaliwa1) November 5, 2026
Honest Review of #Ramayana 😆 Positives: VFX, Yash acting, Fight scenes, Interval, Climax Negatives: Story, Long running time, Music, Lagging from other places, Emotional work not average; 3/5 #RamayanaPart1 #RamayanaMovie #RamayanaReview
— Misaya Murukku (@Anbave_iruppom) November 5, 2026
Public review of Ramayana movie this 4000 crore movie 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 #RamayanaMovie #RamayanaReview https://t.co/qLTWQI3KaW
— TheViralFeed (@TheViralFeed7) November 5, 2026
My honest review: #Ramayana Big budget, zero soul. #Ranbir’s acting is painfully dull and ruins the whole experience. #Yash as Ravana is the real reason for sitting in this mess. My Rating: 1.5/5 ⭐️ (Strictly for Yash) #RamayanaDisaster #Disaster https://t.co/abO4YqCoCZ
— Berlin 🚩 (@Berlinboy07) November 5, 2026
In the Ramayana, nothing else is worth seeing except for Ravana. Yash steals the show and practically dominates the entire film. Initially, I thought Sai Pallavi is miscast, but after watching the movie, I realized that Ranbir Kapoor is the biggest miscast #RamayanaReview
— Muhammad Naseem Tanveer Ali Khan (@suhananasimkhan) November 5, 2026
Nitesh Tiwari and Namit Malhotra’s Ramayana did not live up to my expectations at all. Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi do not seem suited to the characters of Ram and Sita. The casting feels off, the portrayal seems far removed from Hindu scriptures, and the excessive Bollywoodization and over the top VFX completely spoils the essence of the original epic. It feels more like a spectacle of commercial fantasy than a Ramayana. Very disappointing. 💔
– Shruti (@shruutie) November 3, 2026
#Ramayana An average first half, followed by a terrible second half. Ranbir and Sai Pallavi are fine, while Yash pulls off his role with an aura-filled performance🔥. Okay music, and drawn out scenes make the film feel sluggish at times. Overall: Disaster – 1.75/5
— Aadhavan (@RohitMaara) November 5, 2026
Internet users also praised Rakul Preet Singh as Surpankha. One user wrote, “Loved watching Rakul as Surpanakha! Love the beauty, intensity and attention to detail in her character.”
Loved seeing Rakul as Surpanakha! The beauty, intensity and attention to detail in her portrayal deserves much praise 👏 #RakulPreetSingh #Ramayana #RamayanaReview
— Vaishun (@vaishunrl) November 4, 2026
Screen presence! Expression! Beauty! Rakul Preet Singh has played the role of Surpankha. She brings a remarkable presence to every moment. 🙏 #RakulPreetSingh #RamayanaReview
— Raja (@shekhar9u) November 4, 2026
It was great to see Rakul’s performance. Along with her stunning beauty, her acting is also impressive as Surpankha. A truly impressive portrayal! ❤️ #RakulPreetSingh #Ramayana
— Rutish (@rutishec) November 4, 2026
background
Endorsed by Namit Malhotra The Ramayana: Part 1 Music is composed by AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer. The two-part cinematic adaptation is one of the most anticipated Indian film projects. The film received a U certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) before its theatrical release and has a runtime of 195 minutes, or three hours and 15 minutes.