Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana: Rise of a Legend’ in international markets will be released in Hong Kong on November 12. The film opened in India and several overseas territories on November 5. It stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana, and will play in Hong Kong in Hindi with Chinese and English subtitles.
‘Ramayana ’ heads to Hong Kong
According to listings on official ticketing websites, bookings have opened for screenings at theatres in Mong Kok, Langham Place, Premiere Elements, Tsuen Wan and Kwai Fong. The release will take the story to another international audience.The film’s official synopsis sets up the central conflict: “In an age of gods and kings, the fate of worlds hangs in the balance. Rama, a prince bound by duty, sacrifice, and righteousness, must confront Ravana, an immortal ruler driven by pride and vengeance, powerful enough to shatter the cosmos.”
‘Ramayana’ box office collection
The film continues to do well in India. It earned Rs 69.80 crore net on its third day, taking its total domestic gross to Rs 218.25 crore and net collection to Rs 182.70 crore.Overseas, the film earned Rs 68.50 crore on Day 3 alone, which takes its total international gross to Rs 165.75 crore. Combined, the worldwide collection has crossed Rs 384 crore in three days. The Hong Kong release is expected to add to this.
Ranbir Kapoor on online trolling
Before the release, Ranbir addressed the criticism and trolling around the film at an event organised by IIMUN (India International Movement to Unite Nations). He said he does not let online opinions affect him and prefers to focus on the people who genuinely support his work.He said, “What’s relevant today is this beauty of trolling online. It goes back to the good old song ‘Kuchh to log kahenge, logon ka kaam hai kehna (People will say something, it’s their job to say something or the other)’. I think that’s a great philosophy to actually follow in life. Don’t be bothered by what people are saying. What matters is the people who matter, the people who care for your work, your intention, and your kindness. That’s what matters the most.”
About ‘Ramayana’
The film also stars Ravie Dubey as Lakshman, Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanakha, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, Indira Krishnan as Kaushalya, Arun Govil as Dasharatha, Addinath Kothare as Bharat and Vivek Oberoi as Vidyutjihva, among others. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, it is produced by Namit Malhotra, with music by AR Rahman and Hans Zimerman.
