Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana Teaser Ignites 5,000-Year-Old 'Ram' vs 'Rama' Debate

• Nitesh Tiwari's magnum opus, titled "Rama," sparked a linguistic debate after its teaser release.
• Critics questioned the use of "Rama," calling it an "Anglicised" version, but it's a return to Sanskrit roots.
• The "a" in "Rama" is essential in Sanskrit, representing a short vowel integral to its grammatical structure.
• Modern Hindi uses "Ram" due to Schwa Deletion, while "Rama" is the phonetically accurate Sanskrit form.
• Filmmakers chose "Rama" for a pan-Indian and global audience, aligning with international academic standards and ancient texts.