Namit Malhotra Reacts to Comparisons Between Ramayana and Adipurush

By javedkhanui7 May 14, 2026 0

Director Nitesh Tiwari is gearing up for the release of Ramayana, one of the most ambitious Indian films ever made. Ahead of the release, the makers invited creators and YouTubers to the film’s sets for an interaction with the cast and crew. During the session, producer Namit Malhotra addressed the pressure and expectations surrounding the film.

Since Ramayana is being mounted on a massive scale, comparisons with Adipurush were inevitable. When YouTuber Suraj Kumar asked Namit whether the failure of Adipurush worried him, he responded honestly, saying, “I always feel that the value lies in what we can do best. We can’t do anything about what others do. There will be people after us who will do better work than us. There are those who came before us who couldn’t do well. These ups and downs are normal.”

Directed by Om Raut, Adipurush starred Prabhas, Kriti Sanon and Saif Ali Khan in lead roles. Despite its huge budget, the film received criticism for its visuals, dialogues, and portrayal of mythological characters. Speaking about Ramayana, Namit said the team’s entire focus has been on creating the best possible adaptation for audiences.

He further added, “We are focused on doing the best in what we can do, whether it is the actor, director, me, or anyone else. We have put all our efforts into that. If you like it, very good, nahi acha lage to haath jod kar sorry bol kar nikal jaayenge, aur kya karenge.” Ramayana stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman. The first part is scheduled for a Diwali 2026 release, while the second part will arrive in 2027.