JJ News Desk
Parts of Mangal Rang and Ravana Tandav drew criticism over their perceived Sufi, qawwali and electronic influences. Some listeners questioned whether the music suited the epic’s religious and cultural setting.
The film’s teaser faced criticism from viewers who felt some visuals looked artificial or heavily AI-generated. A behind-the-scenes video meant to showcase the production’s work also received mixed reactions.
Sai Pallavi’s portrayal of Sita sparked debate over her appearance, Hindi accent, screen presence and styling. While some questioned the casting, others defended the actor and criticised the scrutiny directed at her.
An old interview in which Ranbir Kapoor described himself as a “big beef fan” resurfaced after he was cast as Lord Ram. The remark triggered criticism online, with some users questioning his suitability for the role.
Reports once claimed Kareena Kapoor Khan was approached to play Sita but asked for double her salary. Kareena later denied the claims, saying she was never the choice for the film and that the stories were made up.
Dipika Chikhlia, who famously played Sita in Ramanand Sagrar’s Ramayan, had expressed disinterest in repeated adaptations of the epic. After the new teaser arrived, however, she praised its grand scale and presentation.
Casting director Mukesh Chhabra faced backlash after saying Ravana’s revenge was driven by love for his sister. He later apologised, saying his statement had hurt people’s sentiments and was not intended that way.
The production faced a dispute over claims to the Ramayana script and related material. More recently, the makers also approached the Bombay High Court over alleged unauthorised recording and circulation of footage.
A Ramlila organisation reportedly sent a letter demanding a special screening for Hindu groups and Ramlila committees. The demand came amid concerns about religious sentiment following the backlash against Adipurush.r
A scene in Mangal Rang showing women applying seemingly haldi to Lord Ram sparked a debate online. Some viewers interpreted it as a haldi ceremony, while others believed it depicted preparations for his coronation. Some perceived it as a Mithila ritual called Chumaan/Chumawan.