# Nitesh Tiwari Ramayana film production and reception

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nitesh-tiwari-ramayana-film-production-and-reception
> Updated: 2026-10-25T17:36:12.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The upcoming mythological drama ‘Ramayana Part 1’, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, has garnered attention through industry support and public discourse. Filmmaker SS Rajamouli expressed support for the project, praising the cast and crew for their portrayal of the epic characters ahead of the film’s scheduled November 5 release.

Following the release of the song ‘Mangal Rang’, the film has sparked online debate regarding the accuracy of certain ceremonial depictions. Viewers have offered differing interpretations of a sequence involving a yellow paste ritual, with some questioning if it depicts a wedding custom or alternative ceremonies such as a coronation or a traditional blessing known as ‘bechumawan’. Filmmakers have not yet issued an official clarification regarding the scene.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-25: Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana film sparks ritual debate

A scene from the song ‘Mangal Rang’ in Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming ‘Ramayana: Part 1’ has sparked debate over whether it depicts a haldi ceremony or a coronation ritual.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nitesh-tiwaris-ramayana-film-sparks-ritual-debate

### 2026-10-17: SS Rajamouli supports Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana Part 1’

Filmmaker SS Rajamouli has praised director Nitesh Tiwari and the cast of the upcoming mythological epic ‘Ramayana Part 1’ ahead of its November 5 release.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ss-rajamouli-supports-nitesh-tiwaris-ramayana-part-1

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