Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana: Part One opened in cinemas on November 5, 2026 and quickly drew a wave of support from some of Indian cinema’s biggest filmmakers, with Karan Johar, SS Rajamouli, Rishab Shetty and Atlee publicly backing the film’s ambition, cultural sweep and visual scale. The endorsements arrived across the same release window, turning the film’s opening day into a larger industry moment.
Karan Johar Called It A Cinematic Miracle
Karan Johar shared one of the most expansive reactions to the film after its release. He wrote, “RAMAYANA ….. a story immersed in our cultural veins… a story generations have grown up on… a story that is an embodiment of Values, traditions and pure humanity….” He followed it up with, “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…. All of us can dream it… they actually went out and achieved it!!!!” His post was published on November 5, 2026, hours after the film’s theatrical release.
Ss Rajamouli Praised The Scale And Big Screen Impact
SS Rajamouli’s response centered on the film’s visual ambition and its theatrical experience. He wrote, “The sheer scale of the film and the visuals on the big screen are spectacular to watch.” He added, “Yash brings a menacing presence as Ravana, while Sai Pallavi is graceful as Sita.” Rajamouli also congratulated Namit Malhotra, Nitesh Tiwari and the team “on bringing such an ambitious vision so beautifully to the screen.” His reaction was published on November 5, 2026.
Rishab Shetty Framed It As A Proud Industry Moment
Rishab Shetty’s message stood out for its emphasis on culture and legacy. He wrote, “There’s something truly special about seeing our timeless stories and culture brought to life on such a grand scale. A proud moment for Indian cinema!” His note was published on November 5, 2026 as he extended his wishes to the cast and crew and celebrated the scale of the adaptation.
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Atlee Said The World Will Celebrate Ramayana
Atlee also backed the film in emphatic terms after release, writing, “What a vision! What an execution! What an extraordinary cinematic experience! RAMAYANA is Indian cinema standing tall on the global stage!” He added, “A film I want to watch with my son and daughter, celebrate with my family, and preserve in my personal library forever!” In the same note, Atlee praised Nitesh Tiwari, Namit Malhotra, A.R. Rahman, Hans Zimmer and the film’s technical team, and said he could not wait for the next chapter. His post was published on November 5, 2026.
Ramayana Cast And Release Details
Ramayana: Part One is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, Ravie Dubey and Sunny Deol, with music by A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer. It released worldwide on November 5, 2026, with versions in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam. The first film sets up the epic conflict at the heart of the Ramayana, which explains why its opening day response has already become a talking point beyond box office chatter alone.
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