Ramayana is gearing up for a grand theatrical release, with Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi playing the lead roles. The epic action drama will also be released in Telugu under the title Ramayanam. As part of the film’s promotional campaign, the cast and crew attended a pre-release event in Hyderabad, where filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari shared his admiration for Telugu cinema.
The filmmaker, known for directing acclaimed films such as Dangal and Chhichhore, spoke about his love for Tollywood and revealed some of his favourite Telugu films. His list included classics such as Kshana Kshanam and Geethanjali, alongside modern blockbusters like Eega, Baahubali and RRR. His remarks highlighted the influence of Telugu cinema on his appreciation of filmmaking and storytelling.
Concluding his speech, Nitesh named S. S. Rajamouli, Sukumar, Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Trivikram Srinivas and Nag Ashwin as the Telugu directors who have had the greatest impact on him as a filmmaker. An alumnus of IIT Bombay, Nitesh has established himself as a prominent director in Hindi cinema. His last theatrical release was Bawaal (2023), starring Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor.
