Actor Mukesh Khanna criticized Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming film Ramayana, objecting to Ranbir Kapoor's portrayal of Lord Rama as an action hero rather than Maryada Purushottam.
Khanna specifically criticized action sequences showing Rama shooting arrows from trees, arguing it contradicted traditional depictions requiring help from the Vanar Sena.
He also questioned the heavy reliance on VFX, stating that Indian audiences prioritize cultural and spiritual faith over international visual effects standards.