‘Indian cinema needs more like him’: Shekhar Kapur praises Ramayana producer Namit Malhotra

Nitesh Tiwari's magnum opus Ramayana, Part 1, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Ravie Dubey and Yash has been gaining much hype. Audience and critics alike has appreciated the movie, its special effects, the plot and the actors. Apart from them, many stalwarts from the industry have also shared their opinion about the ambitious project that has been bankrolled by Namit Malhotra. Among the prominent names is Mr India's director, Shekhar Kapur, who had a special message for the producer.

Shekhar Kapur praises Ramayana producer

Taking to X, Masoom movie director Shekhar Kapur congratulated the Ramayana team and described the film's achievement as amazing. He praised producer Namit Malhotra, director Nitesh Tiwari, music composers AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer, along with the film's cast, including Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash and Sunny Deol. Sharing his admiration for Malhotra, Kapur wrote, "I've known Namit for years .. and watched him grow .. Indian Cinema needs more like him .. ambitious, committed and clearly loves Cinema .."

Karan Johar and SS Rajamouli about Ramayana movie

Karan Johar also shared a lengthy note praising the film and its team. Calling its cinematic adaptation a "miracle", he said the project had inspired him to be braver and more ambitious as a filmmaker. Johar wrote for the producer that he made Karan feel "deeply inspired" to be brave, audacious and "to stand for the most essential ingredient of a creator…. conviction!!" He also praised Ranbir Kapoor's portrayal of Shri Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. Johar described Ranbir's performance as "deeply meditative" and called Yash "mesmerising and powerful".


Filmmaker SS Rajamouli also praised the film's visuals and scale. He wrote, "Ramayana… the sheer scale of the film and the visuals on the big screen are spectacular to watch." He further appreciated Ranbir's portrayal of Rama, Yash's menacing presence as Ravana and Sai Pallavi's graceful performance as Sita.

Ramayana Part 1 box office success and Oscar buzz

Starring Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi and Ravie Dubey, Ramayana: Part 1 set the theatres on fire as the film is headded towards the Rs 800 crore milestone worldwide. Released on November 5, the movie has been submitted for consideration at the 99th Academy Awards, aka, Oscars 2027, as reported by NDTV.