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Badshah praises Ramayana after Mumbai preview, says it moved him to tears
Rapper Badshah praised Ramayana after a preview screening in Mumbai, saying the film moved him to tears.
The film is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana.
It retells the Ramayana, a story many viewers already know from childhood.
Badshah said the characters felt real and singled out the Jatayu scene; he also praised the background music by A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer.
The first part is scheduled for cinemas on November 5, 2026, with a second part planned for a later release.
The preview reaction adds to attention ahead of its opening, but audiences will be able to see the film in theatres from its scheduled release date.
Rapper and music composer Badshah praised Ramayana after attending a special screening in Mumbai.
He said the film’s visuals and characters impressed him and that it moved him to tears.
Badshah singled out the Jatayu scene, praised the cast and called the background music incredible.
The film, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, is scheduled to open worldwide on November 5, 2026.
The sources differ on the planned release date for part two, giving 2027 and 2028.
- Who
- Badshah, a rapper and music composer, reviewed the film. Ramayana is directed by Nitesh Tiwari.
- What
- Badshah praised the film after watching it at a special screening.
- When
- The screening was held on Tuesday, before the film’s scheduled November 5, 2026 release.
- Where
- The special screening was in Mumbai.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Ramayana held its world premiere in Los Angeles.
A special screening was held in Mumbai for the cast, crew and members of the film fraternity.
Badshah shared his review of the film on X.
Ramayana: Part 1 was scheduled for worldwide release.
- Director
- Nitesh Tiwari
- Mumbai screening
- Tuesday before the scheduled November 5, 2026 release
- Part 1 release
- November 5, 2026
- Reported budget
- Rs 4,000 crore
- Global release screens
- 70,000, according to Times of India and Hindustan Times
- Part 2 release
- 2028 in Times of India and News18; Diwali 2027 in Hindustan Times
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What people are saying
You have to watch it. Namit has delivered. Every frame is breathtaking. The characters feel so real. It made me cry, even when we’ve known the story since our childhood. INCREDIBLE BGM. Ranbir, Sai Pallavi, Ravi Dubey, Yash, Lara Dutta, Arun Govil, Rakul. Everyone nailed it. Jatayu scene is insane. And wait for the moment when the dharti amber theme comes. CLAPSSSS. PLEASE GO WATCH IT.
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You have to watch it. Namit has delivered. Every frame is breathtaking. The characters feel so real. It made me cry, even when we’ve known the story since our childhood. INCREDIBL BGM. Ranbir, Sai Pallavi, Ravi Dubey, Yash, Lara Dutta, Arun Govil, Rakul. Everyone nailed it.