Hyderabad, Nov. 11 -- Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has shared a glowing review of Ramayana: Part 1 after watching the film for the second time. Interestingly, the filmmaker clarified that his views come from the perspective of an atheist and a cinema enthusiast, rather than a devotee of Lord Ram.

Taking to X, RGV heaped praise on director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra for their ambitious attempt to bring the Indian epic to the big screen. While several reviews have appreciated the film's scale but questioned its emotional depth, RGV argued that its soul lies in its grand vision and the emotions behind its making.

Describing the film as a landmark moment for Indian cinema, he said the makers had achieved something that filmmaker...