Sandeep Reddy Vanga praised Ranbir Kapoor and Yash’s performances in Ramayana, saying both actors had nailed their respective rolesHe also applauded producer Namit Malhotra for his commitment to the Rs 4,000-crore two-part epic, which earned Rs 127.50 crore worldwide on its opening day.
Published: November 6, 2026, 1:51 PM IST
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Sandeep Reddy Vanga on Ramayana(PC- Twitter)
Ranbir Kapoor and Yash’s latest film, Ramayana, has received appreciation from several members of the film industry following its theatrical release on ThursdayAfter filmmaker SS Rajamouli praised the epic, director Sandeep Reddy Vanga also shared his thoughts on the filmHe praised Ranbir and Yash for their performances and applauded producer Namit Malhotra for his dedication to the ambitious project. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Sandeep said that both actors had done justice to their respective charactersHe also encouraged audiences to watch the film to experience the scale of the story.
He wrote, “Want to experience the magnitude of Ram and Raavana? Please go watch RamayanaRanbir and Yash — both nailed it bone-deep Made their presence absolutely commanding I loved it❤️”
Sandeep also mentioned producer Namit Malhotra and praised him for staying committed to the project over the yearsSharing his appreciation, the filmmaker wrote, “I have never known a producer to be this committed @malhotra_namit.”
Ramayana is planned as a two-part film series with a combined budget of ₹4,000 croreDuring the film’s trailer launch in Bengaluru in October, Yash, who is also co-producing the project, spoke about the much-discussed budgetHe clarified that the amount covers both films, including post-production and promotional costs.
Explaining why Namit Malhotra spoke confidently about the film’s massive budget, Yash said, “I know that Namit’s statement went viral on social mediaIn India, there is a problemPeople don’t like it when you talk confidentlyThat’s what happened with Namit’s statementBut in the West, it’s the total oppositeIf you tell them we have made a good movie in a humble manner, they will dismiss our film as a small projectThat’s exactly why Namit has confidently said that this movie is mounted on ₹4,000 croreWe need to prove the strength of the Indian film industry to the global market,” Yash said.
He further explained that the budget was for the two films together and included expenses beyond productionHe added, “Ramayana is a two-part project, and the budget for both the movies combined is definitely Rs 4,000 croreThe budget includes post-production and promotional expenses as well.”
Ramayana Box Office Collection
Meanwhile, Ramayana has opened strongly at the box officeThe film collected Rs 64.85 crore net and Rs 77.50 crore gross in India on its opening dayIts worldwide gross collection on Day 1 stands at Rs 127.50 crore.
