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Saurabh Sachdeva unfazed by Ramayana criticism, says film made right
Saurabh Sachdeva unfazed by Ramayana criticism, says film made right
The Story in Brief
Actor Saurabh Sachdeva has said he is not bothered by the online chatter and criticism surrounding the upcoming film ‘Ramayana’, asserting that the makers approached the epic with care and authenticity. The film, directed by Nitesh Tiwari and starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita and Yash as Ravana, has faced scrutiny over its visual effects and casting choices since the trailer release.
In an interview with PTI, Sachdeva said the team understood that religious subjects could evoke strong reactions. ‘I think the film is well-made, nothing has been added just to add,’ he said, adding that director Tiwari’s calm demeanour on set was reassuring. Sachdeva plays the conflicted character Maricha. Part one of ‘Ramayana’ is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on November 5, 2026, with the second part expected during Diwali 2027.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Hindustan Times, Filmibeat and NDTV all carried the same PTI interview with Sachdeva, reporting his defence of the film and his confidence in its execution. All three outlets framed the story neutrally, focusing on Sachdeva's statements without editorialising. M9.news took a sensationalist stance, framing the pre-release criticism as a coordinated effort by political and regional fan groups to see the film fail, and cited box-office expectations of at least Rs 200 crore on opening day. While the PTI-based sources report the criticism and Sachdeva’s response, m9.news amplifies the controversy itself as a story, speculating on motives and audience divisions. The uniform neutral coverage suggests the core news is the actor’s reassurance, the m9.news piece adds commentary that is not present in the other reports. The film’s release on November 5 will test whether the online chatter affects box-office performance.
Coverage: 3 sources, 2 neutral, 1 sensationalist
Sources (3): Syndicated copy (carried by hindustantimes.com, filmibeat.com), m9.news (sensationalist), ndtv.com (neutral report)
This brief was synthesised by AI from the 3 sources linked above, so one read covers every framing they carry. Methodology and corrections.
