📌 Key Points
- Ramayana teaser receives positive feedback from Chinese viewers.
- Chinese viewers impressed by the film’s visuals and grand scale, contrasting it with other fantasy dramas.
- Ramayana’s themes are already popular in China through Jataka tales and dubbed adaptations.
- Some Chinese viewers suggest replacing Ranbir Kapoor with Sourabh Raaj Jain, popular for his roles in Mahabharat and Mahadev.
The Ramayana teaser is generating buzz, particularly in China, where viewers are praising its visuals and scale. Chinese audiences familiar with Ramayana through various adaptations expressed strong approval, although some have opinions on the casting, specifically Ranbir Kapoor.
China’s Reaction to the Ramayana Teaser
The Ramayana teaser, unveiled on Thursday, sparked diverse reactions among audiences for its scale and Ranbir Kapoor ’s portrayal of Lord Rama. Many were stunned by the film’s visuals and grand scale, but others criticised the VFX. But even as the reactions in India were mixed, those in China seem to be overwhelmingly in favour of the film’s teaser, with almost unanimous positive reactions.
One comment read, “Those visuals are stunning. Truly a world apart from those cheap fantasy dramas with green screen.” Another added, “You can always trust Indian mythological movies.” Ramayana is popular in China through the Jataka tales, with the heroics of Lord Rama and Lord Hanuman part of Chinese folk tales. Several adaptations have been dubbed and released in China with titles such as Sacred Lord.
Visuals Impress, Casting Debated
Sourabh Raaj Jain famously played Lord Krishna in Mahabharat (2013-14) and Lord Vishnu in Mahadev (2014). Both shows were extremely popular in China.
Ramayana’s Popularity in China
Ramayana Part One, produced by Namit Malhotra, is slated to release in theatres in October 2026, with the second part arriving in 2027.
The positive reception in China highlights the universal appeal of the Ramayana story. While casting choices remain a point of discussion, the film’s visual impact has clearly resonated with a wide audience, setting high expectations.
