Mumbai: The teaser of ‘Ramayana’, which features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, was released on Thursday on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti. It has received mixed reactions online, with its visual effects sparking widespread debate.
The film’s producer Namit Malhotra, in a collab post with director Nitesh Tiwari and co-producer Yash, wrote on Instagram, “Rama is the greatest of all time because he lived a life where the choices he made were always in the benefit of the greater good, duty over desire, and sacrifice over self. His legacy continues to enhance and empower humanity over time and bring the belief in the goodness of the human spirit to resolve all conflict and bring peace to the world. Namit Malhotra’s Ramayana Directed by Nitesh Tiwari In cinemas worldwide Ramayana Part 1 Diwali 2026.”
As expected, the teaser sparked a flurry of reactions on the internet. Some viewers praised its presentation and Yash’s presence, while some felt the VFX could have been better.
“That Majesty Walk of Yash BOSS in the end,” a fan wrote on Instagram, while another commented, “This masterpiece, I am waiting Ravana’s entry”.
As for the VFX, one comment read, “Is it only me who feels some frames are giving GAMING GRAPHICS?”
Ranbir fans were quick to defend the actor. “The Underline: OUR TRUTH OUR HISTORY- these four words bring my tears out… Prayers, blessings and good wishes to the makers.. Jai Shri Ram,” wrote one user.
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The film, which also stars Sai Pallavi as Sita, Ravie Dubey as Laxman and Yash as Raavana, has been made on a budget of Rs 4,000 crore, revealed Namit.
