SS Rajamouli Praises Ramayana Ahead of November 5 Release

SS Rajamouli has become one of the most watched voices in Indian cinema, and his latest public nod has gone straight to Ramayana: Rise of a Legend. The director of Baahubali and RRR has praised Nitesh Tiwari’s mythological epic, which stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash, just weeks before its worldwide theatrical release on November 5, 2026.

A public stamp of approval

In a social media post, Rajamouli called the Ramayana “a story every Indian storyteller grows up aspiring to narrate.” He said it was a joy to see Nitesh Tiwari and Namit Malhotra bring the story to the screen on such a grand scale, and added that each actor gives the timeless characters real depth.

The response from the film’s team was quick and warm. Tiwari replied that the appreciation meant a lot to the entire unit. Malhotra thanked Rajamouli for his words of encouragement and said they too had tried to put Indian cinema’s best foot forward on the world stage. He also wished Rajamouli and the team of Varanasi the best.

Why this praise carries extra weight

Rajamouli is not a distant observer of the epic. His next directorial, Varanasi, stars Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra Jonas and features a massive 20-minute sequence inspired by the Ramayana. The filmmaker has said that seeing Mahesh Babu transformed into Lord Rama for the sequence gave him goosebumps.

That connection gives the endorsement more meaning than a routine celebrity shout-out. Rajamouli has also admitted in the past that he was never completely satisfied with earlier adaptations of the Ramayana, so a nod from him signals that Tiwari and Malhotra have met a genuinely high bar.

What fans should keep in mind

• The film: Ramayana: Rise of a Legend, directed by Nitesh Tiwari.
• The cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash.
• The release: November 5, 2026, worldwide.
• The context: Rajamouli’s Varanasi has its own 20-minute Ramayana-inspired sequence.

The praise adds a new layer to the film’s already busy release campaign. The posters and trailer have pulled attention for their character design and world-building; now the project has a clear nod from the filmmaker who helped redefine how Indian mythology is experienced on screen.

It is also a case study in how peer validation moves conversations in entertainment. A filmmaker with Rajamouli’s track record does not need to praise another epic; when he does, the comment travels through fan communities and trade coverage long after the post goes live. For an audience choosing between big releases, that kind of credible signal can be the difference between curiosity and a booked opening-day seat.

For fans of large-format cinema, the practical takeaway is simple: keep the release date circled. Rajamouli’s endorsement, combined with the early promotional material, suggests Ramayana: Rise of a Legend is being positioned as a theatrical event rather than another routine retelling.

Source: Filmfare

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