Starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, the 2-minute-38-second teaser focuses mainly on his powerful first look. This is the first and only full character reveal so far, making it a big moment for fans.
Shot in IMAX and backed by Oscar-winning VFX company DNEG, the film already looks grand and high-quality. With music by Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman, the teaser feels emotional, powerful, and larger than life.
After Adipurush, A Much-Needed Comeback
Let’s be honest—Adipurush (2023) disappointed many people. The film was expected to be a grand retelling of the Ramayana, but poor VFX, weak visuals, and a lack of emotional depth made it hard for audiences to connect. It even became a meme online, and many viewers lost trust in big-scale films based on our epics.
Now, Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana looks like a fresh start. Early reactions from a special IMAX screening in Los Angeles are very positive. People are calling it “goosebumps-inducing,” “divine,” and much better than previous attempts. The teaser gives hope that this film will respect the story and present it in the right way.
Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama Impresses
The teaser clearly centers around Ranbir Kapoor’s Lord Rama—and he completely owns it.
He appears calm, powerful, and graceful, perfectly matching the image of Maryada Purushottam. His screen presence feels natural and full of devotion, which is exactly what fans were hoping for.
While the film also stars Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, their faces have not been revealed yet.
The teaser only gives slight glimpses and hints of other characters. Full reveals are expected in their individual teasers in the coming months, which has already increased curiosity among fans.
Grand Visuals and Strong VFX
The scale of the film looks massive. From large sets to wide landscapes, everything feels rich and cinematic. The VFX by DNEG is a big improvement compared to past films of this scale. The background score by Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman adds depth and emotion to every scene.
There are a few moments where the visuals feel slightly artificial, especially in some wide shots. But overall, the quality is impressive and sets a new benchmark for Indian cinema.
India’s answer to The Lord of the Rings
Ramayana Part 1 will release in Diwali 2026, with Part 2 coming in 2027. This teaser has already made people excited and hopeful. Many are even calling it India’s answer to global epic films like The Lord of the Rings.
More importantly, it feels like a film that respects our history and presents it with modern technology. After a long time, audiences finally feel proud and excited about a film based on our roots again. This is not just a movie—it’s a big cultural moment.
If the final film delivers what the teaser promises, Ramayana could win hearts not just in India, but across the world.
Jai Shri Ram.
