Does Ramayana glorify Ravana? The uncomfortable question internet is asking
India Today · T Maruthi Acharya ·
Namit Malhotra039s Ramayana has sparked debate over Ravana receiving greater dramatic attention than Rama deepening its antagonist while leaving parts of its titular hero039s emotional journey underdeveloped
Namit Malhotra's Ramayana has sparked debate over Ravana receiving greater dramatic attention than Rama, deepening its antagonist while leaving parts of its titular hero's emotional journey underdeveloped.
Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, based on one of India's most influential ancient epics, has started its run with praise for its emotion, performances and spectacle. But social media users have a lot to say about its portrayal of Ravana, played by Yash. The internet, never known for restraint, says the film is so taken with its demon king that Rama is stuck playing a guest role in his own epic. That's an exaggeration. But it isn't entirely without reason.
The online criticism has been particularly sharp. One user accused the film of glorifying Ravana, portraying Lord Rama as a weakling, depicting the devas as oppressors and presenting Surpanakha as a victim. Another user claimed that while the traditional Ramayana belongs to Lord Rama, Namit Malhotra's version belongs to Ravana, also criticising Ranbir Kapoor's dialogue delivery and portrayal.
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