Synopsis

Based on the ancient Indian epic, the story follows Rama, an ideal prince of Ayodhya bound by duty, sacrifice, and righteousness. After marrying Princess Sita, a series of palace intrigues forces him into a 14-year exile in the forest, accompanied by Sita and his loyal brother Lakshman.

It left me speechless, it moved me, and I need Part 2 NOW
Just to be clear from the start: SPOILER-FREE review.
In my personal opinion, it was an emotional journey.

I thought I was going to watch an adventure film, with legends and a bit of action here and there, but it wasn’t like that at all…
I connected in such a special way. It was a spiritual journey that reached my soul, and I left feeling emotional.

And that’s what Ramayana is. It’s not just an epic film. It’s a story that goes right through you.

I was expecting battles, effects, action. And yes, it has all of that, and it’s spectacular, one of those films you have to watch on the big screen to really understand what you’re seeing.
But what I didn’t expect was to leave like that, with my heart in my throat, with that feeling of having lived something, not just watched a film.

Because it’s not just love, it’s family, it’s duty, it’s sacrifice, it’s faith. It’s one of those stories that, even though they’re thousands of years old, you feel as if they’re happening to you.
The soundtrack is another protagonist
And here I have to stop, because I have to mention it, yes or yes.

The soundtrack is by A.R. Rahman and , together. I mean, just imagine. That mix of the spiritual, the intimate, with that huge power that gives you goosebumps.
There are moments when no one is speaking, nothing huge is happening on screen, and it’s the music telling you everything they’re feeling. The music that makes you cry, that makes you take a deep breath, that makes you feel like you’re inside the story.
I left the cinema with the music in my head and in my heart. And with the song “Jai Jai Ram” on loop.
Without that music, the film wouldn’t be the same. It’s as simple as that.

Ranbir Kapoor as Ram, as Sita and as Ravana are incredible. Each one in their place, each one making you feel something different.
And then there’s this, it’s only Part 1. And I already need Part 2 NOW. I was left with my heart in my fist, wanting to continue this journey.

VERY IMPORTANT! Stay until the end of the credits
Please, don’t get up when the credits start. Stay until the end, until the very end.
I’m not telling you what happens, but I’m telling you it’s so worth it. It’s one of those endings that gives you goosebumps and makes you want Part 2 even more.

A mantra to take home from the cinema
If you leave like I did, with that peace and that emotion, keep this mantra with you, it’s the soul of the film and of its song “Jai Jai Ram” by A.R. Rahman:
Om Sri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram
Jai Jai Ram
I left repeating it in my head. It’s one of those things that stays inside you.

It’s a film to watch without knowing much. Go without searching for anything, without reading the ending, without spoilers. Let it surprise you and let it reach you, like it reached me.
If you like stories that make you feel small in front of the screen but huge inside, you have to watch it.

In cinemas in November 2026. Part 1.
Are you going to watch it? Have you already seen it? I’m reading you, but no spoilers please, I’ll get angry!