Actor Ravie Dubey, who plays the role of Lakshman in Nitesh Tiwari’s directorial Ramayana: Part 1, has shared a series of behind-the-scenes photographs from the film’s set. The images offer a look at the actor’s interactions with co-stars Ranbir Kapoor, who plays Ram, and Sai Pallavi, who portrays Sita. Director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra also appear in the candid shots, which Dubey captioned, “Thousand reasons to be happy #ramayana.”
The post drew reactions from several industry figures. Fellow actor Hina Khan praised Dubey’s performance, stating, “YOU were phenomenal as LAXMAN my friend.” Actress Sargun Mehta, Dubey’s wife, commented playfully on the post, writing, “Nobody believes me when I say that I also see bts on Instagram.” Additional appreciation came from Ruhaanika Dhawan and Kishwer Merchant, while filmmaker Karan Johar and musician Badshah have previously lauded the casting choices for the film.
Following the film's release on November 5, the project has seen strong financial performance. According to data from Sacnilk, Ramayana: Part 1 has reached a worldwide gross of Rs 1,033.55 crore within eight days. The report notes that domestic net collections in India reached approximately Rs 564.60 crore over the same period, with an additional Rs 358.50 crore accumulated from overseas markets.
Key facts
- The film Ramayana: Part 1 surpassed the Rs 1,000 crore worldwide gross mark on its eighth day of release.
- Domestic net collection in India stands at approximately Rs 564.60 crore, with a domestic gross of Rs 675.05 crore.
- Overseas earnings are estimated at Rs 358.50 crore.
- Sunil Lahri, who played Lakshman in the earlier television adaptation of Ramayan, expressed approval of Dubey's performance.
- The film officially arrived in theatres on November 5, 2026.
Why it matters
The film’s performance at the box office marks it as one of the year’s significant theatrical releases. The positive reception of the ensemble cast, particularly the portrayal of Lakshman, has been a noted point of discussion among audiences and film industry professionals following the movie's launch.
Source: Times of India, Indian Express
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