Ramayana's Los Angeles premiere dazzles with Ranbir Kapoor's serene portrayal of Lord Rama and Yash's commanding Ravana. Viewers praise its grand visuals, likening it to The Lord of the Rings, though some critique the pacing and emotional depth. Sai Pallavi, Sunny Deol, and Ravie Dubey complete the cast in this ambitious epic releasing November 5, 2026.
Moviegoers have been counting down to the day Ranbir Kapoor steps into the shoes of Lord Rama and Yash takes on the role of Ravana. And the first Ramayana review reactions suggest the wait has largely paid off. Nitesh Tiwari’s epic had its Los Angeles premiere on October 27, and early viewers are talking up its sheer scale, The Ramayana reviews have highlighted the calm intensity that Ranbir brings, the towering presence of Yash and the intense, graceful, and emotionally deep performance of Sai Pallavi. And the Ramayana visuals? A few have have likened them to The Lord of the Rings, calling the film "colossal".
Not everyone walked out fully convinced after watching Ramayana, though, with some questioning the music, a second half that drags in places and the film’s emotional pull. Sai Pallavi as Sita, Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman complete the cast. Here is the Ramayana review roundup on Twitter, as early viewers weigh in ahead of the November 5, 2026 theatrical release.
The Ramayana first review reactions are largely positive. Ranbir Kapoor's performance as Lord Rama, Yash's screen presence as Ravana and the film's grand visuals keep coming up, with several viewers comparing its scale to The Lord of the Rings. However, a few early viewers have raised concerns about the emotional depth of the storytelling.
One early viewer called Ramayana "spectacular", praising its visuals, dance sequences, music and action as "colossal". The post described Ranbir Kapoor as "sublime" and Yash as "magnetic", calling it one of the year's most immersive cinematic experiences.
Another viewer was particularly moved by Kapoor's portrayal of Prince Rama, saying the performance brought them to tears and calling it an "unforgettable experience". The viewer also promised a full review later in the week.
One early Ramayana Twitter review delivered a strong verdict, claiming there was "nothing like this" and suggesting that even The Lord of the Rings did not quite compare.
Another user praised the film's scale, visuals and ambition, describing it as Indian cinema ready to take on the world stage. The post also singled out Ranbir Kapoor and Yash for their performances.
A further reaction called Ramayana an "EPIC BLOCKBUSTER", praising Kapoor's graceful portrayal of Lord Rama and Yash's commanding performance as Ravana. The viewer described the film as a grand spectacle with breathtaking visuals.
One particularly enthusiastic reaction suggested that the film's appeal would extend beyond Indian audiences. Comparing its blend of epic storytelling and fantasy to Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Odyssey, the viewer described it as an ambitious combination of these worlds with Indian mythology.
However, not every Ramayana Twitter review was entirely positive. One more measured assessment praised the film's ambition and its attempt to stay true to the epic, but argued that spectacle and action sometimes overshadow the drama and emotion. The review also noted that the second half drags in places, with extended action sequences affecting the pace and impact.
Ramayana: Rise of a Legend is Nitesh Tiwari’s two-part retelling of the ancient epic, and it is being made on a scale few Indian productions have attempted. Namit Malhotra produces, with Yash also backing the film as a producer, and the score is a collaboration between A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer. The first instalment reaches theatres worldwide on November 5, 2026. The sequel was originally pencilled in for Diwali 2027, but recent reports suggest it may slip to Diwali 2028 to give the makers more time for filming and the large-scale war sequences.