Lara Dutta has answered criticism of her Kaikeyi look in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, saying people are fixating on small points.
She recalled asking Tiwari whether Kaikeyi, from Kekaya, should wear jewellery distinct from the other queens. She said going that deep would invite historians' views, so one common style was used across Mithila, Ayodhya and Lanka to tell those cultures apart.
Costume designers Rimple and Harpreet Narula said their choices reflected creative intent rather than strict historical accuracy, after viewers questioned the costumes in the trailer.
Indira Krishna is getting praise for playing Mata Kaushalya in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana: Part 1, where she plays Ranbir Kapoor's mother. The two were also co-stars earlier in Animal, where she played Rashmika Mandanna's mother.
In an interview, she recalled the scene where Rama leaves for exile and said she did not use glycerine, so the tear fell exactly when Nitesh Tiwari wanted it. She said the emotion came from working with Ranbir and the atmosphere on set.
She described Kaushalya as a calm, confident queen who keeps her feelings hidden under the surface.
Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, hit screens on November 5 in several languages and formats. Its art director, Ramesh, revealed that more than 150 physical sets were built at Prime Focus Studios in Mumbai, with every structure revised 10 to 15 times. Two standout pieces were Ravana's throne, a fibre and clay structure finished in 24-carat gold leaf that took four months and cost about Rs 1 crore, and Surpanakha's chariot, which took three months and cost about Rs 1.5 crore. Sunny Deol is set to lead the sequel, which is expected in 2028.
Ranbir Kapoor's trainer Nam has posted a black-and-white gym photo of the actor mid-workout, hinting that the fitness work is far from finished. Ranbir plays Lord Rama in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, which opened in cinemas on November 5, and the trainer said he is getting ready for the action in Part 2. Early reactions praised the film's scale and visuals, with Yash's Ravana drawing particular attention. The film earned Rs 32.81 crore on its first day, ahead of Dhurandhar's opening.
Actress Indira Krishnan has shared a warm note about the team behind Ramayana, which hit cinemas worldwide on November 5. Posting a photo from the first cast reading session, she said she has watched Ranbir Kapoor grow as an actor, from Animal to this film, and praised his character on and off camera. She also admired Sai Pallavi's gentle nature and spiritual mindset, and Rakul Preet Singh's work as Surpanakha. Indira thanked director Nitesh Tiwari for guiding her through an emotionally charged scene.
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