The first teaser trailer for Ramayana Part 1 has been released, generating significant buzz and immediate reactions from fans regarding the CGI and Ranbir Kapoor’s performance as Lord Rama.

Initial Fan Reactions

Following the trailer’s launch, social media platforms were flooded with comments. Many users expressed a shift in their initial skepticism about Kapoor’s casting. “Looks promising,” one user wrote on X, adding, “I was not always in favor of Ranbir Kapoor being the best fit for the role, but he’s a good actor, I think he could pull this off.”

Praise for Ranbir Kapoor

A significant number of fans praised Kapoor’s suitability for the role, highlighting his natural demeanor. One fan noted, “That calm charm, soft innocence, and quiet strength he naturally carries the vibe you’d expect from Shri Ram.” Others simply expressed their approval with a fiery emoji, indicating strong support for his portrayal.

CGI and Visual Effects: Mixed Opinions

While the overall response was positive, the CGI received mixed reviews. Some viewers lauded the visual effects and cinematography, hoping the film would “do justice with the historical details, dialogues and screenplay.”

Criticism of Visuals

However, some viewers were less impressed. One user commented that the film looked like a “free trial of Unreal Engine with AI background presets” despite its substantial ₹4000 crore budget, describing the visuals as “low graphics mode.” Another compared the opening shot unfavorably to a previous film.

Positive Aspects of Visuals

Despite these criticisms, others found the film “visually better” than many Indian movies, praising the music, shots, and the depiction of the Pushpak Viman. Concerns were raised about the action sequences appearing “jittery and slightly video-game-ish,” but there was hope that post-production could address these issues.

Release Details and Cast

Ramayana Part 1 and Part 2 are both filmed for IMAX screens. Part 1 is scheduled for release on Diwali 2026, with Part 2 following on Diwali 2027. The film features a star-studded cast including Sai Pallavi, Sunny Deol, Yash, Ravi Dubey, and Kajal Aggarwal, alongside Ranbir Kapoor.