Actor Nitish Bharadwaj, who performed Lord Krishna in BR Chopra’s iconic 1988 tv collection Mahabharat, was among the many first celebrities to reward Ramayana after its trailer was launched. The actor even predicted that the movie would win an Oscar. Nevertheless, Nitish modified his stance after watching the movie and went on to criticise the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer, saying it misrepresents India’s historical past and heritage.
‘The movie alters the ethical framework of Ramayana’
The actor expressed his disappointment with the makers’ portrayal of Ravana, performed by Yash, as a good and socially simply character. In accordance with him, this adjustments the ethical framework of the epic.
He wrote on Instagram, “The Ramayan is not only a narrative. It’s deeply rooted within the civilizational and non secular consciousness of Sanatan Bharat. Its heroes, heroine and antagonist are integral to the values and message of this Mahakavya. Their character and significance can’t be casually redefined. Mahavishnu took the Ram Avatar to uphold Dharma, parampara and set up Maryada. By presenting Ravan as an exceptionally liberal, socially simply and honest determine, the movie, in my opinion, alters the ethical framework of the Ramayan and undermines the very function of avataar.”
‘Spectacle of VFX can by no means substitute for the core values’
Nitish additionally identified that spectacular visible results can’t substitute for the core values of the epic. He additional revealed that he was withdrawing his earlier social media publish wherein he had praised the movie after watching its trailer.
He wrote, “I’m deeply upset and disillusioned with this movie. I withdraw my earlier publish about it. I can’t discover a single good phrase to say about it. A spectacle of VFX can by no means substitute for the core values, philosophical depth and non secular essence of this Mahakavya. This movie, for my part, doesn’t should characterize Indian cinema internationally when its narrative misrepresents Bharat’s historical past, heritage and core non secular values.”
Nitish Bharadwaj had predicted an Oscar for Ramayana
Earlier, after watching the movie’s trailer, Nitish had taken to social media to reward the makers and predict a serious worldwide recognition for the movie. He had written, “100% Oscar for Finest International Movie. Nitesh Tiwari is Bharat’s subsequent present to world cinema after Satyajit Rai and Shekhar Kapoor. Tens of awards for Manufacturing Design and DOP. Great interval creation utilizing VFX and AI. Due to the good music maestro Hans Zimmer for collaborating with Indian cinema. Ranbir now at par with Ranveer as the following two unbeatable Dhurandhars. Yash — welcome to international cinema.”
About Ramayana
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. Produced by Namit Malhotra, the two-part epic options music by AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer. The primary instalment was launched in theatres on November 5, 2026, with the second half scheduled to reach in 2028.