Why Ramayana and Varanasi are going to be Make it Or Break it for Indian Cinema?
The next 2-3 years is going to be make it or break it for Indian Cinema . With films like Namit Malhotra 's Ramayana and S S Rajamouli 's Varanasi , audiences' expectations are at an all-time high. Since both films are aiming for global reach and have gigantic budgets, the pressure on the makers to meet expectations and deliver a larger-than-life spectacle is growing with each passing day. As of 2026, we have Ramayana Part-1 releasing in the last quarter. The adaptation of Valmiki's Ramayana in today's modern times, with the latest technologies and ample budget for the two-part saga, if anything, less than best, will be a huge let-down. with the stellar star cast including Ranbir Kapoor as Shri Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravan, who will be supported by Sunny Deol as Hanuman, Ravi Dubey as Laxman, Kunal Kapoor as Indra Dev, Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanakha, and Lara Dutta as Kaikey. The film's music will be created by music masters Hans Zimmer an...