Vivek Oberoi Calls Ramayana a MahaYagya for Bhartiya Values

Vivek Oberoi has given Ramayana: Rise of a Legend the kind of post-release tribute that feels more like a devotee’s note than a standard cast message. The actor, who plays Vidyutjihva in Nitesh Tiwari’s epic, took to social media after the film opened in theatres on November 5 and thanked the entire unit.

A MahaYagya, not just a film

Oberoi placed the film on a cultural register from the start. He said the project is bigger than a commercial release and described his own role in it as a small contribution. His post called the film a “MahaYagya for Bhartiya culture and values” and his performance “my small Ahuti in this Mahayagya”.

He credited producer Namit Malhotra for bringing him on board and for presenting the story of Shri Ram on a grand scale. The actor also drew a comparison with James Cameron’s Avatar: where that world came from imagination, he said the world of Ram stands for India’s civilisation, heritage and truth.

Praise for Nitesh Tiwari

Oberoi was especially generous about director Nitesh Tiwari. He wrote that the years Tiwari dedicated to the film are visible in every frame, adding that he didn’t feel like he was watching a movie but had travelled back to the Ram Yug.

What he said about the leads

His note turned personal when he addressed the principal cast. For fans still deciding what to focus on in the theatre, his points work as a viewing checklist:

• Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram: Oberoi said he was initially curious about how the actor would portray Shri Ram, but after watching the film he felt he saw his Ram ji on screen.
• Yash as Ravana: He called the leap from Rocky to Ravan phenomenal and singled out the scene with Ravana’s ten talking heads as a favourite.
• Sai Pallavi as Sita: The actor said she brought innocence, grace and purity to the role.

He also appreciated Ravi Dubey, Rakul Preet Singh and Kajal Aggarwal, and closed by thanking A.R. Rahman and the technical team behind the film.

Why this matters for the audience

A message like this matters because it comes from inside the production while the film is still finding its audience. Oberoi is not a neutral reviewer; he is part of the ensemble. But his specific, character-by-character praise gives viewers a way into a big-canvas film, and his Avatar comparison tells you what tone the makers are claiming: not just spectacle, but a civilisational story.

His use of “MahaYagya” is worth unpacking. It frames the film as a collective offering rather than a box-office product, and it positions Vidyutjihva, a relatively smaller part, as a meaningful contribution to a larger sacred project. That is a very different post-release note from the usual “thank you team” message.

If you’re planning to watch Ramayana: Rise of a Legend, his note is a good preview of where the emotional high points sit, from Ram’s portrayal to Ravan’s most theatrical scene and the music.

Source: The Times of India