Before Ramayana Part 1 opens this Friday, the first non-spoiler verdict has landed, and it centres on the three performances audiences have debated for months. Veteran journalist Taran Adarsh shared his early reaction on social media after select journalists saw a first look at Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam in August 2026.
His assessment is brief but pointed: the mythic adaptation has found strong footing in its cast.
Ranbir Kapoor: the quiet strength of Ram
Adarsh praised Ranbir Kapoor for giving Ram “grace, dignity, and quiet strength.” He pointed to the actor’s composure, expressive eyes and screen presence as qualities that give the character what he called “an aura of divinity.”
For a role that demands restraint as much as heroism, that is an encouraging early signal: Kapoor’s Ram appears built on stillness rather than spectacle.
Sai Pallavi: the emotional anchor
Sai Pallavi earned equal attention as Sita. Adarsh said she brought dignity and strength to the part, and that her naturalistic performance lends “tenderness and warmth” to the film’s emotional moments.
That matters because the Sita-Ram bond is the emotional spine of the story. If those scenes land, the larger action has somewhere to return.
Yash: Ravana as a formidable force
The question many fans had going in was whether Yash could make Ravana feel as large as the legend. Adarsh said the actor is in “superb form,” noting his imposing screen presence and sheer intensity make him “a formidable force.”
The early word does not rank one lead above another. Instead, it suggests the performances work because they are deliberately different: Ram’s power is internal, while Ravana’s is external.
Why the first review matters
Ramayana Part 1 has been trending since its trailer, and the casting itself has been a talking point for months. A public, spoiler-free take from a veteran trade voice gives audiences their first credible sense of whether the performances match the scale of the production.
- Ranbir Kapoor brings grace and quiet strength to Ram.
- Sai Pallavi anchors Sita with warmth and dignity.
- Yash makes Ravana an intense, imposing antagonist.
What to watch for on Friday
If the early reaction holds, the central contrast will be between Ram’s composure and Ravana’s ferocity. For fans, the sensible play is to go in without spoilers and judge that balance on the big screen. The review does not crown a single standout; it argues the adaptation has strength across its cast.
Source: Filmibeat