# A cultural leap for us: Allu Arjun, Rishab Shetty calls Ramayana more than a film

> Allu Arjun and Rishab Shetty call Ramayana a cultural milestone for Indian cinema.
- Title: A cultural leap for us: Allu Arjun, Rishab Shetty calls…
- Summary: Allu Arjun and Rishab Shetty call Ramayana a cultural milestone for Indian cinema. Allu Arjun and Rishab Shetty describe Ramayana: Rise of a Legend as a…
- Keywords: ramayana, ranbir kapoor, allu arjun, rishab shetty, nitesh tiwari, ramayana rise of a legend, indian cinema, india, India Today
- Source: India Today — https://indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/a-cultural-leap-for-indian-cinema-allu-arjun-rishab-shetty-calls-ramayana-more-than-a-film-3032388-2026-11-04
- Author: India Today Entertainment Desk
- Published: 2026-11-04T15:13:41+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ramayana, ranbir kapoor, allu arjun, rishab shetty, nitesh tiwari, ramayana rise of a legend, indian cinema, news, india
## Allu Arjun's call for cultural unity
Allu Arjun urges audiences to support Ramayana: Rise of a Legend as a cultural representation and cinema standard-setter.

> My best wishes to the entire # Ramayana team. It’s not just a movie. It’s a representation of our culture and an attempt to raise the bar of Indian films. I wholeheartedly send my pure, positive wishes to the entire team for their divine attempt. Let’s all unite and come forward to support a pure attempt that carries our stories, our culture and our glory. Jai Sri Ram (sic)
## Rishab Shetty's cultural praise
Rishab Shetty describes Ramayana as a grand scale representation of Indian culture.

> There's something truly special about seeing our timeless stories and culture brought to life on such a grand scale. A proud moment for indian cinema (sic)
## Arjun Rampal's superhero connection
Arjun Rampal shares his son's new superhero figure of Lord Rama.

> Ram ji aaye Rampal ke ghar. My heart was overjoyed with pride and love, when my son brought home a figurine of lord rama, introducing him as his new favourite super hero. Tomorrow the world and a whole new generation will be introduced to the ramayana (sic)
## Ramayana's premiere and pre-sales
Ramayana premiered at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles with positive reviews.
## Indian pre-sales progress
Ramayana has collected around Rs 100 crore in Indian pre-sales for its opening weekend.
## Booking delays in India
Indian ticket sales delayed by five days due to exhibitor-distributor revenue sharing disagreement.
## Key takeaway

Allu Arjun and Rishab Shetty describe Ramayana: Rise of a Legend as a cultural representation and cinema standard-setter for Indian audiences.