📌 Key Points
- Ramayan Teaser Drops! ₹4000 Cr Budget, VFX Outrage!
- Netizens Scream “Adipurush 2.0”! Artificial VFX Slammed!
- Ranbir’s Rama Praised, But CGI Looks “AI-Generated”!
- Hanuman Jayanti Teaser: Why is Lord Hanuman Missing?
Nitesh Tiwari‘s Ramayan teaser, featuring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, has erupted online, sparking intense VFX outrage and mass trolling. While Ranbir’s look impressed, the visuals have brought the colossal Rs 4000 crore budget into question. Is this grand project risking “money poured down the drain”?
Teaser’s VFX Sparks Intense Debate
The teaser for Nitesh Tiwari’s highly anticipated film Ramayan, starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, has been released, stirring considerable discussion and intense trolling over its visuals. With a massive budget of Rs. 4000 crores, the film’s initial glimpse has led to questions about whether this investment might be “money poured down the drain” due to widespread dissatisfaction with its visual effects. The teaser, which premiered on Thursday after a brief preview in Los Angeles, USA, quickly garnered over 3.9 million views in just four hours, underscoring the immense public anticipation for Ramayan. While Ranbir Kapoor’s look as Lord Rama has impressed many, a significant portion of viewers expressed disappointment with the VFX scenes, leading to extensive online trolling. The release on Hanuman Jayanti also sparked debate due to the conspicuous absence of Hanuman’s character in the teaser itself. The film is slated for a worldwide theatrical release this Diwali. Despite claims of high-quality VFX intended to make the film magnificent, netizens on X (formerly Twitter) have been vocal in their criticism.
Many are finding certain scenes artificial, even speculating they might be AI-generated. A user named ‘Radioactive’ wrote, “It’s suspicious that AI was used in some parts of such a big-budget film. The visual effects look a bit artificial. I expected depth, but it looks like average rendering. We want 2026 level quality, not just pixels.” Gaurav Chaubey echoed this sentiment, commenting, “I wanted to like the new Ramayan teaser, but the visuals are bothering me. Is it just me, or is the VFX a bit off? Some scenes look more like an AI prompt than a high-budget film.” Shubham Sakuja offered a comprehensive critique, stating, “#Ramayan First look disappointed me. The VFX is incomplete. The demons look unnatural, like they came out of ‘Game of Thrones’. Despite the huge budget, the artificial effects are clearly visible. There’s no detailing in the waterfalls, forests, and landscapes. They look like PlayStation game clips. Ayodhya also looks dull and artificial. Ranbir looks good in some scenes, but fake in others. I hope they improve it before the release, but for now, it feels like an AI version of ‘Adipurush’.” Dr. Badhakist also questioned the colossal budget, remarking, “#Ramayan teaser is good. The visuals are beautiful, Ranbir’s acting is amazing, and the music is decent. But the 4000 crore budget is nowhere to be seen. There isn’t a single scene in the teaser that raises audience interest. Is this going to be like ‘Adipurush’?”
While the majority of feedback leaned critical, some users offered more balanced views. Enir Mikasha, for instance, remarked, “Everything is good. Ranbir is okay. Apart from the first ice scene, the rest of the VFX is good. I didn’t like the emotional scene scored by AR Rahman; I couldn’t understand its intent. I hope he doesn’t make any mistakes. The rest is all good.” However, the consensus for many users highlighted flaws in the Ramayan teaser.
Epic Vision, Star Cast, Global Release
The film is being produced by Namit Malhotra and directed by Nitesh Tiwari, with Sridhar Raghavan providing the story. Its musical score is being handled by Oscar winners Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman, while Ravi Bansal and Ramsay Averie serve as production designers. Ramayan is planned as a two-part epic, with the first installment scheduled for release on Diwali 2026 and the second on Diwali 2027. The star-studded cast features Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Ravi Dubey as Lakshmana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, and Yash as Ravana. The ensemble also includes Arun Govil, Lara Dutta, Amitabh Bachchan, Rakul Preet Singh, Indira Krishnan, Kajal Aggarwal, Vivek Oberoi, Kunal Kapoor, Sheeba Chaddha, Shobana, and Mohit Raina. Media reports indicate a wide release in over 50 Indian and international languages, including Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Bengali, and English.
The ultimate impact of the current criticism surrounding the Ramayan teaser on the film’s reception remains to be seen, a question that will only be answered upon its full release.
Looking Ahead
The ultimate impact of the current criticism surrounding the Ramayan teaser on the film’s reception remains to be seen, a question that will only be answered upon its full release. For our discerning audience, who value spectacle and reverence, the Rs 4000 Cr budget must deliver. This film’s fate will be a crucial lesson for future epic adaptations.
