The makers of Namit Malhotra’s Ramayana: Part 1 have unveiled the film’s highly anticipated official trailer, captivating fans and audiences worldwide. While Ranbir Kapoor’s Lord Ram has earned widespread praise, it is Yash’s menacing Ravana who has emerged as the biggest talking point. Though fans have lauded the film’s casting and scale, some have also raised concerns over a few CGI-heavy shots. Look at how netizens reacted to the Ramayana trailer.
Ramayana trailer netizens’ reaction
As the trailer dropped, netizens expressed their views. One called it, “Ramayana trailer is not just a trailer—it’s absolute cinema.”
Netizens praised Ranbir’s casting as Lord Rama. One wrote, “Ranbir is the right choice for Prabhu Rama. For me, he justified it.”
A user pointed out, “Ramayana’s trailer is out, and Ranbir Kapoor is looking great. But it seems like Ravan’s character has been given more highlight in the trailer.”
Ramayana’s trailer is out, and Ranbir Kapoor is looking great. But it seems like Ravan’s character has been given more highlighted in the trailer.#Ramayana #RanbirKapoor
— Ishita❤️ (@ishi_178) July 29, 2026
While another believed, “#RanbirKapoor will play Parshu Ram and Shri Ram avatar simultaneously! THEATRES WILL turn into temples! This scene will EAT!!!”
#RanbirKapoor will play Parshu Ram and Shri Ram avatar simultaneously! THEATRES WILL turn into temples! This scene will EAT!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/XXrhd3Q5Lh
— Annihilator 🏹 (@Gargi16191) July 29, 2026
Praising Yash’s portrayal of Ravana, a user commented, “Peak villainism @TheNameIsYash. This is what we all imagined.” Someone else mentioned how he stole the show. Another user wrote, “My bro nailed it. That screen presence. That aura. Yash was born to portray larger-than-life characters.”
My bro nailed it.
That screen presence. That aura. 🥶🙏🏻@TheNameIsYash was born to portray larger-than-life characters. 🙏🏻#Ramayana #Yash pic.twitter.com/uEwSapAJ2Y
— 𝐑𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐚 (@LoyalYashFan) July 29, 2026
While some users were mesmerized by the trailer, others expressed disappointment with the VFX and heavy CGI use. A user wrote, “Some WTF VFX shots in the trailer. Why artificial fire for a simple scene? Why do the animals look like that? Backgrounds look so not blended.” Another noted, “There’s a lot to admire here, especially the creature work, the music, and the costume detailing, but the overall visuals still need some refinement. Certain shots scream green screen and lack that natural, immersive feel.”
More about Ramayana
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios and DNEG, in association with Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, Ramayana: Part One will release worldwide on Diwali 2026, with global distribution by Sony Pictures. The trailer was released in the early hours of July 30, 2026, across five Indian languages: Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam.
The film also stars Arun Govil as King Dasharath, father of Rama; the legendary Shobana as Kaikasi; Ajinkya Deo as Sage Vishwamitra; Kunal Kapoor as Lord Indra; Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanakha; and Ravie Dubey as Lakshmana.