OG Sita Dipika Chikhlia says she always knew Ranbir Kapoor, Yash's Ramayana would be a hit as it crosses ₹1000 crore worldwide, praises VFX and cast

Actress Dipika Chikhlia, known for her role as Sita in the 1987 Ramayan series, has praised the new film 'Ramayana' for its box office success and visual effects. The film has grossed over ₹1,000 crore worldwide within eight days of its release.
Why it matters
The film's massive commercial success highlights the enduring cultural impact of the Ramayana epic in Indian cinema and the effectiveness of high-budget VFX-driven storytelling.
One of the most-awaited films of the year, Ramayana, finally arrived in theatres on November 5. The film opened to largely positive reviews from audiences and crossed the ₹1,000-crore mark worldwide at the box office within just eight days. Now, Dipika Chikhlia, who famously played Sita in Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan, has reacted to the film's box office performance, saying she had predicted that it would be a hit. She also praised the film in a video message.Dipika Chiklia reacts to Ramayana's ₹1000 crore successWhile interacting with the paparazzi, Dipika was informed that Ramayana had become a box office hit. She responded, "See, I told you right that the film is well-made and is bound to be a hit. It has so many big stars. See how it crossed 900-1000 crore in just 4-5 days. Superb."
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