Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ climax sparks comparisons with Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Ramayana’ among Indian fans |

Christopher Nolan‘s ‘The Odyssey’ is a few hours away from its global release, but it has already created a buzz on the Indian internet among fans. According to the latest chatter, the film is playing Matt DamonAnne Hathaway and Tom Holland In the leading roles, it has some desi fans comparing it between the most important scenes in the film and one of the most famous moments from the Ramayanawhich was also teased in the big picture remake of director Nitesh Tiwari.

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Social media has been abuzz with netizens pointing out what they believe are similarities that link ancient Greek history to the Indian epic. One of the most talked about parallels in the highly competitive ‘The Odyssey’. In Greek history, Odysseus, who returns to Ithaca after years in hiding, ties up his famous bow and shoots an arrow on a 12-point ax to prove his identity and take his wife, Penelope, to her suitors.

‘Odyssey’ scene from ‘Ramayana’

Indian audiences were quick to point out the closeness of the Ramayana’s bow contest, where Lord Rama manages to lift and bind Lord Shiva’s divine bow, ultimately defeating Sita’s hand. A similar scene was teased in the upcoming trailer Ranbir Kapoor The actor who is seen playing the role of Lord Rama and Sai Pallavi plays Sita.

The fans respond

Another user wrote, “Does the Odyssey really have Ramayana lyrics at the core?” When someone explained the same thing, saying, “In Valmiki’s Ramayana, Rama lifts and whips Lord Shiva’s bow to marry Sita. In Homer’s Odyssey, Odysseus returns home in disguise, ties his bow to win Penelope again. Ancient Greek mythology and Indian mythology share the same fascinating trope”.

Was the Ramayana the ‘inspiration’ behind the event

This led fans to speculate whether ‘The Odyssey’ series was inspired by the Ramayana. However, some were quick to point out that the Ramayana and Homer’s Odyssey share the same text, and it was not one of Nolan’s rights.‘The Odyssey’ will release in India on July 17.