MUMBAI: The official trailer of Nitesh Tiwari’s much-awaited epic Ramayana has sparked intense discussion online, with audiences divided over its visual effects, performances and the film’s reported ₹4,000 crore budget.
Starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana, the trailer was released on July 30 and quickly became one of the biggest entertainment talking points on social media.
The reported ₹4,000 crore budget—widely understood to cover both parts of the film—has created exceptionally high expectations, leading many viewers to closely scrutinise the trailer’s visuals and production quality.
Fans Divided Over VFX and Casting
While many viewers praised the film’s scale, music and cinematography, others questioned whether the visual effects matched the project’s massive budget.
Some social media users criticised the CGI in several scenes, particularly those featuring giant characters and Kumbhakarna, arguing that the effects appeared less polished than expected. Online discussions also questioned whether some sequences reflected the production values associated with such a high-budget project.
Ranbir Kapoor’s portrayal of Lord Ram also generated mixed reactions, with some viewers praising his restrained performance while others felt the character required greater emotional depth.
Sai Pallavi, who plays Sita, also received varied responses, with some users debating whether she was the right choice for the role.
Yash’s Ravana Wins Praise
Among the cast, Yash’s portrayal of Ravana emerged as one of the trailer’s biggest highlights.
Many fans applauded his commanding screen presence, appearance and intensity, with several calling him the standout performer in the first full trailer.
The trailer has also prompted comparisons with Adipurush, with many users suggesting Ramayana appears visually stronger, although debate continues over whether it fully justifies its reported budget.
Despite the criticism, the trailer has generated enormous online engagement, and expectations remain high ahead of the film’s theatrical release.
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