{"id":59008,"date":"2026-11-06T12:56:47","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T07:26:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/2026\/11\/06\/ramayana-part-1-review-a-grand-retelling-that-wins-on-scale-but-its-score-lacks-the-emotional-spark-indian-audiences-expect\/"},"modified":"2026-11-06T12:56:47","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T07:26:47","slug":"ramayana-part-1-review-a-grand-retelling-that-wins-on-scale-but-its-score-lacks-the-emotional-spark-indian-audiences-expect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/2026\/11\/06\/ramayana-part-1-review-a-grand-retelling-that-wins-on-scale-but-its-score-lacks-the-emotional-spark-indian-audiences-expect\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Ramayana: Part 1\u2019 Review: A Grand Retelling That Wins on Scale, But Its Score Lacks the Emotional Spark Indian Audiences Expect"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 6: <\/strong>Nitesh Tiwari\u2019s Ramayana: Part 1 dropped on November 5, 2026, and people wasted no time dubbing it one of the boldest takes Indian cinema\u2019s ever tried on mythology. It\u2019s a visual feast, pretty loyal to Valmiki\u2019s original, and benefits from strong performances by Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash. But a lot of folks who grew up on the Ramayana\u2014the TV shows, the old songs, the temple recitations\u2014felt a little let down by the big Hollywood-style music score. Sure, it sounds slick and modern, but it misses that emotional center you\u2019d expect.<\/p>\n

Same story, but on a way bigger screen<\/strong><\/p>\n

The film covers the first major stretch of the epic and stops just after Sita\u2019s kidnapping. You\u2019re with Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana through the forest exile, their adventures, and, finally, the clash with Ravana\u2019s forces. Most critics agree that the movie sticks to Valmiki\u2019s plot but adds some cinematic moves\u2014like a deeper look at Ravana\u2019s side.<\/p>\n

It runs long\u2014steady at three hours and fifteen minutes\u2014so be ready to settle in. The world-building, costumes, sets, action: all of that draws praise. Still, some say the pacing drags here and there; certain parts feel padded out instead of gripping.<\/p>\n

The actors are the real heroes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ranbir Kapoor does Rama quietly but with a genuine touch. Sai Pallavi gives Sita both grace and backbone. And then there\u2019s Yash, who pretty much walks away with the movie. His Ravana is magnetic and powerful\u2014a real highlight.<\/p>\n

A lot of people think the film hits its stride when it dives into Ravana\u2019s backstory or ramps up the big action, like the Jatayu fight. But some of Rama\u2019s big moments feel a little soft\u2014like they pull their punches, emotionally. Lakshmana\u2019s lighter scenes, too, sometimes undermine what should be tense, high-stakes drama.<\/p>\n

This isn\u2019t your grandma\u2019s Ramayana<\/strong><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s be honest: the Ramayana\u2014not just from Valmiki, but Tulsidas, the TV shows, and all those neighborhood temple versions\u2014isn\u2019t only a story. It\u2019s a devotional experience. Ideas like duty, sacrifice, longing, brotherhood\u2014they come alive through songs, repeated lines, and silence.<\/p>\n

Tiwari keeps the heart, but dials it into blockbuster territory: massive VFX, quick cuts, cosmic landscapes, mythic monsters, and huge battle scenes. That\u2019ll hook a new generation who knows the epic mostly through movies. But sometimes, the movie seems more invested in wowing you with visuals than inviting you to reflect.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a basic breakdown:<\/strong><\/p>\n