Filmmaker Karan Johar is all praise for director Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, featuring Ranbir Kapoor as Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as Raavan, among others. In a long post, Karan expressed his admiration for the cast and crew behind the film. Noting the significance of Valmiki's epic for India, Karan wrote, "I salute, I applaud and I have the deepest respect for each and every team member of Ramayana…. All of us can dream it… they actually went out and achieved it!!!!"
Karan Johar added that he takes inspiration from producer Namit Malhotra "to be brave , to be audacious and to stand for the most essential ingredient of a creator…. CONVICTION!!" Regarding Nitesh, the filmmaker wrote, "Sir… so much love and respect for your immaculate craft and solid confidence to tell a simple story so simply and yet soo solidly."
Karan also commended Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash and Ravie Dubey's portrayals of Ram, Sita, Raavan, and Lakshman in the film.
Regarding Ranbir, the filmmaker wrote, "You are deeply MEDITATIVE in your portrayal or Shri Ram… your eyes do alll the heavy lifting… its your most challenging role ever and you have mega succeeded with divine PERFECTION."
About Sai Pallavi, he added, "Sai… you are divine, sublime and so so beautifully convincing in your portrayal of Sita Ma… The agency of the portrayal is so heartening and you made me believe in the power of your sacrifice and unconditional love … so brilliant!"
Regarding Yash, Karan Johar poured effusive praise, saying, "You are so so MESMERISING and POWERFULL!!! Each and every time you appear on screen you command attention and applause …. Mega stardom is just in your DNA!!!!."
Calling Ravie Dubey's performance as Lakshman 'brilliant,' he shared, "The depiction of a loyal and loving brother is so heartening and your goodness ( both internal and external ) moved me and made me smile wide…."
Before recommending the film to audiences, Karan said that it has made him feel like "an inspired filmmaker and a proud Indian cinegoer today."
