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Mukesh Khanna Slams 'Ramayana' Action Scenes, Questions Makers' Intentions.
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News18•30-09-2026, 17:28
Mukesh Khanna Slams 'Ramayana' Action Scenes, Questions Makers' Intentions.
- •Mukesh Khanna criticized Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana' action scenes, questioning the excessive use of special effects.
- •He stated that the film has turned Lord Ram into an action hero like 'Salman Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth,' diminishing his dignity as 'Maryada Purushottam'.
- •Khanna argued that Ram has emotional significance and should not be shown shooting arrows from atop a tree, as depicted in the film.
- •He also questioned the makers' global release plan, stating that foreigners don't care about Ram's image, but in India, there should be respect and dignity.
- •Producer Namit Malhotra revealed 'Ramayana' has a budget of over 4000 crore rupees, making it the world's biggest film on the world's biggest epic.
Key Questions Answered
The first part of Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana' is scheduled for a worldwide release before Diwali in October 2026, while the second part will premiere on Diwali in 2027.
Mukesh Khanna criticized the film's heavy special effects and action sequences, arguing that portraying Lord Ram like an action superstar strips away his dignity and emotional significance as 'Maryada Purushottam' in Indian tradition.
According to producer Namit Malhotra, the combined budget for both parts of 'Ramayana' is about 500 million dollars, which exceeds 4,000 crore rupees.
