#Ramayana Initial Impressions:
A hugely ambitious film mounted on a grand scale, and the effort behind it is clearly visible. The team largely stays true to the Ramayana, but the film leans more on spectacle and action than drama and emotion, leaving parts of the narration feeling flat and even serial like at times. The second half also drags in places because of where Part 1 chooses to end, with limited material stretched out through lengthy action blocks that don’t create much impact
Yash as Ravana is the biggest highlight and is superb, especially in his introduction portions. Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi are solid as Ram and Sita, though the divine aura and emotional weight don’t always fully translate on screen.
The visuals are stunning in parts and the money spent is clearly visible, but some scenes still have a noticeable studio/green screen feel with a few cartoonish asuras. The biggest negative, hands down, is the music. For a story like Ramayana, the score has to carry much of the divinity and emotion, but the Indian-Hollywood blend largely backfires and ends up feeling like neither apart from a few scenes.
The ambition and scale deserve a lot of applause. Definitely watchable and better than a few recent adaptations, but it falls short of the massive expectations and ultimately feels like a mixed bag with so much more potential.
Full review with rating later in my usual style (review embargo)
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The SP of RP1 FLS SLW & WK.
BTH RM & RN's ENT BLKS are 15 MNS LNG. The ST–RM CNV, ARW SQN & RN FGT LCK IMP.
LD & SC STD OUT DTP BRF RLS. AG, RP, KK, VO & RD FL to LVE an IMP.
The SWY SCN & a FW SNS are GD. But ONC VNS BGNS, it's ALL DWN.
The SCL of ACT is VRY BG, but some SQS LCK the RQ IMP. LNK VSLs are NT STF.
BGM & MSC are DCN, but the EMO CN is MNG.
SP is a DB. You NVR TRLY FL the PN of the ABD & the SFR that FLLS.
The JTY SCN may MKE some FL PN as he STG H.
RS AGS & the AMG SCN are GD.
A, C, L & M are the 4 MJR LCS. The BDG DN'T LK JFD.
The R S SCN, H A S... THE END!
RGS AUDs may NT be IMP with the FLM.
The FLM may WN VSY & TCH, but the CST & EMO CN are NT UP to MRK.
FINAL VRD: SCL WNS. SL LSS.
EXCLUSIVE — #Ramayana Inside Report
The screenplay of #RamayanaPart1 feels SLOW AND WEAK.
Both Ram and Ravan's entry blocks are 15 MINS LONG. The Sita–Ram conversation, Arrow sequence & Ravan fight LACK IMPACT.
Lara Dutta & Sheeba Chaddha STAND OUT despite brief roles. Arun Govil, Rakul Preet, Kunal Kapoor, Vivek Oberoi & RD fail to leave an impression.
The Swayamvar scene & a few songs are GOOD. But once Vanvaas begins, it's all DOWNHILL.
The scale of action is VERY BIG, but some sequences lack the required impact. Lanka visuals are NOT SATISFACTORY.
BGM & Music are DECENT, but the emotional connection is missing.
SP is a drawback. You never truly feel the PAIN of the abduction and the suffering that follows.
The Jatayu scene may make some FEEL PAIN as he struggles hard.
Rishi Agastya & the AMOGH scene are GOOD.
Ayodhya, Chitrakoot, Lanka & Mithla are the only four major locations. The BUDGET DOESN'T LOOK JUSTIFIED.
Ram Setu scene... THE END!
Religious audiences may NOT BE IMPRESSED with the film.
The film may win VISUALLY & TECHNICALLY, but the casting and emotional connection are NOT UP TO THE MARK.
FINAL VERDICT: SCALE WINS. SOUL LOSES.
KALKI will remain the Biggest OTT deal in the history of Indian Cinema
Ramayana
Varanasi
Raaka
None of these upcoming big-budget, ambitious projects going to match the ott deal kalki made
Just a simple presentation on the table. sealed🔐 @nagashwin7 🫡
Bro you're so talented stop using Al it's ridiculous, SSR🙏
The budget of this film is probably 10x of #Baahubali but not a single moment in this 2 min trailer had a visual moment even half as good as Baahubali
This is sad man
#Varanasi#MaheshBabu