Nov 06, 2026 12:23pm IST
Mahesh Babu Praises ‘Ramayana’, Calls Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi ‘Magical’
Mahesh Babu has shared his appreciation for Nitesh Tiwari’s “Ramayana”, which arrived in theatres on November 5. The actor praised the film for bringing a story familiar to generations of Indians to the big screen, while singling out Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi for a special mention.
Taking to X on November 6, Mahesh wrote, “The stories we've grown up hearing since childhood, coming alive so beautifully on the big screen... makes me so happy.” Referring to the film’s principal cast, he added, “Ranbir, Yash, Sai Pallavi... magical.”
The actor also acknowledged the effort behind mounting the ambitious adaptation, tagging producer Namit Malhotra and director Nitesh Tiwari in his post. “Take a bow. Kudos to all your efforts in pulling off a film of this scale. Congrats to the entire team of #Ramayana!” he wrote.
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Mahesh’s post comes a day after the film’s theatrical release. Based on the Indian epic, “Ramayana” features Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. The ensemble also includes Ravi Dubey as Lakshman and Sunny Deol as Hanuman, among others.
The stories we've grown up hearing since childhood, coming alive so beautifully on the big screen… makes me so happy. ❤️ Ranbir, Yash, Sai Pallavi… magical. ❤️❤️❤️ @malhotra_namit & @niteshtiwari22 take a bow. Kudos to all your efforts in pulling off a film of this scale. Congrats to the entire team of #Ramayana !❤️❤️
— Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) November 6, 2026
The actor’s appreciation adds to the conversation around the film, which has drawn attention for its scale and its interpretation of a story deeply embedded in the country’s cultural imagination. Directed by Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, the film is planned as a two-part cinematic adaptation, with the second instalment scheduled for 2028.
Mahesh Babu is currently preparing for his next film, “Varanasi”, directed by S.S. Rajamouli and co-starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Prithviraj Sukumaran.
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