'Ramayana': Ancient Hindu epic and India's most expensive film

The story of Ramayana takes us back to ancient India to meet the young prince Rama who must embark on a quest to save his kidnapped wife Sita from the evil demon king Ravana. Dubbed India's first truly global release, the epic hit cinemas worldwide on Thursday. In this time of peril, humanity had one hope. Not a god, but a man. According to the critics, it's every bit as good as American blockbusters. Love the movie. Stunning visuals, dazzling special effects, mind-blowing 3D effects, and action scenes are also remarkable. With a production budget of $420 million and a runtime of 3 hours and 15 minutes, it's the biggest Bollywood film in history. It's also a source of pride for Indians who need no convincing of its quality. It has reached international standard. I'm very proud of the way the movie has been made and there's a lot of good speed and a lot of good vibe. One must watch this movie. Available in both Hindi and English, the first part of this two-part spectacle has been scored by Oscar-winning composers Hans Zimmer and A. R. Rahman. It's been released three days before Diwali, the festival of lights and one of the most important dates in the Hindu calendar. Part two of the Bollywood epic is set to be released in 2028.