Ramayana first reactions praise Ranbir and Yash, split on story

First reactions to Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana: Rise of a Legend arrived after its Los Angeles world premiere on October 27. Viewers praised Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Yash as Ravana, along with the film's visuals, music and action, while some felt the grandeur did not translate into compelling storytelling. The film releases worldwide on November 5.