Salman Khan has shared his perspective on the expectations surrounding the upcoming mythological film, highlighting what he believes audiences should focus on.
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Salman Khan says discussion should focus on Rama and Sita (PC: Twitter)
Nitesh Tiwari and Namit Malhotra’s Ramayana has been one of the biggest talking points in Indian cinema, with audiences discussing its cast, scale and the story it brings to the screenThe film features several popular actors and is based on an epic that has been told across generationsWhile its grand production has attracted attention, the conversations around the project have also focused on its budget and visual effectsNow, Salman Khan has shared his views on the discussion surrounding the film and explained what he thinks people should pay more attention to.
Salman Khan says discussion should focus on Rama, Ravana and Sita
At the trailer launch of his upcoming film Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace, Salman Khan was asked about the Ramayana and its reported Rs 4,000 crore budgetThe actor said that people should discuss the epic and its characters instead of making the production cost and visual effects the main subject of conversation.
He said, “I just think Ramayana ka charcha Ramayana pe hona chahiye na ki VFX and cost of production parI think this narrative ki 4000 aur VFX, VFX, VFXI just don’t think ki that is correct.”
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Salman Khan talks about the qualities of Lord Rama
Salman further explained that the discussion should be centred on the characters of the epicHe added, “I just think ki Ramayana ka charcha Ramayana ke upar hi hona chahiye – Rama, Ravana, SitaThe actor also spoke about Lord Rama’s qualities, describing him as a good son, a good husband, a good father and a good warriorSalman connected these qualities with his character in Maatrubhumi, pointing out that the values associated with Lord Rama are important beyond the story of the epic.
What to know about Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, Ramayana is a two-part cinematic adaptation of the Hindu epicRanbir Kapoor plays Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi portrays Sita, Yash appears as Ravana, Ravie Dubey plays Lord Lakshmana and Sunny Deol plays Hanuman.
The film also features Anupam Kher, Kajal Aggarwal, Rakul Preet Singh, Vivek Oberoi, Kunal Kapoor, Adinath M Kothare, Arun Govil, Indira Krishnan, Sheeba Chaddha and Lara DuttaThe film has also attracted attention for its scale and reported budgetIt crossed the Rs 100 crore mark in India within two days of its release, according to Sacnilk.
Salman Khan’s upcoming film Maatrubhumi
Meanwhile, Salman will next be seen in Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in PeaceDirected by Apoorva Lakhia, the film is produced by Salman Khan under his Salman Khan Films bannerIt also stars Chitrangada Singh, Mukesh Rishi, Ankur Bhatia and Vipin BhardwajThe film is finally scheduled to release in theatres on December 4.
