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In the Valmiki Ramayana (Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 111), when Vibhishana initially refuses to cremate Ravana due to the demon king's unrighteous deeds, Lord Rama intervenes. He gently corrects Vibhishana and openly praises Ravana's unmatched valor and strength. [1, 2]
These are the exact Sanskrit verses written by Valmiki where Rama praises Ravana:
1. Praising Ravana's Bravery and Brilliance
Rama reminds Vibhishana that despite Ravana's flaws, his warrior prowess was undeniable: [1]
अधर्मानृतसंयुक्तः कामं त्वेष निशाचरः ।
तेजस्वी बलवान् शूरः संयुगेषु च नित्यशः ॥
Translation:
"Granted this night-stalker (Ravana) was full of unrighteousness and falsehood, yet he was always brilliant, mighty, and a brave warrior in battles." [1, 2]
2. Acknowledging His Invincibility (Even Against Gods)
Rama highlights that Ravana was so formidable that even the king of gods, Indra, could not defeat him: [1, 2]
शक्रहादिभिर्देवैश्चतुर्भिः सह लोकपैः ।
न शक्यः प्रसहं जेतुं श्रूयते बलवान् रणे ॥
Translation:
"It is well known that this mighty warrior, in the midst of battle, could not be easily conquered even by the gods headed by Indra, along with the four guardians of the world."
3. Calling Him a "Great Soul"
Rama addresses Ravana's formidable nature, acknowledging him as a powerful force
महात्मा बलसम्पन्नो रावणो लोकरावणः
Translation:
"Ravana was a great soul, richly endowed with strength, even though he made the worlds weep (lokarāvaṇaḥ)."
(Note: Immediately following these words of praise, Rama delivers the famous concluding line: "मरणान्तानि वैराणि..."—declaring that enmity ends with death and that Ravana is now as much his brother as he is Vibhishana's.)
Sai Pallavi at #RamayanaPart1 LA premiere :
"Ravana is not all bad"👀
"It's important that we spot ravana in us and we make changes over time"
Controversial take 🫠
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All Reviews compilation from LA Premiere and people are just OVERJOYED after watching it. Dream come true moment for Indian Cinema.
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Bhai ne socha hoga, ki pehle negative impression banaunga, phir final review tak Namit paise de hi dega.
Lekin ye khud apne hi jaal mein aisa phas gaya hai ki ab Ramayana ko negative rating de bhi nahi sakta. Di toh iske Adipurush, Pushpa, Salaar wale purane reviews circulate honge.
Ab to namit paise bhi nahi dega.
Doosron ko phasaane chala tha, khud apne hi jaal mein phas gaya
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Telugu Item song kii kami 💔💔💔
#Ramayana Initial Impressions:
A hugely ambitious film mounted on a grand scale, and the effort behind it is clearly visible. The team largely stays true to the Ramayana, but the film leans more on spectacle and action than drama and emotion, leaving parts of the narration feeling flat and even serial like at times. The second half also drags in places because of where Part 1 chooses to end, with limited material stretched out through lengthy action blocks that don’t create much impact
Yash as Ravana is the biggest highlight and is superb, especially in his introduction portions. Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi are solid as Ram and Sita, though the divine aura and emotional weight don’t always fully translate on screen.
The visuals are stunning in parts and the money spent is clearly visible, but some scenes still have a noticeable studio/green screen feel with a few cartoonish asuras. The biggest negative, hands down, is the music. For a story like Ramayana, the score has to carry much of the divinity and emotion, but the Indian-Hollywood blend largely backfires and ends up feeling like neither apart from a few scenes.
The ambition and scale deserve a lot of applause. Definitely watchable and better than a few recent adaptations, but it falls short of the massive expectations and ultimately feels like a mixed bag with so much more potential.
Full review with rating later in my usual style (review embargo)
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This is totally absurd. Whats wrong with these people praising an actor for his acting? Why can’t you judge him on the basis of his food preferences?
The actor playing Prince Raama (Ranbir Kapoor) is some serious talent, moved to tears! An unforgettable experience. Full #Ramayana review on Friday.
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Another review of ramayana, soundtrack was divine, the guy ended up in tears by the end of the movie
#Ramayana is big big ambitious Blockbuster.
Kudos to India and Indian Cinema.
#RanbirKapoor #Yash #SaiPallavi
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I can’t believe I witnessed @WorldOfRamayana tonight and got to meet the most handsome and talented man, @TheNameIsYash!!! Y’all are not ready for how phenomenal this movie IS!!!!!! YASH, I THINK I HAVE A CRUSH ON YOUUUUU! 💙✨🫶🏽❤️
guys apparently there was no screening anywhere else apart from LA. He was not even invited. the ticket screenshot he posted shows NYC. this is all a lie.
#Ramayana
#Ramayana Initial Impressions:
A hugely ambitious film mounted on a grand scale, and the effort behind it is clearly visible. The team largely stays true to the Ramayana, but the film leans more on spectacle and action than drama and emotion, leaving parts of the narration feeling flat and even serial like at times. The second half also drags in places because of where Part 1 chooses to end, with limited material stretched out through lengthy action blocks that don’t create much impact
Yash as Ravana is the biggest highlight and is superb, especially in his introduction portions. Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi are solid as Ram and Sita, though the divine aura and emotional weight don’t always fully translate on screen.
The visuals are stunning in parts and the money spent is clearly visible, but some scenes still have a noticeable studio/green screen feel with a few cartoonish asuras. The biggest negative, hands down, is the music. For a story like Ramayana, the score has to carry much of the divinity and emotion, but the Indian-Hollywood blend largely backfires and ends up feeling like neither apart from a few scenes.
The ambition and scale deserve a lot of applause. Definitely watchable and better than a few recent adaptations, but it falls short of the massive expectations and ultimately feels like a mixed bag with so much more potential.
Full review with rating later in my usual style (review embargo)
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The actor playing Prince Raama (Ranbir Kapoor) is some serious talent, moved to tears! An unforgettable experience. Full #Ramayana review on Friday.
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ramayana is not KGF to expect 2-3 episodes running paralelly to raise ur eyebrows every second & keep u hooked to the seat & chest thumping elevation every 3rd minute. .
expecting KGF because is Yash is there?
KGF is awesome in its own league. .
Ramayana is an epic.. it sinks with the time.. & gradually takes control of ur emotions.. & creates a fight among ur senses..
U call it serial? No.. U‘re simply a lazy dopamine junkie
people who drool over pushpa & dabidi dabidi will not get this 🤦♂️
#Ramayana Initial Impressions:
A hugely ambitious film mounted on a grand scale, and the effort behind it is clearly visible. The team largely stays true to the Ramayana, but the film leans more on spectacle and action than drama and emotion, leaving parts of the narration feeling flat and even serial like at times. The second half also drags in places because of where Part 1 chooses to end, with limited material stretched out through lengthy action blocks that don’t create much impact
Yash as Ravana is the biggest highlight and is superb, especially in his introduction portions. Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi are solid as Ram and Sita, though the divine aura and emotional weight don’t always fully translate on screen.
The visuals are stunning in parts and the money spent is clearly visible, but some scenes still have a noticeable studio/green screen feel with a few cartoonish asuras. The biggest negative, hands down, is the music. For a story like Ramayana, the score has to carry much of the divinity and emotion, but the Indian-Hollywood blend largely backfires and ends up feeling like neither apart from a few scenes.
The ambition and scale deserve a lot of applause. Definitely watchable and better than a few recent adaptations, but it falls short of the massive expectations and ultimately feels like a mixed bag with so much more potential.
Full review with rating later in my usual style (review embargo)
just saw he had given 2.75 stars to dhurandhar and 4 stars to RRR. So he can respectfully fuck off.
#Ramayana Initial Impressions:
A hugely ambitious film mounted on a grand scale, and the effort behind it is clearly visible. The team largely stays true to the Ramayana, but the film leans more on spectacle and action than drama and emotion, leaving parts of the narration feeling flat and even serial like at times. The second half also drags in places because of where Part 1 chooses to end, with limited material stretched out through lengthy action blocks that don’t create much impact
Yash as Ravana is the biggest highlight and is superb, especially in his introduction portions. Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi are solid as Ram and Sita, though the divine aura and emotional weight don’t always fully translate on screen.
The visuals are stunning in parts and the money spent is clearly visible, but some scenes still have a noticeable studio/green screen feel with a few cartoonish asuras. The biggest negative, hands down, is the music. For a story like Ramayana, the score has to carry much of the divinity and emotion, but the Indian-Hollywood blend largely backfires and ends up feeling like neither apart from a few scenes.
The ambition and scale deserve a lot of applause. Definitely watchable and better than a few recent adaptations, but it falls short of the massive expectations and ultimately feels like a mixed bag with so much more potential.
Full review with rating later in my usual style (review embargo)





























