Ramayana teaser: 5 key takeaways from Ranbir Kapoor-Yash starrer
The makers of Ranbir Kapoor and Yash-starrer Ramayana dropped its teaser on Thursday. Here are some key takeaways from the three-minute clip of the Nitesh Tiwari directorial.
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