After his post-credit reveal as Lord Hanuman, Sunny Deol reviews Ramayana Part 1 and says it is better than many Hollywood films
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Ramayana Part 1, also titled Ramayana: Rise of a Legend, rolled out in theatres in November 5. Viewers who have seen the movie were treated with one of its biggest reveals in the post-credit scene. It is Sunny Deol who makes an appearance as Lord Hanuman in the closing moments. The star makes his appearance in a post-credit scene, offering a first glimpse of his character and setting up his role in the second installment.
Adding to this, Sunny Deol poses at the special screening of Ramayana: Part 1 in Mumbai. (ANI Photo) (Sunil Khandare) On Saturday, Sunny posted on Instagram to share his review of the movie and urged every Hindustani to support it. He shared, “I just watched Ramayana. I really, really liked it. I urge each and every Hindustani to watch it. This movie is not less than any Hollywood movie. But I would say it is better than them. The special effects truly transport the viewer to that time. It is my request to all of you and tell you to go and watch it.”
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Notably, Meanwhile, the post credit scene opens with a powerful musical backdrop, as Hanuman makes his entry. While his face remains hidden, a wider shot towards the end shows him flying through the air with his gada as he hails Jai Shri Ram. The Hanuman Chalisa, sung by Diljit Dosanjh, Sukhwinder Singh, Mohit Chauhan, Kailash Kher and Anirudh Ravichander, plays in the background, adding to the impact of the moment. The makers have revealed just enough to build curiosity around Sunny's portrayal without giving away his complete look. Before Hanuman's appearance, the movie also offers a glimpse of Raghav Juyal as Meghnada, Ravana's eldest son and the crown prince of Lanka.
As per the latest buzz, Hanuman's arrival also marks a significant point in the Ramayana for the sequel which will arrive in 2028. He becomes one of the most important figures in Rama's journey after Ravana abducts Sita. From finding her in Lanka to helping Rama prepare for the war against Ravana, Hanuman plays a crucial role in the events that follow.
In further updates, Ramayana is directed by Nitesh Tiwari, who co-wrote the screenplay with Shridhar Raghavan. It is produced by Namit Malhotra and Yash. Ranbir plays Ram in the movie, Sai plays Sita, and Yash plays Ravana. The movie also stars Ravi Dubey as Lakshmana, Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanaka, Arun Govil as Dasharatha, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, Shobana as Kaikashi, Kajal Aggarwal as Mandodari, and more.
On top of that, The first part delves into Ravana’s backstory, setting up the tale till his abduction of Sita after a fight with Jatayu, voiced by Anupam Kher. It also shows Ram’s childhood and upbringing, his marriage to Sita, the circumstances of his 14-year exile, and his vow to bring Sita back from Ravana.
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Source: Hindustan Times