"The opening statement of a new standard for Indian cinema": Ram Gopal Varma hails Ranbir Kapoor's 'Ramayana: Part 1'

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Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has heaped praise on 'Ramayana: Part 1' after watching it for the second time, describing it as a landmark in Indian cinema. Calling himself an atheist, Varma said his assessment was purely from a film-watcher's perspective and praised director Nitesh Tiwari, producer Namit Malhotra, Yash's portrayal of Ravana, Ranbir Kapoor's performance as Rama and the music by Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman.

Calling it a production that could stand alongside major international films, he said its strength lay in drawing from India's own rich storytelling traditions.Concluding his review, Varma described 'Ramayana: Part 1' as the beginning of a new standard for Indian cinema and said subsequent films would be measured against it."Ramayana: Part 1 is the opening statement of a new standard for Indian cinema and whatever film will be made after November 5 th will now be measured against it , and the only thing which will destroy Ramayana part 1 will be Ramayana part 2 ," he wrote.Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, 'Ramayana: Part 1' is the first instalment of a two-part cinematic adaptation of the ancient…

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