Director Nitesh Tiwari's much-anticipated film Ramayana is receiving an exceptionally wonderful response from audiences inside cinema halls. Several scenes from the movie are currently creating massive buzz everywhere, but the epic battle sequence between Ravana and Jatayu has captured the highest attention of viewers. The cutting-edge visual effects and powerful sound design used in this specific sequence are receiving immense praise from all corners. Meanwhile, viewers are also deeply appreciating Yash in the formidable role of Ravana and Anupam Kher in the crucial role of Jatayu. Veteran actor Anupam Kher is himself extremely delighted with the massive success of Ramayana and has shared his personal experience regarding the spectacular Jatayu sequence. Anupam Kher stated in media interactions that this intense battle became magnificent primarily due to the advanced VFX work.
Because of the immense popularity of this breathtaking scene, the historical Jatayu temple in Kerala is also receiving massive attention from the general public and tourists alike. Discussing this phenomenon, actor Anupam Kher shared that whenever he opens his Instagram application, his feed is completely filled with reels related to Jatayu. He further recalled that when Jatayu fought fiercely against the demon king Ravana, he had already grown quite old in terms of age, while consequently, this was a unique battle where someone considered vulnerable by society displayed absolute courage and valor.
Anupam Kher shared another fascinating anecdote, mentioning that while watching the film in theaters, people are vividly reminded of legendary international fantasy films like The Lord of the Rings, while anupam also shared an interesting story connected to the film premiere held in Sweden. He detailed that an eighteen-year-old Swedish boy came to watch the movie along with his mother and sister, while the young boy was completely astonished by the stunning visuals and the profound storyline of the film. He felt genuinely wonderful to learn that such a selfless human and creature once existed in the world who sacrificed everything. The foreign boy told Anupam Kher that he now wants to read the Ramayana thoroughly. The veteran actor believes that this film has instilled a deep sense of pride among Indians living abroad.
Even before the official release of the film, various discussions, controversies, and criticisms had already begun surrounding it. Responding to all these negative criticisms, actor Anupam Kher asserted that critics are always a different category of people, whereas those who do actual ground work are entirely different. Every individual can have their own personal perspective on watching and understanding a film, but what this movie has attempted to achieve in Indian cinema deserves immense appreciation. In today modern era, anyone can easily criticize anything, but watching a film requires a specific refined perspective. Over the past one hundred years, we've certainly witnessed good cinema, but we've never seen a magnificent film of this scale. This movie represents the finest way to introduce the younger generation to our ancient history and heritage.
Anupam Kher also generously praised Ranbir Kapoor for his exceptional acting in the deeply sacred and restrained character of Lord Rama. Expressing his thoughts, he stated that it took immense courage for an established star like Ranbir Kapoor to portray a character that completely lacks excessive melodrama. Ranbir Kapoor is an immensely popular actor today, and his acting prowess is universally acknowledged. Despite this massive stardom, he portrayed the character of Maryada Purushottam Rama in such a calm, composed, and restrained manner. Only an accomplished artist of his caliber could pull off such a feat. Any other regular actor might have constantly thought of displaying a little bit of forced heroism on screen, but Ranbir consciously avoided that path.
On the other hand, praising actor Yash for his challenging portrayal of Ravana, Anupam Kher noted that Yash maintained a distinct and unique kind of intensity throughout his stellar performance. In the Hindi dubbed version of the film, renowned artist Sharad Kelkar also brilliantly brought the character to life through his powerful and heavy voice modulation. Yash is the kind of dynamic actor whose filmography is predominantly known for intensely aggressive and formidable personas. He could have very easily demanded to portray his character in a larger-than-life or exaggerated manner, but he consciously chose not to do so. This artistic restraint also speaks volumes about the exceptional direction and vision of filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari.
