Pakistani Hindus celebrate Ramayana in Karachi, wish Ranbir, Sai Pallavi success

Pakistani Hindus in Karachi celebrated Ramayana and prayed for the film's success. The gathering reflected the epic's cultural significance and hopes for global recognition.

In Short

• Traditional music, dancing and dhol performances marked the community's vibrant gathering
• The poster was displayed at historic Laxmi Narayan Temple during prayers
• Some participants hoped the mythological epic would eventually win an Oscar

As Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming film Ramayana: The Rise of a Legend approaches its release date, members of the Hindu community in Karachi, Pakistan, have come together to celebrate the film and wish its team success. A video shared by a local YouTuber shows the community carrying the film's poster through the streets and displaying it at a temple. Several people extended their best wishes to actors Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi, director Nitesh Tiwari and the rest of the team, with some expressing hope that the film would win an Oscar.

The video captures members of the community celebrating with traditional music, dancing and dhol performances. The group is also seen carrying AI-generated poster of the film through their neighbourhood before visiting the Laxmi Narayan Temple in Karachi, where they displayed it and prayed for the film's success.

In the video, several people shared their wishes for the cast and director, hoping that Ramayana performs well at the box office and earns recognition on the global stage.

The video's description highlights the cultural and emotional significance of the epic for the Pakistani Hindu community.

"As Pakistani Hindus, Ramayana is more than just a movie. Its timeless story and cultural significance connect us with our traditions and generations of heritage. Through this celebration, we share our happiness, express our best wishes to the Ramayana movie team, and hope that the film becomes a huge success worldwide," the description reads.

The celebrations come ahead of the film's scheduled worldwide release on November 5, 2026, just before Diwali. The second instalment is expected to arrive during Diwali 2027.

Ramayana receives encouraging early reviews

Meanwhile, Ramayana: The Rise of a Legend has received encouraging reactions following its premiere in Los Angeles. Several viewers shared their reviews on Letterboxd, praising the performances, music, visual effects and emotional moments.

Ranbir Kapoor's portrayal of Lord Rama and Yash's performance as Ravana have drawn particular attention, with some viewers describing the former as pure and the latter as a standout. Several users also gave the film five stars, expressing their appreciation for the scale and presentation of the mythological epic.

About Ramayana

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, Ramayana: The Rise of a Legend stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana.

The ambitious project is being made in two parts, with the first scheduled to release worldwide on November 5, 2026, and the second planned for Diwali 2027. The film aims to bring the Indian epic to audiences across the world.

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