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Ramayana: Rise of a Legend

Ramayana: Rise of a Legend

Fantasy · Action · Adventure · 2026

An ancient epic follows a young prince and princess whose marriage and subsequent exile mark the beginning of a legendary journey. Their story of love, duty and destiny sets the stage for greater challenges ahead.

Movie details

Ramayana: Rise of a Legend

“Our truth. Our history”

2026 Fantasy · Action · Adventure 3h 28m

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TMDB

7.0 / 10

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An ancient epic follows a young prince and princess whose marriage and subsequent exile mark the beginning of a legendary journey. Their story of love, duty and destiny sets the stage for greater challenges ahead.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Nitesh Tiwari

Written by

Shridhar Raghavan · Nitesh Tiwari

Ranbir Kapoor

Ranbir Kapoor

Prince Ram / Parshuram / Lord Vishnu

Yash

Yash

Ravana

Sai Pallavi

Sai Pallavi

Sita

Ravi Dubey

Ravi Dubey

Lakshman

Arun Govil

Arun Govil

King Dashrath

Rakul Preet Singh

Rakul Preet Singh

Surpanakha

Lara Dutta

Lara Dutta

Kaikeyi

Court is in session

Put Ramayana: Rise of a Legend on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.