Allu Arjun backs Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana ahead of 5 November release

Telugu superstar Allu Arjun has sent his best wishes to the team behind Ramayana: Part 1, ahead of the film's 5 November release. He posted his message on Instagram and X on 4 November.

In his post, Allu Arjun called the film more than entertainment. He said it reflects Indian culture and pushes Indian cinema to a higher standard. He urged audiences to come together and support a project that, in his words, carries the country's stories, culture and glory. He ended with "Jai Sri Ram."

The film and its cast

The mythological epic is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra. Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Rama and also portrays the sage-warrior Parashurama. Yash plays Ravana, Sai Pallavi plays Goddess Sita and Ravi Dubey plays Lakshman. Sunny Deol plays Lord Hanuman.

Allu Arjun tagged several members of the ensemble and creative team in his post, including the music composers A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer.

Background

Allu Arjun has often spoken up for films he admires. He was the first Telugu star to praise Dhurandhar (Part 1), a mythological film that also stars Yash and Sai Pallavi.

Ramayana: Part 1 is the first part of a two-part adaptation of the ancient Indian epic. It opens in theatres worldwide on 5 November, the Diwali weekend.

For Indian audiences, the release timing puts the film in one of the busiest cinema weeks of the year, when festival travel and holiday viewing are common. Fans of the cast, especially those following Telugu and Hindi cinema, will be watching how the film opens.

The posts did not say whether Allu Arjun plans to watch the film or take part in any promotion.