Mumbai, Nov. 10 -- Veteran actor and politician Hema Malini has praised the latest cinematic adaptation of 'Ramayan', expressing admiration for its special effects, casting and visual presentation.

Her appreciation comes as the film's Hindi version continues its impressive box office run, crossing Rs 270 crore in India within five days of release.

Taking to Instagram, Malini revealed that she initially had low expectations from another adaptation of the timeless Indian epic, given how frequently the story has been brought to the screen.

However, she said the film exceeded her expectations and offered a unique cinematic experience for Indian audiences.

One of the aspects that particularly impressed the actor was the film's visual scale...