In the mighty mythological wonder that is the Ramayana, the central theme of the story is the victory and prevalence of the good over evil with the victory belonging to virtuous, benevolent and righteous
Lord Shri Ram over the cantankerous evil that is Ravana, the demon overlord.
For context in Cricket, the victory belongs to the one who perseveres, and who excels despite countless odds being stacked against him.
At times, it is the bowler who battles a difficult pitch not just the easy flow of runs, and circumstances that hardly assist the white or the red ball, and yet manages to win a great battle in the end.
And other occasions, it is batter who dominates but not before absorbing the pressure, transforming a game fast going out of hand into one where victory ultimately belongs for the team whilst redeeming his own self.
There’s appreciation that the fan or the common man and the die hard lover gets from seeing the tussle and this incredible experience where one simply doesn’t know- which way the game could likely flow.
Isn’t it?
The same way, a certain Virat Kohli, a legend of our times, turned a fan most recently when he saw the Ramayana movie, that has just made its way to the big screens in India.
An epic portrayal of the journey of Prabhu Shri Ram given everything that he had to endure in the tense and ultimately, redeeming saga that is the Ramayana, the film is enjoying amazing reviews on the part of the fans. And that’s not even surprising as the actor in the famed titular role is none other than Ranbir Kapoor, one of India’s finest actors at the moment.
Virat Kohli’s Instagram story for the RAMAYANA movie. 🏹 https://t.co/Nwjyu5cVmi
— Ranjit (@RanjitCricket) November 9, 2026
In an Instagram story, the Indian cricketer praised Ranbir Kapoor for his portrayal of Lord Rama. He pointed to the grace, composure and conviction the actor brings to the character. Kohli also had words of praise for Yash, whose screen presence, he said, commands attention.
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Sai Pallavi received a special mention for her performance, while director Nitesh Tiwari was applauded for his vision. Kohli highlighted the scale, storytelling, visuals and music, saying they were on another level.
It is not every day that a film brings together such a strong response from someone known primarily for his achievements on the cricket field. But then, why should appreciation for good cinema have boundaries?
Kohli ended his message by calling Ramayana a masterpiece and expressing pride in Indian cinema today.
