Celebrated filmmaker SS Rajamouli has publicly extended his support for director Nitesh Tiwari's mythological epic 'Ramayana Part 1', which is set for a theatrical release on 5 November 2025. Rajamouli took to X (formerly Twitter) to praise the cast and crew for bringing one of India's most revered epics to the big screen on an unprecedented scale.

Rajamouli's Message to the Team

In his post on X, Rajamouli wrote: '#Ramayana is a story every Indian storyteller grows up aspiring to tell. It's a joy to see @niteshtiwari22 and @malhotra_namit bring it to the screen on such a grand scale. Each actor brings these timeless characters to life with depth. Looking forward to 5th November. Best wishes to the entire team.'

The director of 'Baahubali' and 'RRR' described it as exciting to witness an Indian production of such magnitude take shape. His endorsement carries significant weight given his own track record of crafting large-scale Indian mythological and period spectacles.

Rajamouli's Own Aspirations for These Epics

The support comes with a candid personal context. Speaking previously on the Empire Film Podcast, Rajamouli had admitted he was never entirely satisfied with how the Ramayana and Mahabharata had been depicted on screen. 'I was never fully satisfied with how these epics were presented on screen,' he said, adding that he harbours his own desire to explore these stories through his distinctive filmmaking approach. His public backing of Tiwari's version, then, reads as a considered endorsement rather than a routine gesture.

Star-Studded Cast and Creative Team

'Ramayana Part 1' is co-written by Nitesh Tiwari and Shridhar Raghavan. Ranbir Kapoor portrays Lord Rama, while Sai Pallavi plays Goddess Sita. Yash, known for the 'KGF' franchise, takes on the role of Ravana. The ensemble also includes Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman, Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanakha, Kajal Aggarwal as Mandodari, Arun Govil as King Dashrath, Vivek Oberoi as Vidyutjihva, Kunal Kapoor as Lord Indra, and Adinath Kothare as Bharat.

Oscar-Winning Music Duo Behind the Score

The film's music has been composed by two Oscar-winning artists — legendary Hollywood composer Hans Zimmer and India's own AR Rahman — a pairing that underscores the production's ambition to set a new benchmark for Indian mythological cinema on a global stage.

What to Watch Ahead of Release

With 5 November approaching, audience and trade expectations are running high. Rajamouli's endorsement adds to the film's growing pre-release momentum, positioning 'Ramayana Part 1' as one of the most anticipated Hindi releases of the year. How it performs at the box office will likely shape the scope and timeline of subsequent parts.