“A Masterpiece of Visual Storytelling”: Ramayana Premieres to Glowing Early Reviews at Los Angeles’ Academy Museum!

Following its high-profile world premiere in Los Angeles, Ramayana: Rise of a Legend has sparked an outpouring of praise online, with initial viewers celebrating the film’s extraordinary production scale, powerful performances, and visual spectacle.

Audiences have been particularly impressed by the breathtaking VFX, immersive background score and respectful portrayal of the sacred epic. Sai Pallavi’s grace, expressions and screen presence have also drawn appreciation, while Ranbir Kapoor and Yash have been praised for their performances.

Calling it a “grand spectacle” and one of the year’s most immersive cinematic experiences, viewers believe the film has the potential to take Indian cinema to another level on the global stage.

Bringing one of the world’s most revered epics to the big screen, Ramayana features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Rocking Star Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman.

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Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios in collaboration with 8-time Oscar-winning DNEG and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, Ramayana is envisioned as a two-part epic. Part 1 will release worldwide on 5 November 2026, followed by Part 2 in Diwali 2027, in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam across India. The film will release in IMAX, with Sony Pictures distributing it globally, excluding India, while Dharma Productions will distribute the film in the Hindi-speaking market.

By Keerti Kadam