Suryaa Entertainment Desk: Comments made by producer Namit Malhotra regarding the global release of the mythological film Ramayana, produced on the highest budget in Indian cinema history, have generated significant interest among film circles worldwide. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the visual spectacle stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Kannada Rocking Star Yash in the lead roles. Expressing happiness over releasing the film across nearly 70,000 screens globally, Malhotra remarked that getting the opportunity to take such a grand Indian epic to an international level gives him a feeling similar to cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar getting the opportunity to play in the World Cup during his debut.
Namit Malhotra recalled that many legendary directors and producers from previous generations made wonderful films in the Indian film industry. However, he stated that no Indian filmmaker has brought Ramayana to an international platform with this level of visual grandeur until now, adding that he feels proud to carry this responsibility. He explained that their primary goal is to introduce Western audiences to the original Indian epic Ramayana, which took shape before international epics like Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Star Wars.
He expressed hope that Ramayana will serve as a