The international English trailer for Nitesh Tiwari’s highly anticipated mythological epic, Ramayana, dropped on Thursday, October 15, immediately triggering widespread discussion across social media. Slated as a two-part cinematic event with Part 1 hitting theatres worldwide on November 5, 2026, the new footage offered a deeper look at the scale of the film.
While the breathtaking scale and a commanding performance by Yash as Ravana received universal acclaim, parts of the visual effects (VFX) drew mixed responses from viewers.
Highlights from the Trailer and Fan Reactions
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Yash as Ravana Commands the Screen: Fans were overwhelmingly captivated by Yash’s striking screen presence and menacing grandeur. Lines like “Before me, every head will bow” set the tone for a formidable antagonist. Social media users praised his portrayal, with many noting that his majestic yet terrifying elevation of Ravana will be remembered for years to come.
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A Grittier, Human Take on Lord Rama: The English promo introduced a narrative voiceover framing the conflict: “In a time when men walked among gods… humanity had one hope. Not a God, but a man — Rama”, highlighting Ranbir Kapoor’s grounded approach to the character alongside Sai Pallavi’s Sita.
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Scale and Ambition: Several users lauded the sheer cinematic magnitude, hailing it as one of the most ambitious and expensive projects ever attempted in Indian cinema.
Mixed Reactions on Visual Effects (VFX)
Despite the widespread excitement for the star-studded cast—which includes Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi, and Sunny Deol—not all feedback was glowing. A segment of the audience voiced disappointment regarding certain VFX shots in the trailer. While expectations are sky-high given the film’s massive budget and backing by premier VFX studios, some viewers felt that certain landscape and jungle sequences fell short of world-class standards.
Key Film Details
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Director: Nitesh Tiwari
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Key Cast: Ranbir Kapoor (Rama), Sai Pallavi (Sita), Yash (Ravana), Sunny Deol (Hanuman), and Ravie Dubey (Lakshman).
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Music: A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer
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Release Date: Part 1 arrives globally in theaters and IMAX formats on November 5, 2026.
