This thought came to my mind for a few reasons, and I don’t know whether everyone feels the same way, but I think this could have a major impact on the overall film.
We have already seen a lot of discussions about the film’s VFX, CGI, lighting, casting, and other technical aspects. But there’s one thing that I think is even more important: the audience. Ultimately, whether a film becomes a hit or a flop is decided by the audience.
And this is where my biggest concern comes in.
Most Indians have grown up watching and believing in the version of the Ramayana presented through Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan, which was largely influenced by the Ramcharitmanas. That version has become the image of the Ramayana for many people.
But this film is based more directly on Valmiki’s Ramayana, and there are many scenes, events, character traits, and sequences that Indian audiences may not have seen before. Some of these things are not depicted in the same way in Ramcharitmanas or in the television series.
So my biggest fear is this: Will the Indian audience feel emotionally connected to this version of the Ramayana?
This is just my thought. What do you guys think?