The highly anticipated cinematic adaptation of Ramayana has officially hit theaters, and early reactions are pouring in. Latino Slant shared their immediate, spoiler-free first reaction after catching the film. From break-neck pacing to standout performances, here is a quick breakdown of what the critics are saying about this massive visual spectacle.
FULL REVIEW available Nov. 5th.
Key Review Highlights
- Pacing & Storytelling: The 3-runtime flies by thanks to a fast, break-neck pace right from the beginning. Even without deep prior knowledge of the religious connotations or deities, reviewers noted that the sweeping, epic storytelling and emotional core stand entirely on their own.
- Character Dynamics & Performances: Praised for balancing massive scale with quiet, intimate character moments between Sita, Ram, and Laxman. Special shoutouts were given to Yash’s stellar acting and the incredible creature design—including the standout “Birdman” Jatayu.
- Recommendation: Rated a solid 9 out of 10, with a strong push to watch it in its original Hindi audio format rather than dubbed options.
“From the epic scope to the personal stories of our main actors, this really is one of the greatest stories I have ever seen. This is a must see in the biggest screen you can get to.”