Ramayana Film Posters in Saudi Arabia Spark Debate on Social Media

New Delhi, November 5 : Promotional posters of the film Ramayana: Rise of a Legend displayed in Saudi Arabia have triggered an online debate, with sections of Indian social media users questioning the presence of Hindu religion, among the 'Land of Tawheed'.

 

 

The posters, featuring characters from the Hindu epic Ramayana, have drawn reactions on social media ahead of the film's scheduled November 5 release. Some users questioned why imagery associated with Hindu religious traditions was being displayed publicly in Saudi Arabia, while others highlighted the film's international promotional reach.

 

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana: Rise of a Legend is an ambitious two-part cinematic project featuring Ranbir Kapoor as bhagwan  Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. The film is based on the ancient Hindu epic Ramayana and has generated considerable attention among audiences.

 

 

 

The promotional campaign has also attracted attention beyond India. In Karachi, Pakistan, celebrations among members of the Hindu community have added to the international discussion surrounding the film.

 

The appearance of the posters in Saudi Arabia has particularly caught attention because of the country's religious and cultural identity. The Kingdom follows Islam as its state religion, and the public display of religious imagery from other traditions has historically been a subject of discussion.