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Love it or hate it, Ramayana must be supported: Gulshan Devaiah
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News18•11-10-2026, 23:38
Love it or hate it, Ramayana must be supported: Gulshan Devaiah
- •Actor Gulshan Devaiah believes that a big-budget film like Ramayana can give Indian cinema a new identity on the global stage.
- •Gulshan noted that playing Lord Rama is a huge responsibility for Ranbir Kapoor, as audiences still hold a deep emotional connection and ideal image from Ramanand Sagar's classic version.
- •Comparing the film's global potential to S.S. Rajamouli's RRR, he stated that personal likes or dislikes aside, worldwide recognition for Indian cinema benefits the entire industry.
- •Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita, and Yash as Ravana, with the first part slated for Diwali 2026.
Key Questions Answered
Gulshan Devaiah stated that a big-budget project like 'Ramayana' can give Indian cinema a new identity on the global stage, urging people to support it regardless of personal preferences.
He used 'RRR' as an example to explain how international success and global recognition for one major Indian film can open up new opportunities for the entire industry worldwide.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and planned in two parts, the first installment of 'Ramayana' is scheduled to be released in Diwali 2026, featuring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama.
