Produced by -Prime Focus Studios/Monster Mind Creations DNEG
Directed by – Nitesh Tiwari
Cast – Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, Ravi Dubey, Kajal Agarwal, Rakul Preet Singh etc
Censor Rating- U
Running Time -195 Minutes
Rating – ****1/2
Based on Valmiki ‘s Ramayana, Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana Part 1 has all the features of a Hollywood big budget production with a stellar cast.
The background score of Hans Zimmer and the song compositions of A. R. Rahman adds a rich flavour to the multi-crore extravaganza that keeps the viewers glued to their seats for above three hours!
The camera work of Pankaj Kumar and Mahesh Limaye are simply world class with the visuals beaming with textural brilliance and color tone.
The screenplay
sets to roll with the rise of Ravana after acquiring a boon of near immortality. Soon after he takes over the reigns of Sri Lanka as the undisputed Supremo.
Then the scene shifts to Ayodhya beginning with the birth of Rama and his brothers.
Then the proceedings shift to the forest with Rama moving over with Sita and Lakshmana.
Enters Ravana following the tiff with the godly being in human form at the instance of his sister, Soorpanaga…
In disguise, Ravana kidnaps Sita while the efforts of Jatayu to save Sita prove futile.
Rama sets out for the rescue act as the first part draws to a close…
A great grand epic of magnificent proportions!
A miss- not movie!
