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Ramayana doesn't need a Hollywood budget to conquer the world. It needs a soul.
Let me be clear. I have no issue with the scale, VFX or ambition of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana. Nor do I want the film to fail. I want it to succeed.
But my concern is DHARMA.
Namita Malhotra is a businessman investing in a massive commercial venture. That's perfectly legitimate. But when you want to turn Ramayana into theme parks, T-shirts, toys and merchandise, are you celebrating Dharma or monetising it?
There is a difference.
Remember Hanuman Ansh? No superstar brigade. No astronomical budget. No Hollywood names. Yet it struck a chord because the makers put their heart and soul into it. I wrote a review of it that went viral, and the response proved that audiences connect with sincerity.
Now, Vivek Oberoi, SS Rajamouli and other prominent personalities are urging people to watch Ramayana.
But here's the uncomfortable question:
Can celebrity endorsements manufacture an emotional connection that the film itself must earn?
Music is the soul of Indian cinema. Look at Hanuman Ansh or Dhurandhar. Music elevated the cinematic experience.
Hans Zimmer and Allah Rakha Rahman have immense talent. But I wonder why a project as deeply rooted in Indian civilisation couldn't make greater use of the musical legacy that generations of Indians already associate with Ramayana.
Imagine a powerful, contemporary interpretation of Mangal Bhavan Amangal Haari. It could move millions. It could become a global sensation.
We Indians have always Indianised everything. Chinese food, pizza, pasta we give them our own identity.
Why are we doing the opposite with our own civilisation?
The world doesn't need a Westernised Ramayana. It wants to experience India.
A Westerner doesn't come looking for an Indian version of Hollywood. They come looking for something they cannot experience anywhere else.
And that is where I believe the makers have missed an extraordinary opportunity.
Ramayana is not just an epic fantasy about a battle between two powerful men. It is a story of Dharma versus Adharma, Maryada versus Ego, sacrifice versus desire.
Ravana was undoubtedly a powerful and complex character. But his power must never overshadow the moral purpose of the Ramayana.
We saw something similar with Padmaavat, where Khilji's character became such a cinematic spectacle that the villain often overshadowed the very story.
Giving Ravana grandeur is one thing. Glorifying or sanitising his Adharma is quite another.
You can make Ravana look magnificent. But never at the cost of making Rama's Dharma look ordinary.
I am sure Ramayana will attract audiences and may recover its enormous investment. I genuinely hope it does.
But box-office numbers and cultural impact are two different things.
Dhurandhar and Hanuman Ansh connected because audiences felt something.
Ramayana has the potential to become a global cultural phenomenon, not merely a blockbuster.
My only expectation is this:
Don't just make Ramayana 2 grand. Make it sacred in its intent.
Because Ramayana doesn't belong to a producer, a studio or a generation.
It belongs to civilisation.
And civilisation cannot be recreated through VFX alone.
#RamayanaMovie #Ramayana #Yash #Ranbirkapor
Vinod Lion retweeted
Sensible take among the noises!
Do #Read
Ramayana doesn't need a Hollywood budget to conquer the world. It needs a soul.
Let me be clear. I have no issue with the scale, VFX or ambition of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana. Nor do I want the film to fail. I want it to succeed.
But my concern is DHARMA.
Namita Malhotra is a businessman investing in a massive commercial venture. That's perfectly legitimate. But when you want to turn Ramayana into theme parks, T-shirts, toys and merchandise, are you celebrating Dharma or monetising it?
There is a difference.
Remember Hanuman Ansh? No superstar brigade. No astronomical budget. No Hollywood names. Yet it struck a chord because the makers put their heart and soul into it. I wrote a review of it that went viral, and the response proved that audiences connect with sincerity.
Now, Vivek Oberoi, SS Rajamouli and other prominent personalities are urging people to watch Ramayana.
But here's the uncomfortable question:
Can celebrity endorsements manufacture an emotional connection that the film itself must earn?
Music is the soul of Indian cinema. Look at Hanuman Ansh or Dhurandhar. Music elevated the cinematic experience.
Hans Zimmer and Allah Rakha Rahman have immense talent. But I wonder why a project as deeply rooted in Indian civilisation couldn't make greater use of the musical legacy that generations of Indians already associate with Ramayana.
Imagine a powerful, contemporary interpretation of Mangal Bhavan Amangal Haari. It could move millions. It could become a global sensation.
We Indians have always Indianised everything. Chinese food, pizza, pasta we give them our own identity.
Why are we doing the opposite with our own civilisation?
The world doesn't need a Westernised Ramayana. It wants to experience India.
A Westerner doesn't come looking for an Indian version of Hollywood. They come looking for something they cannot experience anywhere else.
And that is where I believe the makers have missed an extraordinary opportunity.
Ramayana is not just an epic fantasy about a battle between two powerful men. It is a story of Dharma versus Adharma, Maryada versus Ego, sacrifice versus desire.
Ravana was undoubtedly a powerful and complex character. But his power must never overshadow the moral purpose of the Ramayana.
We saw something similar with Padmaavat, where Khilji's character became such a cinematic spectacle that the villain often overshadowed the very story.
Giving Ravana grandeur is one thing. Glorifying or sanitising his Adharma is quite another.
You can make Ravana look magnificent. But never at the cost of making Rama's Dharma look ordinary.
I am sure Ramayana will attract audiences and may recover its enormous investment. I genuinely hope it does.
But box-office numbers and cultural impact are two different things.
Dhurandhar and Hanuman Ansh connected because audiences felt something.
Ramayana has the potential to become a global cultural phenomenon, not merely a blockbuster.
My only expectation is this:
Don't just make Ramayana 2 grand. Make it sacred in its intent.
Because Ramayana doesn't belong to a producer, a studio or a generation.
It belongs to civilisation.
And civilisation cannot be recreated through VFX alone.
#RamayanaMovie #Ramayana #Yash #Ranbirkapor
Vinod Lion retweeted
Thank you Brother for this honest review.
You are one in just a few, who have Hindu/Dharma soul.
Everybody else/ other right wingers have sold their souls for few thousand rupees.
Lakshman never looked Maa Sita in her eyes.
@grok - is there a incident in Valimiki #Ramayana where Lord Ram asked Lakshman to identify Ornaments of Maa Sita and Lakshman said he only knows her anklets as he never looked above it out of respect? #RamayanaMovie
Vinod Lion retweeted
💯💯💯💯 very well said they should make the relevant changes. It’s still a applaud worthy attempt.
Vinod Lion retweeted
🎯
Ramayana doesn't need a Hollywood budget to conquer the world. It needs a soul.
Let me be clear. I have no issue with the scale, VFX or ambition of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana. Nor do I want the film to fail. I want it to succeed.
But my concern is DHARMA.
Namita Malhotra is a businessman investing in a massive commercial venture. That's perfectly legitimate. But when you want to turn Ramayana into theme parks, T-shirts, toys and merchandise, are you celebrating Dharma or monetising it?
There is a difference.
Remember Hanuman Ansh? No superstar brigade. No astronomical budget. No Hollywood names. Yet it struck a chord because the makers put their heart and soul into it. I wrote a review of it that went viral, and the response proved that audiences connect with sincerity.
Now, Vivek Oberoi, SS Rajamouli and other prominent personalities are urging people to watch Ramayana.
But here's the uncomfortable question:
Can celebrity endorsements manufacture an emotional connection that the film itself must earn?
Music is the soul of Indian cinema. Look at Hanuman Ansh or Dhurandhar. Music elevated the cinematic experience.
Hans Zimmer and Allah Rakha Rahman have immense talent. But I wonder why a project as deeply rooted in Indian civilisation couldn't make greater use of the musical legacy that generations of Indians already associate with Ramayana.
Imagine a powerful, contemporary interpretation of Mangal Bhavan Amangal Haari. It could move millions. It could become a global sensation.
We Indians have always Indianised everything. Chinese food, pizza, pasta we give them our own identity.
Why are we doing the opposite with our own civilisation?
The world doesn't need a Westernised Ramayana. It wants to experience India.
A Westerner doesn't come looking for an Indian version of Hollywood. They come looking for something they cannot experience anywhere else.
And that is where I believe the makers have missed an extraordinary opportunity.
Ramayana is not just an epic fantasy about a battle between two powerful men. It is a story of Dharma versus Adharma, Maryada versus Ego, sacrifice versus desire.
Ravana was undoubtedly a powerful and complex character. But his power must never overshadow the moral purpose of the Ramayana.
We saw something similar with Padmaavat, where Khilji's character became such a cinematic spectacle that the villain often overshadowed the very story.
Giving Ravana grandeur is one thing. Glorifying or sanitising his Adharma is quite another.
You can make Ravana look magnificent. But never at the cost of making Rama's Dharma look ordinary.
I am sure Ramayana will attract audiences and may recover its enormous investment. I genuinely hope it does.
But box-office numbers and cultural impact are two different things.
Dhurandhar and Hanuman Ansh connected because audiences felt something.
Ramayana has the potential to become a global cultural phenomenon, not merely a blockbuster.
My only expectation is this:
Don't just make Ramayana 2 grand. Make it sacred in its intent.
Because Ramayana doesn't belong to a producer, a studio or a generation.
It belongs to civilisation.
And civilisation cannot be recreated through VFX alone.
#RamayanaMovie #Ramayana #Yash #Ranbirkapor
The world calls him Shri Ram.
Only his parents addresed him a Ram.
In JNU #Ramayana Maa Sita addresses him by Name.
We third class indian villagers have grown up hearing Aaho ,Suniye , A ji etc
Vinod Lion retweeted
Very well written review. Appreciate talking about the actual issue with the making of this movie. Hope makers take a note of it
Vinod Lion retweeted
A must read review 👏🏻 Really loved this one 👇🏼
Ramayana doesn't need a Hollywood budget to conquer the world. It needs a soul.
Let me be clear. I have no issue with the scale, VFX or ambition of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana. Nor do I want the film to fail. I want it to succeed.
But my concern is DHARMA.
Namita Malhotra is a businessman investing in a massive commercial venture. That's perfectly legitimate. But when you want to turn Ramayana into theme parks, T-shirts, toys and merchandise, are you celebrating Dharma or monetising it?
There is a difference.
Remember Hanuman Ansh? No superstar brigade. No astronomical budget. No Hollywood names. Yet it struck a chord because the makers put their heart and soul into it. I wrote a review of it that went viral, and the response proved that audiences connect with sincerity.
Now, Vivek Oberoi, SS Rajamouli and other prominent personalities are urging people to watch Ramayana.
But here's the uncomfortable question:
Can celebrity endorsements manufacture an emotional connection that the film itself must earn?
Music is the soul of Indian cinema. Look at Hanuman Ansh or Dhurandhar. Music elevated the cinematic experience.
Hans Zimmer and Allah Rakha Rahman have immense talent. But I wonder why a project as deeply rooted in Indian civilisation couldn't make greater use of the musical legacy that generations of Indians already associate with Ramayana.
Imagine a powerful, contemporary interpretation of Mangal Bhavan Amangal Haari. It could move millions. It could become a global sensation.
We Indians have always Indianised everything. Chinese food, pizza, pasta we give them our own identity.
Why are we doing the opposite with our own civilisation?
The world doesn't need a Westernised Ramayana. It wants to experience India.
A Westerner doesn't come looking for an Indian version of Hollywood. They come looking for something they cannot experience anywhere else.
And that is where I believe the makers have missed an extraordinary opportunity.
Ramayana is not just an epic fantasy about a battle between two powerful men. It is a story of Dharma versus Adharma, Maryada versus Ego, sacrifice versus desire.
Ravana was undoubtedly a powerful and complex character. But his power must never overshadow the moral purpose of the Ramayana.
We saw something similar with Padmaavat, where Khilji's character became such a cinematic spectacle that the villain often overshadowed the very story.
Giving Ravana grandeur is one thing. Glorifying or sanitising his Adharma is quite another.
You can make Ravana look magnificent. But never at the cost of making Rama's Dharma look ordinary.
I am sure Ramayana will attract audiences and may recover its enormous investment. I genuinely hope it does.
But box-office numbers and cultural impact are two different things.
Dhurandhar and Hanuman Ansh connected because audiences felt something.
Ramayana has the potential to become a global cultural phenomenon, not merely a blockbuster.
My only expectation is this:
Don't just make Ramayana 2 grand. Make it sacred in its intent.
Because Ramayana doesn't belong to a producer, a studio or a generation.
It belongs to civilisation.
And civilisation cannot be recreated through VFX alone.
#RamayanaMovie #Ramayana #Yash #Ranbirkapor
Vinod Lion retweeted
My thoughts exactly….not my cup of tea
Ramayana doesn't need a Hollywood budget to conquer the world. It needs a soul.
Let me be clear. I have no issue with the scale, VFX or ambition of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana. Nor do I want the film to fail. I want it to succeed.
But my concern is DHARMA.
Namita Malhotra is a businessman investing in a massive commercial venture. That's perfectly legitimate. But when you want to turn Ramayana into theme parks, T-shirts, toys and merchandise, are you celebrating Dharma or monetising it?
There is a difference.
Remember Hanuman Ansh? No superstar brigade. No astronomical budget. No Hollywood names. Yet it struck a chord because the makers put their heart and soul into it. I wrote a review of it that went viral, and the response proved that audiences connect with sincerity.
Now, Vivek Oberoi, SS Rajamouli and other prominent personalities are urging people to watch Ramayana.
But here's the uncomfortable question:
Can celebrity endorsements manufacture an emotional connection that the film itself must earn?
Music is the soul of Indian cinema. Look at Hanuman Ansh or Dhurandhar. Music elevated the cinematic experience.
Hans Zimmer and Allah Rakha Rahman have immense talent. But I wonder why a project as deeply rooted in Indian civilisation couldn't make greater use of the musical legacy that generations of Indians already associate with Ramayana.
Imagine a powerful, contemporary interpretation of Mangal Bhavan Amangal Haari. It could move millions. It could become a global sensation.
We Indians have always Indianised everything. Chinese food, pizza, pasta we give them our own identity.
Why are we doing the opposite with our own civilisation?
The world doesn't need a Westernised Ramayana. It wants to experience India.
A Westerner doesn't come looking for an Indian version of Hollywood. They come looking for something they cannot experience anywhere else.
And that is where I believe the makers have missed an extraordinary opportunity.
Ramayana is not just an epic fantasy about a battle between two powerful men. It is a story of Dharma versus Adharma, Maryada versus Ego, sacrifice versus desire.
Ravana was undoubtedly a powerful and complex character. But his power must never overshadow the moral purpose of the Ramayana.
We saw something similar with Padmaavat, where Khilji's character became such a cinematic spectacle that the villain often overshadowed the very story.
Giving Ravana grandeur is one thing. Glorifying or sanitising his Adharma is quite another.
You can make Ravana look magnificent. But never at the cost of making Rama's Dharma look ordinary.
I am sure Ramayana will attract audiences and may recover its enormous investment. I genuinely hope it does.
But box-office numbers and cultural impact are two different things.
Dhurandhar and Hanuman Ansh connected because audiences felt something.
Ramayana has the potential to become a global cultural phenomenon, not merely a blockbuster.
My only expectation is this:
Don't just make Ramayana 2 grand. Make it sacred in its intent.
Because Ramayana doesn't belong to a producer, a studio or a generation.
It belongs to civilisation.
And civilisation cannot be recreated through VFX alone.
#RamayanaMovie #Ramayana #Yash #Ranbirkapor
Vinod Lion retweeted
“Ramayana doesn't belong to a producer, a studio or a generation. It belongs to civilisation.” Very well said. 👏🏻👏🏻
I wish the makers hadn’t glorified Ravan. This movie will impact the younger generation and they should choose their heroes wisely.
#Ramayana
#RamayanaMovie
Ramayana doesn't need a Hollywood budget to conquer the world. It needs a soul.
Let me be clear. I have no issue with the scale, VFX or ambition of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana. Nor do I want the film to fail. I want it to succeed.
But my concern is DHARMA.
Namita Malhotra is a businessman investing in a massive commercial venture. That's perfectly legitimate. But when you want to turn Ramayana into theme parks, T-shirts, toys and merchandise, are you celebrating Dharma or monetising it?
There is a difference.
Remember Hanuman Ansh? No superstar brigade. No astronomical budget. No Hollywood names. Yet it struck a chord because the makers put their heart and soul into it. I wrote a review of it that went viral, and the response proved that audiences connect with sincerity.
Now, Vivek Oberoi, SS Rajamouli and other prominent personalities are urging people to watch Ramayana.
But here's the uncomfortable question:
Can celebrity endorsements manufacture an emotional connection that the film itself must earn?
Music is the soul of Indian cinema. Look at Hanuman Ansh or Dhurandhar. Music elevated the cinematic experience.
Hans Zimmer and Allah Rakha Rahman have immense talent. But I wonder why a project as deeply rooted in Indian civilisation couldn't make greater use of the musical legacy that generations of Indians already associate with Ramayana.
Imagine a powerful, contemporary interpretation of Mangal Bhavan Amangal Haari. It could move millions. It could become a global sensation.
We Indians have always Indianised everything. Chinese food, pizza, pasta we give them our own identity.
Why are we doing the opposite with our own civilisation?
The world doesn't need a Westernised Ramayana. It wants to experience India.
A Westerner doesn't come looking for an Indian version of Hollywood. They come looking for something they cannot experience anywhere else.
And that is where I believe the makers have missed an extraordinary opportunity.
Ramayana is not just an epic fantasy about a battle between two powerful men. It is a story of Dharma versus Adharma, Maryada versus Ego, sacrifice versus desire.
Ravana was undoubtedly a powerful and complex character. But his power must never overshadow the moral purpose of the Ramayana.
We saw something similar with Padmaavat, where Khilji's character became such a cinematic spectacle that the villain often overshadowed the very story.
Giving Ravana grandeur is one thing. Glorifying or sanitising his Adharma is quite another.
You can make Ravana look magnificent. But never at the cost of making Rama's Dharma look ordinary.
I am sure Ramayana will attract audiences and may recover its enormous investment. I genuinely hope it does.
But box-office numbers and cultural impact are two different things.
Dhurandhar and Hanuman Ansh connected because audiences felt something.
Ramayana has the potential to become a global cultural phenomenon, not merely a blockbuster.
My only expectation is this:
Don't just make Ramayana 2 grand. Make it sacred in its intent.
Because Ramayana doesn't belong to a producer, a studio or a generation.
It belongs to civilisation.
And civilisation cannot be recreated through VFX alone.
#RamayanaMovie #Ramayana #Yash #Ranbirkapor
Vinod Lion retweeted
From Mahabharata to Arthashastra, 3 Indian classics earn UNESCO recognition
tribuneindia.com/news/india/…
via NaMo App
Thank You @malhotra_namit !
You have successfully spoiled a generation of Indians for your lust of money and fame.
You made RAVANyan not #Ramayana
Foreign institutional investors bought indian shares worth about 150 billion rupees ($1.6 billion) on Thursday, their largest single-day net purchase in nearly six years.
AI ki maa ka bharosa uth gaya hai inka 🤣
Vinod Lion retweeted
A proud moment for India's cultural and literary heritage! ✨
The Rājataraṅgiṇī of Kalhaṇa (a 12th-century chronicle of Kashmir), the Mahābhārata (a perennial epic of South Asia) and the Arthaśāstra of Kauṭilya (a text on governance and statecraft) have been inscribed on the prestigious @UNESCO’s Memory of the World Committee for Asia and the Pacific (MOWCAP) Regional Register.
This recognition celebrates India's rich legacy of historical documentation, literary excellence, philosophical knowledge traditions that continue to inspire generations across the world.
#CultureUnitesAll
Vinod Lion retweeted
Do you feel India should depend on other countries for processing the critical minerals that power our future?
I certainly don’t!
Lithium, nickel, cobalt…these are essential for EVs, batteries, electronics and defence. Yet, we remain heavily dependent on imports of refined materials.
To address this, the Cabinet has approved a scheme to change this.
Key highlights:
New critical mineral processing plants.
Capital subsidy to boost investment.
Greater domestic value addition.
Stronger supply chains.
The principle is clear...India must have capabilities to build technologies of the future!
pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDetai…
Vinod Lion retweeted
They are called itihasa in tradition, meaning "thus it happened." Scholars view both as epics with possible historical cores from the late Vedic period (roughly 1000-500 BCE). Place names, pottery at sites like Hastinapur and Ayodhya, and structures near Dwarka show correlations, but the full narratives with divine acts lack conclusive archaeological proof. They blend memory, legend, and philosophy.
पर हित सरिस धर्म नहिं भाई।
पर पीड़ा सम नहिं अधमाई॥
हे भाई! दूसरों की भलाई (परोपकार) करने के समान संसार में कोई दूसरा धर्म (पुण्य) नहीं है। #Ramayana
#WATCH | Karjat, Maharashtra: Nita Ambani, Founder-Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, announced 'Nita Mukesh Ambani Anant Aashray' on her birthday today.
Nita M Ambani and Reliance Foundation Director Isha Ambani unveiled the plaque at the Bhumi Pujan and groundbreaking ceremony for ‘Nita Mukesh Ambani Anant Ashray’ at the proposed site in Karjat, near Mumbai
The 100-acre township will provide a lifelong home to 5,000 people, including orphaned children, senior citizens and persons with physical and developmental disabilities
BJP Mumbai President schooling @mybmc which has BJP in power.
