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Ramayana (English) US Screening Review: Yash’s Film Fails To Impress
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What Happened?
Nitesh Tiwari's highly anticipated film 'Ramayana' screened in the US, receiving mixed reviews. Critics praised the VFX but criticized the English dubbing and Ranbir Kapoor's performance.
Key points
- Ramayana is based on Valmiki's epic and features a star-studded cast including Ranbir Kapoor and Yash.
- The film is co-produced by Yash and has a budget of Rs 4000 crores.
- Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Ram, marking his return to acting after three years.
- The English version received a rating of 3.5 stars on Letterboxd, with criticism on the dubbing.
- AR Rahman's music was highlighted as beautiful, though not full-length like typical Hindi films.
- Advance bookings for Ramayana have reached $1.42 million across six countries.
Key insights
- The disappointing dubbing may affect the film's reception in English-speaking markets.
- Ranbir Kapoor's miscasting could lead to discussions about actor suitability in future projects.
- The impressive VFX may attract viewers despite the criticisms of the dubbing.
Why it matters
The film's mixed reviews could influence audience expectations ahead of its release.
Entities
Nitesh Tiwari· PersonRanbir Kapoor· PersonYash· PersonAR Rahman· PersonRamayana· Event
Source
FilmiBeat
